As University of Arizona students toss their caps and prepare for life after college, many are focused on their next job or city. But for some, the most urgent concern is housing.
For 22-year-old Valeria Mendoza, graduation last spring wasn’t just a celebration — it was a turning point marked by the fear of homelessness.
“I was so scared. I was really nervous. I literally didn’t know what I had to do,” Mendoza said…