Celebrate the Season with Healthy Giving in Phoenix

​​ The holiday season is here, a time when many people are looking for opportunities to give back to those most in need. This year, the City of Phoenix encourages you to join the "Healthy Giving" movement, a smarter, long-lasting way to help those experiencing homelessness in our community.

What Is Healthy Giving?

Healthy Giving is giving responsibly, by donating time or resources to established non-profit or community organizations that provide services to people in need. Instead of giving directly to individuals on the street, the campaign encourages you to support those local organizations that provide lasting solutions, like housing, job training, and mental health services.

"When you give in a healthy way, you're doing more than offering someone temporary relief, you're creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives," said Rachel Milne, Director of the City's Office of Homeless Solutions. " By connecting people with organizations that help them access services to end their homelessness, we give them the tools to move forward and thrive."

Why It Matters

Healthy Giving can change someone's life. It's about working together to make a difference and maximizing the impact of your giving. Many generous people want to help when they see someone in need, but sometimes those well-meaning gestures don't have the intended outcome. That's where Healthy Giving comes in.

"The holidays remind us of our shared humanity," said Jerome Parker, Community Pastor at First Christian Church . "Healthy Giving allows us to channel that compassion into pathways that uplift individuals and strengthen our community. It's about giving a hand up, not a handout. "

How You Can Help

Getting involved is easy! You can:

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