Not everyone living in encampments is ready to move out. Mistrust of “the system”, fear of living in congregate shelters with strangers, not wanting to abandon their friends — are issues that have to be overcome. Our dedicated outreach team builds trust, helps people envision a better way of life for themselves, and connects them to needed services.

Supportive services are key to self-sufficiency and solving homelessness. All LifeMoves clients are assigned a Case Manager they are accountable to, who helps them with their issues and provides access to government programs, financial and credit counseling, resume and job help, or other support.

We operate more than 30 facilities that provide more than 250,000 shelter nights each year to individuals, couples, and families, with special services for veterans, LGBTQ, and other groups. Getting off the streets helps people get back on their feet.

LifeMoves was awarded the contract to build one of the first innovative housing projects in the Valley —  at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional congregate housing. It was praised by the Governor and won an award. Now, LifeMoves was awarded contracts for 5 new facilities that will move 1,800 people off the streets each year.

Unlike conventional group facilities, the new sites are designed for dignity, practicality, and self-sufficiency. They are integrated into local communities to facilitate work, school, and connections with others as a transitional step. Rather than congregate sleeping, they feature individual units, private bathrooms, room for pets, large open areas for socializing, and commercial training kitchens to build job skills.

Our comprehensive approach to homelessness also includes providing rapid rehousing with short-term assistance to keep people in their homes, providing safe parking facilities for people who are living in their cars or RVs, and operating two motels as interim housing with supportive services — which has achieved a high success rate in helping people to find permanent housing.