The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement on Dec. 6 to provide $65,000 in funding for support services that will benefit people experiencing homelessness in the Northwest Valley. The decision is the latest action in a broader initiative the County has undertaken in collaboration with the cities of El Mirage and Surprise to address homelessness.
Supervisor Clint Hickman, representing District 4, shared, “By working together with El Mirage and Surprise, we are strategically pooling resources to create a tangible impact. Our collective goal is to ensure that those in need have access to vital services and pathways to stability.”
Part of this regional collaboration is Maricopa County’s established street outreach program known as Hand in Hand. The program searches for and makes contact with people experiencing homelessness in designated county areas. Trained outreach staff work with these individuals to get them connected to homeless services coordinators for each city.
