Arizona's Pima County faces homelessness crisis as Casa Alitas shelter closes due to insufficient funding; Governor Katie Hobbs requests $752m for services.
Arizona's Pima County faces a homelessness crisis as the Casa Alitas shelter in Tucson is set to close due to lack of federal funding and insufficient local funds. Governor Katie Hobbs has requested $752m in federal funding to maintain services. The closure of the shelter, which has assisted over 130,000 legally processed asylum seekers, may result in a surge of homelessness and increased costs for border towns.
March 18, 2024
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