Staff Reports | Community Updates
Scottsdale City Council has approved funding at City Hall that supports a broad range of human services programs that assist individuals and families across the municipality, with a focus on housing, crisis response, youth and senior services and behavioral health.
Here is a breakdown of funds approved by Scottsdale City Council for this fiscal year:
- $180,000 will support a variety of human services programs including Adopt-a-Senior and Beat the Heat.
- $130,000 provides meals for Scottsdale seniors, which includes funding from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
- $80,000 to nonprofit organizations including Scottsdale Community Partners, which provides a variety of assistance programs for youth, families and seniors.
- $120,000 will provide housing and suitable living environments for low-and moderate-income individuals and families, which is derived from funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program.
In addition, the Scottsdale Family Resource Center was awarded a $250,000 grant to continue programs for children.
The grant was provided by First Things First, a statewide agency committed to supporting young children and their families from kindergarten and beyond. The Family Resource Center offers activities and services that educate and promote positive change in parenting and child development.
In fiscal year 2023-24, the center supported 530 parents — providing families over 220 activities, 3,900 diapers, 1,100 ounces of baby formula and 13 pounds of baby food. Through this grant, the center will continue to serve Scottsdale’s vulnerable population.
“This funding reflects our city’s commitment to ensuring that every Scottsdale resident has access to the resources and support they need to thrive,” said interim Human Services Director Mary Witkofski. “Through a combination of city funds and competitive grant awards, our Human Services Department continues to deliver high-impact programs that make a real difference in the lives of our residents.”
The funding was approved by Scottsdale City Council as part of the fiscal year 2025-26 tentative budget and will go into effect July 1.
