November 2023 Newsletter
This month, we are focused on GRATITUDE. While there is much need and much work to be done, we are thankful and optimistic.
The life-changing work we do is not possible without the partnership of our community. To everyone who has donated items or dollars, who has partnered with us to deliver quality programming, and who has spread the message that family homelessness is a solvable problem...thank you!
Art was hand colored at the UMOM branch of the Boys & Girls Club.
Giving Tuesday Goal Met!
This Giving Tuesday, we had a goal to raise $200,000 to help at families get off the waitlist, into shelter, and ultimately into a safe, stable home.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, including our matching gifts donors, we have exceeded our fundraising goal!
UMOM Awarded $5 Million Grant
Earlier this month, UMOM announced that we had received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
This one-time, uniquely flexible grant will support UMOM in serving as a critical lifeline to children and adults in families experiencing homelessness, who represent more than a quarter of the homeless population nationally. UMOM plans to use its Day 1 Families Fund grant to fund shelter and support programs serving large families, such as individualized case management, workforce development training, job placement support and more.
Most-Needed Items
As we head into the holidays, our community has generously provided more than enough toys and stockings to supply our clients.
Right now, we have the most urgent need for the following items (in order of need):
New Pillows
New or Gently Used Comforters for Twin or Full Beds
Sheet Sets (fitted, flat, and pillowcase) for Twin or Full Beds
Winter Coats for Kids and Adults
Shampoo and Conditioner (individual, not 2-in-1, preferred)
Donations are gratefully accepted at our Magnolia Street Warehouse near the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
And last, but certainly not least…
Tour Our Campus
Learn more about our life-changing work and mission to end family homelessness
We would love for you to join us for an in-person, behind-the-scenes tour of our family emergency shelter to see what we do and why your support is so important.
Our goal is to create more awareness about homelessness – why it happens and what we are doing to solve the problem.
Our next tour is:
January 5th at 10 am. Register to tour on 1/5 here.
We want to hear from YOU!
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