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We had such a great time celebrating Rep. Yassamin Ansari at two vibrant community events. From meaningful conversations with local leaders and residents to good food and even better company, the day was full of connection and energy. Grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another!

According to the Arizona State Law Journal, Arizona faces one of the most severe affordable housing shortages in the nation.

In honor of Affordable Housing Month, learn why UMOM builds affordable housing and why safe, stable homes are essential to ending family homelessness.

Why UMOM Builds Affordable Housing — UMOM New Day Centers Why does Arizona’s largest shelter for families experiencing homelessness build affordable housing? Discover why in this blog.

A big thank you to Ms. Kat and the BASIS Scottsdale students who joined us for their Service Project Week! 💛

Students toured our campus to learn more about UMOM’s mission, then rolled up their sleeves to volunteer in our Threads of Hope clothing closet, helping organize donations that support the families and individuals we serve.

We’re so grateful for young people who choose to spend their time learning, serving, and making a difference in their community. Thank you, BASIS Scottsdale!

Today is International Day of Families, a reminder that every family deserves a safe place to call home.

At UMOM, we see every day how quickly rising housing costs, limited affordable housing, and unexpected life events can push families into crisis. But we also see what’s possible when families have the steady support they need.

That’s why we’re launching our Shelter Helper campaign today. Learn about how you can help a family find lasting stability.

On International Day of Families, Here’s How You Can Help One Stay Together — UMOM New Day Centers Help families stay together this International Day of Families by becoming a Shelter Helper and supporting UMOM’s work year-round.

Meet Celiana King, UMOM’s Director of Family Shelter. 💛
Five years ago, Celiana served as a Case Manager here at UMOM New Day Centers, gaining firsthand experience supporting participants. After growing her skills, she returned just 7 months ago, now leading at a new level and helping ensure families have the support and systems they need to succeed.

She’s passionate about creating real, lasting change, not just temporary relief, and believes every family deserves safety, resources, and a path forward.

👉 Swipe to read more about Celiana’s journey and what our mission means to her.

Drop a 💛 in the comments to show Celiana some love!

This Mother’s Day, our campus was filled with color, creativity, and so much joy! 💐

Families came together for a special arts and crafts activity where kids, parents, and volunteers created handmade gifts for the mothers and loved ones in their lives. From paper bouquets and colorful scratch art to crayons, gems, and construction paper, it was beautiful to see people of all ages get lost in the simple joy of making something by hand.

We also had a free book popup, and it was a hit! 📚 Kids and adults sifted through titles and walked away with stacks of books to read and enjoy.

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who helped make this day so special. 💛
 

Our newly renovated lobby is officially open! 🎉

Every detail was designed with dignity, warmth, and welcome in mind, because that’s what every person who walks through our doors deserves.

This project came to life through the collaboration and support of so many partners who believe in UMOM’s mission to end family homelessness by restoring hope and rebuilding lives. To everyone who helped bring this vision to life, thank you!

A special shoutout to all those who joined us yesterday for the grand opening and to Cindy Stotler, Deputy Director of the Arizona Department of Housing, for her thoughtful remarks.

And of course, no celebration is complete without the delicious catering by . Thank you, Helpings, for fueling our morning!

What does a fresh start really look like?

Jessica arrived in Arizona with uncertainty—but found support, stability, and a path forward at UMOM. 💛

Read her story: umom.org/stories

To close out April, we’re celebrating our incredible volunteers in honor of .

From serving meals and supporting residential dining, to building move-out kits, cleaning up campus, and helping bring events to life, our volunteers are a vital part of what makes this community so special.

Because of you, families at UMOM feel welcomed, supported, and one step closer to stability.

Ready to get involved? Join us: www.umom.org/volunteer