homeward bound
a home for those facing homelessness
helping families find safe housing and stability
Founded with one single-family home in 1990, Homeward Bound soon learned that housing alone could not solve family homelessness. HB began offering case management, financial coaching, and employment help to prepare families to transition into stable housing. In 2000, Thunderbirds Family Village opened, providing wrap-around services to the entire family.
Homeward Bound provides safe shelter for those facing homelessness, giving families and individuals a chance to recover and work towards independence. Through shelter, comprehensive services, and after-care programs we are working to make the Valley a safer community for those in crisis.
Our bridge shelter and transitional housing program operates on The Thunderbirds Family Village campus with 68 residential units and includes a licensed childcare facility, family library, employment lab, emergency pantries, and on-site case management services. Once a family finds a home, we provide ongoing support through an after-care program to ensure they never face homelessness again.
onsite services
Our bridge shelter and transitional housing program operates on The Thunderbirds Family Village campus with 68 residential units and includes an employment lab, after-school programs, a teen center, emergency food pantries, and on-site case management services.
Shelter for Families
Our Phoenix campus hosts 68 furnished apartments and a number of resources to provide the utmost comfort for our residents and ensure their success! We offer great amenities such as a fresh food pantry, coin laundry services, onsite mail boxes, onsite security, playgrounds, and fitness stations.
Employment Center
We provide in-house assessments and develop individualized employment plans with every client. This includes support with resume assistance, job search, interviewing skills, mock interviews, and connecting candidates with hiring events. Additional help with education, skills development, and more is available.
Case Management Support
Dedicated Case Managers work with every family to identify personal goals and work towards them. These staff members offer compassionate support to everyone living at Homeward Bound, giving them the resources they need to succeed and achieve independence.
Youth Development (paused)
Youth programming is currently on pause. Typically, afterschool and summer activities offer enrichment for school age children ages 5 to 12. An additional teen center offers tutoring, career training, and more to youth ages 12-17. These resources provide crucial educational and emotional support for youth and families living at Homeward Bound.
additional programs
Homeward Bound operates a licensed child-care facility that offers top quality education to infants and children aged 0-5 for residents and the broader community. We also offer an online curriculum called HB University for families to develop household skills to achieve stability.
Strong Foundations Early Learning Center
Homeward Bound’s Strong Foundation Early Learning Center is licensed through the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). We serve Homeward Bound client families, former client families, and families in the neighboring communities.
Homeward Bound University
HB University is an additional resource for families experiencing poverty or homelessness, providing them with tools to change their lives. This virtual portal houses classes, resources and other opportunities for our campus and community families to access education from anywhere.
location
2302 West Colter Street, Phoenix, AZ 85015
2302 West Colter Street, Phoenix, AZ 85015
current resident resources
Resident Maintenance Request
Pest Control Request
CLICK HERE to sign up your unit for the next pest treatment date. Homeward Bound offers pest control services to all residents on the first and third Thursday each month. Please note that to receive any follow up pest control service, you must register after for the next treatment date. Thank you.
Diaper Request
CLICK HERE to request diapers for your child. Diaper orders are only available for families who live on Homeward Bound’s campus.
Food and Basic Needs Request
CLICK HERE to request food, cleaning supplies, or other basic needs for your housing unit. Pantry items are only available for families who live on Homeward Bound’s campus and NOT the general public.
Birthday Box Request
CLICK HERE to request birthday celebration goodies for your child, such as a cake, decor, and other items. These requests are reserved ONLY for families who live on Homeward Bound’s campus. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE ENTRY PER CHILD.
Graduation Cake Request
CLICK HERE to request graduation celebration goodies for your graduate, such as a cake, decor, and other items. These requests are reserved ONLY for families who live on Homeward Bound’s campus. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE ENTRY PER CHILD.
Resident Round Table
CLICK HERE to participate in our next upcoming roundtable discussion for residents, giving you a voice and a network at Homeward Bound.
Parent Workshop Registration
CLICK HERE to register for a parent workshop at Homeward Bound. We are eager to get great information to you about how to best support your children and your family. Review these upcoming classes and register for those you’d like to attend.
Partner Agency Appointments Request
CLICK HERE to be signed up for the next available appointment with Homeless ID Project, Adelante Healthcare, Family Legal Services or Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Homeward Bound has a variety of agency partners who join us on campus to make sure you have everything you need.
Kudos and Concerns Form
CLICK HERE to share a concern or to celebrate something awesome. Homeward Bound takes all feedback seriously. We want to hear from you!
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resource contact information
211 Arizona
(877) 211-8661
211arizona.org