Community Services
Prevention Program
This program is offered to the greater community, aimed to keep families on the brink of homelessness together in their very own homes. The Homeless Prevention program offers a full range of services which include utility and rent assistance, financial skills education, parenting classes, workforce development, housing navigation, referrals, and basic household needs to prevent homelessness and keep families housed.
See below for more details about our rent & utility assistance and how to qualify.
*We are currently not accepting applications. Please check back in the new year for more information.
Who Is Eligible?
- Renters must live in the City of Phoenix, AND
- Be 18 years or older or an emancipated youth, AND
- Must have income or employment (verifiable/proof of income for last 60 days; proof of loss of income in the last 30 days) AND
- Able to demonstrate financial hardship AND
- Have an income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income*
- Other eligibility requirements based on requested service
Area Median Income Eligibility Chart
| Total # of person in the family | Total annual income limit (80% AMI) |
| 1 | $49,500 |
| 2 | $56,550 |
| 3 | $63,600 |
| 4 | $70,650 |
| 5 | $76,350 |
| 6 | $82,000 |
| 7 | $87,650 |
| 8 | $93,300 |
Prevention Program Application
HB Beyond
HB Beyond is Homeward Bound’s aftercare program for residential clients exiting our campus. When a family is ready to transition out of our program, they are invited to enroll in our aftercare program with regular check-ins to provide individualized resources, invitations to community events, continued access to employment support, and more. HB Beyond also tracks a number of outcomes for families who have exited Homeward Bound. Regular check-ins provide our team with information on a family’s success for up to two years after they leave our program, including employment, education, and housing status for all household members.
HB University
HB University is an additional resource for families experiencing poverty or homelessness, providing them with tools to change their trajectory without ever having to step onto our campus. This virtual portal houses classes, resources and other opportunities for our campus and community families to access education from anywhere.
For those interested in signing up for HB University resources click below to register.
Housing Navigation and Other Resources
Available Housing Resource
Once you have found an apartment that fits your criteria, you may click on it to see more information such as apartment website, landlord, direct address, ect. Please note not all apartments will have all information fields.
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