THE STAGGERS FOUNDATION

2026–2027 Program Development, Housing Expansion & Community Support Plan

Our Mission

The Staggers Foundation is dedicated to developing safe housing, supportive services, and community programs for individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Our programs focus on domestic violence survivors, youth, seniors, veterans, individuals returning from incarceration, grief recovery, and family stability.

We welcome community partnerships, property owners, volunteers, donors, and organizations interested in helping us expand our services.

Currently Available Opportunity

Senior Women's Housing — Ages 55+

Location: Queen Creek, Arizona

Availability: One private room currently available.

Eligibility: Women age 55 and older with steady income, including qualifying Social Security, SSI, or SSDI income.

Application: Referral and screening required.

Additional senior housing locations are being pursued for 2027.

Our 15 Foundation Programs

1. Dignity Suites East

Transitional housing for women and children.

In Development

Target: April–September 2027

Seeking a suitable family residence, furnishings, and operational funding.

2. Dignity Suites West

Transitional housing for men.

In Development

Target: April–September 2027

Seeking residential properties, beds, furniture, and funding.

3. Davontay Legacy House

Reentry housing and supportive services.

In Development

Target: July–December 2027

Seeking housing near transportation, employment opportunities, and services.

4. Dignity Mansion Retreat

Grief recovery and wellness retreats.

In Development

Target: 2028 or later

Seeking a large residential retreat property and community sponsors.

5. Youth Boys Transitional Housing

Housing and life-skills development for eligible young people.

In Development

Target: July–December 2027

6. Youth Girls Transitional Housing

Housing, education, and supportive services.

In Development

Target: July–December 2027

7. Young Women's Transitional Housing

Planned support for young women ages 16–22.

In Development

Target: July–December 2027

8. Senior Women's Housing

Housing opportunities for women 55+.

Current: One Queen Creek room available by referral.

Expansion Target: 2027

9. Elderly Care & Independent Living

Accessible housing and appropriate support services for older adults.

In Development

Target: Late 2027–2028

10. Veterans Housing & Support

Housing and community resource connections for veterans.

In Development

Target: April–September 2027

11. Daycare With Sick Bay

Planned childcare and specialized family support services.

In Development

Target: 2028 or later

Subject to licensing, staffing, and facility requirements.

12. First Responder Wellness Day

Community appreciation and wellness activities.

In Development

Target: January–March 2027

13. Senior Self-Defense Day

Safety awareness and personal protection education for seniors.

In Development

Target: January–March 2027

14. Roses With Rosemary

Community wellness and outreach.

In Development

Target: January–March 2027

15. Monthly Community Food Distribution

Planned food distribution partnerships supporting families and seniors.

Partnership Development

Target: January–March 2027

Housing Properties We Need

The Staggers Foundation is actively seeking property partnerships to support future housing programs.

Housing Program Property Needed
Women & Children 4–6 bedroom family residence
Men's Housing 4–6 bedroom residence
Reentry Housing Residence near public transportation
Youth Housing Suitable supervised residential property
Senior Housing Accessible single-story homes
Veterans Housing Accessible residential properties
Grief Retreat Large residential retreat property

Household Donations Needed

We welcome offers of beds, mattresses, dressers, tables, chairs, kitchen supplies, linens, computers, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and other essential household furnishings.

Property Owners & Investors

We are interested in discussing vacant homes, affordable long-term leases, property donations, reduced-rent arrangements, and nonprofit housing partnerships.

Our primary development area includes Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Queen Creek.

Property suitability depends on zoning, safety, accessibility, occupancy rules, and any required licenses or approvals.

Transportation & Pickup Services

The Foundation offers pickup assistance subject to availability, scheduling, eligibility, and service-area limitations. Please contact us to confirm arrangements.

2026–2027 Funding Priorities

Funding Opportunity Planning Date
Season for Sharing November 13, 2026 deadline to verify
Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund November 13, 2026 deadline to verify
AmeriCorps January 6, 2027 deadline to verify
Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society April–June 2027 cycle to verify

Funding opportunities are under review. Applications, eligibility, deadlines, and awards are not guaranteed.

Our Development Timeline

November–December 2026

Grant applications, property outreach, partnership development, and budgets.

January–March 2027

Target community outreach, food distribution partnerships, and wellness programming.

April–September 2027

Target initial housing expansion, subject to funding and approvals.

October 2027–2028

Continue specialized housing, childcare, and retreat development.

How You Can Help

We welcome volunteers, donors, property owners, community partners, and organizations interested in supporting our mission.

Program Notice: Except for specifically identified available opportunities, programs are in development. Projected dates are planning estimates and may change. Services and placements are subject to eligibility, resources, and applicable approvals.