Arizona Homelessness News

homeless outreach services in the valley...
KTAR.com

Resource page of organizations across the Valley that provide support to the homeless

For this month's news series, here is a list of organizations that provide resources for those experiencing homelessness in the Valley.
9 days ago
people experiencing homelessness policing Phoenix law enforcement...
Serena O'Sullivan

Mayor says Phoenix will revamp its homelessness policing policy, prioritize social workers

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is changing its strategy when it comes to homelessness policing in light of the DOJ report's findings.
9 days ago
the homeless ID project ADOT partnership...
Serena O'Sullivan

ID service helped over 8,300 unhoused people in Arizona in first year

Over 8,300 unhoused people have benefitted from the Homeless ID project in its first year, officials announced on Thursday.
1 month ago
Tents and trash overtook the Phoenix Zone homeless encampment before the city cleared it out after ...
Kevin Stone

Appeals court upholds injunction against city of Phoenix in Zone homeless encampment case

An Arizona court affirmed a permanent injunction that requires the city of Phoenix to prevent another homeless encampment from emerging in the area known as the Zone.
1 month ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Is the city of Tempe trying to criminalize helping the unhoused? #arizona #news

Chris & Joe take a look at the city of Tempe’s ongoing battle of wills with Austin Davis, a man whose efforts to feed and help the unhoused have drawn the ire of city officials.
2 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: How one Arizona city is criminalizing helping the homeless

Chris & Joe take a look at the city of Tempe’s ongoing battle of wills with Austin Davis, a man whose efforts to feed and help the unhoused have drawn the ire of city officials. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
2 months ago
A man stands out a tent in an urban area at night. The Supreme Court decided on June 28, 2024, that...
Associated Press

Supreme Court permits sleeping bans on people experiencing homelessness

The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.
4 months ago
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Serena O'Sullivan

Phoenix to add 790 new shelter beds to help people experiencing homelessness in 2024-25

Six projects to address homelessness in Phoenix by adding more beds are ready to open in the next year, officials said on Wednesday.
4 months ago
Street camping in Phoenix limited with passing of ordinance...
Serena O'Sullivan

New Phoenix ordinance bans urban camping near schools, parks, shelters and day cares

Certain types of street camping in Phoenix will be limited starting Sept. 1 due to the Council's passing of a new ordinance on Wednesday.
4 months ago
Apache Inn was purchased by the city of Tempe to help fight homelessness in the city. (City of Temp...
Damon Allred

Tempe purchases 2nd motel to continue fighting homelessness

The city of Tempe purchased a second motel to further its efforts to fight homelessness, the city announced Monday.
5 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: How would a potential Supreme Court ruling to make homelessness a crime impact local shelters?

Lisa Glow, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), joined Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos to discuss how shelters for the unhoused could be impacted if the Supreme Court were to rule homelessness a crime. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
6 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Why those experiencing homelessness shouldn’t be criminally charged in Arizona

Why those experiencing homelessness shouldn’t be criminally charged in Arizona. Bruce St. James and Steve Goldstein discuss a new law in Oregon. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
6 months ago
new shelter in west Phoenix has privacy, workforce assistance...
Serena O'Sullivan

Phoenix’s Office of Homeless Solutions shares plan for new shelter with 280 beds

The city of Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions wants to create a new shelter in west Phoenix, according to a Wednesday announcement.
7 months ago
Southwest Behavioral and Health Services Phoenix...
Balin Overstolz McNair

Valley nonprofit opens new Phoenix facility to provide mental health services

Gov. Katie Hobbs spoke at a Tuesday grand opening for a new community resource center from Southwest Behavioral and Health Services.
7 months ago
Drug-free zones focus of new bill Republican lawmaker pushes...
Balin Overstolz McNair

State lawmaker wants to change Arizona law related to drug use and homelessness

Arizona state Rep. Matt Gress introduced a bill that would amend current law to create drug-free zones within areas around service providers.
8 months ago
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Colton Krolak

New Phoenix court helps those experiencing homelessness through the legal system

The Phoenix Community Court is a new path where people experiencing homelessness who are facing low-level criminal charges.
9 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Phoenix community court helping those experiencing homelessness

Phoenix community court helping those experiencing homelessness. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ Download the KTAR app: https://ktar.com/the-ktar-newstalk-app/ Sign up for texts from KTAR: https://bit.ly/3EoCmGV Listen live to KTAR: https://ktar.com/listen-to-ktar-92-3-fm-anywhere/ KTAR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTARNews X: https://x.com/KTAR923 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ktarnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ktarnews/ […]
9 months ago
Point in time homelessness count 2024...
Balin Overstolz McNair

Here’s an inside look at Valley’s yearly census of unhoused population

It was a cold, rainy morning as volunteers and city and nonprofit workers gathered in Phoenix this week for the 2024 point-in-time homelessness count.
9 months ago
AZ Hugs was denied a special event permit by Tempe. (AZ Hugs Photo)...
KTAR.com

Tempe denies permit for nonprofit group offering free picnics for unhoused people

Tempe has denied a permit for a nonprofit group that offers free picnics for unhoused people, citing problems with trash and leftover drug paraphernalia.
9 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

About $89M going to affordable housing projects in Arizona and to combat homelessness

Nearly $90 million in funding was awarded to affordable housing projects across the state and to combat homelessness.
9 months ago
Maricopa County leaders need thousands of volunteers to collect data for its annual homelessness "P...
Serena O'Sullivan

Volunteers needed for annual Valley point-in-time homelessness count

Maricopa County leaders need volunteers to collect data for its annual homelessness "Point in Time" count.
9 months ago
A man engages with a woman experiencing homeless in Phoenix, Arizona...
Kevin Stone

Phoenix provides update on those relocated when Zone homeless encampment was cleared

Phoenix officials provided an update about the status of people who had to move when The Zone homeless encampment was cleared.
10 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: How you can give back in the Phoenix area during the holidays

How you can give back in the Phoenix area during the holidays. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ Download the KTAR app: https://ktar.com/the-ktar-newstalk-app/ Sign up for texts from KTAR: https://bit.ly/3EoCmGV Listen live to KTAR: https://ktar.com/listen-to-ktar-92-3-fm-anywhere/ KTAR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTARNews X: […]
10 months ago
AZ Hugs for the Houseless outdoor picnic events...
Balin Overstolz McNair

East Valley city at odds with nonprofit group over free picnics for unhoused people

Tempe leaders asked nonprofit AZ Hugs to pause its Sunday Family Picnic event due to public safety concerns.
10 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Phoenix explored contaminated land for homeless shelter

Phoenix explored contaminated land for homeless shelter. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ Download the KTAR app: https://ktar.com/the-ktar-newstalk-app/ Sign up for texts from KTAR: https://bit.ly/3EoCmGV Listen live to KTAR: https://ktar.com/listen-to-ktar-92-3-fm-anywhere/ KTAR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTARNews X: https://x.com/KTAR923 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ktarnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ktarnews/ […]
11 months ago