April 2023 Newsletter
The Walk to End Homelessness is Almost Here!
We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 from 6 am to 9 am at the Phoenix Zoo for UMOM’s 14th Annual Walk to End Homelessness - a family-friendly event aimed at restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and ending homelessness in our community.
This annual event really does put the FUN in family fundraiser.
If you’re already registered, thank you! This is the perfect time to share your donation page and story with your network to raise vital funds for emergency shelter and services that help families and single women in our community get back to a life of stability.
And, of course, you’ll also get a FREE day pass to the Phoenix Zoo for a memorable day of fun and celebration.
Register or find out more at umom.org/walk.
Register for the Walk to End Homelessness
We want to extend a huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Circle K and all of our event sponsors, for your commitment to creating a more equitable and just society for all.
Thank you to our Champion for the Homeless sponsors:
Sysco
Copperpoint
Cox
Thank you to:
Renco Roofing for sponsoring our finish line
Dorsey & Whitney for sponsoring the Lakeside Activity Center
KLA Corporation, a Mission Champion sponsor
Greenlight Construction, a Mission Champion sponsor
And, of course, thanks to our carousel sponsor, Marshalls and our community sponsor, Javelina!
Expanded Shelter Options for Large Families Are Changing Lives
Thanks to the team at Maricopa County for coming to tour the recently completed renovation of Building G and documenting this wonderful story of hope shared by Karen and her family of 8.
Fun fact: folks on campus have started calling it “Building G for Grande,” because all of the rooms in this building serve large families.
Building G includes 16 fully remodeled rooms with expanded capacity to serve large families. Each of these remodeled rooms can accommodate a family of up to 9 and includes storage, dining, and casual seating.
Housing + Jobs = Ending Homelessness
Every day, our Workforce Development team helps participants at UMOM to develop skills, optimize their resumes, and find jobs that pay a livable wage.
On April 5, we hosted our first large-scale, in-person job fair of the year on campus. 75 participants attended and had the chance to meet with 10 Valley employers.
Thanks to the employers who came to UMOM to participate in the job fair, including: Circle K, Marriott, Shelters to Shutters, Allied Universal, Consumer Cellular, Kroger, Shamrock Farms, Pro-Serv, Kind Hospitality, and Arizona at Work.
Helpings Café Featured in Frontdoors Magazine
Did you know that Helpings Café recently launched their Spring/Summer menus? Visit helpingscafe.org to see what's cooking, order ahead or place a catering order. (Yes, we deliver outside of café hours!)
Save the Date for Buckles & Bangles 2023
This western-themed ball is our annual signature dinner and fundraising event to end family homelessness in our community and promises to be a memorable night filled with friends, delicious food, live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind live and silent auction items. Save the date and plan to join us under the stars on Friday, October 13th at Copper Canyon at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.’
Though the need is great, every dollar donated is making a difference in our community. Your support restores hope, rebuilds lives, and ends homelessness. Thank you!