The summer heat in Mohave County can be brutal and unforgiving. With extreme drought and temperatures ranging from 103 degrees to over 110 degrees in some areas, conditions can be life-threatening to those experiencing homelessness.
COVID has resulted in the displacement of people from their homes, jobs and the lives they once knew. This was the case for Todd, who had trouble finding work and was evicted from his home. Things started looking up for Todd and his children when he got connected with Catholic Charities and stayed at the Emergency Shelter in Flagstaff, Ariz. With the help of his case manager and the Rapid Rehousing program, he was able to secure a place to live before his kids started school.