The Brief
- Data reveals a major shift in homelessness across Maricopa County, with more than 50% of the unhoused population in Phoenix now living in shelters for the first time.
- Officials are actively managing 10 different projects dedicated to sheltering individuals as part of a long-term strategy to significantly reduce homelessness by 2029.
- Phoenix is expanding regional resources by offering 1,500 total beds, partnering on job-readiness programs, and planning over 100 housing units for seniors next year.
PHOENIX – New numbers show a major shift in homelessness across Maricopa County. While overall numbers remain steady, for the first time, more than half of Arizona’s unhoused population is now living in shelters.
What we know:
The city of Phoenix is actively expanding its resources, as they have recently added more shelter space and brought entirely new facilities online. …