Without a Home: Roots of metro Phoenix homelessness problem runs deep

By Taylor Tasler KTAR.com PHOENIX – The issue of homelessness in metro Phoenix has been a fixture in local and national headlines recently, but the complex problem has been growing for some time. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County increased by over 70% between 2017 and 2023, according to the point-in-time (PIT) census conducted…

Chandler Christian Community Center unveils new name, AZCEND

Chandler Christian Community Center Unveils New Name, AZCEND After 50 years of service to the communities in Southeast Valley, local nonprofit organization embraces new brand that reflects its evolution and future. Chandler, AZ. May 16, 2017 – In front of a crowd of staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, clients, and local church and community dignitaries, the…

Phoenix-area exhibit puts a face to homelessness

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A new exhibit presents an eye-opening look at homelessness in Chandler. The exhibition, “Portraits of Homelessness,” features pictures of the homeless within the city and allows them to tell their stories to visitors. “Some of their stories talk about why they’re homeless,” said Chandler City Councilmember Kevin Hartke, who helped organize the…