SOME FACTS ABOUT HOMELESSNESS
IN MARICOPA COUNTY
THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (MAG) CONDUCTED
A STUDY IN 2000, FINDING THE FOLLOWING:
1.) Between 11,000 and 14,000 people live on the streets or in other
places not meant for human habitation.
2.) 1,542 shelter beds serve 699 single adults and
843 families with children.
3.) 3,576 transitional living beds serve 1,490 single adults
and 2,086 families with children.
4.) 40% of the homeless are families with children.
5.) 25% of the homeless are female domestic violence victims.
6.) 20% of the homeless are children.
7.) 50% of the homeless are substance abusers.
8.) 40% of the homeless are employable.
The Foundation Home Ministry is a residential discipleship program that
focuses on restoring the lives of primarily homeless men over the age of 18.
They usually have life-controlling addictions, but have a desire to be
set free and follow Christ the rest of their lives. God has given us a
beautiful home for this ministry. Each program session lasts six months.
This program consists of intensive bible study, establishing a personal
relationship with our Lord, restoration of the family unit, working on
becoming a productive citizen of the community, and volunteering
work hours within the other ministries of the church.
