Mariya Lovishchuk, Executive Director of the Glory Hall — Juneau’s homeless shelter and soup kitchen — speaks Wednesday, July 17, 2019, about cuts in services that will take place starting next month with the elimination of state funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mariya Lovishchuk, Executive Director of the Glory Hall — Juneau’s homeless shelter and soup kitchen — speaks Wednesday, July 17, 2019, about cuts in services that will take place starting next month with the elimination of state funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

WATCH: Glory Hall homeless shelter talks cuts in services

Juneau’s homeless shelter is hoping for a miracle.

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