The number of men, women and children experiencing homelessness in Phoenix is ​​increasing and the Phoenix government must act before that it is too late and the homeless lose their homes. life. With the number of homeless people growing each night, it is becoming increasingly difficult for shelters to house them because they do not have enough space or resources available to help them. Since 2013, no new reports have been produced to count the number of homeless people living in Phoenix, but one thing is known: “250 Maricopa County families are projected to be homeless each night” (Taylor). There are currently 13 shelters that house the homeless each night in Phoenix, Arizona, many of them providing not only housing but also "services such as alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment as well as clinics" ( Phoenix Homeless Shelters & Services for the Needy.) Although shelters provide some assistance, there are not enough of them to provide the necessary assistance and housing for the homeless. There are not enough shelters and more must be built with the right staff and resources to help protect the homeless from Phoenix's unforgiving heat and possible death. If