'Let's be better humans': Volunteers make a difference for Arizonans with new food and supply pantry
The pantry aims to help all Arizonans in need, expanding on the group's previous outreach efforts that focused on the unsheltered. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Trump signs order pushing cities, states to remove homeless from streets
The new order calls for funding to be redirected toward putting homeless people into treatment facilities and enforce bans on tent cities.
Tempe City Council passes new event permit rules amid controversy, late-night comments
A Tempe City Council meeting that began on the night of July 1 ended after the stroke of midnight, following hours of testimony over a new event permit rule that has generated a degree of controversy in the East Valley city.
Unsheltered community, their pets at the focus of heat-relief efforts
AZ Blue, the Arizona Pet Project and AAWL are teaming up to help animals who belong to unsheltered people. They are experiencing tough conditions in the summer months, so the kits are essential in keeping their furry friends safe in extreme heat.
Arizona bill aims to end city-funded hotel stays for homeless people
HB 2803 aims to stop cities from paying hotels to house homeless people in Arizona. Homeless advocates say this program, however, helps people get back on their feet.
Homeless advocates take city of Tempe to court
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Tempe challenges a law that requires special permits for picnics and giveaways for homeless people. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the story.
Lawsuit over homeless feeding ban in Tempe parks heads to court
A court battle is set to begin in Tempe over the treatment of homeless people in public parks.
Jon Bon Jovi slammed by NJ mayor for turning town into ‘ground zero’ for homeless
Jon Bon Jovi’s soup kitchen is causing more issues than it's solving, in the opinion of Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick.
Phoenix Navigation Center provides 300 shelter beds and job support services for homeless
The Phoenix Navigation Center offers 300 shelter beds for the homeless after receiving funding from the state and the city, providing care and job placement services for residents staying in converted shipping containers.
Detroit mayor wants review of homeless outreach strategy after kids freeze to death
Officials are reeling after the discovery in a van parked at a casino in Detroit where two kids were found dead early Monday morning. According to police, both kids froze to death due to frigid winter temperatures.
Sober living crisis compounds homelessness issues in AZ
Two major issues in Arizona have become intertwined since the state’s Medicaid agency cracked down on fraudulent behavioral health facilities in 2023. Some critics say the suspension of hundreds of providers was an over-correction after Arizona lost more than $2 billion in estimated fraud. FOX 10's Justin Lum has this story.
AZ nonprofit trying to protect people from cold
A Phoenix area non-profit is looking for donations amid a cooler weather streak in Arizona, as they try to protect those without a home from the cold temperatures.
Point In Time homelessness count takes place in Maricopa County
Maricopa County hosted its annual Point In Time homelessness count to gather information on the homeless population in the Valley.
Annual Point-In-Time homeless count in Maricopa County
On Tuesday, volunteers will head out for the annual Point-In-Time homeless count in Maricopa County. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.
