Severe monsoon thunderstorms were forecast to bring 1.5 to 3 inches of rain over the next 24 to 36 hours. A Phoenix-area nonprofit shared an update about an overnight shelter for homeless families.
The nonprofit, AZ Hugs, reported 22 people, including a new family, at its shelter, according to the organization's Facebook page. The group has also used motel stays to help families waiting for shelter. The storm system brought heavy winds, dust, and localized flooding alongside the rain totals, according to KTVK/KPHO AZFamily.
A Church With a History of Helping the Unhoused
A JustServe listing describes a homeless-relief room at the southeast corner of Center and 1st Avenue, offering a daytime cooling room, showers, clothing, and a food pantry for unhoused residents.
The listed room offers daytime cooling and homeless-relief services for unhoused residents.
Family Homelessness Climbing Even as Overall Numbers Hold Steady
The need for shelter extends across both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in Maricopa County, underscoring the importance of space for families.
Families with children are among those seeking stable housing and shelter.
Families Seek Shelter During Extreme Heat
A KPNX 12News report described a Valley nonprofit providing motel stays for families waiting for shelter during extreme heat. Families in that situation may use motel stays while they wait.
AZ Hugs has provided temporary housing assistance to families experiencing homelessness, according to the Pacific Legal Foundation. The article also raises questions about how public agencies regulate outreach and mutual-aid efforts.
How Neighboring Cities Are Building Shelter Capacity
Tempe's role in the region's shelter conversation is discussed in Hoodline previously reported.
For now, an overnight shelter model offers a way to help families before the next storm leaves them with nowhere else to go.
