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The Human Services Campus, Saint Vincent de Paul, and Andre House have filed a request to modify the existing Special Use Permit from 425 shelter beds (which is what is currently allowed under the permit) to 1,000 total beds. Note: this is 1,000 total, not 1,000 more.
We plan to add some of these beds into the current CASS building. The building has a certificate of occupancy for up to 700 beds but is only able to provide 425 because of the permit restrictions.
There is currently no shelter dedicated to those who are turned away from the traditional shelter model (people with pets, excessive belongings, mental illness, and substance abuse struggles). We plan to add another 80-100 beds for this new type of shelter to accommodate the most vulnerable of people experiencing homelessness. The remaining 200 beds will be for temporary weather relief situations (times of excessive heat, cold or rain).

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RE: Human Services Campus Special Permit Amendment Case No. Z-SP-2-19-7
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Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing in support of the request made by the Human Services Campus, Saint Vincent de Paul, and Andre House to modify the existing Special Use Permit to provide up to 1,000 shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. There are so many vulnerable people who need a safe place to sleep. Our community needs more shelter beds.

Currently, with approval for only 425 beds, individuals experiencing homelessness seeking shelter for the night are needlessly turned away because all beds are filled. These individuals are forced to return to the streets to seek shelter wherever possible. This situation should not occur. Anyone requesting a temporary safe place to sleep should be able to receive one. As a resident, I have also noticed more people than ever in encampments throughout the city. An increase in shelter beds will not just help the people on the streets, it will help neighborhoods struggling with the challenges associated with unsheltered homelessness.

I respectfully urge the City of Phoenix to approve the request made by the Human Services Campus to expand the maximum number of beds from 425 to 1,000. I am in full support of the service providers working to help people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or comments.
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Submitted letters will be sent to Ash Uss electronically at ashu@andrehouse.org
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