By Arizona Housing Fund
As the Arizona Housing Fund celebrates its seventh anniversary, the initiative created to fund additional housing for Arizonans experiencing homelessness is pleased to announce three new grants totaling $500K.
Veterans Community Project received a $250K grant for VCP Village in Glendale. Old Pueblo Community Services received a $150K grant for Water Street Apartments in Tucson, and La Mesa Ministries received a $100K grant for Eden Village of Arizona in Mesa.
“Each of these grant recipients has a proven track record of serving Arizona’s most vulnerable residents,” said AZHF Founder Howard Epstein. “Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors, this latest round of grants will help hundreds of Arizonans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness find a safe place to call home.”
Veterans Community Project of Glendale
The Arizona Housing Fund provided $250K, which will include 50 fully furnished tiny homes offering transitional housing for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The City of Glendale donated the land, with additional funding and support from Maricopa County, the State of Arizona, the Arizona Department of Housing, LISC, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Sanderson Ford, BHHS Legacy Foundation, QuikTrip, USAA and the Arizona Veterans Donation Fund, among others.
The first five homes are scheduled for completion in Q1 2027, with the first five Veterans expected to move in during Q2 2027. https://vcp.org/about-vcp/our-locations/glendale/
Old Pueblo Community Services, Water Street Apartments in Tucson
AZHF provided a $150K grant toward this permanent housing project for AHCCCS members with a Serious Mental Illness determination. The property will include 11 shared two-bedroom units providing permanent housing for up to 22 individuals, along with supportive services, including case management, behavioral health treatment and substance use disorder services.
Old Pueblo Community Services has been serving Tucson and Pima County for more than 30 years. AHCCCS provided $1.3M toward acquisition, fully funding the purchase price, and the AZHF grant helped cover final renovations. Residents are scheduled to move in December 2026. https://helptucson.org/
La Mesa Ministries, Eden Village of Arizona in Mesa
AZHF provided a $100K grant toward this project, which will include 21 fully furnished, 476SF permanent supportive tiny homes for individuals with disabilities who are experiencing chronic homelessness. Residents will pay $400/ month, including utilities. A 3.7KSF community center will offer gathering spaces, educational classes and access to case management and other supportive services.
Eden Village has partnered with Circle the City to provide on-site physical and mental healthcare for residents. La Mesa Ministries has been serving this population for more than 12 years. Additional funders include: The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, LISC, the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Neely Foundation and the Dobson Foundation. Completion is scheduled for Q1 2027. https://edenvillagearizona.org/
Those interested in learning more about the Arizona Housing Fund or making a donation are invited to visit arizonahousingfund.org. (Source: Arizona Housing Fund)