Child Crisis Arizona Adopts UMOM Program to House Older Foster Youth

Child Crisis Arizona is expanding services to foster youth of all ages with the adoption of the Independent Living Program for foster youth from UMOM New Day Centers. The Independent Living Program has been through several changes over the years. Originally, it was a program of Tumbleweed Youth Centers and was brought under UMOM’s services […]

11th Annual UMOM ‘Buckles & Bangles’ Honors Darlene Newsom

The Event: 11th Annual Buckles & Bangles Gala The Cause: UMOM New Day Centers Event Date: October 23, 2020 Event Co-Chairs: Andrea Claus & Libby Bissa Heart for Homeless Award: Darlene Newsom, in honor of her 18 years of leadership as CEO of UMOM 5 Star Corporate Award: Wells Fargo – 5 Star Corporate Award Community Partner Award: Phoenix […]

UMOM New Day Centers Names Jackson Fonder CEO

Jackson Fonder has been named the new CEO of UMOM New Day Centers, a Phoenix-based organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness with innovative strategies and housing solutions that meet each family and individual’s unique needs. Every night UMOM provides safe shelter and supportive services for over 800 people experiencing homelessness — 155 families, 130 […]

UMOM Emergency Shelter to host drive-by donation dropoff

On Tuesday and Wednesday, UMOM New Day Centers will be hosting a “Drive-By Donation Drop Off.” Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m, donors can stop by our main campus (3333 E. Van Buren Street in Phoenix) and make a donation. The following are the top items needed at the shelter: Diapers (size 5-6) Laundry detergent Bath […]

UMOM Announces $1.1 Million Grant From Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

UMOM New Day Centers — which provides shelter, affordable housing and support services for families, single women and youth experiencing homelessness — has received a $1.1 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to facilitate housing for homeless families. The organization has created an innovative new approach to facilitate rapid re-housing. Rapid re-housing […]

New UMOM Affordable Housing Units Available to Those in Need

UMOM New Day Centers, Arizona’s leader in shelter, services and housing for families, single women and youth experiencing homelessness, has officially opened its latest affordable housing complex, 19West. The complex of two and three bedroom apartments offers homes at reduced rent to families and individuals with demonstrated need. Built on a lot formerly used for […]

UMOM Receives $5M Grant Through Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant

UMOM New Day Centers is the only Arizona nonprofit to have been selected to receive a $5 million grant from Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos as part of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant, which will donate a total of $97.5 million to 24 nonprofits addressing family homelessness across the country. “This is the United […]

Rewarding Good Business

Honoring the Valley’s leading businesses. “These companies represent what makes the Valley’s business community and our Chamber great. It’s a privilege to honor those who do the day-in, day-out work of boosting our economy and creating jobs,” said Todd Sanders, GPCC President and CEO. “There are many businesses in the Valley deserving of this honor, […]