UnAffordable and UnSheltered

Are homelessness, and affordable housing in Arizona connected? Housing in the Phoenix area has become hard to afford. However, it's often the institutional barriers that keep people homeless. UnSheltered and UnAffordable podcasts explore the obstacles that can make surviving and thriving in the Valley a challenge.

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UnAffordable: Another Way Home

Mo Freeman
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Christina Cooley
Christina Cooley, housing supervisor with the City of Scottsdale Housing Agency.
Rick Mitchell
Rick Mitchell (pictured on the left) is the executive director of the Homeless ID project - located in downtown Phoenix on the 13-acre Human Services campus.
New birth certificate
For individuals born in Arizona, it usually takes a week to 10 days to obtain a birth certificate with the Homeless ID Project.
New document
In 2021, Homeless ID Project assisted 13,416 clients resulting in the successful replacement of 8,276 documents.
Homeless family of two
Rick Mitchell with Homeless ID Project says it has numerous families coming into the Family Housing Hub, looking for help.
Homeless family of three
According to homeless youth connection, there are 3,000 homeless kids in Maricopa County.
Eric Barr
Eric Barr, executive director of Elaine, is pictured on the right. He oversees transportation operations and works with community partners to help bring in support.
Contributor
Madison Mulvihill

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The issues around unaffordable housing have increased for low-income and homeless populations as home prices continue to rise, and waiting lists for shelters grow longer. However, many individuals in the homeless population face challenges that go beyond finding available housing units. In this episode, learn about some of the barriers and solutions for folks trying to get back on their feet and into a place of their own.

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Madison Mulvihill