Phoenix Family works alongside people in affordable housing communities because lasting change is more possible when support is close by, consistent, and built around real life. Our work is grounded in relationships, shaped by what residents say they need, and designed to help people stay stable while building toward something stronger.
Through on-site programs for children, families, and older adults, we help people meet urgent needs, strengthen essential skills, and stay connected to support over time. That is how progress becomes possible and how families and seniors are better able to work toward exiting poverty.
Our Programs
Three ways we help people build stability and move forward
Each program focuses on a different stage of life, but all are built on the same belief: progress is more likely when support is personal, practical, and close to home.
HIKE
HIKE gives children one-on-one reading support and encouragement to help them build the literacy skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Families First
Families First helps families navigate immediate challenges, build practical skills, and work toward greater stability for the long term.
Senior Empowerment
Senior Empowerment helps older adults stay connected to food, wellness support, and community so they can remain stably housed and age in place with dignity and choice.
Get Involved
Want to be part of this work?
Volunteers strengthen the communities we serve in many different ways, rom supporting children's learning to assisting with programs and events across our housing communities.
Explore Volunteer OpportunitiesOur Approach
What it takes to exit poverty
Poverty is rarely one problem at a time. That is why Phoenix Family’s work is built around more than a quick fix. We help people meet urgent needs, stay connected to support, and build the stability and skills that make long-term progress possible.
Whether that means reading support for a child, practical help for a family, or one-on-one guidance for an older adult, our approach is rooted in real relationships and steady support.
Explore the Framework
The building blocks behind our work
Our programs may look different on the surface, but they are all rooted in the same core ideas about what helps people make progress over time.