"TPCH Revolutionizes Homelessness Services in Tucson & Pima County"

Trivia Question❓

What colorful event attracts thousands of visitors to Tucson, Arizona each year, featuring hot air balloon displays, live music, and food vendors?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Painting It Forward in Tucson, AZ!

TPCH Leads Local Efforts to End Homelessness and Improve Services in Tucson and Pima County

The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) coordinates efforts to end homelessness in Tucson and Pima County through a coalition of community groups, government agencies, and other organizations.

The City of Tucson and Pima County play key roles in managing operations and data-driven projects.

TPCH is working on a new strategic plan to meet HUD requirements and receive funding, with opportunities for public feedback and involvement.

Continuums of Care like TPCH are responsible for coordinating and funding homeless services, with the goal of ending homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency.HUD funding supports local Continuums of Care in their efforts.

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Wildflower

There’s something about Wildflower that just feels like Tucson done right.

The light, the space, the desert breeze curling through the patio - it hits before you even open the menu.

And then you do, and it gets better.

This place has been around for decades, but it still feels fresh — in the way that only a truly loved local spot can.

From the crispy short rib ravioli to the ahi tuna salad that somehow tastes like a cooler day in July, the food hits that rare mix of familiar and just a little bit fancy.

It’s not trying to impress you - it just does.

The staff are warm in that “we actually live here” kind of way, which might be why the regulars feel like regulars even on their first visit.

Tuesdays are half-price wine, which we’re not saying should become a personal holiday, but we’re not not saying it either.

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate, reconnect, or just eat something that reminds you why you love this city - Wildflower’s been waiting.

And no, they didn’t ask us to say that part.

They just fed us well.

Tucson's Rapid Response Shelters Job Corps Youth Amid Program Uncertainty

In June 2025, Tucson's Housing and Community Development Department responded rapidly to a crisis that placed local youth at risk of homelessness.

After the sudden suspension of the Job Corps program by the federal government, many students at the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center faced losing their homes.

City staff from multiple teams worked together, securing stable apartments for 12 students and a young mother with her child, ensuring safety during an uncertain time.

Mayor Regina Romero emphasized the city’s progress, citing a 32% drop in youth homelessness over three years and highlighting the city’s strategy of providing shelter first as key to stability.

Pima County also joined efforts, working with community partners to offer both housing and career support.

Despite ongoing legal battles over the Job Corps closure, Tucson’s decisive response underscores its commitment to youth in need and the ongoing need for more affordable housing.