New Life Center thrift store revenue at risk from hotel construction
Summary
The New Life Center, Maricopa County's largest domestic violence shelter, gets about a quarter of its $4 million budget from its Hope's Closet thrift store nearby. Its CFO warned that construction traffic blocking donation drop-off could cost the shelter hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The shelter fears losing up to $800,000 of donated merchandise annually — roughly 20-25% of its $4 million budget — if donors can't easily reach the store during construction.
The shelter and its clients benefit if donor access is maintained and the applicant coordinates construction logistics.
Domestic violence shelter clients could lose critical services if thrift store donations drop during construction.
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