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.
Shake Shack shooting: Homeless man opens fire at crowded restaurant in Canoga Park
A 23-year-old homeless man was arrested after he fired shots into a Shake Shack in Canoga Park. According to police, some 20 people, including a 10-year-old, were inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting.
A 23-year-old homeless man was arrested after he fired shots into a Shake Shack in Canoga Park. According to police, some 20 people, including a 10-year-old, were inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting.
Victim of East Oakland homicide killed while feeding the homeless
Lisa Chavez says Robert Herron found a way to help others despite his own struggles. In her words, he was a success story with a sad ending. He was one of 100 people killed in Oakland this year.
Lisa Chavez says Robert Herron found a way to help others despite his own struggles. In her words, he was a success story with a sad ending. He was one of 100 people killed in Oakland this year.
Tempe buys motel, funds more shelter beds for city's homeless population
An East Valley city is undergoing a big project to alleviate the homeless problem in the area.
An East Valley city is undergoing a big project to alleviate the homeless problem in the area.
Phoenix nonprofit helping the homeless needs employees
Circle the City's "COVID hotel," which provides housing to homeless people who have tested positive for the virus, is currently at maximum capacity. Meanwhile, they're running out of workers. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Circle the City's "COVID hotel," which provides housing to homeless people who have tested positive for the virus, is currently at maximum capacity. Meanwhile, they're running out of workers. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
Clothing drive for women re-entering workforce after experiencing homelessness
A collection is underway for work appropriate clothing and undergarments for women who are struggling to re-enter the job market as they leave homelessness behind. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
A collection is underway for work appropriate clothing and undergarments for women who are struggling to re-enter the job market as they leave homelessness behind. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
St. Vincent de Paul summer services for homeless
FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits St. Vincent de Paul to find out what the shelter is doing for the Valley's homeless community during the final phase of its "100 Days of Summer" initiative.
FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits St. Vincent de Paul to find out what the shelter is doing for the Valley's homeless community during the final phase of its "100 Days of Summer" initiative.