July 2023 Newsletter
Thanks for Helping to Keep Our Play Spaces Open!
A recent campus inspection showed that we need to speed up planned repairs to our outdoor playground and indoor gym. Without raising new funds, we were at risk of having to close two of our most popular play areas soon.
We asked for your help, and we’re proud to say we’ve exceeded our goals!
Forever Grateful: A Letter from a UMOM Family
This success story was written by a family that recently left the family shelter at UMOM New Day Centers.
“If I could scream with joy for the world to hear me, I would.
I could never thank UMOM and our case manager Sherry Washington for everything that they have done for myself, my husband, our six children, and our bundle of joy on the way.”
Update from “The Zone”
As you may know, UMOM staff members have supported each encampment sweep & clean-up effort that has been conducted by the City of Phoenix.
We recently received reporting from the City of Phoenix and wanted to pass it on to you.
To date, 184 individuals from the encampment have been engaged and 147 have accepted an offer of indoor shelter—an acceptance rate of 80%.
Of those folks, UMOM has sheltered 11 single women and 7 families.
One of those families had a 9-month old baby and was able to get off the street and into safe, air-conditioned shelter at UMOM New Day Centers.
Tickets On Sale Now for Buckles & Bangles Gala
Since 2021, the Valley has witnessed a 40% increase in homelessness.
Join us for an evening under the stars on October 13 for our annual Buckles & Bangles Gala as we raise awareness and critical funds needed to end family homelessness in the Valley.
This evening promises to be a celebration filled with compassion and hope as we gather for a unique and inspiring program, live entertainment, dancing, and the thrill of bidding on fabulous live and silent auction items.
A Short Stay Leads to a Big Change - Ella’s Story
The average stay for a family at UMOM New Day Centers is 97 days, but Ella and her family (name changed to protect privacy) only needed 30 days in shelter to move into a life of stability. See how a short stay at UMOM lead to a big change.
Did you know…? You can update your contact information & payment methods, access receipts & annual statements, and manage recurring donations in our Donor Portal.
Though the need is great, every dollar donated is making a difference in our community. Your support restores hope, rebuilds lives, and ends homelessness. Thank you!