Wrangell Sentinel -

Wrangell’s unit of the Salvation Army is looking for community support in preventing homelessness.

In an open letter, Major Scott Nicloy pointed out that among the cuts being made across the board in dealing with Alaska’s financial difficulties, funding for the state’s Basic Homeless Assistance Program has been cut from next year’s budget.

This grant is administered locally, and as part of its administration of the grant, the Salvation Army has helped applicants fill out the 15-page form needed to receive assistance.

The state division of the Salvation Army applied for a BHAP grant...