activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Annual Pop-Up Care Village Event Street-Based Outreach and EngagementHosts an annual Pop-Up Care Village event that provides hot showers, community feasts, and hospitality services to unsheltered individuals, combining outreach with communal support and care.
- Bicycle Repair and Redistribution Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessRepairs and redistributes bicycles through the F.A.T. Cats Bike Co-Op to provide reliable transportation for community members. Offers bike repair and reuse services that support community mobility.
- F.A.T. Cats Bike Co-Op Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessRepairs and redistributes bicycles to provide reliable transportation for community members through the F.A.T. Cats Bike Co-Op, offering bike repair and reuse services to support community mobility.
- Mobile Outreach and Hygiene Services Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates a Mobile Shower and Outreach Bus (including the Shower Bus program) that provides free hot showers, hygiene supplies, fresh clothing, professional haircuts, essential camping gear, basic first aid, and ready-to-eat snacks to unsheltered individuals in Flagstaff. The service delivers street-level care across multiple locations on a consistent weekly basis, averaging 30 daily visitors and recording 2,714 total service engagements between March and November 2024.
- Mobile Outreach and Hygiene Services Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates a Mobile Shower and Outreach Bus that provides free hot showers, hygiene supplies, fresh clothing, haircuts, first aid, and ready-to-eat food to unsheltered individuals in Flagstaff. The service runs weekly across multiple locations and transitioned to a fully equipped professional unit in 2021.
- Mobile Outreach and Shower Services Emergency Shelter ServicesProvides consistent weekly outreach services to unsheltered and disenfranchised community members in Flagstaff, offering mobile showers, hygiene supplies, fresh clothing, basic first aid, and ready-to-eat snacks. This service is delivered via a Mobile Shower and Outreach Bus.
- People at Work (P@W) Employment ProgramOperates the People at Work (P@W) program that employs unsheltered individuals to clean public spaces in Flagstaff, paying participants minimum wage. Teams of program participants remove litter from streets, trails, and other public areas, providing both income and community beautification.
- People at Work (P@W) Employment ProgramEmploys unsheltered individuals through the People at Work (P@W) program, paying minimum wage for cleaning public spaces, streets, and trails in Flagstaff. Teams of participants engage in litter removal to support community cleanliness and participant dignity.
- People at Work (P@W) ProgramOperates the People at Work (P@W) program, which employs unsheltered individuals to clean public spaces in Flagstaff, paying participants minimum wage for their work in removing litter from streets, trails, and public areas.
- Pop-Up Care Village Event Street-Based Outreach and EngagementHosts an annual Pop-Up Care Village event to provide hot showers, community feasts, and hospitality to unsheltered individuals.
- Prototype Sleeping Cabin ConstructionBuilt a prototype sleeping cabin using volunteer labor and donated materials to explore scalable shelter solutions for unsheltered individuals in Flagstaff.
- Sleeping Cabin Prototype DevelopmentBuilt a prototype sleeping cabin using volunteer labor and donated materials to explore housing solutions for unsheltered individuals.
strategies · 28
how they think
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- Event-based and mobile outreach event-based outreachUses mobile outreach and high-visibility events like Pop Up Care Villages to proactively connect with unsheltered individuals, raise awareness, build community, and deliver services directly in accessible settings.
- Integrated Environmental and Economic Empowerment Model integrated environmental and social service model; circular economy; mobility accessCombines environmental stewardship with low-barrier employment and mobility access through initiatives like cleanup crews and bike repair programs, promoting sustainability and economic sufficiency.
- Integrated environmental and economic empowerment model integrated environmental and social service modelCombines environmental stewardship with low-barrier employment and sustainability initiatives—such as bike repair and reuse—to promote mobility, circular economy, and economic sufficiency for people experiencing homelessness.
- Integrated environmental and economic reintegration model integrated environmental and social service model; circular economy; mobility accessCombines environmental stewardship with low-barrier employment and mobility programs, such as cleanup crews and bike repair initiatives, to promote sustainability, economic sufficiency, and creative expression as pathways out of homelessness.
- Integrated environmental and economic reintegration model integrated environmental and social service model; circular economy; mobility accessCombines environmental stewardship with low-barrier employment and mobility access—such as through bike repair and reuse programs—to support economic sufficiency, sustainability, and personal agency.
- Integration of Lived Experience and Indigenous Sovereignty lived_experience_integration; indigenous_sovereignty_respectCenters organizational practice on lived experience, cultural knowledge, and respect for Indigenous values and sovereignty, particularly through Diné philosophy and community-led staffing.
- Integration of lived experience and Indigenous sovereignty lived_experience_integration; indigenous_sovereignty_respectCenters staffing and practice on lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community ties, while actively respecting Indigenous values, culture, and sovereignty in all aspects of engagement and service.
- Integration of lived experience and Indigenous sovereignty lived_experience_integration; indigenous_sovereignty_respectCenters the lived experience, cultural knowledge, and leadership of community members, particularly Indigenous peoples, in staffing and program design. Respects Diné values and tribal sovereignty as essential to ethical, effective service delivery.
- Integration of lived experience and cultural sovereignty lived_experience_integrationCenters lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community ties in staffing and practice, while actively respecting Indigenous sovereignty and values in all aspects of engagement and service.
- K’é-based kinship model k'é philosophyUses the Diné (Navajo) philosophy of k’é—emphasizing interconnectedness, mutual responsibility, and recognition of kinship—to reframe unsheltered individuals as relatives and integral members of the community, guiding both cultural practice and service delivery.
- K’é-based relational approach k'é philosophyGuided by the Diné philosophy of k’é, the organization emphasizes interconnectedness, mutual responsibility, and kinship, treating unsheltered individuals as relatives and integrating cultural values into service delivery.
- Meet Them Where They Are Outreach mobile outreach; event-based outreachEngages unsheltered individuals through mobile and event-based outreach, responding to real-time needs and building trust by physically meeting people in their environments.
- Meet people where they are — mobile and event-based outreach mobile_outreach; event-based_outreachEngages unsheltered individuals through mobile outreach and community events like Pop Up Care Villages, meeting real-time needs in accessible, non-institutional settings. These efforts build trust, raise awareness, and connect people to resources without requiring them to navigate complex systems.
- Mobile and event-based outreach for community engagement mobile outreach; event-based outreachUses mobile outreach and community events like Pop Up Care Villages to meet unsheltered individuals where they are, build awareness, foster connection, and deliver services in accessible, non-institutional settings.
- Relational, Kinship-Based Approach kinship-based approachViews unsheltered individuals as relatives and community assets, using the Diné concept of k’é to foster interconnectedness, mutual responsibility, and radical rehumanization through non-transactional relationships.
- Relational, kinship-based engagement kinship-based_approachViews unsheltered individuals as relatives and community members rather than clients, using the Diné concept of k’é to foster interconnectedness, mutual responsibility, and belonging. This relational model replaces transactional service delivery with long-term, trust-based relationships.
- Relational, meet-them-where-they-are approach relational_approachEngages individuals through sustained, non-transactional relationships by meeting people in their current circumstances—physically, emotionally, and socially—and responding dynamically to real-time needs.
- Relational, non-transactional engagement model relational_approachBuilds trust and responds to needs through sustained, individualized relationships rather than service transactions, emphasizing presence, cultural knowledge, and real-time community input.
- Tiny Home Village Model tiny-home-community-modelProvides dignified, safe, and communal shelter through private sleeping cabins and shared facilities, built affordably with volunteer labor to foster belonging and stability.
- Tiny home community model tiny-home-community-modelProvides safe, dignified, and stable housing through private sleeping cabins with shared facilities, built affordably with volunteer labor to foster belonging and long-term community integration.
- Tiny home village model for safe, dignified housing tiny-home-community-modelProvides private sleeping cabins within a shared community setting—built affordably with volunteer labor—to offer safety, dignity, and belonging as part of a holistic response to unsheltered homelessness.
- Tiny home village model for safety and belonging tiny-home-community-modelProvides private sleeping cabins within a shared community setting, combining safety, dignity, and social connection. This village model transforms public spaces into supportive environments with access to essential resources, community, and celebration.
- Unconditional Care Model unconditional_careProvides care without judgment, requirements, or limits, grounded in dignity, kinship, and shared responsibility, meeting people where they are in their lived experience.
- Unconditional care model grounded in dignity and kinship unconditional_careProvides care without judgment, conditions, or requirements, rooted in the values of dignity, shared responsibility, and kinship—meeting people where they are physically, emotionally, and socially to foster trust and rehumanization.
- Unconditional, dignity-centered care unconditional_careProvides care without judgment, requirements, or limits, grounded in shared responsibility and the belief that all individuals deserve respite and support as they are. This approach emphasizes radical hospitality and human dignity as foundational to healing and stability.
- Unconditional, dignity-centered care unconditional_careProvides care without judgment, requirements, or limits, grounded in shared responsibility and the belief that every individual deserves physical and emotional respite as a foundation for healing and belonging.
- Unconditional, dignity-centered care model unconditional_careProvides care without judgment, requirements, or limits, grounded in the principles of dignity, kinship, and shared responsibility, meeting individuals where they are in their lived experience.
- Village model of care and radical rehumanization village model of careTransforms public spaces into care villages that offer holistic support, community connection, and celebration, while advancing radical rehumanization through tools for economic sufficiency, mobility, and creative expression.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
F.A.T. Cats Bike Co-Op
Repairs and redistributes donated bicycles to provide reliable transportation; accepts bike donations and offers repair services on a first-come, first-served basis at its Flagstaff shop.
Many Homes Ki'lani
Proposed community of insulated, low-cost sleeping cabins offering private, safe housing with shared community spaces; currently includes a volunteer-built prototype unit.
Mobile Shower & Outreach Bus
Provides free hot showers, hygiene supplies, clothing, food, and first aid to unsheltered individuals through a mobile unit that visits various locations in Flagstaff.
People at Work (P@W)
Offers dignified, paid employment to unsheltered individuals for city litter removal, providing minimum wage, work experience, and community reintegration through a partnership with the City of Flagstaff and Arizona Department of Housing.
Pop-Up Care Village
Annual one-day event offering showers, meals, haircuts, clothing, and camping gear in a community-centered, low-barrier environment to support unsheltered relatives.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Housing Partner — Partner in the People at Work (P@W) program, supporting employment and environmental cleanup for unsheltered individuals.
- Causevox Partner — Platform used for online fundraising campaigns.
- City of Flagstaff Government — Administers the Engage, Empower, Elevate (E3) initiative, under which the People at Work (P@W) program operates.
- City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office Partner — Partner in the People at Work (P@W) program, supporting litter removal and employment for unsheltered individuals.