Jan 5, 2023 · Arizona has one of the worst homelessness crises in the nation, according to new federal data. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in December released its 2022 Point-in-Time...

The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) provides support for people experiencing homelessness and is committed to ending homelessness through a comprehensive, regional approach to shelter and heat relief, outreach, supportive and behavioral health services, homelessness prevention, and supportive housing.

The city of Phoenix spends almost $20 million annually (PDF) for services related to homeless solutions across several city departments. Of that $20 million, Phoenix dedicates over $4 million for services* to assist those experiencing homelessness through community-based providers.

1 day ago · The count serves as a one-night snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness, organizers with MAG said. Hundreds of volunteers across Maricopa County set forth before 6 a.m. on a ...

Rising housing costs in the region also make more people vulnerable to homelessness. According to the PIT Homeless Count, the number of people experiencing homelessness within the City of Phoenix was 3,096.

Nov 13, 2023 · Metro Phoenix’s homeless population has grown by an astonishing 50% in the past five years. The dramatic spike has been in spite of major efforts from the city, county and state to address the issue.

Call the Brian Garcia Welcome Center, 206 S. 12 th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, at 602-229-5155 or one of the Coordinated Entry Points accessible to you. Call the Family Housing Hub, 3307 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ at 602-595-8700.

Jan 9, 2024 · Maricopa County provides programs and services to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring. These include street outreach, navigation services, case management and shelter operations.

1 day ago · PHOENIX - The 2025 annual Point In Time count took place in Maricopa County on Jan. 28. ... The homeless issue in the U.S. and Arizona is still on the rise, driven by mental health, addiction ...

1 hour ago · PHOENIX — On a cold Tuesday morning, volunteers, city officials and police officers gathered at the Glendale Main Library as they prepared to begin the 2025 point-in-time count. It’s a one-day ...