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Threshold Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
In June of 2022, in partnership with Maricopa County, HOM launched Threshold, a new tool in the fight to end homelessness. Threshold is Maricopa County’s first-ever centralized network of resources and support for property owners and managers who seek to operate profitable, well-maintained properties while providing safe and stable homes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Threshold was designed by and for property owners and managers, offering a full slate of incentives and services to enhance and strengthen HOM housing programs and make them work [...]
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Social media allows us to build meaningful connections with our audience on a personal level. Your likes, follows, and shares play a vital role in spreading the word about Our Why and the impact of Our Partnerships on the community. When you like, follow, and share our content, it not only shows your support but also encourages others to join the conversation. It provides a space where we can empower and uplift our partners and encourage a sense of community around the collaborative [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while it’s crucial to acknowledge the relationship between mental health and homelessness, first we must understand how common mental illness is in the US. Millions of people are affected by mental health concerns each year. Results from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that 22% of adults in the US have a mental illness and 1 in 20 adults have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI). [...]
Having an Affordable and Safe Place to Live: How Housing Vouchers Help End Homelessness
Having an affordable, stable, and secure place to call home is vital to an individual's overall health and wellbeing. The benefits of having a good place to live go beyond just shelter, as it can help reduce the risk of violence, abuse, and theft that unhoused individuals are often exposed to on the streets. It also reduces exposure to a range of health risks, including exposure to extreme weather conditions, lack of access to basic hygiene facilities, and increased risk of contracting contagious diseases. [...]
Empowering Employees to Thrive.
As Arizona’s leader in Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing program administration, we have numerous opportunities to talk about why HOM, Inc. (HOM) is a great place to work. There are many attractive reasons to pursue a career at HOM, including competitive pay, generous time off, great benefits, monthly chair massages, paid volunteer time, transparent leadership, a supportive work environment, and our diverse and inclusive workplace. While these are valid and good reasons to work at HOM, there are three themes that capture the [...]
Knowing the past opens the door to our future.
Our company’s history began almost three decades ago in response to the behavioral health system’s need for specialized housing expertise. This program provided housing for 300 individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI) who were experiencing homelessness. We knew this would be no small feat as the stigma and discrimination towards individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health disorders was extremely pervasive and entrenched in our society; however, we also knew this was an opportunity for change. We recognized our leadership could give this vulnerable [...]
HOM – the Largest Administrator of Rapid Re-Housing Programs in the State of Arizona
Ashley is like the majority of Arizonans: while she has never had much money to speak of, she never would have thought her and her kids would become homeless. But, after losing her partner – the main breadwinner of the family – to illness, it was just a matter of time until medical and personal bills piled up. She found herself behind on rent and soon had an eviction letter on her door. Ashley and her family were desperately in need of help. Ashley [...]
Season’s Greetings
As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and our collective collaborations in the fight to end homelessness. Together with our partners and colleagues, we helped over 7,600 individuals and families this year. It’s been quite a year for us all! We hope that this year has been just as memorable for you, your colleagues, and your loved ones. In 2023, we continue our dedication to make the promise of home a reality for everyone. We look [...]
Something New: Find Your Housing Specialist Page is Live!
It's now easier than ever to get in contact with us! The new Find Your Housing Specialist page at hominc.com/find enables you to locate email, phone number, and supervisory information about your Housing Specialist. Searching is easy as 1, 2, 3: Click the button "Find Your Housing Specialist" on Our Team page Select your county from the interactive map of Arizona From the drop-down, select your housing program and identifier That's it! You'll be sent to a page with your Housing Specialist's contact information!
HOM, Inc. Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month
HOM, Inc. announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation." The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ [...]
