Helping Individuals End Their Homelessness — Permanently

Today, there are many formerly homeless men, women and children living in safe, affordable homes throughout the Valley. These people come from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Their one commonality is that they found the strength to overcome extreme poverty with help from the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Housing Assistance Program.

For a person suffering alone on the streets, stable housing can be difficult to obtain without help.

That’s why our Housing Assistance Program is so vital: It meets people where they are with the customized help they need to get back on their feet and in their own home.

Process of Recovery

The journey to housing typically starts with an interview screening with one of the Mission’s street outreach case managers. They guide the individual through the housing application. If that’s approved, we’ll help the client secure all necessary documents (drivers license, social security card, birth certificate, etc.).

Ultimately, a voucher will be issued, at which point we will help the client locate a property — typically an apartment. Vouchers are generally state or federally funded and decided on a case-by-case basis. They may provide rental assistance for a number of months or on a more permanent basis.

Supportive Services for Long-Term Success

People struggling with housing security often describe experiencing a carousel-like cycle of recurring homelessness and short-lived recoveries. To create a healthier pattern, the Mission provides a broad array of supportive resources and services through a continuum of care to clients who have successfully regained housing:

• Limited financial support for security deposits or other basic expenses.
• Provision of furniture, dishes and household necessities.
• Continuing case management that helps individuals maintain stability and avoid problems that can lead to eviction.