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CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC

AZ · EIN 860500753 · $22.4M rev · operational · www.cassaz.org
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Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) operates emergency shelters and provides comprehensive support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, Arizona. They offer safe shelter, case management, and connections to healthcare, employment, and housing resources. CASS focuses on helping clients achieve long-term housing stability through programs like Rapid Re-Housing.

activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 9
  • Case Management and Housing Navigation Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides case management services and housing navigation assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, helping them transition into permanent housing. This includes supporting clients in securing housing through programs like Rapid Re-Housing and Emergency Housing Vouchers, and assisting with vocational training.
  • Case Management and Housing Navigation Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides case management services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, assisting them in securing and transitioning into permanent housing through programs like Rapid Re-Housing and Prevention. This includes support for housing applications, lease signing, and other social services.
  • Case Management and Housing Navigation Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides case management services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, assisting them in transitioning into permanent housing. This includes support through Rapid Re-Housing and Prevention programs, and helping clients secure permanent housing through various housing assistance programs.
  • Emergency Shelter Operations Emergency Shelter Services
    Operates multiple emergency shelters in Arizona, including the largest single adult emergency shelter with capacity for up to 600 individuals, The Haven for adults aged 55 and older with 130 private units, and the Vista Colina Family Shelter with 36 private family units. These shelters are open 24/7 year-round, providing safe housing, showers, hygiene supplies, and stable addresses.
  • Emergency Shelter Services Emergency Shelter Services
    Operates multiple emergency shelters in Arizona, including the largest single adult emergency shelter with capacity for up to 600 individuals, The Haven for adults aged 55 and older with 130 private units, and the Vista Colina Family Shelter with 36 private family units. These shelters are open 24/7 year-round, providing safe housing, showers, hygiene supplies, and stable addresses.
  • Supports individuals in developing skills for employment, such as assisting clients in enrolling in and completing classwork for CDL training.
  • Supportive Housing and Street Outreach Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Builds and operates large-scale supportive housing and street outreach programs using evidence-based practices, and provides social services in transitional and permanent supportive housing programs for vulnerable populations.
  • Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups to support shelter operations and other programs.
  • Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups to support shelter operations and other services.
research · 3
  • Community Outreach and Program Evaluation Research & Advocacy on Hunger and Health
    Manages and improves community outreach programs for individuals experiencing food and housing insecurity using data analytics. The organization also conducts research and data-driven investigations to evaluate program effectiveness and inform organizational policy.
  • Program Evaluation and Data-Driven Improvement Research & Advocacy on Hunger and Health
    Conducts research and data-driven investigations to evaluate program effectiveness, inform organizational policy, and manage community outreach programs for individuals experiencing food and housing insecurity.
  • Program Evaluation and Research Research & Advocacy on Hunger and Health
    Conducts research and data-driven investigations to evaluate program effectiveness, inform organizational policy, and manage and improve community outreach programs for individuals experiencing food and housing insecurity.
strategies · 16

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Rapid Re-Housing & Prevention
Program providing short-term rental and utility assistance, security deposit support, case management, tenancy skills training, landlord mediation, and benefits enrollment to help individuals and families secure or retain housing.
Single Adult Shelter
24/7 emergency shelter for up to 600 adults, providing low-barrier access to beds, showers, hygiene supplies, meals, case management, and connections to healthcare and housing services.
The Haven
Arizona’s first emergency shelter exclusively for adults aged 55+, featuring 130 private non-congregate units, age-appropriate design, medical and behavioral health connections, and specialized housing navigation.
Vista Colina Family Shelter
Family-focused shelter with 36 private units offering safe housing for parents and children, along with case management, school enrollment support, food pantry, clothing closet, and housing navigation.
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Government — Certified Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO Code: 20328) enabling donors to claim state tax credits.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Certifies CASS as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO Code: 20328) under Arizona tax law.
  • Centurylink Partner — Partnered to connect a client to high-speed internet service at a discounted rate through the Rapid Re-Housing program.
  • Development Team Partner — Internal team coordinating non-cash donations such as stock, cryptocurrency, and QCDs.
  • HUD Government — Collaborated with HUD in the review and approval process for an Emergency Housing Voucher for a client.
  • Maricopa County Government — Partnership through the county’s Coordinated Entry System to connect clients to housing resources.
  • Not specified Partner — Invites businesses and organizations to partner through corporate giving to support shelter and housing programs.
  • Phoenix Rescue Mission Partner — Leadership staff previously held senior roles at Phoenix Rescue Mission, indicating a professional connection and shared focus on homelessness services.
  • Whalers Construction Partner — General contractor for the construction of the CASS homeless shelter.
  • community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to create systemic, lasting solutions and navigate service gaps for clients.
  • development@cassaz.org Partner — Contact point for donors interested in employer matching gifts and giving to CASS.
  • faith group Partner — Faith groups can host donation drives and receive speakers from CASS to engage their communities.