May 2022 Job Seekers in Maricopa County can now access career counseling and employment services through the Maricopa County Library District, thanks to a new agreement approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on May 4. …

Funding Adds 144 Housing Units for Seniors Exiting Homelessness April 2022 The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10.7 million in funding that will add 148 units to the affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families in the region. …

April 2022 A collaborative, regional approach to sharing best practices has facilitated the issuance of $200 million in emergency rental and utility assistance to more than 28,000 households in Maricopa County since January 2021. “The rising cost of housing is the #1 issue for many individuals and families in our…

April 2022 Maricopa County, in collaboration with Community Bridges Inc., will begin offering outreach services to people experiencing homelessness in unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. The program, called Hand-in-Hand Street Outreach, will operate up to (7) days a week depending on the region. “These are difficult times and, more than…

April 2022 The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $17 million in funding that will address affordable housing needs for County residents. …

April 2022 The City of Surprise is making a major investment into the vitality and well-being of the West Valley with plans to build a multigenerational community resource center in partnership with Maricopa County. On April 5, the Surprise City Council voted to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Maricopa…

April 2022 Maricopa County recently awarded the Banner Health Foundation $1.2 million to expand its Career Pathways for Essential Frontline Healthcare Workers program for entry-level staff. …

April 2022 The year was 2005 and a new service called iTunes was transforming the music industry — even though the iPhone would not be invented until 2007. American Idol and CSI were among the top shows on television and Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith took…

Investments Enhance Opportunities for Individuals to Join and Advance in Local Workforce March 2022 Job seekers in Maricopa County will benefit from more than $14.5 million in investments in job training, education, and placement programs thanks to a recent vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The funding, part…