Circle the City

08/14/2025

We’re honored to share that Circle the City was recently featured in The New York Times! 📰

The article shines a light on our mission to provide compassionate healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County and the experiences of our patients during these hot summer months.

Read the full story here:

As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.

08/14/2025

What started as a small shelf of donated books at our Downtown Family Health Center Clinic and Cooling Station has grown into something much bigger, thanks to you! 📚

Because of your incredible donations, we're expanding our Little Library to the Parsons Family Health Center and Cooling Station. These books provide comfort, connection, and peace in a safe, cool space. 💜

🎉 "I am overflowing with gratitude for every person who has helped make our Little Library so successful. Your generosity fills our shelves and our hearts and ensures that our patients can continue to find comfort, dignity, and joy in the pages of a good book. Thank you so very much!" 🎉
- Dr. Rebecca Moran, MD, FAAFP | Medical Director of the Family Health Centers | Circle the City

08/13/2025

🎉 Last week, we celebrated Spirit Week at Circle the City for National Health Center Week! 🎉

From Superhero Day to Twin Day, our teams brought the fun, creativity, and community spirit to every clinic and site.

National Health Center Week is all about recognizing the incredible impact of community health centers; and our staff show up in every way, continuously providing compassionate care while embracing a little extra joy.

Thank you to every team member who participated in making this week so memorable!

08/12/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our CEO, Kim Despres, and her family for assembling 200 kindness kits for Circle the City’s patients.

Each kit is a small act of compassion that will bring comfort, dignity, and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. We’re so grateful for your time, care, and generosity.

Thank you for your contribution and all that you do for this organization! 💜

08/10/2025

🎉National Nonprofit Day is coming up!

It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the organizations working every day to make our communities stronger, safer, and more compassionate. 💜

Show your support for your favorite Nonprofit on August 17th by donating, volunteering, or simply spreading the word. A little love goes a long way!🎉

08/09/2025

🎉A huge thank you to the Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program and Zeihan ProHealth for their incredible donation!

Thanks to your generosity, Circle the City received:

▪️200 kindness kits 🥰
▪️1,500 pairs of socks 🧦
▪️50 heat relief kits 🔥
▪️50 women’s hygiene kits 🧼

These items will make an immediate difference for our patients facing homelessness. Your compassion reminds us of what is possible when communities come together to care for one another. 💜

Thank you to the NAU Physician Assistant Program and Zeihan ProHealth.

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08/08/2025

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Moran, Circle the City Medical Director, recipient of the Outstanding Community Educator Award from the Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix! 🎉

This award recognizes Dr. Moran’s outstanding role in educating medical trainees on the realities of delivering compassionate healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness.

We’re so proud of you, Dr. Moran! 💜

08/07/2025

✨Behind the scenes with The New York Times🎥

We were honored to have the New York Times spend three days with our Street Medicine Central and West teams. From early-morning outreach to compassionate on-the-ground care, they witnessed what it means to bring healthcare to the streets of Phoenix. 🔥

Thank you to the New York Times for taking the time to meet with our staff and patients, and for helping share the story of street medicine at Circle the City. 💜

STAY TUNED! We'll be sharing the article once it's live!

08/06/2025

📌August is Make a Will Month!🔥

A Will protects your loved ones and your values. Including Circle the City in your estate plan is a powerful way to extend compassion beyond your lifetime, providing healthcare and hope to those who need it most.

Even 1% of your estate can change lives. 💜

Start your legacy of healing today. Contact us to learn more.

08/05/2025

🎉It’s National Health Center Week, and we’re proud to celebrate the heart of community care.💜

At Circle the City, our mission extends beyond medicine; it’s about showing up with compassion, building trust, and making healthcare accessible to those who need it most.

From street medicine teams hiking through the desert at sunrise to clinicians offering a listening ear and healing hands, every role matters, and every story is worth honoring.

This week, we celebrate our patients, our providers, and the power of community health. Thank you for helping us make dignity-driven care possible.

08/02/2025

We were honored to have NBC News join one of our Street Medicine teams out in the field recently. Their crew followed along as our provider and her team traveled through the West Valley delivering healthcare services to individuals facing homelessness.

This kind of visibility helps shine a light on the urgent needs in our community, the dedication of our staff members, and the compassionate response happening every single day.

Thank you, NBC, for sharing this story. Stay tuned, we’ll share the full documentary once it airs!