Squeezed Out
Phoenix was once nationally known for having affordable housing options in the West. Today, that’s no longer the reality. Now the fifth-largest city in the United States, [...]
Perspectives on Homelessness
In October 2018, we lost the lease on our townhouse due to an unforeseen emergency. We stayed with friends for a time while searching for housing and [...]
“Domestic Violence Has Nothing To Do With Homelessness”
Beatings, verbal abuse, stalking, rape: in the United States, domestic violence is one of the primary causes of homelessness for women and children. Exact numbers vary. While [...]
Breaking the Myth
“Homeless people are different from me; I could never be homeless.” For many people, that’s the first thought that runs through their mind when they see a [...]
“Makeup is My Escape”: Gia’s Story
Picture this: You’ve just turned 15-years-old and started your first year of high school. You recently moved to a new city, leaving behind [...]
Halle Turns Two!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HALLE! The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Center for Women opened their doors for the first time in July 2017. It is the first [...]
A Story of Great Resilience from the Halle Women’s Center
As many of you may know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to an issue that impacts millions of people each year. [...]