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Miller: Government regulations are causing …

1/13/2021
We have lots of media attention recently to the problem of housing the homeless. Local nonprofits are studying the issue with seminars and research reports. But nearly all these efforts focus on the …

Mesa mayor, councilwoman to host virtual summit on …

12/15/2020
Mesa Mayor John Giles and Councilwoman Jen Duff will host the second of two virtual summits on homelessness at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, on Mayor Giles’ Facebook page @MayorGiles. Mesa …

Glendale faces ‘one-time’ opportunity to aid …

12/10/2020
Some in Glendale believe the city has an opportunity to make a real push in the battle against having the West Valley’s largest homeless community. Timing is everything, however.

Temporary hotel shelter program provides hope to …

12/8/2020
More than 25 homeless people facing harsher than normal times during the COVID-19 pandemic are now safely housed thanks to a partnership between the city of Scottsdale’s Human Services …

Who is on the front line for families facing …

8/6/2020
Temporary grace and an extension of Arizona’s eviction moratorium to Oct. 31 means we have more time to do our literal “home” work, but there’s no free pass or less pressure on people experiencing a COVID-19 crisis and struggling to pay rent.

Maricopa County secures additional nighttime heat …

7/24/2020
Maricopa County has secured a recently vacated building in downtown Phoenix to provide nighttime heat relief for people experiencing homelessness.

Officials seek solutions; County board sets $2M for …

8/13/2019
While the number of homeless people living on Valley streets has increased dramatically over the past six years, county and local officials are working to find …

Homeless have an ally in the Goodyear Police …

6/26/2019
Two Goodyear officers are earning high recognition from their department after their efforts to tackle homelessness within the community. Officer …

Helping the helpless: Grant to enhance security for …

6/18/2019
Sometimes, people need a little help to feel secure in an already tenuous position. For the homeless and victims of domestic violence, that rings …

Arizona has room to improve its appeal to veterans …

5/23/2019
Arizona is not one of the worst when it comes to retirement locations for military veterans, but the state has certain areas to improve on for it to be …

Glendale homeless count soars, city prioritizes aid

3/1/2018
By Mark Carlisle Independent Newsmedia Preliminary numbers from the latest homeless count in Glendale shows a dramatic increase in homelessness in the city, as city staff ramps up its efforts …

Glendale homeless count soars, city prioritizes aid

3/1/2018
By Mark Carlisle Independent Newsmedia Preliminary numbers from the latest homeless count in Glendale shows a dramatic increase in homelessness in the city, as city staff ramps up its efforts …