The Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council conducted a point-in-time count in January 2023, revealing that 9,642 people experience homelessness at any time.
We sincerely appreciate the significant role Thunderbirds Charities’ funds play in the ongoing Saving Amy’s Rise Up program, making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
When families and individuals leave the shelter, they often do so with their personal belongings in a garbage bag. The income from their new jobs barely covers the rent, making it difficult to achieve a secure home. The Rise Up program ensures families can stay home, creating a safe, stable environment and aiding their transition into society.
Rise Up furnishes our families’ apartments and covers all moving expenses. Saving Amy pays for the first few months’ rent, utilities, furniture, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies, food, and anything the family needs to make a house a home. This hand-up gives the families a feeling of permanence, reduces stress, and provides the resources to learn essential life skills.
As families stabilize with secure jobs and can pay their bills without government assistance, they are ready to move to better neighborhoods with higher-performing schools, increasing their likelihood of success. Rise Up covers the cost of the move and provides new linens, towels, and furniture. Relocating Saving Amy families improves opportunities and ensures that homelessness does not pass to the next generation.
The success of the Rise Up program depends on providing resources and fostering a supportive environment. Thank you, Thunderbirds Charities, for helping us create lasting change in our community.
This grant is part of the Spring 2024 cycle. View a list of all Recent Grantees.