Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) announced $16 million in grant funding to address homelessness. The awards, which come from the State Housing Trust Fund, will help community organizations and local governments construct more shelter units and ensure continuity of services for Arizonans experiencing homelessness.
"Access to safe shelter is critical for the security and wellbeing of Arizonans," said Governor Katie Hobbs. "With this funding, we will ensure more Arizona families have a roof over their heads and the services they need to get back on their feet."
Grant awardees include:- A New Leaf – Mesa – $500,000
- ARM of Save the Family Foundation – Mesa – $1 million
- Catholic Charities Community Services – Bullhead City and Flagstaff – $1 million
- Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona – Sierra Vista – $815,000
- Central Arizona Shelter Services – Phoenix – $901,000
- City of Phoenix – $1 million
- City of Tucson – $1 million
- Coalition for Compassion and Justice – Prescott – $499,000
- COPA Health – Phoenix – $1 million
- Cornerstone Mission Project – Kingman – $249,000
- Flagstaff Shelter Services – Flagstaff – $2 million
- Gila Valley Samaritan Home – Graham and Greenlee Counties – $197,000
- Justa Center – Phoenix – $500,000
- Keys to Change – Phoenix – $1 million
- La Frontera Center – Tucson – $140,000
- Phoenix Dream Center – Phoenix – $700,000
- Primavera Foundation – Tucson – $1 million
- Sister José Women's Center – Tucson – $700,000
- UMOM New Day Centers – Phoenix – $2 million
"The need for support is great as evidenced by the 78 provider applications we received for this $16 million in homelessness funding," said ADOH Director Ruby Dhillon-Williams. "Our focus is on meeting that need and putting forth funding solutions that help reduce the number of unhoused Arizonans."
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Hear from awardees on the impact of this funding for their communities:
"This investment will help UMOM provide safe shelter, stability, and a pathway forward for hundreds of women experiencing homelessness each year. We are grateful to the Arizona Department of Housing and Governor Hobbs for supporting critical shelter resources that strengthen our community and help women move toward housing and long-term self-sufficiency." – Monique Lopez, Chief Executive Officer, UMOM
"Since 2003, the Good Neighbor Alliance Shelter in Sierra Vista has been dedicated to ensuring the most vulnerable individuals in Cochise County have a place to lay their head at night and have access to resources and referrals to help them end their homelessness. This funding will ensure that the shelter will continue to operate and that Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona can continue to fulfill its mission of helping individuals and families find safety and security and get connected to resources to improve their overall wellness and stability." – Terrance Watkins, Executive Director of Housing, Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
"To say we are grateful for this incredible $499,000 award from the Arizona Department of Housing would be an understatement. Every day at CCJ's Stagger Straight Shelter, we see firsthand that homelessness doesn't discriminate, from our most vulnerable neighbors to the hardworking individuals who go to work every day but still cannot afford a place to call home. We are beyond grateful to the Arizona Department of Housing for investing in our mission and helping us provide hope, dignity, and a pathway to stable housing for the people of Yavapai County!" – Allison Lenocker, Executive Director, Coalition for Compassion and Justice
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"This investment from the Arizona Department of Housing allows Cornerstone Mission to reach individuals who have too often fallen through the cracks, providing not just shelter, but the intensive support and opportunities needed to rebuild their lives. Through our A.N.C.O.R. Program, we will create pathways to stability for those facing the greatest barriers to housing while helping vulnerable families remain together during times of crisis. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to bring lasting hope and meaningful change to rural Mohave County." – Melanie Windecker, Executive Director, Cornerstone Mission Project
Previous General Fund investments in homelessness response and transitional housing during the Hobbs Administration include:- $60 million for the Homeless Shelter and Services Fund
- $38 million through the state Housing Trust Fund allocated for housing insecurity prevention, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing
- $13.5 million for eviction prevention and homelessness response
- $5 million for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
- $5 million for transitional and reentry housing for justice-involved individuals
- $2 million for the Homes for Heroes initiative to reduce veteran homelessness
- $1.9 million for the Military Transitional Housing Fund
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