13 years on the street.
Every week.
Guarded Hope is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) providing water, meals, hygiene kits, and emergency support to neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across the Valley.
To provide immediate humanitarian relief and lasting pathways to stability for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, through sustained, community-based outreach and no-barrier direct services.
Built on a simple belief: nobody should go thirsty in 114° heat.
In 2013, a small group of Valley residents began showing up on Phoenix streets with water, food, and whatever supplies they could carry. No red tape. No barriers to entry for neighbors in need. No platform fees taking a cut.
Over 13 years, that commitment grew into four programs reaching across Maricopa County. The core principle never changed: every volunteer, every dollar, and every bottle of water goes directly to the people who need it most.
Today, Guarded Hope is one of Phoenix's most consistent street-level outreach organizations. Not because of scale, but because of showing up. Every week. Regardless.
Four programs. One constant presence.
All Programs →HYDR8
Water, ice, and heat relief across the Valley every weekend from June through September.
Warm Wishes
Blankets, hoodies, hot food, and socks for neighbors in need during the coldest months.
Women of Influence
Mentorship and empowerment programming that lifts women in the Phoenix community.
Urban Arts Academy
Creative and entrepreneurial education for the next generation of Valley youth.
The people accountable for every dollar and every shift.
Founded Guarded Hope in 2013 with a simple belief: no one should go without water in 114° heat. As Board Chair, Amanda provides strategic leadership across all programs and operations, and remains the driving force behind Guarded Hope's growth across Maricopa County.
Leads public communications and community visibility efforts for Guarded Hope, representing the organization at events and overseeing media, press, and public messaging strategy.
Oversees Guarded Hope's financial health, maintaining accurate records, managing the budget, and ensuring compliance with all financial and IRS reporting requirements.
Manages official board records and governance documents while overseeing all active Guarded Hope programs, volunteer coordination, and fundraising campaigns.
Builds community connections and promotes Guarded Hope through strategic marketing, social media content, and partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders.
Oversees community wellness and first aid readiness during outreach, ensures staff and volunteer certifications are current, and connects individuals to clinics, mental health services, and medical resources.
Manages Guarded Hope's social media presence, website updates, and public messaging, supporting brand awareness and promoting programs and events through storytelling and outreach content.
Oversees Guarded Hope's data, technology systems, and digital infrastructure to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency across the organization.
Ensures the safety of staff, volunteers, and community members at all Guarded Hope events and outreach activities, overseeing safety training, street team guidelines, and event compliance standards.
Maricopa County, every week.
Our volunteer teams operate regular outreach routes across Maricopa County, with a focus on high-need corridors and neighborhoods underserved by traditional social services.
Every dollar has a destination. Every filing is on file.
Trust is built in receipts. We publish how every dollar is put to work, file an independent audit each year, and maintain the governance policies required of a responsible 501(c)(3). See the full breakdown →
Show up with us.
Every volunteer shift and every donation goes directly to the people who need it most.