LEND A HAND: 6 ways to help the homeless in Tempe

The City of Tempe’s goal is to make homelessness a rare, brief and one-time occurrence

UPDATED JUL 1, 2024

Tempe, Arizona (Release): There are many ways that people and organizations can help assist those who are unsheltered by working through existing, safe opportunities. The City of Tempe’s goal is to make homelessness a rare, brief and one-time occurrence. Here's how you can help.

Volunteers are needed for the city’s summer Point-in-Time homeless street count July 17, from 6am to noon. Data collected help guide city decision-making about programs and services. Open to those ages 18 and older. Sign up here.

Volunteer with the city’s HOPE homeless outreach team to help connect those in need to shelter and resources. Get details here.

The city’s CARE 7 crisis response team relies on volunteers for a range of assistance serving those in need. Get details here.

Aris Foundation hosts a weekly permitted gathering at Mountain Park Health, which brings together food and resources. Get details here.

Become an employment partner with the city’s Tempe Works program to help unsheltered women and men connect to jobs. This program is a step toward helping people end their homelessness. Get information here.

Tempe Community Action Agency operates the I-Help shelter and a food pantry. Learn how you can donate or volunteer here.