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Grant offers non-traditional housing for Alaskans who are homeless

A federal grant designed specifically for Alaskans who are homeless provides non-traditional housing, including boats and hotel rooms. The program side-steps federal housing requirements and offers recipients one year of free, stable housing so they can find work and childcare.

Claire Stremple of KTOO reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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