Friends of Homeward Bound Host Record-Breaking ‘ROOFTOP 2022’

The Event: ROOFTOP The Cause: Homeward Bound Event Date: March 4, 2022 Location: Mountain Shadows Resort  Event Co-Chairs: Kathi Neal, Roseann Dunteman, Tiffanie Leyvas, Suzanne Dickey & Patty Sapp Celebrity Guests: Dennis Gardeck & Devon Kennard of the Arizona Cardinals Notable Sponsors: Morgan Stanley, The Hayden Family, Mike & Patty Sapp, Tiffanie Leyvas, Suzanne Dickey, Sima […]

Inaugural ‘Toast!’ Sip & Shop Event Benefits Homeward Bound

Shopping at one of the twelve vendor stations The Event: First Annual Toast! Event The Cause: Homeward Bound Event Date: 10/17/21 Location: The Clayton House in Scottsdale Leading Sponsors: Urbana & The HB BFFs Dollars Raised: $110,000 Notable Moments: The inaugural event raised funds for the homeless families in the Valley served by Homeward Bound and […]

Homeward Bound Offers Financial Assistance to Prevent Homelessness in the Valley

In response to Maricopa County experiencing the fastest increase in homelessness in the country in 2020, coupled with the eviction moratorium expiration and scarce affordable housing, Homeward Bound is now offering financial assistance to families facing homelessness in Phoenix. Support includes rent relief, utility assistance and more. In 2020, Homeward Bound received more than 3,000 […]

Intimate ‘Secret Concert’ Benefits Homeward Bound

Top Photo: Patty Sapp & Heidi Ferraro The Event: Secret Concert benefitting Homeward Bound Event Sponsors: National Bank of Arizona & Fiesta Bowl Charities Entertainment: Listeso String Quartet Event Date: May 21, 2021 Venue: The Croft Downtown Dollars Raised: $60,000 Notable Moments: This magical night surrounded by candlelight was the perfect occasion to bringsupporters of Homeward Bound back together. The […]

Whitney Silence Named Homeward Bound CEO

Homeward Bound’s Board of Directors has appointed Whitney Silence as acting Chief Executive Officer. Silence previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer with Homeward Bound. “During this time of community transformation, our organization is excited to welcome a visionary leader,” said Julie Friedly, Homeward Bound’s Board of Directors Chairwoman. “I believe Whitney will inspire […]

Homeward Bound & CC Goldwater Welcome Nicole Miller to Old Bags

The Event: 15th Annual Old Bags Luncheon The Cause: Homeward Bound Honorary Chair: CC Goldwater Employment & Empowerment Sponsors: Total Transit Foundation, AFP/Staff Logic and National Bank of Arizona Event Date: November 20, 2019 Venue: Arizona Biltmore Resort Fashion Show Presentation: Nicole Miller Dollars raised: $300,000 Notable Moments: The bidding was fierce for the annual […]

Isagenix Legacy Foundation Awards $665,400 in Grants to 16 Nonprofits

The Isagenix Legacy Foundation has awarded its first round of grants, totaling $665,400, to 16 U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that align with its mission to provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education, and aid for those affected by natural disasters. The foundation is the giving arm of Gilbert-based Isagenix International, and eight of the recipients were Arizona-based charities. […]

Old Bags Luncheon Raises $330K for Homeless Families

Event Name: Old Bags Luncheon The Cause: Homeward Bound The Mission: Homeward Bound creates pathways out of poverty for homeless families ready to make a change right here in the Valley. Event Chair: Michelle DeJean Schechner Honorary Chair & Luminary Award Recipient: Deborah Bateman Top Sponsors: APS, Total Transit and National Bank of Arizona Event Date: […]

Homeward Bound Becomes Only Arizona Agency of its Kind to Earn Prestigious Accreditation

Homeward Bound, a Valley nonprofit committed to serving homeless families, has received its official accreditation notice by the Council on Accreditation, making it the only agency in Arizona to receive the honor in the Housing Stabilization and Community Living category. “COA’s program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance […]