Lots of people have heard of UMOM, the largest homeless shelter for families in Arizona. Many have even volunteered at the downtown Phoenix institution without knowing that UMOM stands for “United Methodist Outreach Ministries,” one of numerous ways United Methodists work to bring people of all persuasions together for the good of the community.
The Fountains is proud to welcome UMOM’s Chief Executive Officer, Darlene Newsom, to Fountain Hills on Sunday, April 12th. Darlene has worked in the non-profit sector in Arizona for over 35 years and has been a tireless advocate for the prevention of and end to homelessness in Phoenix. Recognizing her commitment to serving the homeless in Arizona, Darlene has been honored with numerous awards, including the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Public Sector Athena Award in 2011 and the Phoenix Business Journal‘s 28 Most Admired Leaders in 2013.
This Sunday, she will not only be sharing some of the many success stories of UMOM over the last 50 years, but will also be bringing exciting news about plans for the future. Ms. Newsom will be speaking at both the 9am and 11:15 services at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church, 15300 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. For more information, call 480.837.7627
UMOM’s many programs and services include Family Homeless Shelters, Permanent Housing, Watkins Basic Needs Shelter, Veteran Programs, Child Care, Wellness and Educational programs. UMOM strives to keep families together, provide a continuum of care from emergency shelter to transitional housing and finally, permanent, affordable housing. Families at UMOM have the opportunity to gain the skills, medical care, quality childcare, and education they need to rebuild their lives and succeed when they leave. To find out more about UMOM, visit www.umom.org
