Help fund a place to call home.

Become a fundraising partner and help AZ nonprofits build more permanent affordable supportive housing in our state.

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AZHF does not offer housing, rental or mortgage assistance. Dial 211 within Arizona for essential community resources.

What we do?

We raise money to help our state build more nonprofit permanent affordable supportive housing units.

How we do it?

ESCROW DONATION PROGRAM

RENTAL APPLICATION DONATION PROGRAM

In addition to traditional directed donations from individuals, families, foundations and government, revenue is generated through these voluntary donations programs.

All donations are tax-deductible.

What is the goal?

Get equity grant funding to the nonprofit agencies that build and operate permanent affordable supportive housing, so more units can be constructed to meet the growing needs of our communities in Arizona and reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness.

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Emergency Shelters Full

The shelter system is stuck because there is a critical shortage of safe, decent, affordable housing.

Waiting lists are months long.

Housing costs rising.

More funding needed to build needed units.

People who need access to affordable supportive housing.

Disabled, Elderly, Youth and Veterans

Working Families and Low Wage Workers

Mentally Ill, Addicted and People in Crisis

People Escaping Violence/Abuse

The cost of housing vs. homelessness

TENANT PAYS – $400 to $600 for Supportive Affordable Housing Rent for 1 Month

VS

COMMUNITY & TAXPAYERS – $2,000 Homeless Shelter for 1 Month

COMMUNITY & TAXPAYERS – $2,130 Prison for 1 Month

COMMUNITY & TAXPAYERS – $2,222 Hospital Bed per Day

Talk of the town – what community leaders are saying about the Arizona Housing Fund

  • “We’re focused on ensuring all Arizonans have access to resources that help them thrive and grow,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “The Arizona Housing Fund in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation supports nonprofits that provide permanent low-income housing to help reduce homelessness, building on Arizona’s commitment to support those in need. My sincere thanks to the supporters of this Fund and all who work to help fellow Arizonans.”

    Former Arizona State Governor, Doug Ducey

  • “The Arizona Association of Realtors is excited to support the Arizona Housing Fund. We believe our membership of over 50,000 Realtors can directly impact homelessness in our state by promoting the Fund’s Escrow Donation Program. We are proud to be associated with the Arizona Housing Fund.”

    Arizona Association of Realtors, Of Counsel, Michelle Lind

  • "The Arizona Housing Fund is an innovative partnership that will help thousands of people find homes. The City of Phoenix proudly supports this statewide initiative and thanks the business, nonprofit, and government leaders who are working together to identify a unique solution to a complex issue."

    Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego

  • “A public-private-philanthropic solution that could impact our community for decades. We are very excited to be a partner in the Arizona Housing Fund.”

    Steve Seleznow, Past President and CEO of Arizona Community Foundation

  • “This is a creative solution to a community wide problem. This fund will bring permanent supportive housing inventory to our market and it is something we should all get behind.”

    Mark Holleran, CEO of Arizona Housing Inc.

  • “Our State needs this kind of effort. There is urgency and we think now is the time for the Arizona Housing Fund.”

    Joan Serviss, Executive Director, Arizona Department of Housing

  • “This fund gives us one of the best tools to fight homelessness.”

    Mike Trailor, President and CEO of Trellis

  • “This is the game changer our community needs.”

    Steve Hilton, Chairman of Meritage Homes