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TEMPE, AZ — After the pandemic, homelessness has been on the rise nationally. Paul Bentley, with Tempe Human Services, said a lack of affordable housing, especially in the Valley, is a cause.
ABC15 IS HERE TO HELP Do you have a concern in your community or a news tip? We want to hear from you! The City of Tempe is trying to address the issue by purchasing the Apache Inn near McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard and turning it into a homeless shelter. The city previously purchased the nearby Rodeway Inn and turned it into a homeless shelter called 'Sue's Espacio' a few years ago.
"The intention is that we're working with folks from day one in order for them to exit in a very positive situation within a 30-day window. That's the bridge program," said Bentley.
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