Phoenix Community Development Services, formerly South Side Office of Concern, provides supportive housing services to end homelessness in our community by providing safe, affordable housing and on-site services that empower residents to increase their independence, improve their quality of life, and maintain their housing on a permanent basis.
Glendale Commons is a 28 unit housing development that is the area's only housing designated for homeless families and couples. Volunteers are need to help with outdoor beautification including planting, spreading mulch and edging around flower beds.
Volunteers should bring their own gloves and extra shovels, spades and wheelbarrows. Please touch-base with Kristen Berchtold in advance about where to park, etc.
Your agency contact:
- Kristen L. Berchtold, Director of Development
- 309-222-2751
- kberchtold@phoenixcds.org
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With more than 150 units, Phoenix CDS is the largest provider of supportive housing for homeless veterans, individuals and families in the area. Providing a place to live is only the beginning. Phoenix CDS works to ensure each family or individual is able to maintain their home with services and support dedicated to helping each build the self-sufficiency and the skills they need to change their lives. Supportive housing like that offered by Phoenix CDS is the most cost effective way to end homelessness and reduce its related costs including healthcare, unemployment, institutionalization and emergency services.
