Photos courtesy of HOPE
Tempe is committed to assisting individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by connecting them to housing and social services through their Homeless Outreach Program Effort (HOPE).
The city has invested heavily to serve those in need and is committed to making homelessness a rare, brief, and one-time experience in the community. To do that, the city offers a comprehensive system of support that includes street outreach, case management, connection to social services, crisis response, mental health resources, emergency and transitional shelter, and housing.
Led by Human Services staff, the city takes an interdepartmental approach with simultaneous and layered strategies to meeting needs. In addition, Tempe relies on strong partnerships with Tempe Community Council, nonprofit organizations, the business community, Arizona State University, residents, and others.
The HOPE team is looking for volunteers with a passion for learning more about homelessness and assisting them out in the field. Volunteers are needed to work alongside the HOPE team. The process begins with shadowing, so no formal experience is needed. All volunteers must be 18 years and older, fingerprinted and complete an application. There will be an interview conducted with those interested, along with an orientation and training. To learn more, visit tempe.gov/government/human-services/housing-services/ending-homelessness.
