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Valley’s first development with homes made from …

12/29/2022
One nonprofit has come up with a new way to combat homelessness and the high cost of housing in the Valley.

Maricopa County says 1,000 homeless died during 2022

12/29/2022
Dec. 21 marked the national Homeless Person’s Memorial Day, and also marked over 1,000 deaths this year alone for the homeless in Maricopa County. That number means more than double the number of people experiencing homelessness have died 2022 compared with 2021, according to a statement form the Central Arizona Shelter Services. Last December, CASS reported approximately 500 individuals had died on the streets.

Tempe community centers open for respite from winter …

12/21/2022
As temperatures continue to dip, the city of Tempe encourages those in need to visit community centers during business hours for respite from the cold and rain. 

Pinal County point-in-time homeless count scheduled

12/16/2022
Preparations are underway in Pinal County for the point-in-time homeless count. The key to its success is the participating volunteers who conduct the count. The count is an annual street count to …

Homeless community treated with ‘dignity’ at …

12/15/2022
The sun was shining on an otherwise chilly 50-degree late morning the week before Christmas, there was a gathering of helpful folks everywhere Bruce Vanhuss looked, and a hot catered meal.

Free lunches for homeless event coming to Glendale

12/8/2022
The Black Business Owners Coalition of Glendale and the Arizona Kosher Pantry are partnering together to provide free hot kosher meals to Glendale’s homeless population.

Property and business owners sue city of Phoenix over …

11/11/2022
Several Phoenix business owners are suing the city regarding its efforts to allow a homeless encampment near downtown.

Youth transitional housing moves through Surprise …

10/27/2022
A planned youth transitional housing facility got a nod of approval from the Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission, moving the issue on to the city council. The commission on Oct. 24 recommended …

Tempe to enforce trespassing laws in Salt River bed

8/31/2022
The city of Tempe is advancing its assistance to unsheltered individuals living in the Salt River bed near Tempe Town Lake and soon will enforce that it is a no trespassing area, according to a news release. 

Scottsdale Unified accepts grant aimed at homeless …

6/2/2022
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board has accepted two “mini grants” totaling about $90,000 to assist students who are homeless. The grants were accepted during a May …

Coyotes hosting water drive for Tempe homeless

5/9/2022
The Arizona Coyotes are partnering with Tempe agencies to benefit the area’s homeless as the heat in Phoenix begins to rise. 

Goodyear among cities working to save Valley homeless …

5/5/2022
As temperatures rise, Valley cities, including Goodyear, are pitching in to support Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Code:Red Summer Heat Relief Campaign to help prevent heat-related deaths among the …