Arizona’s final FY2027 budget preserves some important investments in housing, homelessness services, and agency capacity, but falls short of broader proposals to strengthen education, affordability, heat response, and support for vulnerable neighbors across the state.
Thanks to the faithful advocacy of LAMA supporters and partners, Arizona’s FY2027 budget includes meaningful investments in food banks, summer grocery benefits, and fresh produce access for neighbors facing hunger.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest’s latest advocacy update highlights what Arizona faith advocates should know about the newly passed state budget, ESA voucher ballot measures, AHCCCS funding, housing and homelessness programs, and the 2026 election calendar.
Service Opportunity in Glendale (June 28) and Tucson (July 26). Join others in packing Bags of Hope—life-saving kits of water, snacks, and essentials to be distributed to vulnerable neighbors.
Arizona Faith Network is recruiting volunteers to serve as Poll Chaplains and Peacekeepers for both the primary and general election as part of our nonpartisan Election Protection program.
Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
In place of Arizona Faith Network’s regular July Social Justice Commission meeting, you are invited to join AFN's Interfaith Prayer Vigil to reflect on our nation's past, present, and future through prayer, hope, and shared commitment to the common good.
On June 23, Chairman Boozman released his Farm Bill 2.0 text, raising urgent questions for Arizona Lutherans about whether Congress will strengthen rural communities and agriculture while also protecting SNAP and neighbors facing hunger. Download the text.