Genaro Ruiz found purpose in serving others, whether by opening a food pantry for underserved children or advocating for green spaces in south Phoenix.
Phoenix is estimated to have a surplus of $76 million in its next budget cycle and officials are hoping to dedicate some of those funds for the homeless population.
Phoenix city leaders are working to create a community-wide plan to help save people from extreme heat in the Valley. The heat response plan would mainly focus on the homeless camp downtown, where hundreds of people live in tents and other makeshift shelters.