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A coordinated response for neig​hborhoods and individuals experiencing homelessness—​ offering education, resources, and encampment cleanups. ​

Call: 602-262-6251​​​​​​​

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PHX C.A.R.E.S. at Work

Strategies to Address Homelessness

The Phoenix City Council requested a strategic plan to focus on strategies for persons experiencing homelessness as well as developing best practices to mitigate impacts to surrounding communities and neighborhoods.​ Read the Strategies to Address Homelessness Plan​.

In January 2021, a task force made up of neighborhood leaders, service providers, and homeless advocates began meeting to prioritize and provide recommendations on the City’s efforts to deploy the Plan. Throughout 2021, the Task Force met to review and evaluate the City’s Strategies to Address Homelessness Plan. The recommendations were made in consensus among the Task Force members and were presented to the Phoenix City Manager as well to the Phoenix City Council Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee on April 6, 2022. Read the recommendations or watch the Subcommittee presentation​.​

Ho​w it Helps

At its core, PHX C.A.R.E.S. is the city's process of connecting the community with services like encampment cleanups, shelters, and other resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.​​Report to PHX C.A.R.E.S.
How It Works​​
Snapshot of Homelessness
Resources to Donate​

​​Resources

The City of Phoenix unifies community partners and resources to respond to neighborhoods and businesses impacted by homelessness with education and services. 

Office of Homeless Solutions Learn About Neighborhood ProgramsFind Neighborhood Organizations in Your AreaLearn About Trespassing OrdinancesGet To Know Your Police Resources Shopping Cart RetrievalResources for People Experiencing HomelessnessHealthy Giving CouncilEmergency Rental Assi​stance Program