General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Ambitious Goal to Reduce Homelessness in the Valley Underway Thousands of people are experiencing homelessness on Valley streets each day. Finding a way back into affordable housing is tough for many of them. A new program and a very ambitious goal are hoping to greatly reduce those numbers. Homelessness, Pathways Home, House America, HUD, USICH, HMIS Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Transportation Program Helps Rural Arizonans Get to Where They Need to Go Rural Transportation Project a model of success. The Rural Transportation Incubator (RTI) is part of Age Friendly Arizona, a multidisciplinary partnership hosted by the Maricopa Association of Governments. Transportation, Aging Read More
General News, Heat Relief Network, MAG Matters, Quality of Life, Video MAG Matters: As Temperatures Rise, MAG Launches Heat Relief Network MAG wants residents to know how they can find shelter from the heat, and how they can help others who might be vulnerable. Heat Relief, MAG Matters Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Phoenix Region Receives $35.7 Million Grant to Aid in Homelessness Efforts The Phoenix region is receiving $35.7 million dollars that will directly fund programs and services that help the homeless population. Homelessness Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Local Governments Step Up Homelessness Efforts Recent street count shows 35% increase in unsheltered homelessness. Homelessness Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Connecting Rural Riders to Transportation Rural Transportation Incubator succeeds in connecting older adults in outlying areas. Age Friendly Arizona Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Making Transportation Available to All Ages: Can It Really Happen? Arizona shares age-friendly best practices with Texas delegation. Age Friendly Arizona, Transportation Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life, Video Street Count Tells Story of Those Experiencing Homelessness It’s 5:30 a.m., and James Hill trundles a shopping cart along dark downtown street. He is approached by an outreach team conducting an annual count of the region’s homeless. Homelessness Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Local Governments Unite to Reduce Homelessness MAG Regional Council votes to implement regionwide action plan. Regional Council, Homelessness Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Video “It Was Chilling” Phoenix driver Mandy Poff was nearly impaled by an unsecured load and shares her traumatic experience. Safety Read More