Downtown Phoenix housing project opens for homeless veterans and seniors

PHOENIX — A new downtown Phoenix housing project that will serve homeless veterans and seniors held a grand opening ceremony on Monday.

The 48-unit complex called Osborn Point is one of the many housing projects made possible through Native American Connections (NAC). This nonprofit offers housing, health services and treatment for those with substance use disorder.

Details on downtown Phoenix housing project

Osborn Pointe is located at 3406 N. Third Street and will house homeless veterans and people aged 55 and over.

The apartment units are fully furnished and move-in ready with medical centers close by.

The Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) donated a $100,000 grant to help cover the cost of construction. The project is one of 10 state housing projects that received a total of $1.7 million in grant funding from AZHF.

Arizona Housing Fund committee member Sarah Liguori spoke at the grand opening ceremony. She said she went to a local event where 1,400 veterans attended and learned that close to 20% of them were homeless.

“In addition, seniors are the fastest-growing demographic among Arizona’s homeless population. Now veterans and seniors will have a home close to transportation, close to the VA Hospital and close to healthcare providers,” Liguori said.

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