Weekly e-Newsletter | October 11, 2023

Connecting Mother and Daughter to Home

“Carrie” and her daughter “Kimberly” were experiencing homelessness for the first time and came to the Brian Garcia Welcome Center looking for assistance. They were fleeing a domestic violence relationship in which the abuser was both verbally and physically abusive. Carrie stated that their lives were in immediate danger. They had already contacted police, who helped with an order of protection. Carrie reported that she has no income as she has been a stay-at-home wife and mother. Her abuser also cut off her phone.

HSC Staff contacted Carrie’s cousin in Chicago, who was very glad to have them come live with her. Carrie shared that she plans to seek counseling after her arrival in Chicago for PTSD.



Carrie has her own vehicle. HSC Staff verified that she has a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and provided gas cards to cover travel expenses back to Chicago.

HSC wishes them a safe journey and healthy future.

Take a Tour of the Campus

Tour time! Every month we host a tour on the first Wednesday at 9:00 am. You can count steps in your day visiting the 13 acres and eight buildings. If you are interested in joining us, the next available tour is November 1st. Our collective of 15 partner organizations is waiting to meet you!



To register, please contact us at [email protected] or call (602) 282-0853. 

On October 5th, AZ Housing Coalition joined HSC and UMOM on the STN stage to discuss how decades-old land ordinances are preventing developers from building affordable housing in the Phoenix metro area. Nicole Newhouse, Executive Director of Arizona Housing Coalition, and Luis Cordova, Senior VP and COO at Rounds Consulting Group, examine the ways their organizations work to change local laws to create equitable housing for everyone in the state.

Also, HSC has a limited number of seats at the STN studio each month. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

Watch Episode 2 of Season 3 Here