Since its launch in 2020, Homekey has funded the creation of more than 12,500 homes for people exiting homelessness
All of City Council left except for Councilmembers Raman, Harris-Dawson, & Bonin who have previously voted against the expansion of 41.18
The shoe drive was originally an initiative by Griner to help those in need in the Phoenix metropolitan area
Police patrolling the transit system experienced a sharp uptick in crimes involving the homeless with a higher percentage at Union Station
Many residents are frustrated over the increasing daily criminal activity that has plagued the area, including vehicle break-ins
“The experience of folks struggling with mental health-substance abuse issues shines a light on the need to shift away from the status quo”
CARE (Community Assistance, Recovery, & Empowerment) Court empowers Californians in crisis to access housing, treatment, and care
“The research is clear – lack of affordable housing is at the root of many societal issues, including health and educational disparities”
Seven new Homekey projects will provide 387 housing units. Additional Homekey awards will be announced in the coming weeks
Newsom proposes $2 billion for total $14 billion homelessness package that will create 55,000 new housing units and treatment slots