AZ Family: Why a Phoenix nonprofit doctor is handing out books to homeless patients

Arizona’s Family

Published July 28, 2025

In the quiet corners of Circle the City’s medical respite centers, a new chapter is unfolding—one filled with stories, healing, and hope. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Moran, shelves are slowly filling with donated books, ready to be read and cherished by patients experiencing homelessness. These books offer more than entertainment—they provide an escape, a moment of peace, and a reminder of one’s humanity. Each title is a chance to exhale, to imagine, to feel seen. And for those who find comfort in their pages, the books are theirs to keep.

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