Founded in 1984 , CASS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving emergency shelter program serving people experiencing homelessness. CASS is a front door to getting people off the streets, with the primary goals to:
• Provide safe emergency shelter to adults and families;
• Help people get back into housing, as well as stay housed; and
• Assist individuals towards stability.

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Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)

Phillip Sharf

Whitney T.

Craig Hollinger

Whitney Thistle

Lia Christiansen

The Program Management team at Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) oversees the development and implementation of programs aimed at supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. This team coordinates shelter operations, ensures effective service delivery, manages facility needs, and drives business development initiatives. By leveraging data quality and program efficacy, they work to create pathways for clients to achieve stable housing and improved well-being.

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