Legacy Fund
Legacy Fund
In Memory of Mike McQuaid
Mike McQuaid Legacy Fund
Mike McQuaid always believed that “homelessness is a solvable problem.” Beginning with his days serving meals at the Andre House 35 years ago to the formation of the Human Services Campus (HSC) in 2005 that grew out of his vision for a single location offering a range of holistic, wrap-around services to end homelessness, Mike McQuaid’s impact has not diminished. Nor has the legacy he left behind after succumbing to COVID-19 last summer.
3-year, $25 Million Goal
To ensure that Mike’s vision is sustained and fully realized, the Human Services Campus has launched the Mike McQuaid Legacy Fund, a three-year initiative with a goal of $25 million. Funds will be used to address the issue of homelessness through a combination of new tactics including, but not limited to:
- Street Outreach
- Client Services Improvements
- Expansion of Client Services and Solutions, Regionally
- Capital Projects
The planned capital projects include the renovation of the building that was the former Men’s Overflow Shelter, which closed several years ago.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Mike
“And, I know I’m not the only one whose life he not only touched but changed for the better. His passion, leadership, commitment and unparalleled drive to end homelessness continue to guide all of us who work everyday to bring his vision to reality.”
Amy Schwabenlender
HSC Executive Director
Seeking Pledges
The initiative is nearing the halfway point in fund-raising pledges and actual donations with commitments that include a Garcia Family Foundation $10 million pledge to be paid $1 million a year for 10 years.
Mike’s Vision
“Mike’s vision for moving forward was broad-based. From adding much-needed shelter beds to street outreach targeting the hardest to serve and a regional expansion of holistic, collaborative services, that vision is the foundation for projected outcomes of this initiative.”
Steve Davis
HSC Development Director
Expected Outcomes
By 2023
No one sleeping on the street outside the Human Services Campus and beautification of the campus neighborhood.
By 2024
Renovate & expand existing campus structures to serve more clients, more efficiently. Three renovated buildings can expand services and add multi-purpose rooms for trainings, collaborative, and meetings.
By 2030
Reduce the average stay on the campus by 50%; reduce recidivism to homelessness by 30%; increase the number of individuals housed annually from 2,500 to more than 3,000 through collective partner programs; and provide resources for more services in west and east valley communities.
Learn More about Making a Pledge Today
Interested donors are invited to learn more about the initiative, and can make one-time gifts or multi-year pledges by contacting:
Steve Davis
HSC Development Director
sdavis@keystochangeaz.org
602-705-4719
