City of Tucson, AZ
09/26/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2025 12:39
STAR Village
STAR Village
Published on September 26, 2025
The City of Tucson is partnering with local nonprofits to create a safe, outdoor sleeping space for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and donations are needed to make it a success.
Community members can support the program by volunteering and donating through the Primavera Foundation. Using a community-initiated strategy, known as Serving Together and Rebuilding (STAR), the STAR Village pilot program will serve up to 25 individuals at any given time and be staffed continuously to ensure the property is safe and secure.
In addition to a safe outdoor sleeping space, STAR Village will include on-site social services and medical assistance to help participants with a potential transition to a more stable living situation. City staff is working to finish the site at 244 E. Grant Road, in Ward 3, conducting outreach to neighboring residents and businesses.
The site is planning to use the City's Homeless Work Program and voluntary participation from STAR Village users to provide cleaning services for the site and immediate surrounding area. Funding for the pilot program will come from the budgets of the Mayor and Council offices, local nonprofits, and private fundraising.
To learn more about the program, and to donate, follow the links on the right of this page (desktop) or below (mobile).
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