HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT AND LIFT PARTNERSHIP INC

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: Empowering Summit Preventing Crisis Before It Starts Launched in January 2024, the Empowering Summit is designed to proactively address the challenges that lead to homelessness and instability. Through workshops and resource connections, families gain tools for self-sufficiency, financial literacy, and long-term planning. This program represents a shift from reactive aid to preventionempowering families to break generational cycles and build sustainable futures. Early outcomes show a measurable decrease in crisis-related housing support needs among participating families. Served 63 Families 60 volunteers gave 180 hours of volunteerism Helping Hungry Families (HHF) Providing Stability Through Food Assistance The Helping Hungry Families (HHF) program offers direct grocery support to families experiencing food insecurity. Each delivery or pickup includes nutritious, shelf-stable groceries that are nutritional items to help relieve the burden of hunger and bring immediate stability to households in need. In 2024, we delivered and provided pickups for 180 families, totaling 1,260 bags of food. Year-to-date, HHF has served an incredible 2,680 families, equating to 10,960 bags of groceries since conceptioneach one a vital lifeline for children and families navigating hardship.120 volunteers gave 360 hours of volunteerismTogether We Are Making a Difference The Power of Unrestricted Support This unrestricted general fund allows HELP Now AZ to respond to the most urgent needs in real time. From emergency rent assistance to transportation, clothing, hygiene, and everyday essentialsthis fund fills the gaps that other programs may not cover. In 2024, through generous contributions to this fund, we provided critical, immediate support to hundreds of children and families facing unexpected hardships. This flexible funding ensures that no child or family falls through the cracks and allows us to meet families where they are, exactly when they need us most.

HELPsnackz Program Fighting Food Insecurity with Compassion and Community. The HELPsnackz Program provides non-perishable snack bags filled with encouraging, handwritten messages to children who are homeless, displaced, or at risk of going hungry. These snack bags fill both stomachs and soulsoffering nourishment and emotional comfort to students across Maricopa County. Since its inception seven years ago, HELP has delivered over 1.2 million snack bags to children in need. In 2024 alone, we distributed between 20,000 and 25,000 snack bags each montha consistent and vital resource for thousands of children. Through a sustainable model, weve expanded our reach by partnering with corporate teams who not only fundraise but also assemble bags during team-building events. This innovation not only secures the future of HELPsnackz but also brings the community together around a shared mission of hope.Over 4000 Volunteers gave 16,000 Hours of Volunteerism