How AZFH Is Responding to Arizona’s Extreme Heat Arizona’s extreme heat is not a future concern — it is a present‑day public health crisis. As temperatures rise higher and arrive earlier each year, individuals experiencing homelessness face life‑threatening conditions with […]
An AZFH faith-based article on biblical generosity and stewardship Biblical Giving: Understanding Generosity, Stewardship, and Using Your Talents for God’s Glory Giving is a central theme throughout Scripture. From the Old Testament commands to care for the poor, to the […]
On December 22, 2025, I was driving west on Main Street in Mesa, AZ, heading to the bank near Power Rd. As I approached, I noticed two men on scooters in the roadway within a construction zone. They appeared […]
Every day, thousands of individuals and families face unimaginable challenges—often because of circumstances beyond their control. Job loss, medical emergencies, domestic violence, and rising housing costs can push people into situations they never imagined. At Arizona’s Family to the […]
In the heart of Arizona, where the desert sun beats down on our streets, countless lives are being lost to a silent epidemic: fentanyl addiction. For Arizona’s Family to the Homeless (AZFH), this crisis is not just a statistic—it’s deeply […]
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown, and the impact is now hitting home for millions of Americans who rely on food assistance programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). If the shutdown continues, SNAP […]
Starting October 1, 2025, the federal government updated the rules for SNAP (food stamps) for the 2026 fiscal year. These changes come from a new law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. If you’re homeless or struggling […]
You bless your unsheltered community. Thanks to our generous community partner, Midwest Food Bank, AZFH received an incredible pallet of high-quality new and returned shoes to distribute to our unsheltered neighbors. Over two days—September 17th and 18th—our mobile outreach […]
Bugly the Dog: A Story of Love, Loyalty, and How You Can Help Homeless Pets In the chaos of survival, where every day is a fight for food, shelter, and dignity, love still finds a way. Sometimes, it comes […]
The Cost of Cuts: How Recent Federal Budget Decisions Are Deepening Food and Housing Insecurity In 2025, the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has led to sweeping reductions in federal support for essential programs like SNAP, Medicaid, […]