Prescott Valley proclaims Homelessness Awareness Month as Agape House nears project completion
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Prescott Valley proclaimed November Homelessness Awareness Month and recognized Agape House of Prescott; Agape House leaders said donated land and town support helped secure funding and they are weeks from completing a housing project for families.
The Prescott Valley Town Council on Nov. 13 issued a proclamation designating November as Homelessness Awareness Month and invited Agape House of Prescott to accept the recognition.
"The land was donated through the Fane family and through this town," Becky Mitchell, executive director of Agape House, said as she thanked the council and donors for helping secure funding. She said the project has moved quickly: "By Friday, we had secured housing for a Prescott Valley resident who had lost his home." Mitchell told the council the project was weeks from completion.
Mayor Matt Kelpaguta read the proclamation, citing local counts of 177 homeless students across the Prescott and Humboldt unified school districts as of September 2025, with 62 in Prescott schools and 115 in Humboldt schools. The proclamation encouraged residents to support Agape House’s work to provide pathways to independence for families in crisis.
Agape House introduced board and staff members at the council meeting and thanked the town and private donors for donated land that was a stipulation for grant funding. A board representative said donated property from the Fane family and town assistance were key to securing the award enabling construction and placements.
The recognition came during a regular council meeting that also highlighted volunteers and student awards; the council did not take any formal policy action tied to the proclamation during the session. Agape House leaders said they will work with town staff as the project finishes and will continue outreach to the community about services and volunteer opportunities.
