Health Department commits over $700 million to mental health and homelessness efforts
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.
City of Phoenix says majority of homeless are staying in shelters
New data reveals more than half of Maricopa County's unhoused population is currently living in shelters. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen learns more about the long-term plan to significantly reduce homelessness by 2029.
New data reveals more than half of Maricopa County's unhoused population is currently living in shelters. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen learns more about the long-term plan to significantly reduce homelessness by 2029.
Phoenix homelessness shift: Over half of unhoused population now in shelters
Data reveals a major shift in homelessness across Maricopa County, with more than 50% of the unhoused population in Phoenix now living in shelters for the first time.
Data reveals a major shift in homelessness across Maricopa County, with more than 50% of the unhoused population in Phoenix now living in shelters for the first time.
2026 Point-in-Time homeless count data released
New numbers are in from this year's Point-in-Time homeless count. FOX 10's Irene Snyder breaks down what the data says about the Valley's homeless crisis.
New numbers are in from this year's Point-in-Time homeless count. FOX 10's Irene Snyder breaks down what the data says about the Valley's homeless crisis.
Los Angeles woman's storm drain homeless encampment now declared a hazmat zone
A hazmat cleanup is underway at a South Los Angeles storm drain where a homeless woman had been living underground.
A hazmat cleanup is underway at a South Los Angeles storm drain where a homeless woman had been living underground.
Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Point-in-time homeless count happening on Jan. 27
Volunteers are out for the annual point-in-time homeless count on Jan. 27 across the Valley. The count is part of a nationwide effort to get an idea of the number of people experiencing homelessness. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Volunteers are out for the annual point-in-time homeless count on Jan. 27 across the Valley. The count is part of a nationwide effort to get an idea of the number of people experiencing homelessness. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Kevin Johnson: Former NFL defensive lineman's death being investigated as homicide
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
‘Soul-crushing’ theft stalls mobile barbershop for Phoenix homeless
A New Year’s catalytic converter theft has sidelined a mobile barbershop that provided more than 1,200 free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness across the Phoenix area.
A New Year’s catalytic converter theft has sidelined a mobile barbershop that provided more than 1,200 free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness across the Phoenix area.
Young Phoenix philanthropist to host several donation drives
A 6th grader in the Valley is collecting donations to help the homeless, marking her second time undertaking the effort. She's also planning to host three more donation events in September alone. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has her story.
A 6th grader in the Valley is collecting donations to help the homeless, marking her second time undertaking the effort. She's also planning to host three more donation events in September alone. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has her story.
'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.
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.
Exec. order allows forced placement in treatment facilities
Local communities are looking at how a recently signed executive order by President Trump could impact their policies on homelessness. The order allows people with mental health issues or addictions to be placed in treatment facilities even if they don't agree to it.
Local communities are looking at how a recently signed executive order by President Trump could impact their policies on homelessness. The order allows people with mental health issues or addictions to be placed in treatment facilities even if they don't agree to it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heat relief focuses on the unsheltered & their pets
AZ Blue, the Arizona Pet Project and AAWL are partnering to provide heat relief kits for pets of unsheltered individuals, helping them stay safe during summer. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
AZ Blue, the Arizona Pet Project and AAWL are partnering to provide heat relief kits for pets of unsheltered individuals, helping them stay safe during summer. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
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.
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.
Bill targets city-funded hotel stays for homeless
House Bill 2803 seeks to prevent cities in Arizona from using funds to house homeless individuals in hotels. Advocates for the homeless argue that this program assists people in regaining stability. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has this story.
House Bill 2803 seeks to prevent cities in Arizona from using funds to house homeless individuals in hotels. Advocates for the homeless argue that this program assists people in regaining stability. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has this story.
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.
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.
A court battle is set to begin in Tempe over the treatment of homeless people in public parks.