Highlights
- The Salvation Army dedicated a third wing at its Phoenix family shelter Tuesday, funded by an $8 million city grant.
- The 9,356-square-foot addition adds 12 rooms, bringing the shelter to 36 rooms and up to 216 beds.
- About 85% of residents who entered the shelter in 2025 moved into stable housing, according to The Salvation Army.
- Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington attended the dedication ceremony.
The Salvation Army Phoenix Family Shelter dedicated a third wing Tuesday, a project funded through an $8 million City of Phoenix HOME American Rescue Plan grant that brings the facility's total capacity to 216 beds.
The 9,356-square-foot addition near Van Buren and 28th streets adds 12 rooms to the shelter, raising its total to 36 rooms. The new wing uses a flexible design that allows rooms to connect through adjoining doors, enabling families of varying sizes to stay together while maintaining privacy.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington joined Salvation Army leaders for the ceremony, which coincided with National Salvation Army Week. "I'm grateful to The Salvation Army for their partnership in helping expand this family shelter to be an even better place for residents to turn to in times of crisis," Gallego said at the dedication.
The shelter is one of only a few in Arizona dedicated to families with children. About 85% of residents who entered in 2025 moved into stable housing, according to The Salvation Army. The City of Phoenix confirmed the grant and ceremony details in a separate release.
Construction on the new wing is underway following Tuesday's dedication.
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