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Despite business closures and a borough-wide hunker-down mandate, social service organizations like the Salvation Army and Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center are continuing to serve the community, while taking precautions to minimize the risk of spreading the coronavirus. “It’s affected us quite a bit,” said Rebecca Shields, executive director at KWRCC. “We are still providing all of our core …

This week’s Talk of the Rock features the Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center and addresses domestic violence as well as depression during the holiday season. Executive Director Rebecca Shields and Outreach Coordinator Beth Davis join as guests.

Christmas tree. (Photo bySergé / Flickr) Kayla Desroches/KMXT A local shelter that provides a safe space for families is preparing for the holidays. The Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center holds 25 beds, 17 which are occupied at the moment according to executive director Rebecca Shields. She says KWRCC is trying to make the holidays festive for families away from …