Phoenix Community Development Services

Last Saturday, Phoenix CDS was proud to participate in the Care Fair at Solvera Health.

This event gave us the opportunity to connect with other organizations and share resources available throughout our community. Krystal and Harmony represented our Outreach Team and helped attendees learn more about the services Phoenix CDS provides.

Events like these are also a chance for us to learn from our community partners and strengthen the network of support available in Peoria.

By working together to promote health, wellness, employment, education, and other vital resources, we can continue Turning Lives Around.

We want to thank Carol and her great nephew for their donation of a bed today.

Donations like these make a real difference for the individuals we serve. When someone moves into housing, they often have very little of their own. Items like bed frames, new mattresses, and other everyday essentials help turn an empty space into a home.

Their donation will directly support an individual who recently moved in and did not have a bed to call their own.

Because of support from our community, we can continue Turning Lives Around.

Youth mental health and housing stability are deeply connected, but too often we treat them as separate issues.

For many young people, homelessness is not just about lacking shelter. It can create trauma, disrupt education, strain relationships, and make it difficult to access consistent care and support. Children who are homelessness are less likely to graduate than children with other barriers, including those involved in juvenile justice systems.

Youth experiencing homelessness are significantly more likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use challenges, and suicidal thoughts.

At Phoenix CDS, we believe stable housing and support can change lives. Supporting youth through housing, services, and stability is one more way we continue Turning Lives Around.