Salvation Army expanding Phoenix family shelter to house up to 216 people

The Salvation Army held a dedication ceremony Tuesday for a third wing of its family shelter in Phoenix, a project that will increase the facility’s capacity by 50%.

The estimated $8 million expansion near Van Buren and 28th streets will be funded through a City of Phoenix HOME American Rescue Plan grant. The 9,356-square-foot addition will add 12 rooms, bringing the shelter’s total to 36 rooms and up to 216 beds.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington joined Salvation Army leaders for the dedication ceremony, which coincided with National Salvation Army Week.

“I’m grateful to The Salvation Army for their partnership in helping expand this family shelter to be an even better place for residents to turn to in times of crisis,” said Gallego at the dedication ceremony.

The new wing will feature a flexible design that allows rooms to connect through adjoining doors, enabling families of varying sizes to stay together while maintaining privacy. The Salvation Army Phoenix Family Shelter is one of only a few shelters in Arizona dedicated to families with children.

About 85% of residents who entered the shelter in 2025 moved into stable housing, according to The Salvation Army.

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