A 65-year-old woman was found living in unsafe conditions near Buckeye, Arizona, and Maricopa County's Hand in Hand team provided emergency support and long-term housing solutions, according to county reports.

Today, she is in a safe, stable home. The county says the outcome illustrates how compassionate outreach and accessible support services can help vulnerable individuals regain safety, dignity and hope.

The release is titled “Housing Support for a Vulnerable Senior.” For this and other success stories, visit Maricopa.gov/HSDStories.

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