United Way of Northern Arizona — Your Gift Puts Roofs Over Heads

by Community Contributor • October 27, 2022 • Comments Off

Your Donation Helps Put Roofs Over Heads

Homelessness – whether temporary or long-lasting – has become a more dire crisis in the past year.

According to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, the number of unhoused Arizonans was nearly 11,000 in early 2020. As of December 2021, that number is estimated to have increased by nearly 30 percent.

A tragic trifecta has driven up the numbers of those without housing – rapidly rising housing costs, persistent inflation for basic necessities, and the end of pandemic-era protections to keep people from being evicted.

That’s why many of the donations to United Way of Northern Arizona are used to support proven programs that work to prevent homelessness; give shelter to those who need temporary safe housing to escape domestic abuse; or transition those who are chronically homeless to a more stable future.

Those donations are also used to support innovative new programs to address homelessness.

For example, after Flagstaff Shelter Services purchased the former Crown Motel this spring and converted the rooms into emergency housing, UWNA provided a grant to hire a full-time manager for the new complex. It’s estimated The Crown will help close to 1,000 people annually, not only with temporary housing, but with a series of wraparound services, including medical care, behavioral health, and programs to rehouse clients.

Please consider a donation to UWNA so we can continue to help our friends, neighbors and fellow residents stay safe with dignity at this perilous time.

If your company is hosting a workplace campaign this year, please contact your HR department to learn how you can support UWNA. Otherwise, please click on the button below to donate.

Thank your for Stepping Up for Our Community and Living United.