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Governor Katie Hobbs Announces $13.5 Million in Grant Funding for Eviction Prevention and Homelessness Response

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Governor Katie Hobbs, a social worker by training, has announced $13.5 million in grant funding to support eviction prevention, homelessness response, and referral efforts across Arizona. This funding, secured in the Arizona Promise Budget, will be allocated to non-profit organizations and local governments to deliver services directly to individuals and families facing homelessness. The investment reinforces the state's commitment to providing essential support to the community's most at-risk populations, building on the Hobbs Administration's total investment in rental assistance, eviction prevention, and homelessness services to date, which now exceeds $150 million.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $13.5 million in grant funding will be distributed among various organizations, including A New Leaf, Mesa Community Action Network (MesaCAN), Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), and Keys to Change, to support eviction prevention, homelessness response, and referral efforts.
  • The funding will be used to provide resources such as employment support, housing searches, placement assistance, and aid with rent and utilities to help families stay in their homes and communities.
  • State Representative Quanta Crews acknowledged the effective work of Keys to Change and its partners in addressing homelessness and emphasized the importance of collaboration and using resources wisely.
  • The funding reflects a comprehensive strategy that recognizes the multifaceted nature of homelessness and aims to reduce the factors that lead to housing instability in the first place.
  • The investment includes support for job training programs, mental health and addiction services, and educational opportunities that empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency.

Statistics:

  • $13.5 million in grant funding has been allocated for eviction prevention, homelessness response, and referral efforts.
  • The funding will be distributed among 21 organizations, including A New Leaf, Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), and Keys to Change, to support eviction prevention, homelessness response, and referral efforts.
  • This investment brings the total investment in rental assistance, eviction prevention, and homelessness services to over $150 million under the Hobbs Administration.
  • 4 million dollars will be allocated for Homelessness Response and distributed among 11 organizations.
  • 1 million dollar will be allocated for Resource and Referral and distributed to 211 Arizona (Solari) to provide resource and referral services.

Sources:

  • Governor Katie Hobbs, Office of the Arizona Governor, News Release, "Governor Katie Hobbs Announces over $13M Awards for Eviction Prevention and Homelessness Response in Arizona," October 20
  • Quanta Crews, State Representative, House Democrats, Facebook Post, "Democrats in Action: Keeping Arizonans in their Homes and Communities," October 17
  • Arizona Department of Child Safety, Community Prevention Hubs, Website, "Community Prevention Hubs," Accessed October 20

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