Arizona seniors making blankets for the homeless community
A group of seniors is helping the homeless by knitting blankets. The ladies are experts and enjoy what they do. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Homeless crisis: Tempe denies event permit for picnic organizers
Tempe city officials say they are denying an event permit request that was made by an organization that helps homeless people, accusing the group of continuing to violate city regulations.
Florida woman with three kids now homeless after moving to Houston to become social media influencer
Kieria Jones and her three kids moved to Houston at the start of 2024 and are now homeless.
Treatment of homeless part of DOJ probe into Phoenix PD
The city of Phoenix is awaiting the findings by the U.S. Department of Justice after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into the police department. The police department’s patterns of practice are under scrutiny, and one of those issues under scrutiny is how its officers treat people experiencing homelessness.
Homeless campground: Phoenix studies 4 cities to help the unhoused
Once known as the largest homeless encampment of its kind in Phoenix, The Zone is now clear of homeless people, but there is still a homelessness crisis in the City of Phoenix.
Tempe shuts down A-Z Hugs Sunday picnics
The city of Tempe is shutting down a weekly picnic for the homeless until the organizer purchases a $500 six-month permit. The city is calling it a safety issue, but the organization says it's just another hurdle in helping the homeless.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
HUD report shows 12% increase in homelessness; highest level since 2007
The homeless problem in America is reaching record levels and Arizona is near the top of the list. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.
Cloud Covered Streets works to spread holiday happiness
Chances are you’ve seen Cloud Covered Streets throughout Phoenix. It’s a nonprofit helping people facing homelessness feel fresh and renewed. Through Operation Santa, FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen tells us how it’s following through on its mission with holiday cheer.
Study: US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people
As its population ages, the United States is ill-prepared to adequately house and care for the growing number of older people, concludes a new report. Without enough government help, "many older adults will have to forgo needed care or rely on family and friends for assistance."
'Terrifying encounter' with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida
"My salary increases were not outpacing my rental increases... I was losing money every year."
'The Zone': Phoenix must pay $220K to businesses
The city of Phoenix must pay more than $220,000 to local businesses and property owners that brought a lawsuit to clear out the large homeless encampment near downtown Phoenix.
Mesa city council approves rezoning of hotel to address homeless issue
The Mesa City Council voted to approve a measure Monday night to turn a hotel into a transitional housing facility for those experiencing homelessness.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: FOX Corp, U.S.VETS renew campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness
Launched in 1993, U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on.
Gallery 119 reopens as The Zone is cleared out after years of massive homeless encampment
Art and business are back in the area called The Zone in downtown Phoenix. The encampment was filled with hundreds, and at a point more than a thousand, of homeless people for several years.
Nightly Roundup: Chase Field's future after the World Series; the end (for now) of 'The Zone'
From the future of Chase Field to the end of The Zone (at least for now), here's a look at some of our top stories.
'The Zone' cleanup complete: Business owners say 'it's a major relief'
This week, the city of Phoenix successfully finished their clean up of “The Zone," a homeless encampment near downtown. The sweep comes after a judge imposed a Nov. 4 deadline to remove tents, trash, and makeshift structures, while finding housing for people to move to.
The Zone: Phoenix gave updates on cleanup efforts days before court-imposed deadline
Days before a court-imposed deadline, officials with the City of Phoenix are giving updates on their efforts to clean up a homeless encampment known as The Zone.
The Zone: Deadline looms for City of Phoenix to clean up the homeless encampment area
A court-mandated deadline for the City of Phoenix to clear out a homeless encampment known as 'The Zone' is just days away, and it appears the city is making progress towards finishing the cleanup efforts.
The Zone: Phoenix will meet cleanup deadline
Officials with the City of Phoenix say they intend to meet a court-mandated deadline to clear out a homeless encampment near the city's Downtown area that is known as 'The Zone.'