The Phoenix Field Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development selected Native American Connections as a recipient of the Most Valuable Partner Award for supporting HUD’s initiative of Building Inclusive and Sustainable Communities Free from Discrimination.
NAC was recognized for outstanding performance in providing permanent supportive housing at Stepping Stone Place. Stepping Stone Place, located in central Phoenix, is one of four permanent supportive housing communities developed and managed by Native American Connections. Established in 2013, Stepping Stone is home to 82 residents including individuals who were homeless, chronically homeless and individuals living with HIV/Aids.