Mattie Lord

Mattie Lord Mattie Lord currently works as the Chief Program Officer of UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, Arizona where she helps develop programs to end homelessness for individuals and families. She serves on the Continuum of Care, the Board of Directors for the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness, and as the Vice President of the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.

Posts by Mattie Lord

Helping the Chronically Homeless Stay Right on Mark

While sitting at a stop sign, minding my own business, two men drove by and flipped me off.  I have no idea why – I did nothing to them.  Perhaps they passed judgment based on my appearance, my car, or perhaps my “Life is good” bumper sticker. The incident reminded me of how often people [...]

For Homeless Services, One Size Does Not Fit All

In the summer of 2005 there were over 30 heat related deaths in Phoneix, Arizona. Half of the people who died due to the heat were experiencing homelessness. This rash of deaths served as a “wake up call” to the metropolitan Phoenix community, the media ran with the story of the deaths and the community responded. [...]