The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved more than $3.8 million in funding that will provide heat relief shelters to people experiencing homelessness.
The approval is a partnerships between the county and the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. In addition, the county has funded overnight weather relief shelter beds at the Human Services Campus, 204 S. 12th Ave. in Phoenix.
“Every human life is precious, and while no single entity can end homelessness or solve every issue that contributes to it, I believe we have a moral obligation to do what we can,” said Chairman Clint Hickman. “These shelter services provide more than heat relief; they save lives. I appreciate the partnership on the issue.”
