Arizona Housing Coalition

10/07/2026

🏡 Nate's story shows how quickly an unexpected housing crisis can lead to homelessness.

🩵 It also shows what can happen when someone has access to shelter, supportive services, and a pathway back to stable housing through housing service organizations like Central Arizona Shelter Services.

09/30/2026

🏘 After surviving domestic violence, facing a cancer diagnosis, and experiencing the heartbreaking separation of her family, Lorena never stopped believing that one day they would all be together again under one roof.

☀ Today, thanks to Acacia Heights, an affordable housing community in Phoenix developed by Housing for Hope, an affiliate of Catholic Charities Community Services, that dream has become a reality.

09/29/2026

🏡 The future of housing and homelessness depends on the voices and determination of our young and early professionals. NextGenAZ is a space for these colleagues to foster community, grow as leaders, and shape the future of housing through events, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

💙 We welcome people working in affordable housing, homeless response, community development, public policy, human services, real estate, finance, philanthropy, government, and other related fields. From happy hours and sporting events to housing tours and volunteer opportunities, there's a NextGenAZ event for everyone.

👉 Visit secure.everyaction.com/7ypdxM5o9kWW_EKI7i1fIA2 to learn more and join the group.

09/24/2026

🏜 "When city officials informed him that the property would likely be condemned, Ken suddenly found himself searching for a new place to live. The first call he made was to The Marist."

💙 When Arizonans find themselves in unexpected crisis, our incredible member organizations like AllThrive 365 are able to help them find a new community full of love, acceptance, and care.

09/21/2026

Looking forward to making our way up to Twin Arrows next week! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 The 4th Annual Twin Arrows StandDown will be held on Friday, October 2 at the Twin Arrows Navajo Resort!

📅 WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2026 // 9:00am - 2:00pm
📍 WHERE: Twin Arrows Navajo Resort

💙 WHO/WHY: This FREE event is open to all Twin Arrows/Eastern Flagstaff area who are in need of complimentary services including housing/employment assistance, legal support, veteran benefits, medical & mental health services, job fair & career resources, food, clothing, community resources, and so much more!

📂 Registration/Entry: Proof of military service is required. Please bring your DD Form 214, ID cards, Social Security cards, and any disability claim information.

09/17/2026

🗳 When you cast your vote in an election, you're choosing officials who will determine and influence what/where housing gets built, what measures are funded, and how communities address homelessness.

🏡 Simply put, the people we elect and the measures we on shape whether our neighbors can find a safe, stable place to call home.

🏜 Visit Arizona.Vote to register, check your status, track your ballot, and view other election resources.

09/17/2026

💙 The newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives Arizonans another set of tools to address the housing crisis, but will not solve Arizona’s housing shortage by itself.

🏜 Visit www.azhousingcoalition.org/blog to read our latest article written by AZHC Public Policy Analyst, Austin Bates, that breaks down the new federal housing package and what comes next for Arizona.

09/14/2026

🏘 "The unexpected expense threw off her whole budget. She didn’t have that much money in savings, and it meant that she wouldn’t have enough to afford her next big summer utility bill, causing a ripple effect in her budget that put her at risk of falling short on rent as well."

💛 Many Arizonans are just one crisis away from experiencing housing instability. That's where our member organizations, such as St. Vincent de Paul, step in to help prevent a situation from escalating, keeping families stable.

09/11/2026

We'll see you on September 25 in Prescott! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 The Yavapai County StandDown is set to be held on Friday, September 25 at U.S.VETS- Prescott Liberty Pointe!

📅 WHEN: Friday, September 25, 2026 // 8:00am - 5:00pm
📍 WHERE: U.S.VETS Liberty Pointe (1040 Whipple St, Prescott)
💙 WHO/WHY: This FREE event is open to all Prescott area who are in need of complimentary services including housing/employment assistance, legal support, veteran benefits, veterans' court assistance, medical & mental health services, job fair & career resources, food, clothing, community resources, and so much more!

📂 Registration/Entry: Proof of military service is required. Please bring your DD Form 214, ID cards, Social Security cards, and any disability claim information.

09/08/2026

🏘 We know that homelessness is not simply the result of individual circumstances or isolated program gaps. It is shaped by the way housing, healthcare, criminal justice, economic, and service systems interact.

💙 This multi-city, in-person workshop tour challenges common assumptions about homelessness and introduces a practical systems-thinking framework for understanding what drives homelessness, how current performance measures can reinforce downstream responses, and why communities must focus on inflow, system flow, and lasting housing stability to achieve population-level reductions.

🏜 Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their local system, shared priorities for improvement, and actionable next steps that can be advanced through continued collaboration among providers, funders, public agencies, and community partners.

👉 Visit azhousingcoalition.org/events-and-workshops to learn more and register for the workshop in your area.