National Nonprofit Day
August 17, 2020 Founded in 1964, UMOM New Day Centers is much more than a homeless shelter. UMOM works to restore hope, rebuild lives, and end homelessness. [...]
Staying Safe during Summers in Arizona
Heat-related Illnesses and the Importance of Hydration Contributing Author: Dr. Gary Kirkilas, Phoenix Children's Hospital As the summer heat rises here in Phoenix, community members and UMOM [...]
Staying Cool in Virtual Summer School
NAU a partner in innovative virtual summer school that will help Phoenix’s most under-served children catch up on learning View original article: https://news.nau.edu/college-of-ed-partnership/#.XvzT_ChKg2z This week, the leaders [...]
Raven’s Story
For Raven, high school means more than just education. It also gives her a sense of accomplishment, a community, and at times, even access to necessities like [...]
Financial Literacy
Anyone can find themselves just one paycheck away from experiencing homelessness. Working families who have played by the rules are currently facing the prospect of falling into [...]
World Health Day 2020
APRIL 7, 2020 - This World Health Day, we honor the contribution of nurses and midwives, recognizing their vital role in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and [...]
International Women’s Day: Darlene Newsom’s Legacy
"We don't manage homelessness, we end it." - Darlene Newsom, Chief Executive Officer of UMOM New Day Centers On International Women's Day, we'd like to recognize, thank [...]
What is the PIT Count?
What is the PIT Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count across the United States that collects information about the number [...]
“Homeless People Are Just Lazy”
One mom tells a story about hearing a young child say, “Homeless people are just lazy.” What horrified her even more was that the child in question [...]
Dramatic increase in homelessness in Arizona
Homelessness in Arizona has increased by 10% according to a new federal government report. The AHAR (Annual Homeless Assessment Report) is a study produced each year by [...]