Moving Life Forward with CASS Central Arizona Shelter Services

Leonard's story

4/25/2008 6:17:24 PM

Leonard just turned 41 last month. That same month he moved into his own one bedroom apartment, thanks to a local agency that pays the rent for people who are like Leonard. Leonard has a rather severe developmental disability, combine that with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, it's no wonder Leonard has been homeless on and off for years.
He says he was primarily raised by... Read More

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ASU, ASU Nursing Students, Helping, Homeless

4/23/2008 10:58:45 AM

A great announcement from CASS' valued partner ASU!

Partnership with Phoenix earns ASU Kellogg award
The vision for a new ASU campus in the heart of downtown Phoenix initially was conceived on a napkin at a breakfast meeting between ASU President Michael Crow and Phoenix’s mayor, Phil Gordon, five years ago.
ASU’s new Downtown Phoenix campus became a reality after that... Read More

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mom's, housing, helping, homeless

4/23/2008 10:17:56 AM

Curt was connected to CASS through his Mom, a single mother living on Social Security. Curt, in his late 20’s, was mentally ill and had had problems gaining treatment and keeping housing. Over the years, Curt’s mental illness had pushed family members away and his mom was the only remaining family connection. While at CASS, Curt was connected with Magellan and his mental... Read More

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Elizabeth's success

4/18/2008 7:45:54 PM

Elizabeth has now been in her apartment for over three weeks and every day her apartment looks more and more like a home. She now has a a bed donated from one of the case managers here at CASS, one from Ikea with a head board and foot board, no less. She also received a mini stereo system from the CASS donations. She's especially excited about the stereo because it has... Read More

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Elizabeth's story

4/11/2008 6:32:13 PM

Elizabeth (her name has been changed to protect her privacy) has been homeless off and on for most of her adult life. During her worst time she was living on the street, abusing drugs and prostituting herself.
Despite this sad story, what led up to her getting to this stage is even sadder.
Elizabeth's life got off to a rough start and not by her choice. According to her,... Read More

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Success Stories, Challenges to Ending Homelessness

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A new place

4/1/2008 7:26:02 PM

After a wait of about two months,one of the residents here at CASS, moved into her own apartment today. I will call her "Suzy", to maintain her privacy. Suzy has had her own place before, but has not managed to stay long in any of those places. There are several reasons for her short stays and consequential states of homelessness. She is a recovering... Read More

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