In a significant move to combat homelessness, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has sanctioned more than $4.2 million for the development of shelters in Avondale and Surprise. This initiative is part of the county’s allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
“Members of the Board recognize homelessness is a regional issue and it is important to our constituents that we are part of the solution,” stated Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 4. He added, “This funding will turn into physical buildings that will help hundreds of people each year. We know many of our neighbors are struggling with the cost of living, which is why we have committed more than half a billion in solutions to address affordable housing and homelessness in Maricopa County.”
Funding Breakdown
Avondale Receives $1.7 Million: The allocation will fund the construction of six housing units on Dysart Road, north of MC 85. These units will function as transitional housing for families facing homelessness in the West Valley, accommodating up to six individuals per household.
Surprise Awarded $2.58 Million: Two critical projects will benefit from this funding. First, the West Valley Housing Assistance Center will expand by seven non-congregate shelter units, potentially serving up to 150 individuals annually. The second initiative involves adding eight bridge housing units, providing shelter for 48 people each year. Both are crucial for assisting families in their transition to stable housing.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy by Maricopa County to offer comprehensive services for those experiencing homelessness. For more details on support programs, visit Maricopa.gov/HS.
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