Monthly Newsletter | January 14th e-Newsletter

Ch-ch-ch-changes in the New Year

Welcome to Keys to Change, Irene and Jowan

Congratulations are in order! The Keys to Change Executive Team gained two incredible new additions to kick off the new year. Join us in welcoming Irene and Jowan to the team!

Both will bring their expertise, passion, and leadership to the mission to end homelessness.

Learn more about the Keys to Change leadership team here.

Find Irene and Jowan on LinkedIn here: Irene Agustin

Jowan Thornton

Irene Agustin, Director of Keys to Change Programs at Key Campus

Irene comes to us from her most recent position at King County Regional Homelessness Authority in Seattle. Previously she served in roles in homelessness solutions for the cities of St. Louis, MO; Baltimore MD; and San Francisco, CA. She also worked at CASS right here in Arizona "once upon a time." She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Creighton University and a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University.

Jowan Thornton, Director of Key Campus Partnerships and Collaboration

Jowan joins us with nearly two decades of nonprofit and government experience. He is coming directly from Maricopa County Human Services Division. And he has previously served at AZ Department of Economic Security, Unite Us, The Salvation Army, and St. Mary’s Food Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Academic Sociology, and a Master of Management in Organizational Leadership.

$1,004,000 Raised!!

2025 Mike McQuaid I Am Home Breakfast Fundraising Goal Update

We did it!! YOU did it!!

With the help of dozens of sponsors and 600 supporters in attendance, Keys to Change is thrilled to announce that we met our fundraising goal of $1,000,000 raised at this year's I Am Home Breakfast on December 5th.

That's not all! We also met the second goal set by Brian McCafferty of Avondale Toyota to fund the federally defunded Key Campus Post Office - meaning this vital community resource will remain open and operating at full capacity this year!

Program Replay

Key Campus Tours

Please be advised! Our monthly tour for February is full, with just a couple spots left in March.

Key Campus Tours are open to the 18+ public and occur the first Wednesday of every month.

Don't wait - sign up today!

Have a group? Contact us at admin@keystochangeaz.org and we'll work with your schedule.

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News from Keys to Change

Congratulations Richard!

Join us as we celebrate our very own Richard Crews, Director of Strategic Impact as he represents Keys to Change as a 2026 Piper Fellow.

Through his fellowship, Richard will focus on equity-centered leadership, adaptive strategies, and transforming systems to create even greater impact for the communities we serve.

Thank you D-Backs

In December, we were thrilled to welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Human Resources and Legal teams, who delivered 200 hygiene kits for our clients.

A heartfelt thank you to the D-backs and their "Good Elves" program for helping us provide dignity and care to those we serve.

Wait, Wonder Worry...and Strategize

Click here to read CEO Amy Schwabenlender's first blog offering of 2026.

In it, she reflects on the winter chill in the air, and the organization's response to the "whiplash" caused by the federal government's handling of HUD funding distribution.

Read the blog here.

Campus co-founder Mike McQuaid touched so many lives with his unwavering commitment to compassionate care and advocacy for our unhoused neighbors - through his time, talent, and treasure.

Learn more about Mike's legacy here

We invite you all to Be Like Mike!

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