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The resources linked below are intended for informational purposes and the convenience of our residents. The majority of these programs are not provided or administered by the city of Goodyear.

We are here to assist residents in navigating these resources effectively by explaining program requirements and making referrals. Application assistance is available for those who need it.

Residents are encouraged to get started using the links below. Email us at goodyearcares@goodyearaz.gov or call (623) 882-7801 to speak to a navigator, as an information and referral resource.

Employment Assistance

ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County is part of the statewide workforce development network that helps career seekers connect to employers.

Maricopa County Human Services Department Workforce Development Division (WDD) also offers additional, targeted services for job seeker, through the:

Goodwill Career Services also has career centers throughout the metro area, offering computer and soft skills training, career coaching, resume review, and hiring events.

Food Programs

HOME DELIVERED & CONGREGATE MEALS

Goodyear residents over 60 or adults with disabilities can stop by Monday thru Friday from 12:00 AM-12:30 PM to pick up lunch at the Avondale Senior Center, 995 E Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Visit their website here or contact Avondale Senior Center staff at 623-333-2705.

FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES

Find a list of St. Mary’s food programs serving Goodyear residents here or see a listing of Avondale/Goodyear local emergency food resources by downloading this document.

Home Repair/Rehabilitation Programs

The Goodyear Home Repair/Rehabilitation Pilot Program provides eligible homeowners with grants or forgivable loans to repair health and safety hazards, make energy efficiency improvements, or improve accessibility. Funds are limited and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Check your eligibility and begin a pre-application here.

FSL holds the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) contract for Maricopa County, improving health for eligible households through weatherization services including:

Repair or replacement of air conditioners, water heaters, and other systems/appliances
Installation of insulation
Installation of energy-efficient LED light bulbs, CO/smoke detectors
Shade screens
Duct work

Submit an inquiry form here.

Housing Services

Resources for: fair housing contact information, foreclosure prevention/counseling, home ownership, owner occupied housing rehabilitation, rental assistance and more. More Info

Or, go directly to the Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) website for information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program and HUD-assisted Multifamily housing.

The Arizona Department of Housing (“ADOH”) Housing Search website https://housingsearch.az.gov/ is free to use and includes search and resource options for renters to search for housing in Arizona that fits their needs and budget. The site lists affordable and market-rate units. There are options to view by list, map, and numerous additional search criteria such as basic, accessible, and/or advanced, with the option to receive notifications when units that match the search criteria come to market.

In addition to the above, there are currently live links to Homeowner Assistance Fund, Eviction Prevention, and Programs for Homebuyers.

Need advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages? HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low-cost advice. Search online for a housing counseling agency to provide help you make informed housing decisions.

Mental Health Resources

2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week and every day of the year. Live-operator service is available at all times in English and Spanish and assistance is available in other languages via real-time interpreter services.

Click here to visit 2-1-1 and search for mental health services.

988 is a 3-digit phone number to access the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s counselors are available 24/7 to provide free and confidential emotional support by voice, text, or chat to anyone in suicidal, substance-related or mental health crisis or emotional distress. Whether seeking help for yourself or someone else, 988 counselors can provide you support.

These services are available anywhere in the United States, including Arizona, as well as all five U.S. territories and in multiple languages.

Learn more here.

Mortgage, Rent, and Utility Assistance

The Maricopa County Housing Stability Rental Assistance (HSRA) program was established to assist households that are currently renting and who are at risk of homelessness, housing instability, or facing a financial hardship. Eligible households can receive up to two (2) months of payments which includes past due rent, late fees, and future payments.

The funds are intended for those most economically vulnerable. According to federal guidelines, applications for assistance will be prioritized using the following criteria:

First time applicant renter households living at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
First time applicant renter households living at or below 80% of the AMI

Other Rental or Mortgage Assistance:

To qualify for assistance, the following criteria must be met.

Applicant lives in Maricopa County, but not in the cities of Glendale, Mesa, or Phoenix.
Household has experienced a crisis event that:
- Results in a reduction or loss of income;
- Causes unexpected expenses; or
- Endangers household health and safety.
Crisis event can be supported with documentation.
Persons living in household include a child under the age of 18.
Household income for the past 30 days is at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Please note: Some funding may require a household member to be a current U.S. resident.

The following support services are also available to eligible county residents:

To view all services, visit Maricopa.gov/HelpWithBills.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security administers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay their heating/cooling bills, minimize crises, and make energy costs more affordable. Learn more and apply here.

APS and Southwest Gas also have emergency financial assistance programs. Learn more by calling APS at 1-602-371-7171 or Southwest Gas at 1-877-860-6020, or click the link provided to visit their website.

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance

There are programs that can help tenants at every stage of the eviction process. azevictionhelp.org uses simple language to take visitors step-by-step through the process of finding the help they need.

The Crisis Response Network’s statewide 2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service program has a Eviction Prevention App which offers detailed guidance and information for renters at risk of eviction. The app is linked in English and Spanish and will guide users through questions and provide a resources report based on the user’s responses.

The first step renters should take if they are concerned about paying their rent or facing eviction is to contact their on-site manager or lease agent by phone or email right away to let them know if you may need rental assistance or a payment plan for your next monthly rental payment. Early communication with residents and managers allows for more time to respond and explore all options. Community Legal Services provides tips for tenants affected by COVID-19 and sample forms in both English and Spanish on their website.

Resource Centers

Avondale Resource Center

The Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center is here to help individuals and families in the Southwest Valley move toward financial independence by connecting individuals to a wide range of social services programs; services are not limited to Avondale residents.

They offer a variety of human services; from programs for parents with children 0-5, to assistance with applying for AHCCCS. Visit their website.

Online Resource Directories

2-1-1 Arizona brings people and programs or services together to meet vital needs.

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is the safety net agency for the State of Arizona offering more than 60 programs that address social and economic needs.

Arizona Self Help is a free and easy way to find out if your family can get help from 40 different health and human services programs.

Shelter Services

Help with Homelessness

The region uses a coordinated entry system to provide assistance to people experiencing homelessness. For assistance with shelter and support services, please contact the most appropriate entry point listed here.

Learn more about the Housing Authority of Maricopa County here.

Emergency Shelter

Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP)

I-HELP is a unique, cost-effective program that uses what churches have in abundance (space, volunteers, the desire to help the stranger) to provide overnight emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness and case management to help them move from crisis to stability.

Southwest Valley Information and Intake:
Avondale Resource Center. 995 E Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323
Intake hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Call: 623-333-2703 or 602-206-5057
Men and women welcome

Phoenix Rescue Mission

Outreach Hotline: 602-346-3361 or email outreach@phxmission.org

Residential Programs for Men: 602-346-3390

Residential Programs for Women: 602-688-6219

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)

CASS has valley wide-locations serving:

single adult shelter services
family shelter services
senior citizen shelter services
individualized solutions and support services for west valley residents

Funeral Assistance

Health Care

CPLC Keogh Health Connection offers over-the-phone appointments for enrollment assistance inAHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid), KidsCare, Marketplace Health Insurance (The Affordable Care Act), SNAP (food stamps), and TANF (emergency cash assistance). Call 602-266-0397 for an appointment.

Community Health Centers

Adelante Health Care, 13471 W. Cornerstone Blvd., Goodyear AZ 85395

In addition to Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, Women’s Health, Family Dental, Behavioral Health, and Care Today services, Adelante Goodyear works with the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program to provide nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services free to Arizona families who qualify.

Mountain Park Health Center, 140 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Services offered include: Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Women’s Health, WIC, On-Site Lab, Integrated Healthcare

Tax Preparation Assistance

Transportation Services

WeRIDE Micro provides convenient, affordable, and on-demand shared rides in select area in the cities of Avondale and Goodyear within a distinct zone in each city, Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. All trips in both cities must take place within their respective zones. Visit Website.

A listing of agencies that provide human services transportation resource information in the MAG region. Visit Website

United Way Worldwide, in partnership with Lyft, has launched the Ride United initiative to address unmet transportation needs for individuals and families in communities across the country, by providing free Lyft rides to 2-1-1 callers for specific, eligible use cases. Find out more by downloading their flyer.

Support Services for Seniors

Y-OPAS is a community effort offering FREE support services to seniors and their caregivers with services provided by community volunteers, like you. The mission of Y-OPAS is to enable seniors to maintain independent living in their own homes as long as possible.

You Are Not Alone is a free program offered by the Goodyear Police Department's Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) that provides regular phone calls and home visits to seniors who have limited family or community contacts. Seniors can also call the YANA program for help finding specific services and resources.

Veteran Support

Victim Services

The Goodyear Police Department Crisis Services Unit is a group of dedicated professionally trained staff and volunteers who are committed to providing victims of crime and community members with services that can assist them in their recovery as quickly and fully as possible.

24-hour hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

These links are intended for informational purposes and the convenience of our residents. Inclusion does not necessarily constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favor by the City of Goodyear. Mention of programs or services found through these links should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

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