Wecome to our Young Professionals Network, NextGenAZ.
NextGenAZ, an initiative of the Arizona Housing Coalition, is a space for early-career professionals (typically under 40 or in the first 10 years of their housing/public service career) to build community, grow as leaders, and shape the future of housing and homelessness solutions across the state. Here, you’re supported and connected through events, mentorship, and leadership opportunities as we cultivate the next generation of changemakers dedicated to ensuring every Arizonan has a safe, affordable place to call home.
NextGenAZ convenes four times per year, offering education, networking, and community-building opportunities in locations across the state. From policy workshops to regional meetups, NextGenAZ gatherings are designed to elevate early-career voices and strengthen Arizona’s affordable housing movement.
NextGenAZ Heat Relief Fund Drive
Arizona summers are more than uncomfortable — for people without stable housing, extreme heat can be life-threatening. To help, the Arizona Housing Coalition and NextGenAZ are launching a Heat Relief Fund Drive tied to the Arizona Housing Forum and Golf Tournament. This campaign is raising flexible, restricted dollars for shelters and outreach teams working through Arizona’s extreme heat season. Funds raised will help cover urgent needs like bottled water, electrolyte packets, cooling supplies, hygiene items, and outreach gear that assist in keeping those experiencing homelessness safer and healthier through the hottest months.
Through the Heat Relief Fund Drive, the community can put money directly toward heat-relief efforts across the state. AZHC will distribute funds through a brief, transparent process that prioritizes direct heat-relief use, geographic reach, urgency, and readiness to spend funds quickly during extreme heat season.
Approximately $10 covers one heat relief package.
- $25 = 2 individuals
- $50 = 5 individuals
- $100 = 10 individuals
- $250 = 25 individuals
- $500 = 50 individuals
- $1,000 = 100 individuals
- $2,500 = 250 individuals
- $5,000 = 500 individuals
NextGenAZ Golf Reception
NextGenAZ Baseball Game
📆 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
📍 Arizona Grand Resort & Spa (Palm 2AB Room)
⏰ 4:00pm
Are you an early/young professional in the housing sector? Whether you’re a developer, housing service provider, community advocate, or anything in between, you’re invited to join us at a NextGenAZ networking event to share what’s happening in your community!
Items to Note:
- This event is $50 for AZHC members and $75 for non-members.
- Seats are limited.
- Free street parking is provided.
📆 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
📍 Chase Field (4th St & Jefferson St Entrance)
⏰ 6:40pm
Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening with NextGenAZ as we cheer on the Arizona Diamondbacks at their game against the San Diego Padres! This is an opportunity to network with other young/early professionals in the housing sector, enjoy your favorite ballpark treats, experience the excitement of Major League Baseball, and unwind in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Tickets ($36) Include:
- 1 bleacher seat to the game
- $20 in D-Bucks, redeemable for concessions and merchandise throughout Chase Field
NextGenAZ Presenting Sponsor
