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.
Justice Department investigating Phoenix Police over use-of-force allegations
The probe will also examine whether police have engaged in discriminatory policing practices and will work to determine if officers have retaliated against people engaged in protected First Amendment activity, Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
The probe will also examine whether police have engaged in discriminatory policing practices and will work to determine if officers have retaliated against people engaged in protected First Amendment activity, Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
Valley foundation donates reusable water bottles to homeless population
The foundation was found four months ago and has already given out 400 stainless steel water bottles.
The foundation was found four months ago and has already given out 400 stainless steel water bottles.
Homeless community in Phoenix feeling record heat at night
The Phoenix Rescue Mission is working to help the homeless in Phoenix who endure record-breaking heat not only throughout the day, but at night too.
The Phoenix Rescue Mission is working to help the homeless in Phoenix who endure record-breaking heat not only throughout the day, but at night too.
Keeping It Local: Press Coffee, Cloud Covered Streets help fight homelessness
Through August 1, a portion of all sales of Press Coffee's Community Blend coffee will be donated to Cloud Covered Streets, a Valley nonprofit that provides essentials to those experiencing homelessness.
Through August 1, a portion of all sales of Press Coffee's Community Blend coffee will be donated to Cloud Covered Streets, a Valley nonprofit that provides essentials to those experiencing homelessness.
St. Vincent de Paul opens overnight heat relief shelter
St. Vincent de Paul is opening their overnight heat relief center, giving those on the streets a place to sleep in an air-conditioned facility as the Valley deals with record-breaking temperatures. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
St. Vincent de Paul is opening their overnight heat relief center, giving those on the streets a place to sleep in an air-conditioned facility as the Valley deals with record-breaking temperatures. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
Photos: Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway
Jose says no one has ever asked him to leave the hillside or offered him housing, but that he would take it if it was. In the meantime, he said working the land brings him joy, and it makes him happy to know that his work makes others smile.
Jose says no one has ever asked him to leave the hillside or offered him housing, but that he would take it if it was. In the meantime, he said working the land brings him joy, and it makes him happy to know that his work makes others smile.
City clears out sprawling homeless encampment in northeast Dallas
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
Number of damaging fires in Los Angeles homeless camps on the rise
Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to nearby businesses.
Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to nearby businesses.
Lawmakers debating bill that would fine those experiencing homelessness up to $500
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
Homeless camp set up at start of COVID-19 pandemic set to close in June
The site was set up in April 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic started. Maricopa County officials say they are not only working to find temporary housing for those affected, they are also working to provide them long-term help.
The site was set up in April 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic started. Maricopa County officials say they are not only working to find temporary housing for those affected, they are also working to provide them long-term help.
Arizona adopt-a-home program provides a house, supplies for homeless families
Dozens of volunteers with House of Refuge are painting a home to help a family escape homelessness. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Dozens of volunteers with House of Refuge are painting a home to help a family escape homelessness. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
Homeless person inspires 2 women to build women's shelter
After Shante Saulsberry saw a woman named Janice every day, while she was heading to work, she had an idea to build a shelter for women. Now, that dream is becoming a reality.
After Shante Saulsberry saw a woman named Janice every day, while she was heading to work, she had an idea to build a shelter for women. Now, that dream is becoming a reality.
Arizona charities provide furnished apartments to families moving out of homelessness
Two Valley charities, Furnishing Dignity and Ronald McDonald House Charities Central and Northern Arizona, are partnering to help provide furnished apartments to those in need. More information at https://www.furnishingdignity.org.
Two Valley charities, Furnishing Dignity and Ronald McDonald House Charities Central and Northern Arizona, are partnering to help provide furnished apartments to those in need. More information at https://www.furnishingdignity.org.
Less homeless people had shelter in Maricopa County in 2020 than any other year
Those who are homeless in Maricopa County will be receiving additional help from organizations now that they've been infused with millions of dollars to provide additional resources.
Those who are homeless in Maricopa County will be receiving additional help from organizations now that they've been infused with millions of dollars to provide additional resources.