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Hope Begins with a Home
Homeless Assist: Rebuilding Lives, One Step at a Time
At Homeless Assist, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness find their way back to stability, dignity, and independence. Based in Maricopa, Arizona, our nonprofit organization provides essential services such as emergency shelter, nutritious meals, healthcare access, job training, and support into permanent housing.
Our Mission
At Homeless Assist, our mission is to provide essential support — including shelter, food, healthcare, and job training — to individuals and families facing homelessness. We focus on restoring dignity and stability by empowering people to reclaim their independence. Through compassionate service, advocacy, and collaboration, we aim to break the cycle of homelessness and create real, lasting change in the lives of those we serve.
Our Vision
We envision a compassionate society where homelessness is rare, brief, and never repeated. A community where every person has access to safe housing, meaningful opportunities, and a support system that honors their humanity. Our vision is to create a future where no one is forgotten, and everyone has a fair chance to thrive with dignity, safety, and hope.
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Homeless Assist began with a simple but powerful idea: that everyone deserves a place to call home. Founded in Maricopa, Arizona, by a group of community members who saw the growing need for support among unhoused individuals, our organization started as a grassroots effort — delivering warm meals and emergency care to those on the streets.
What began with a handful of volunteers has grown into a full-scale nonprofit offering emergency shelter, holistic care services, healthcare access, life skills training, and pathways to permanent housing.
Our story is still being written — in every person we help, in every hand we hold, and in every life we uplift. We are here not just to serve, but to stand beside those who need a second chance.
Empowerment Over Charity
We don’t believe in handouts — we believe in hand-ups. We empower people with the tools, education, and confidence to take control of their future. Independence is not just our goal — it’s our promise.
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Compassion in Action, Dignity for All
At Homeless Assist, we believe that every person deserves a safe place to sleep, a warm meal, access to healthcare, and the opportunity to rebuild their life. We are a nonprofit organization based in Maricopa, Arizona, committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness through a holistic, human-first approach.
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We envision a community where everyone has a place to call home, where homelessness is rare, brief, and never repeated. A future where people are not defined by their struggles, but uplifted by their strength and supported every step of the way.
Our Services
Helping Hands, Real Solutions, Lasting Change
At Homeless Assist, we provide more than just temporary relief — we offer comprehensive support to help individuals and families transition from homelessness to stability. Our services are designed to meet both immediate needs and support long-term success through dignity, compassion, and empowerment.
Shelter & Emergency Housing
At Homeless Assist, we provide clean, secure, and supportive emergency shelters for individuals and families facing homelessness. Our shelters are more than just a roof overhead — they are a place of safety, rest, and renewal. With caring staff and supportive services on-site, we help guests stabilize their situation and take the first steps toward permanent housing and independence. Whether someone needs refuge for a night or a longer-term stay, we’re here with open doors and open hearts.
Meal Services
Everyone deserves a warm meal. Our Meal Services program ensures that no one in our community goes hungry. We serve nutritious, hot meals every day to anyone in need — no questions asked. Meals are prepared with care and served in a welcoming environment where guests can eat in dignity. For many, this is a vital first connection to support, healing, and hope.
Healthcare Access
Health is essential to stability. Through partnerships with local clinics, physicians, and mobile units, we connect our clients to vital physical and mental healthcare services. From basic check-ups and medications to mental health counseling and substance use treatment, we ensure that each person receives the compassionate care they need. Our goal is to break barriers to health services and support total well-being — because everyone deserves the chance to heal.
Why Choose Us
Because Everyone Deserves More Than Just a Roof — They Deserve a Future
At Homeless Assist, we go beyond short-term solutions. We walk beside individuals on their journey from crisis to stability — offering compassion, dignity, and the resources to rebuild. When you support or seek services from Homeless Assist, you’re choosing more than an organization — you’re choosing a partner in change.
Whole-Person Approach
We believe in treating people, not problems. Our programs don’t just address homelessness — they address the reasons behind it. From shelter and meals to healthcare and employment support, we provide wraparound care that leads to lasting transformation.
Compassion Without Judgment
We meet everyone where they are, no matter their background, circumstance, or history. Every person who walks through our doors is treated with dignity, empathy, and respect — because homelessness should never mean hopelessness.
Focused on Long-Term Stability
We’re not just a temporary shelter. Our team works closely with clients to set goals, learn life skills, find employment, and access affordable housing. Our mission is not just to house people — but to help them stay housed.
Community-Driven & Locally Rooted
Serving Maricopa, Arizona, we understand the unique needs of our local community. We partner with local organizations, healthcare providers, and volunteers to create real impact where it’s needed most — right here at home.
Our Team
Meet the People Behind the Mission
At Homeless Assist, we believe lasting change begins with people who care deeply. Our team is a passionate group of professionals, volunteers, advocates, and community leaders committed to creating a world where everyone has access to shelter, dignity, and a fresh start.
Founder
Samuel Hawthorne
Samuel Hawthorne brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and social work. Inspired by her own encounters with housing insecurity in her youth, she founded Homeless Assist to ensure others would never have to face homelessness alone. Her vision is to transform temporary relief into lasting recovery.
“Every person has potential. Our job is to help them unlock it.”
Director of Programs & Outreach
Bertha Glantz
Bertha Glantz leads our frontline efforts, overseeing shelter operations, community engagement, and client services. With a background in crisis management and trauma-informed care, he ensures every program we run is rooted in compassion, efficiency, and respect.
Volunteer Coordinator
William Brown
William Brown manages day-to-day operations and coordinates our amazing volunteers. With a heart for service and unmatched organizational skills, she ensures that every meal, donation, and helping hand makes it to where it’s needed most.
Our Values: Guided by Compassion, Driven by Integrity
At Homeless Assist, we are committed to creating lasting change in the lives of those who experience homelessness. Our values serve as the foundation of everything we do, ensuring that we approach our work with respect, transparency, and a deep sense of responsibility. These core principles guide us in every interaction and decision as we work to make a tangible difference in our community.
Compassion
We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Compassion is at the heart of everything we do. We listen to each person’s story, offer empathy in times of hardship, and create a welcoming space where no one is judged. Through our compassionate approach, we help people regain their sense of self-worth and provide the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Empowerment
Our mission is not to do for people, but to empower them to take control of their future. We provide the tools, resources, and guidance needed to help individuals move toward self-sufficiency. We are committed to equipping people with the skills, education, and confidence to overcome barriers and create a better tomorrow.
Collaboration
No one can solve homelessness alone. That’s why we value collaboration — with local organizations, community partners, government agencies, and volunteers. By working together, we can create a network of support and maximize the impact of our collective efforts. Strength in numbers is essential to creating real, sustainable change.
Sustainability
We believe in creating long-term solutions, not temporary fixes. Our approach is rooted in sustainability — from our shelter programs to our job training initiatives, we work to ensure that every person has the resources to build a stable and successful future. By focusing on both immediate relief and long-term outcomes, we strive to create lasting change for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Hope Begins with a Home
At Homeless Assist, we believe that no one is beyond help, and everyone deserves a chance to rise. Every meal served, every bed offered, every hand extended — it all adds up to something bigger: hope.
We’re not just providing services; we’re building a compassionate community, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives, and paving the way toward permanent housing and long-term self-sufficiency.
Together with your support, we can break the cycle of homelessness and create a world where dignity, opportunity, and safety are not privileges — but rights.
“When I came to Homeless Assist, I had nowhere else to go. They gave me a warm bed, a hot meal, and something I hadn’t felt in a long time — hope. Today, I have a job, my own apartment, and a second chance. I’m so grateful for this organization.”
Timothy Bogle
Program Graduate
“I thought I was coming here to help others — but I ended up gaining so much myself. Being part of this mission has opened my heart and shown me the power of kindness and community.”
Benita Brown
Volunteer
“I’ve never been judged here, only supported. The staff truly care, and they helped me see my worth when I had lost all belief in myself. I’m working now, rebuilding my life one day at a time.”
Nellie Chaney
Shelter Resident
“I was in and out of shelters for years. At Homeless Assist, I finally found stability. Their job training program helped me land steady work, and the counseling gave me the strength to keep going. I finally feel like I have a future.”
Jon Webb
Former Client
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Real Stories, Real Change
At Homeless Assist, every person we serve is a story of strength, resilience, and transformation. We are honored to walk alongside individuals as they reclaim their dignity, independence, and hope. These are just a few voices from our community whose lives have been touched by our mission.