The Valley continues facing a housing crisis. According to a 2024 Arizona State University report, Arizona is short 270,000 housing units .
In the Phoenix metro area, 27% of multifamily renters spend more than half their income on rent, leaving them vulnerable to eviction from unexpected expenses like car repairs. These figures, highlighted by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU, paint a stark picture of the challenges many in our community face.
When housing is unstable, mental health deteriorates, employment becomes unsustainable and financial goals feel out of reach. These struggles disproportionately affect marginalized groups, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals, who are 120% more likely to be homeless than their peers…