CASS, Arizona's biggest homeless services program, faces $1.5 million shortfall even after Phoenix council approves funding

The state’s largest emergency shelter program may soon have to cut services to people experiencing homelessness. Central Arizona Shelter Services, known as CASS, serves the Valley and its biggest shelter is near downtown Phoenix. Thanks to an infusion of federal funds related to the pandemic and recovery, CASS was able to increase its beds from 470 to 650. But, now, cuts could

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