'City of a Thousand': Advocates blame housing crisis, rent hikes for homeless encampment boom
Under-resourced. Under-housed. In part two of a "City of a Thousand," we take a look at the resources, or lack thereof, that homeless advocates believe are leading to the encampment boom in Phoenix.
Under-resourced. Under-housed. In part two of a "City of a Thousand," we take a look at the resources, or lack thereof, that homeless advocates believe are leading to the encampment boom in Phoenix.
'City of a Thousand': Downtown Phoenix's tent city explodes at alarming rate
Within a pocket of streets and sidewalks in downtown Phoenix, the homeless crisis exploded with more than a thousand unsheltered people living on the streets in this area known as "the zone."
Within a pocket of streets and sidewalks in downtown Phoenix, the homeless crisis exploded with more than a thousand unsheltered people living on the streets in this area known as "the zone."
Tennessee makes public camping for homeless a felony, violators could face up to 6 years in prison
The law requires that violators receive at least 24 hours notice before an arrest. The felony charge is punishable by up to six years in prison and the loss of voting rights.
The law requires that violators receive at least 24 hours notice before an arrest. The felony charge is punishable by up to six years in prison and the loss of voting rights.
New 200-bed shelter in Phoenix opens with aim to help the city's homeless during the summer months
The 200-bed shelter, which had a soft opening on May 13, is a collaborative effort between St. Vincent de Paul, Community Bridges, and the governments of Phoenix and Maricopa County.
The 200-bed shelter, which had a soft opening on May 13, is a collaborative effort between St. Vincent de Paul, Community Bridges, and the governments of Phoenix and Maricopa County.
Formerly incarcerated man turns his life around with the help of Phoenix Rescue Mission, Glendale Works
A formerly incarcerated man in Phoenix has turned his life around with the help of the Phoenix Rescue Mission and Glendale Works.
A formerly incarcerated man in Phoenix has turned his life around with the help of the Phoenix Rescue Mission and Glendale Works.
GCU student uses his clothing company to give back to the community
Jayce Candrea started "WASHED Clothing" with the motto "buy a shirt give a shirt." WASHED is an acronym for Washed Apparel Serving Humanity Every Day, and with every shirt sold, they use the first 10% to fill a wagon with clothes, water, food and more to give out to homeless individuals in need.
Jayce Candrea started "WASHED Clothing" with the motto "buy a shirt give a shirt." WASHED is an acronym for Washed Apparel Serving Humanity Every Day, and with every shirt sold, they use the first 10% to fill a wagon with clothes, water, food and more to give out to homeless individuals in need.
Teens pack lunches to help out Phoenix nonprofit Homeward Bound
The nonprofit Homeward Bound helps families dealing with homelessness, but this time, they're getting a little help from teens making a bunch of brown bag lunches. FOX 10's Anita Roman explains.
The nonprofit Homeward Bound helps families dealing with homelessness, but this time, they're getting a little help from teens making a bunch of brown bag lunches. FOX 10's Anita Roman explains.
Homelessness jumps 35% in 2 years in Maricopa County
A report released by the Maricopa Association of Governments says that 5,029 people in the county, including 3,096 people in Phoenix, experienced homelessness in unsheltered situations the night of Jan. 25.
A report released by the Maricopa Association of Governments says that 5,029 people in the county, including 3,096 people in Phoenix, experienced homelessness in unsheltered situations the night of Jan. 25.
Laveen residents express frustration as homeless problem escalates in the area
As Laveen's population grows, the Phoenix suburb is also dealing with a homeless problem that continues to grow, and that has left area residents frustrated.
As Laveen's population grows, the Phoenix suburb is also dealing with a homeless problem that continues to grow, and that has left area residents frustrated.
Arizona’s housing crisis focus of new bipartisan legislation
State Representatives Steve Kaiser, a Republican, and César Chávez, a Democrat, said their proposed law would improve housing availability and affordability in every part of Arizona.
State Representatives Steve Kaiser, a Republican, and César Chávez, a Democrat, said their proposed law would improve housing availability and affordability in every part of Arizona.
Mesa conducting annual point-in-time homeless count
Several Valley cities, including Mesa, are getting ready to conduct their annual point-in-time homeless count. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Several Valley cities, including Mesa, are getting ready to conduct their annual point-in-time homeless count. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Phoenix hotel that provides help for homeless people with COVID-19 overwhelmed with cases
A Phoenix hotel that houses homeless people who are infected with COVID-19 is overwhelmed by the tripling occupancy.
A Phoenix hotel that houses homeless people who are infected with COVID-19 is overwhelmed by the tripling occupancy.
Arizona continues to experience homeless crisis as encampments are being set up along Phoenix area freeways
People who drive on the Valley freeways may have noticed more homeless encampments in some areas, as the Phoenix area continues to experience a crisis with homelessness.
People who drive on the Valley freeways may have noticed more homeless encampments in some areas, as the Phoenix area continues to experience a crisis with homelessness.
'It is simply inhumane': Phoenix homeless advocates criticize city sweeps of encampments
Community advocates for the homeless community in Phoenix are calling for the end of encampment cleanups, saying they are inhumane as they often take very important and personal belongings in the sweeps.
Community advocates for the homeless community in Phoenix are calling for the end of encampment cleanups, saying they are inhumane as they often take very important and personal belongings in the sweeps.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Newsmaker Saturday - Jesse Dallariva & Alfaro Olivas
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we look into the homeless crisis in the valley. We speak with Jesse Dallariva from the Transforming Lives Center and Alfaro Olivas who was a graduate of the recovery program.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we look into the homeless crisis in the valley. We speak with Jesse Dallariva from the Transforming Lives Center and Alfaro Olivas who was a graduate of the recovery program.
Phoenix Rescue Mission takes new approach to transform lives of homeless people
A program by the Phoenix Rescue Mission is taking a holistic approach to help the homeless population, at a time when the homeless crisis in Arizona continues to grow, despite efforts by various organizations.
A program by the Phoenix Rescue Mission is taking a holistic approach to help the homeless population, at a time when the homeless crisis in Arizona continues to grow, despite efforts by various organizations.
Volunteers pack snack bags for Maricopa County homeless children
Volunteers with Capstone Realty Professionals are packing snack bags for Valley children in need.
Volunteers with Capstone Realty Professionals are packing snack bags for Valley children in need.
Old north Phoenix hotel to be converted into senior homeless shelter
The former Phoenix Inn along Interstate 17 and Northern Avenue used to house weary travelers, but soon it will provide shelter for homeless people over the age of 55.
The former Phoenix Inn along Interstate 17 and Northern Avenue used to house weary travelers, but soon it will provide shelter for homeless people over the age of 55.
St. Vincent de Paul holds bra drive for homeless women
St. Vincent de Paul is collecting new and gently used bras to distribute to women experiencing homelessness. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
St. Vincent de Paul is collecting new and gently used bras to distribute to women experiencing homelessness. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.