Coalition raises community awareness of metro Phoenix homelessness
[Source: Sadie Jo Smokey, Arizona Republic] — They’ll walk. They’ll share a meal. And hopefully, they’ll challenge the preconceived notions and myths about people who are experiencing homelessness. This week, a coalition of 11 service providers, faith-based organizations, and non-profits which make up the Homelessness Awareness Coalition, will do their part to raise knowledge on … Read more
ASU students organize panel on Phoenix homelessness
[Source: Rachel Jimenez, Arizona State Press] — The ASU Wells Fargo Student Center held a homelessness panel at the Downtown campus Tuesday to discuss the myths and misconceptions of homelessness. Creative writing senior Eichelle Armstrong had the idea for the panel and put it together. “When I was a freshman I lived [in] downtown [Phoenix] … Read more
Phoenix seeks residents’ input on General Plan revision
[Michael Clancy, Arizona Republic] — Meetings are taking place citywide to ask citizens what they like about Phoenix, and what they want to change. The gatherings are the first step in a three-year process aimed at revising the Phoenix General Plan, a document of nearly 500 pages that governs growth and development in the city. … Read more
Phoenix homeless seek refuge from heat
[Source: Colton Shone, KTAR Radio] – The warm temperatures are making it extra tough on the Valley’s homeless population. At the Human Services campus in downtown Phoenix, many people are seeking shelter, but some have to be turned away. “There’s not endless resources for this sort of thing, especially now that we have a 60 … Read more
Metro Phoenix homeless count up 20% from 2008
[Source: Yvonne Wingett, Arizona Republic] — More single adults, families, and youths are living on the streets in metro Phoenix. A Maricopa Association of Governments survey counted 2,918 homeless people throughout the county this year, a 20 percent increase from the 2,426 counted in 2008. The Homeless Street Count found 230 families living on the … Read more
Volunteer opportunities abound for Phoenix residents
The City of Phoenix has expanded its list of volunteer opportunities by department to include a calendar of volunteer events. Click here for current volunteer events. For ongoing volunteer opportunities coordinated by various city departments, click on the program name below. Don’t see a volunteer opportunity of interest to you? Have an idea about helping out … Read more
Needy flood increasingly strapped Phoenix charities
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – The grim economy has driven Valley residents to turn to charities of last resort: shelters and food banks. The economy is also taking a toll on the non-profits that are helping them. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance gave away 70 percent more food to needy families this past December … Read more
Phoenix police, shelter reach out to troubled homeless people
[Source: Lindsey Collom, Arizona Republic] — Cecilia didn’t look up. A man who was with her had slinked away into the darkness, leaving a broken crack pipe and Cecilia alone to answer police and social workers. She rummaged through a tote filled with papers and other clutter, ignoring the headlights that broke the night and … Read more
