Poverty with a view: the search for affordable housing in Flagstaff
I hadn’t been in Flagstaff long when it became really obvious that there are a lot of people in plain sight here who need help. I’d been living on the East Coast where there are easy places to find cover and duck out of sight beneath a bridge or alongside the river. It’s different here – people sleep by the side of the road – living out in the open.
Update: We have a second floor!
We are happy to report that construction is almost complete. We’ve just heard from the contractor that the project will be wrapped up by October 28th. As we prepare for winter, some have asked about contributing in-kind donations. We are always in need of things like sleeping bags, socks, and warm clothing as well as hygienic and cleaning supplies.
Flagstaff Shelter Services announces $1 million expansion
Flagstaff Shelter Services (FSS), the largest emergency shelter in Northern Arizona, today announced Raise to Rise, a fundraising initiative to raise $1,000,000 to support an expansion project that will increase the nonprofit’s capacity and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Flagstaff Shelter Services’ Ross Altenbaugh featured on NPR’s Morning Edition
With fire dangers forcing those experiencing homelessness out of area forests, Flagstaff Shelter Services is providing shelter to those who need it most, when they are in their season of greatest need.
