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Greg Sexton

@GregAZPR

Storyteller and fisherman- it’s the same thing

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For people who are housing insecure, an ID is the key to receiving public benefits, applying for jobs and more. In downtown Phoenix, getting one just became a whole lot easier. Some good news, from @helenrummel: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…
New Phoenix program helps people experiencing homelessness get Arizona ID

New Phoenix program helps people experiencing homelessness get Arizona ID

Through a new partnership with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department, those experiencing homelessness in Phoenix can receive IDs faster and easier.

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Nearly 800 people experiencing homelessness died in Maricopa County, AZ last year— and that's likely a big undercount. This year is on track to be even worse. My latest, on what needs to be done to reverse course: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…
Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness died in Maricopa County last year. Will 2023 be worse?

Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness died in Maricopa County last year. Will 2023 be worse?

Homeless mortality experts said the number of homeless deaths in Maricopa County in 2022 was “extremely high,” “staggering” and “extraordinary.”

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Lots of homelessness news in Phoenix this week, including these two A1 stories. You can read them– and the rest of our housing insecurity and homelessness coverage–*for free* at azcentral.com
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@AxiosComms3 Jul 2023
WATCH: Axios Phoenix reporter breaks down the latest news on Politics Unplugged. 📺: @azfamily | @jboehm_NEWS | @axios

Axios Phoenix's Jessica Boehm on Politics Unplugged

Subscribe to Axios Phoenix.

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Eli Saslow@elisaslow13 May 2023
The number of homeless people dying in San Diego has gone up almost 10x in the last decade. Same in LA. Same in Seattle. Same in Denver, Phoenix, Austin and and and. This is Abdul. His wife and 20+ friends died last year, and any night he could be next. nytimes.com/2023/05/13/us/sa…
‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego (Published 2023)

‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego (Published 2023)

As a record number of people die on America’s streets, Abdul Curry fights to stay alive.

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@KTAR92331 May 2023
Summer temperatures have come to the Valley, and those experiencing homelessness are most at risk of the heat’s adverse effects. @lukeforstner has the story: ktar.com/story/5501738/valle…

Valley heat dangerous for those experiencing homelessness

Summer temperatures have come to the Valley, and those experiencing homelessness are most at risk of the heat’s adverse effects.

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“It’s just a catastrophe. This is the fastest-growing group of people who are homeless.” Nearly a quarter of a million people 55 or older are estimated by the government to have been homeless in the United States during at least part of 2019. wapo.st/41Xhgce
Text reading "Seniors are flooding homeless shelters that can't care for them" over a photo of The Zone, a place where people congregate around the Human Services Campus, where there are several major shelters, a medical center, and respite centers. (Photo by Caitlin O’Hara for The Washington Post)

ALT Text reading "Seniors are flooding homeless shelters that can't care for them" over a photo of The Zone, a place where people congregate around the Human Services Campus, where there are several major shelters, a medical center, and respite centers. (Photo by Caitlin O’Hara for The Washington Post)

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This event is exclusively for individuals facing homelessness, & we'll have resources to help you on your journey to health and stability. You'll have a chance to meet our staff & learn more about our services. Start your day off right with a warm meal and a warm welcome at CTC.
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Phoenix mayor stresses indoor solutions for unsheltered people after homeless encampment ruling azcentral.com/story/news/loc… via @azcentral
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Dan Nowicki@dannowicki28 Mar 2023
"Judge orders removal of tents from Phoenix's largest homeless encampment." (via @JulietteRihl) azcentral.com/story/news/loc…
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OK, the homepage of @azcentral is 🔥 today. An explosive story from @JulietteRihl on how ppl are moving from out of state for AZ housing vouchers. Amazing accountability work from @AlexandraHardle on Buckeye's water woes. @SashaHupka diving into Maricopa County's $200K logo.
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Michael Wong@mrconnect20 Jul 2022
OnTheMove: @cronkite_asu alumnus @GregAZPR to director, Public Relations in @lambertglobal PHX office from director of PR at ReThinc Advertising & PR. #cronkitenation Greg will work with the consumer brands team. Congrats on the move! lambert.com/news-blog/newswo…
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LLYC U.S.@LLYC_US11 Jul 2022
Please join us in welcoming Greg Sexton who will be a Director in Lambert’s Phoenix office. Greg brings 30 years of agency, journalism, and editorial experience with him and has serviced companies both on a local and international level. bit.ly/3nV0tVw
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North&Co. is still in growth mode and looking to acquire other real estate teams. #phoenix bizjournals.com/phoenix/news…
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GLENCROFT IN THE NEWS! Glencroft brings hope to Parkinson’s patients. Look in The Glendale Star, Vol. 77 No. 42, Oct 14, 2021, pg 16. ow.ly/HX6R50Gu64U Parkinson’s Immersion Program (PIP), we invite you to CALL US at 623-939-9475. #seniorliving #parkinsons
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Learn more about Glencroft's COVID-19 safety practices. ow.ly/9E7y50DITis ow.ly/k5aj50DITit #seniorliving #COVID19 #CovidSafety
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This is the most incredible recognition i'll ever receive as a reporter - the guys in the Cibola unit at the Yuma prison made me a card for reporting on the conditions there: "Please don't give up on us" - I never will
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"They just left these people to die.” - Shannon Parys, whose father died from Covid-19 he got at a nursing home. Investigation with @anneryman azcentral.com/story/news/loc…
Arizona protected nursing homes from liability, but did little to protect residents from COVID-19

Arizona protected nursing homes from liability, but did little to protect residents from COVID-19

Despite early warnings, Arizona officials failed to prevent an unprecedented 9 months of infection and death at long-term care facilities.

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Greg Sexton@GregAZPR14 Sep 2020
arizonarepublic-az.newsmemor… This was a powerful story. Nice work @stephanieinnes and @azcentral
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Glencroft employees recovered from #COVID19 turn lemons into lemonade by donating #convalescentplasma. Antibodies from one survivor can help 2-5 others to fight off the disease. Learn how you can help: ow.ly/uw6t50ArGYX #seniorhealth #coronavirus #seniorhousing #vitalent
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