Homelessness

There is an alarming rise in the numbers of people experiencing homelessness in our region. More people are at risk of eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovative solutions require increased collaboration at every level in the region.

Everyone can play a role in reducing preventing homelessness.

Contacts

Human Services Director
Kelli Williams

Regional Homelessness Program Manager
Nicky Stevens

Human Services Planner IV
Katie Gentry

Human Services Planner II
Haleigh Owens

Related Committees

Homelessness Information

Need Help?

Resources available for those experiencing homelessness

Background & Resources

Background and information on homelessness and programs

Make a Difference

Real change, not spare change. One person can make a difference

Pathways Home

Regional Action Plan dashboard, progress report, funding, media kits.

Continuum of Care

Working together to developing solutions to end homelessness

Policies & Manuals

Forms, operation manuals, standards and procedures

Data & Research

Regional strategies, reports, outreach, research and data

Homelessness Trends

Quarterly trend report of homelessness in Maricopa County

PIT Street Count

Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count in Maricopa County

RFPs

Procurement Opportunities relating to homelessness from across the region

NOFO

Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity

Trainings

Eviction Training, Emergency Housing Voucher Training

Many Faces of Homelessness

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. It is one day after James’ 54th birthday. He tells them he has been homeless for a month.

The Point in Time Homelessness Street Count was conducted in communities across the Valley. Hundreds of volunteers in communities throughout the region scanned alleys, parks, riverbeds, building doorways, and other areas in an effort to get an accurate count of the number of people experiencing homelessness. The count provides a one-night snapshot of the number of men, women and children living in unsheltered situations or on the streets. Read the full PIT Count Story

Make A Difference - Real Change, Not Spare Change.

Local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, faith-based communities and many more are working together to address homelessness throughout the region, but one person can make a difference.

To ensure that those experiencing homelessness receive the most effective help, we encourage you to reduce homelessness through “Real Change, Not Spare Change.” Here are a few healthy ways to help:

Support the regional strategies and action plan
Donate through the Healthy Giving Council
Volunteer through Hands on Phoenix
Support a range of housing options in their community, including affordable housing and temporary housing solutions through the Arizona Housing Coalition