• Grant supports families with children experiencing homelessness
• Funds will enhance wraparound services at four Family Day Centers; can shelter up to 25 families at once spread across four Valley sites
• 70% of families successfully transition to stable housing within 60 days

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (November 6, 2025) – Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization innovating solutions for family homelessness, has received a $45,000 grant from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 12% Gaming Grant Program. The funds will support Family Promise’s Emergency Shelter Program, which provides comprehensive services to families experiencing homelessness throughout Maricopa County.

The grant comes at a critical time as family homelessness continues to rise across the Valley. With only 22 affordable housing units available per 100 extremely low-income families in Metro Phoenix, and 84% of these renters severely cost-burdened, more families are finding themselves without stable housing. Family Promise says that about 57% of the families who entered their shelter this year experienced an eviction or family breakup.

“This generous support from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community ensures our Emergency Shelter Program can provide more families with stable housing, intensive case management, and essential resources during difficult times,” said Ted Taylor, CEO, Family Promise of Greater Phoenix. “Their investment directly impacts our ability to serve families experiencing homelessness and help them achieve self-sufficiency through our proven 60-day program.”

Family Promise’s Emergency Shelter Program offers a comprehensive approach to family homelessness, providing shelter, food, case management, financial training, childcare, employment support, and housing referrals. The organization operates four Family Day Centers—two in Scottsdale, one in Glendale, and one in Mesa—and partners with 38 religious congregations across the Valley to provide overnight shelter and meals. What sets Family Promise apart is its community-based shelter model that reduces overhead costs while maximizing impact.

“The 12% Gaming Grant Program was established to support vital community services, with a special focus on organizations addressing critical needs like homelessness,” said Martin Harvier, President, from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. “Family Promise’s innovative approach to keeping families together during housing crises, including their pets, creates lasting stability that strengthens our entire community.”

The organization uniquely offers a “Promise for Pets” program, ensuring families don’t have to surrender beloved pets when experiencing homelessness. This comprehensive approach has proven effective, with 70% of families successfully transitioning to stable housing within 60 days.

“This funding will help us meet the growing demand for family shelter services,” added Taylor. “With 37% of Maricopa County’s homeless population being families and 67% of these families being single parents with 2-3 kids, our work is more important than ever.”

Family Promise says they plan to shelter 144 families in 2026 with the help of SRPMIC. Since its founding in 2000, Family Promise of Greater Phoenix has helped more than 2,200 families transition from homelessness to independence. The organization continues to expand thoughtfully to address Maricopa County’s growing need for family-centered homelessness solutions.

To learn more about Family Promise and how to get involved, visit FamilyPromiseAZ.org.