Arizona Housing Coalition (AZHC)

?? Did you know that you’re protected under federal law when it comes to housing discrimination? There are also additional local protections that may be available in your area of Arizona! ?? Contact our friends at Southwest Fair Housing Council for more information or support. ---------- #housing #fairhousing #discrimination #housingdiscrimination #arizona #southwest #housingrights #protection #federallaw #affordablehousing #homeless #homelessness #landlord #tenant

?? If you live in Arizona, but do not have a permanent home, you still have options to vote! ?? Here are some key dates for this year's general election: - Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024 - Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024 - Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Early Voting: October 9-November 1, 2024 - In Person Voting: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 ---------- #election #vote #voting #generalelection #arizona #homelessness #homeless #housing #voter #vote2024 #voterregistration

?? We are thrilled to announce that we have received a $10,000 grant from Bank of America! ?? This funding will help us implement a learning management system; present education opportunities that support accreditation and certification programs applicable to the housing sector; provide support and resources for veterans experiencing housing instability and homelessness; offer a series of workshops on specific topics such as program budgets, grant budgets, expense management, and program compliance; and increase cross-sector training such as bringing case managers, peer supports, and community health workers together. ?? We extend our gratitude to Bank of America for helping us create an Arizona where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. ---------- #grant #funding #arizona #housing #affordablehousing #homeless #homelessness #veteran #veterans #veteransupport #advocacy #advocate #professionaldevelopment #continuingeducation #education #support #resources #partnership #budgeting #crosssector #community #peersupport #communityhealth

?? We're proud to introduce another new training opportunity, Compassion Engagement, made possible by Southwest Behavioral & Health Services! ?? In this two-part series, participants will explore trauma-informed approaches, restorative environments, resiliency, communication styles, compassion fatigue, burnout, moral injury, toxic stressors, cultural humility, self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and so much more! ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/gsg6Bgfu to learn more and register. These trainings are $15 for AZHC members and $35 for non-members, per session. Space is limited. Participation in Part One and Part Two is not required. Trainings may be taken individually. ?? Can't make it on October 3 & 4? That's okay! We will offer the same trainings again on December 18 & 19. ---------- #training #trainings #professionaldevelopment #continuingeducation #arizona #housing #arizonahousing #burnout #compassion #engagement #resiliency #communication #selfcompassion #toxicstress #culturalhumility #emotionalintelligence #traumainformed

?? Are you interested in receiving tools that you can use to support those in challenging situations? ?? Following a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, this online training focuses on prevention and de-escalation to help maintain and strengthen positive relationships. Participants can expect to review the different levels of a crisis, as well as effective ways to communicate and support the person in need. ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/gsg6Bgfu to learn more and register. This training is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. Space is limited. ?? Can't make it on October 1? That's okay! We will offer the same training again on Friday, November 22. ---------- #training #onlinetraining #professionaldevelopment #housing #crisis #arizona #continuingeducation #homeless #homelessness #support #traumacentered #prevention #community #communication #crises #traumainformed #crisisprevention

?? Arizona’s homeless youth face unique obstacles that go beyond food and shelter. Without a safe, stable environment, these young people are at higher risk for missing out on opportunities for a better future. ---------- #homeless #homelessness #youth #homelessyouth #education #housing #arizona #affordablehousing #health #mentalhealth #support #stability

?? We are committed to data-driven work that increases affordable housing and reduces the incidence and length of homelessness across Arizona. Because of this, we are passing along an opportunity to contribute your feedback on coordinated entry systems and how individuals experiencing homelessness enter permanent supportive housing (PSH). ?? The HKS Government Performance Lab (GPL) and Enterprise Community Partners have launched the Coordinated Entry Systems (CES) Housing Optimization Initiative to better understand how coordinated entry systems impact the ways people experiencing homelessness are connected to PSH across the country. ?? IMPORTANT: The deadline to weigh in is this Thursday, September 19. ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eTgNS4P9 ?? Give Input: https://lnkd.in/eZmnCkdG ---------- #survey #input #harvard #government #supportivehousing #permanentsupportivehousing #homeless #homelessness #arizona #data #feedback #coordinatedentrysystems #insight #advocacy

?? We are thrilled to announce that we have received a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo! ???? This funding will provide support and resources for veterans experiencing housing instability and homelessness at the 2025 Maricopa County StandDown. ?? It will also help provide professional development and continuing education opportunities for housing service providers, advocates, and stakeholders through the 2025 AZHC Annual Conference. ?? We extend our gratitude to Wells Fargo for helping us create an Arizona where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. ---------- #grant #funding #arizona #housing #affordablehousing #homeless #homelessness #veteran #veterans #veteransupport #advocate #advocacy #continuingeducation #professionaldevelopment #education #stakeholders #support #resources #partnership

?? We are honored to have joined Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) in yesterday's Homelessness Prevention Forum in Phoenix. It was such a wonderful day to learn, share, and make plans for action with friends and colleagues! Topics discussed include data & interventions, home presentation, impact of advocacy & public policy, and collective action. ?? Thank you to VSUW and all of the community partners who came together to make the day a success. We look forward to integrating learnings and stakeholder insights into our advocacy work this legislative session as we continue to #SpeakUpForHome. ---------- #advocate #advocacy #publicpolicy #housing #homeless #homelessness #homelessnessprevention #affordablehousing #attainablehousing #arizona #legislativesession #stakeholder #nonprofit #community #partners #forum #colleagues #phoenix

?? Is your housing organization looking for free technical assistance? ?? Through their Home-TA Program, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) invites local and tribal government staff to apply for free, customized technical assistance to preserve and/or develop attainable housing! The deadline to submit a request is this Friday, September 13. ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/g3GCDrPe to browse technical assistance topics, learn more about eligibility, and apply. ?? Note: The MAG region includes cities, towns, and native nations in Maricopa County and northern Pinal County, including Florence, Gila Bend, Maricopa, Apache Junction, Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. ---------- #government #housing #technicalassistance #assistance #arizona #maricopa #eligibility #application #housingpreservation #attainablehousing #affordablehousing