Since 1971, A New Leaf has provided assistance to those most in need in our community, helping families, children, and adults overcome the challenges they face.
These challenges are often unexpected, and can be devastating. Whether it be the loss of a job, a medical crisis, domestic violence, homelessness, or another heartbreaking crisis, A New Leaf is here to help households recover and thrive.
With a rich ecosystem of services, A New Leaf provides a comprehensive foundation for families and individuals who fall on hard times or are looking to get ahead.
Administration of Resources and Choices (ARC) Debbie Chandler
Established in 1996, ARC is a HUD-certified nonprofit agency serving Southern Arizona and the Phoenix Metro Area. ARC's mission is to provide comprehensive social and housing services free of cost to the communities it serves. With a full menu of housing counseling services in Phoenix and Tucson; as well as services for older adults in Tucson, ARC strives to enhance the quality of life for all clients.
ARC serves all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religious preference, or sexual orientation. Its commitment to a diverse workforce ensures that client needs are respected and valued.
ARC is a Qualified Charitable Organization that serves the Working Poor. With your donation to ARC, you can reduce dollar for dollar what you pay in Arizona income tax! Starting with the 2013 tax year, taxpayers do not have to itemize deductions to claim a credit for contributions to a Qualifying Charitable Organization.
Air Force Association - Frank Luke Chapter Stephanie Myer
The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA publishes Air Force Magazine, conducts national symposia and disseminates information through outreach programs. It sponsors professional development seminars and recognizes excellence in the education and aerospace fields through national awards programs. AFA presents scholarships and grants to Air Force active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members and their dependents; and awards educator grants to promote science and math education at the elementary and secondary school level.
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
American Red Cross Terry Xelowski
Strategic Business Planning Manager 4747 N. 22nd Street Suite 100
The vision of the American Red Cross in Arizona and New Mexico is to partner with our community to develop and foster safer families, neighborhoods and worksites. Serving as a leading public benefit corporation, we will promote a system of community self-sufficiency and compassionate response when emergencies arise.
Arizona Golf Association Meagan McEnery
Senior Manager Brand Partnership 7600 E. Redfield Road Suite 130
The Arizona Golf Association (AGA), which was founded in 1923, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) association that serves as the official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona. What started as a small group of golfers who got together to run the annual Amateur Championship has grown to an association of more than 700 men's and women's clubs, serving nearly 80,000 individual members. Today the AGA is a volunteer-based organization directed by amateur golfers passionately dedicated to promoting the game of golf and providing valuable benefits and services to its members.
Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association AzLTA Hannah Fullmer
The Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA) is the leading public policy advocate for the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Industry.
We represent over 35,000 rooms statewide and 400+ members including hotel, resorts, B&B?s and related industry partners.
Consistently building on the goals and objectives first established in 1938, AzLTA continues to represent and serve all segments of Arizona?s diverse lodging & toursm industry. Regardless if you are a seasoned hotelier or are new to the industry, we have something for you. Participate in industry events to grow your professional network, take advantage of the AH&LA Educational Institute to become certified in over 40 different hotel positions including lodging?s highest designation of Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), or just tap into AzLTA?s numerous marketing and operational discount programs to increase your hotel?s bottom line. AzLTA ensures the national interests of the Arizona?s lodging & tourism industry are protected and served by its affiliation with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA). Representing some 10,000 property members nationwide, accounting for more than 1.4 million guest rooms, AH&LA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and it provides advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other services to ensure a positive business climate for the U.S. lodging industry.
Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center (AZPTAC) Mr. Daniel Ayala
Program Manager 6000 W. Olive Avenue Building I-2, Room 105
AZPTAC Procurement Specialists work with small business owners to help them realize the opportunities that exist in the realm of government contracting and procurement. Whether you are looking for information on how to get certified, how to find and identify contracting (and sub-contracting) opportunities or how to bid and contract for work, AZPTAC is here to help.
We?ll help you learn about these topics and more:
-Finding Solicitations and Procurement Opportunities
-Assistance in Pursuing Government Certifications
-How to Prepare a Government Bid or Proposal Response
-Financing for Bids and Cash Flow
-Government Procurement Training
-Marketing to the Government
-Subcontracting and Teaming
Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center (AZPTAC) Amanda Howard
Administrative Specialist 6000 W. Olive Avenue Building I-2, Room 105
AZPTAC Procurement Specialists work with small business owners to help them realize the opportunities that exist in the realm of government contracting and procurement. Whether you are looking for information on how to get certified, how to find and identify contracting (and sub-contracting) opportunities or how to bid and contract for work, AZPTAC is here to help.
We?ll help you learn about these topics and more:
-Finding Solicitations and Procurement Opportunities
-Assistance in Pursuing Government Certifications
-How to Prepare a Government Bid or Proposal Response
-Financing for Bids and Cash Flow
-Government Procurement Training
-Marketing to the Government
-Subcontracting and Teaming
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest Matthew Fehling
At Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest, we've transformed BBB into a partner that proactively supports an ethical community. By providing resources and education by leading experts, we serve diverse business owners and entrepreneurs to help build stronger, more trustworthy relationships with customers.
Our path to success includes a self-paced online incubator, access to affordable capital with Kiva loans, and an intensive accelerator program in partnership with GoDaddy. Our Business and Community Center and ignite sparked by BBB coworking spaces provide modern meeting destinations for collaboration and executive events.
BHHS Legacy Foundation was funded from the sale of Baptist Hospitals and Health Systems in 2000 so that proceeds from this transaction would continue to help those in the areas these facilities serve?Greater Phoenix and the Tri-State region. Legacy Connection (the parent organization) and the Foundation are affiliated Arizona 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit public charities.
Legacy Connection and BHHS Legacy Foundation have a shared mission and vision to maintain their history of healthcare service by helping community organizations improve the health and quality of life of citizens in need. To date, both the Foundation and Legacy Connection have invested more than $75 million to highly effective nonprofit projects, programs, and organizations that provide care and services to the underserved in the community.
Both Legacy Foundation and Legacy Connection work in the Greater Phoenix area and the northern Tri-State region, including Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Topock in Arizona, as well as Laughlin, Nevada, and Needles, California, to bring about long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children, families, and seniors, as well as the communities where they live.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley | Swift Kids Branch Joshua Stine
Director of External Affairs 6420 W. Maryland Avenue
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley empowers young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 27,000+ young people in grades K-12. At twelve clubs in Phoenix and the West Valley, BGCMP provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people in four key areas:
- Fun With a Purpose
- Academic Success
- Be Great, Do Good
- Healthy Choices
We provide premier out-of-school-time programs for youth to develop their skills and resilience to successfully navigate childhood and prepare for adulthood.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley | Valley Location Paul LaBate
AZ Youthforce Business Developer 4309 E. Bellview Street Bldg. 14, 2nd Floor
The Boys & Girls Clubs empowers young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community.
The Boys & Girls Clubs offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 27,000+ young people in grades K-12. At twelve clubs in Phoenix and the West Valley, BGCMP provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people in four key areas:
- Fun With a Purpose
- Academic Success
- Be Great, Do Good
- Healthy Choices
We provide premier out-of-school-time programs for youth to develop their skills and resilience to successfully navigate childhood and prepare for adulthood.
The Deer Valley Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 as one of the first education foundations in the State of Arizona. The Foundation raises funds to provide grants for student scholarships and teacher grants to bring innovative and dynamic learning experiences to our children.
Our Mission: To foster excellence in education by funding programs that enhance the capabilities of Deer Valley?s schools to stimulate students? academic achievement and enrich the learning environment.
The Deer Valley Education Foundation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Our vision is a world where women do not live in poverty; are treated with dignity and respect; and are strengthening their families and shaping their communities.
Dress for Success Phoenix has suited more than 11,000 women since our inception in 2009, distributing more than $1,000,000 in apparel and accessories to our clients. We collaborate with more than 140 agencies to assist women to become job ready. Dress for Success provides vital employment retention programs through our Professional Women?s Group and Going Places Network. Dress for Success Phoenix launched its Mobile Career Center in July 2015 and has served over 1,000 clients since launching.
Improving the quality of education in Arizona will improve the quality of life for all Arizonans!
Created through the collective will of diverse sectors and communities across the state, Education Forward Arizona seeks to change the way people see and support education as the key driver to improving the economy and the quality of life in Arizona.
Arizona can be proud of the Arizona Education Progress Meter - and the community engagement that led to creating statewide metrics and goals for how we measure progress on education outcomes, from early learning to college attainment. But while we've seen incremental progress, we have yet to see the big gains needed to reach the goals by 2030. We will report honestly to the public on the progress - or lack of progress - being made to improve education for all students in Arizona. And we will outline what more needs to be done to get to our commonly agreed-upon measures of education success.
Improving the quality of education in Arizona will improve the quality of life for all Arizonans!
Created through the collective will of diverse sectors and communities across the state, Education Forward Arizona seeks to change the way people see and support education as the key driver to improving the economy and the quality of life in Arizona.
Arizona can be proud of the Arizona Education Progress Meter - and the community engagement that led to creating statewide metrics and goals for how we measure progress on education outcomes, from early learning to college attainment. But while we've seen incremental progress, we have yet to see the big gains needed to reach the goals by 2030. We will report honestly to the public on the progress - or lack of progress - being made to improve education for all students in Arizona. And we will outline what more needs to be done to get to our commonly agreed-upon measures of education success.
Eye Care 4 Kids . .
Arizona Assistant Executive Director 4432 W. Maryland Avenue
There are 10 million children in the United States in need of vision services. By contributing to the EyeCare4Kids Children's Charity, you will help a child clearly see the leaves on a tree, the words in a book, and the faces of their friends and family. 100% of donations on the website go to the children.
Family Promise rescues primarily first time homeless families from the streets and provides emergency shelter and basic needs in a sixty day program designed to assist their return to self-sufficiency. Our shelter includes a sanctuary for the family pet, the first such program in Arizona.
Our goal is to give the family a hands-up and assist them in their return to self sufficiency. Services include case management, counseling, enrichment programs, resources and referrals with the focus on securing employment and next step housing. Our program model is based on a national model that is highly successful, and over 70% of families accepted into the Family Promise program graduate into sustainable housing. Family Promise partners with over 30 interfaith congregations across the Valley to provide safe overnight shelter, food and compassion to families in crisis.
Our objective is to rescue families quickly before the devastating effects of homelessness create a downward spiral of poverty, reliance on shelters, accompanied by developmental, academic and health problems, and ultimately foster care for the children.
First Things First Patrick Contrades
Strategic Partnerships and Development Manager 4000 N. Central Avenue Suite 500
First Things First is an essential leader and partner in creating a family-centered, equitable, high-quality early childhood system that supports the development, well-being, health and education of all Arizona's children, birth to age 5.
The National Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 364,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the NFOP.
The Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors have been in existence since 1994, when Mayor Elaine Scruggs initiated a volunteer citizens group to assist the city in increasing people's awareness of the good things Glendale has to offer. The Ambassadors' mission has become: to enhance the economic, social and cultural vitality of Glendale.
The Glendale Ambassadors, formerly known as Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors, has been in existence since 1984. We are a volunteer citizens group to assist the city in increasing people's awareness of the good things Glendale has to offer.
The Glendale Ambassadors are an organization of citizens with a deep sense of pride in their community dedicated to enhancing the economic, social and cultural vitality of Glendale. Money raised through our fundraising efforts is used to support this mission.
The Glendale Ambassadors is a member of the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Both organizations provide ongoing opportunities to stay connected with many of the business owners in Glendale. Additionally, we partner with many local nonprofit groups in fundraising and other community events that benefit Glendale.
Donations made by the Glendale Ambassadors have benefited many Glendale groups and organizations; including the Glendale Police and Fire department, Glendale Parks & Recreation Ranger the Dog program, Glendale Summer Band and youth sports and theater.
Glendale Arizona Historical Society Brenda Bartels
Glendale, Arizona's sister city program is a member of Sister Cities International. Ørland, Norway and Memmingen, Germany are our Sister Cities. If you are interested in learning more or would like to participate, please contact us.
Glendale AZ Sister Cities promotes friendship and goodwill throughout the world by seeking relationships with cities who are interested in fostering international friendships between their citizens and the citizens of Glendale, Arizona, and who have the desire to promote tourism and cultural awareness, in addition to economic development should the opportunity arise.
Glendale DeMolay John Ashley
Chairman 6831 N. 58th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
602-475-0980 Member Since: 2019
DeMolay is a 501(c)(3) organization founded 100 years ago to assist young men ages 12-21 who were fatherless following WWI. The organization develops leadership,camaraderie, public speaking skills, social awareness and civic responsibility in a fun and supportive environment. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. New members are welcome!
Glendale Union High School District | Education Foundation Kim Mesquita
Adminstrator of Community Relations 7650 N. 43rd Avenue
The ISEE (Institute for the Support of Educational Excellence) Foundation was first formed in 1983. The foundation's purpose at the time was to promote state education reform and initiatives to affect meaningful change to Arizona K-12 education. In 1997, Glendale Union High School District took over the ISEE foundation and changed its direction from one of Arizona state interests to focus exclusively on GUHSD and its community needs. Recently, the name was updated to the Glendale Union High School District Education Foundation. Glendale Union High School District Education Foundation's mission is to support public education in the Glendale Union High School District by rallying the community to provide additional resources for schools and students and build strong school-community partnerships.
The Glendale Union High School District Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to funding projects that boost student achievement and to provide student scholarships and teacher grants to support the district?s mission.
The Glendale Woman's Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non profit, charitable service organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. The Glendale Woman's Club is part of the General Federation of Woman's Club, the largest woman's volunteer organization in the world. The Woman's Club is non-partisan, non-sectarian and non-profit and aims to provide a variety of social events through bi- monthly programs.
Gompers | Employment Services Campus Xavier Conde
Business Solutions & Gompers Employment Services Director 5340 W. Bethany Home Road
Gompers serves individuals with disabilities and their families in the Phoenix area with the goal of promoting increased independence and an enhanced quality of life. Our services are designed to meet the unique needs and opportunities for each one of our members.
Harvest Compassion Center | Maryvale Nicolee Thompson
Executive Director 4002 N. 67th Avenue Suite 4002-10
Since 2011, the Harvest Compassion Center has been serving guests throughout the Valley. The HCC strives to be more than just a local food bank, it's your one-stop shop! It is set up like a mini-mart and clothing boutique, where guests are welcomed to shop and choose their desired food items, hygiene products, baby items, various home products and clothing FREE of charge. We are open to the general public and provide service to anyone living in Arizona, as there are no pre-qualifications or appointments ever needed. Our desire is to welcome and love every guest who walks through our doors offering a first class service experience!
HCC is a GuideStar Gold Certified Non-Profit
Harvest Compassion Center | Maryvale Mindy Lockwood
Since 2011, the Harvest Compassion Center has been serving guests throughout the Valley. The HCC strives to be more than just a local food bank, it's your one-stop shop! It is set up like a mini-mart and clothing boutique, where guests are welcomed to shop and choose their desired food items, hygiene products, baby items, various home products and clothing FREE of charge. We are open to the general public and provide service to anyone living in Arizona, as there are no pre-qualifications or appointments ever needed. Our desire is to welcome and love every guest who walks through our doors offering a first class service experience!
HCC is a GuideStar Gold Certified Non-Profit
Harvest Compassion Center | North Phoenix Nicolee Thompson
Executive Director 4744 E. Thunderbird Road Suite 9
Since 2011, the Harvest Compassion Center has been serving guests throughout the Valley. The HCC strives to be more than just a local food bank, it's your one-stop shop! It is set up like a mini-mart and clothing boutique, where guests are welcomed to shop and choose their desired food items, hygiene products, baby items, various home products and clothing FREE of charge. We are open to the general public and provide service to anyone living in Arizona, as there are no pre-qualifications or appointments ever needed. Our desire is to welcome and love every guest who walks through our doors offering a first class service experience!
HCC is a GuideStar Gold Certified Non-Profit
Harvest Compassion Center | West Phoenix Nicolee Thompson
5608 N. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-841-7110 Member Since: 2020
Since 2011, the Harvest Compassion Center has been serving guests throughout the Valley. The HCC strives to be more than just a local food bank, it's your one-stop shop! It is set up like a mini-mart and clothing boutique, where guests are welcomed to shop and choose their desired food items, hygiene products, baby items, various home products and clothing FREE of charge. We are open to the general public and provide service to anyone living in Arizona, as there are no pre-qualifications or appointments ever needed. Our desire is to welcome and love every guest who walks through our doors offering a first class service experience!
There are about 29,000 homeless people in Arizona - one in every 227 Arizonans. And an estimated 61% of them are in Maricopa County. Statewide, approximately 2,500 people are considered unsheltered, living on the streets. Most are single adults, and 79% of them are men.
The number of homeless people in families is on the rise throughout Arizona; many of them are victims of domestic violence. According to DES, 4,346 adults and 4,095 children received help from domestic violence service providers in 2014.
Isn't it time we stop for a moment to think about what we can possibly do to help reduce the Homeless population in our community. With very little time and effort, each and every one of us can make a significant impact in improving the lives of the Homeless. With a little extra effort, we can HELP reduce the number of Homeless in our community.
Hope's caring approach is relational and holistic, supporting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every woman. Our classes and support groups help women grow and make positive change. Our one-on-one mentoring helps women heal and move forward. Material and utility assistance help make ends meet.
Hospice of the Valley Barbara Hawes
Business Development Support Coordinator 1510 E. Flower Street
Hospice of the Valley is the leading provider of end of life care in our community, turning no one away since volunteers founded our not-for-profit agency in 1977. We care for physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs - and provide support to family members. Our in-home palliative care programs help those struggling to manage chronic illness, transitioning from the hospital or living with all stages of dementia. No-cost services include grief support for children and adults; a compassionate perinatal program for expectant couples who are told their baby will not survive after birth; music and pet therapy visits to cheer patients; and help with senior placement and living wills. We also honor veterans nearing end of life with a special tribute pinning. For more information, visit hov.org or call (602) 530-6900 anytime.
Hospice of the Valley White Dove Thrift Shoppe Elizabeth Hutchman
The White Dove Thrift Shoppe has multiple locations in the Valley for the treasure hunter in you. Each White Dove carries different and unique finds, with more items arriving daily. Stop by often - you never know what you'll find!
The White Dove Thrift Shoppes -named after Hospice of the Valley's dove logo - opened its first store in Phoenix in 2004. A location in Scottsdale followed in 2008, and the Mesa store opened in 2013. We have been recognized by Phoenix New Times as the best place to shop thrift!
Many items sold at The White Dove are donated by family members of patients we have served. The stores offer unique finds for the avid thrifter and treasure hunter. Items also go to patients in need. Anything that cannot be used or sold is donated to other charities.
The White Dove Thrift Shoppes support Hospice of the Valley's mission - bringing comfort and dignity as life nears its end. Sale proceeds fund many specialized and innovative patient-care programs and help lower the cost of charity care. No one is ever turned away, regardless of insurance status or financial means.
Hospice of the Valley is the largest not-for-profit hospice in the nation. We strive to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Each year we care for nearly 17,000 patients and families throughout Central Arizona, including Greater Phoenix and Northern Pinal County.
To learn more about Hospice of the Valley, please call or visit us online: 602.530.6900 or hov.org.
At Immanuel Campus of Care, we foster a person center approach caring for our residents. The care model is where the resident is placed at the center of the service provided, making them the priority. The focus is on the resident and what they can do, not their condition or disability. We support them with the focus on achieving their aspirations by customizing their care plans according to their needs and exclusive circumstances.
Kiwanis, founded in 1915, is a global organization of member-volunteers who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Kiwanis members dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours and invest more than $107 million annually in projects that strengthen communities and serve children. We help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged and care for the sick. We develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research and much more. We believe that helping a child helps the world.
Working together, Kiwanis members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!
Each year, clubs:
- Organize nearly 150,000 service projects
- Dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours
- Raise more than $107 million
Membership:
- More than 8,500 clubs in 80 nations
- Nearly 600,000 adult and youth members
Meeting Location at Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant (5670 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85304).
To learn more, visit www.kiwanisclubofglendale.com.
Kiwanis Club of Westgate Harry Shapiro
Treasurer 9460 W. Hanna Lane Meet at Dave & Busters
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale Centria Ewings
Sr. Communications Specialist 3201 S. Gilbert Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
Visit our Website 480-270-5438x1229 Fax: 888-420-5454 Member Since: 2015
Legacy Traditional School (LTS) was founded on the principle that parents and staff shall work together as partners to provide an education that encourages students to pursue academic excellence to the best of their abilities. The back-to-basics curriculum, accelerated pace of studies, and high expectations for academic achievement, behavior, and dress require a firm commitment from every parent, student, and teacher. We at LTS also work to create a culture that fosters a love of country, building an understanding that we live in the greatest nation in the world. Our country affords opportunities, and with those opportunities comes the responsibility of citizenship. By selecting LTS, parents, students, and staff are responsible for and committed to supporting LTS programs, upholding standards, and following the rules and policies of the school.
Founded in 2003, Local First Arizona is a nonprofit organization committed to community and economic development throughout Arizona. Our work connects people, locally-owned businesses, and communities for meaningful actions that build a diverse, inclusive and prosperous Arizona economy, including:
Educating consumers about the interconnectedness of the economy -- how and where they spend matters.
Training small businesses to be more resilient, while helping our larger partners tell their story as champions of Arizona.
Creating programs and events that make it fun and easy to discover local businesses and buy local.
Targeting systems of inequity and building prosperity for all Arizonans by proactively identifying comprehensive solutions and taking action.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to live a full life! Some children need specialized equipment and/or therapy to ensure this happens. Unfortunately, needed services and resources are costly, and too often insurance denies coverage. Therefore, Mariah's Miracle was founded! Our mission is to provide grants that cover the cost of pediatric patients' needed therapy and equipment when insurance will not. Our vision is that every Arizona child receives the services and resources critical to living a full life!
Mariciopa Community Colleges Foundation Steve Yamamori
Vice President, Veterans Initiatives 2419 W. 14th Street
Education has the power to inspire growth and change lives. In nearly 50 years, 500,000 GCC students have graduated with two-year degrees, transferred to a university, completed new career training, or finished an occupational certificate.
From enrollment through graduation, GCC advisors, tutors and counselors guide your academic experience. On campus or online, small classes are taught by world-class faculty who know you by name. Outside of the classroom, you will find a welcoming community of student clubs, athletics, arts and culture.
Your efforts pay off when graduation day arrives and you join the network of proud Gaucho Alumni.
Schedule a campus visit and find your path.
Located in Glendale, AZ, Glendale Community College is one of ten, higher education institutions in the Maricopa Community College District. With two fully-accredited campuses and one affiliate, GCC serves a diverse student body in northwest Maricopa County with affordable, high-quality education in an engaging and personal academic environment. Choose your path from our 44 degrees, and 65 certificate programs. GCC maintains accreditation through The Higher Learning Commission / North Central Association.
Created in 2005, the Martin Auto Museum is the brainchild of owner and founder Mel Martin. Mel saw a need to share a collection of vehicles that represent significant periods in automotive history.
The museum features over 140 vehicles, including classic cars, hot rods, customs, imports, and much more.
It also has one of the largest collections of auto memorabilia, antique gas pumps, and signage anywhere.
Kids can enjoy the carousel, or our variety of driving and racing games.
Our guides and volunteers are experts on every piece in the museum!
As a 501(c)(3), we ask for a $10 donation from our guests. Children under 12 are admitted for free!
We accept cash, credit card, and check!
Call us with any questions you may have at 602.298.2377
Martin Auto Museum and Event Center Dan Heldenbrand
Created in 2005, the Martin Auto Museum is the brainchild of owner and founder Mel Martin. Mel saw a need to share a collection of vehicles that represent significant periods in automotive history.
The museum features over 140 vehicles, including classic cars, hot rods, customs, imports, and much more.
It also has one of the largest collections of auto memorabilia, antique gas pumps, and signage anywhere.
Kids can enjoy the carousel, or our variety of driving and racing games.
Our guides and volunteers are experts on every piece in the museum!
As a 501(c)(3), we ask for a $10 donation from our guests. Children under 12 are admitted for free!
We accept cash, credit card, and check!
Call us with any questions you may have at 602.298.2377
Mountain Park Health Center Janey Pearl Starks
Director of Equity, Diversity, and Engagement 6975 W. Glendale Avenue
Whether you need a wellness checkup, prenatal care or help for the common cold, Mountain Park is here to care for you and your whole family. At our clinics you can also get a COVID-19 test and your vaccine! As your Patient Centered Medical Home, we do it all under one roof. We are open late and on weekends and are ready to serve you and your whole family!
Our team of health professionals always puts our patients first. Mountain Park patients have access to a Care Team made up of a primary care physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, clinical pharmacist, behavioral health consultant and registered dietitian all in one exam room. With on-site services like lab and pharmacy, you'll get the care you need all under one roof.
Since 1995, we have worked on improving the lives of young women through self-esteem and empowering concepts that give them the tools for making healthy and positive choices.
Research shows that girls who are engaged in positive activities such as school, sports or prevention type programs are more likely to complete middle and high school, attend college, positively serve their communities and reach their potential for future success more than their peers who are not involved in these activities.
We design and deliver a culturally competent curriculum that helps change the lives of young students and makes the Project Mana experience personally rewarding for each participant.
OCJ Kids (Opportunity Community and Justice for Kids), founded in 1992, forming an alliance with the business and faith communities to provide services, resources and caring adults to address the needs of the most vulnerable in our society.
Founders Gary and Tammie Webb's passion was to reach out to the growing population of unsupervised youth aged 12-18 who were gathering after school with nothing productive to occupy their time and who were being tempted by negative influences, including gangs, drugs, and violent behavior.
Gary and Tammie knew these youth were making choices that would impact the rest of their lives and were determined to establish a program to offer positive activities and adult mentors who would not only encourage them to take the "right path," but could show them how through direct assistance and role modeling.
In 1994, OCJ hosted its first on campus after school program, and in 1996 opened its first of nine off campus "Target Zone" community youth centers, one serving as a certified Teen Court with the Arizona juvenile justice department.
In 2006, OCJ started the Fostering Connections Program. The goal of the program is to connect the business and faith communities with children and youth placed into the foster care system, with special emphasis on the children and youth currently living in group congregant care in Arizona and throughout the United States.
In 2012, OCJ Kids launched the Transition Success Center project, supplying hygiene Welcome Kits, Transitional Suitcases, Kinship Kits, Emergency Overnight Sleep Kits, clothing items, and visitation rooms for children and youth in the foster care system. OCJ Kids currently partners with the faith community and Child Welfare officials in Arizona, Oregon, South Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Gary and Tammie currently serve on the Assemblies of God Compassion Missionary Council, serving the community across America.
Angela Hughey and Sheri Owens co-founded ONE Community in the fall of 2008. The concept of an interactive web and events community came from over a year of research that they compiled on the LGBT community which included the diversity within the community, buying power and how to market to the community.
At ONE Community, we pride ourselves on being cutting edge social entrepreneurs. We are a small business with a big heart.
Mission statement: ONE Community's mission is to create a coalition of socially responsible businesses and individuals who support diversity, inclusion and equality.
Vision statement: ONE Community's vision is to create a coalition of socially responsible businesses and individuals by educating, empowering and connecting. Through our member based coalition, we promote businesses and organizations who support the LGBT community, diversity, inclusion and equality.
What is ONE Community?
ONE Community is an interactive web and events community for LGBT and allied individuals and businesses. Social membership is free, business memberships start at just $30 per month. We offer business to business solutions and business to consumer solutions. Our motto is You Vote with Your Wallet Every Day. We encourage business professionals and consumers to support businesses who support the LGBT community and diversity. Check out our business member directory.
For. By. Committed to the Community.
We are for our diverse community because we offer special member discounts and pricing, ONE Community nights, business forums and an extensive gay, lesbian and allied business directory.
We are by our diverse community, with up to the minute local Phoenix and national news, discussion groups and community blogs. What better way to bring our LGBT and Phoenix communities together than to talk about it, whatever it is!
We are committed to the Community. We support our non-profit community partners through events and engagement.
And we are dedicated to creating a stronger relationship with the allied community. It's a basic math equation, really. Whether we are 6-7% or 10% of the overall population, the one thing we aren't is 51%. It is important as a community that we come together to celebrate our uniqueness, diversity, friendships, and those that support us.
We are, after all ONE big community!
Angela Hughey and Sheri Owens co-founded ONE Community in the fall of 2008. The concept of an interactive web and events community came from over a year of research that they compiled on the LGBT community which included the diversity within the community, buying power and how to market to the community.
At ONE Community, we pride ourselves on being cutting edge social entrepreneurs. We are a small business with a big heart.
Mission statement: ONE Community's mission is to create a coalition of socially responsible businesses and individuals who support diversity, inclusion and equality.
Vision statement: ONE Community's vision is to create a coalition of socially responsible businesses and individuals by educating, empowering and connecting. Through our member based coalition, we promote businesses and organizations who support the LGBT community, diversity, inclusion and equality.
What is ONE Community?
ONE Community is an interactive web and events community for LGBT and allied individuals and businesses. Social membership is free, business memberships start at just $30 per month. We offer business to business solutions and business to consumer solutions. Our motto is You Vote with Your Wallet Every Day. We encourage business professionals and consumers to support businesses who support the LGBT community and diversity. Check out our business member directory.
For. By. Committed to the Community.
We are for our diverse community because we offer special member discounts and pricing, ONE Community nights, business forums and an extensive gay, lesbian and allied business directory.
We are by our diverse community, with up to the minute local Phoenix and national news, discussion groups and community blogs. What better way to bring our LGBT and Phoenix communities together than to talk about it, whatever it is!
We are committed to the Community. We support our non-profit community partners through events and engagement.
And we are dedicated to creating a stronger relationship with the allied community. It's a basic math equation, really. Whether we are 6-7% or 10% of the overall population, the one thing we aren't is 51%. It is important as a community that we come together to celebrate our uniqueness, diversity, friendships, and those that support us.
We are, after all ONE big community!
One Step Beyond | 95th Avenue Jeff Swanson
Executive Director of Administration 1830 N. 95th Avenue Suite 100
Just like anyone else, people with Developmental Disabilities seek fulfillment in every day activities. They want to contribute to their communities and live as independently as they can, whether with their families or with friends and housemates of their own choosing.
Since the skills that are needed to achieve these goals are not always learned independently or in school, One Step Beyond has been providing unique services to close this gap for the past 11 years. One Step Beyond starts with the basics and continually reinforces lessons throughout the scope of our many programs. These lessons include but are not limited to:
-Functional literacy in math, writing, and reading
-Household management
-Healthy exercise and diet
-Community service
-Effective social and communication behaviors
-Socialization and meaningful friendships
-Employment development, placement, and support
-Cultural arts opportunities
One Step Beyond | Bell Rd. Mike Homco
Executive Director of AZ Programs 7200 W. Bell. Road Building H-100
Just like anyone else, people with Developmental Disabilities seek fulfillment in every day activities. They want to contribute to their communities and live as independently as they can, whether with their families or with friends and housemates of their own choosing.
Since the skills that are needed to achieve these goals are not always learned independently or in school, One Step Beyond has been providing unique services to close this gap for the past 11 years. One Step Beyond starts with the basics and continually reinforces lessons throughout the scope of our many programs. These lessons include but are not limited to:
-Functional literacy in math, writing, and reading
-Household management
-Healthy exercise and diet
-Community service
-Effective social and communication behaviors
-Socialization and meaningful friendships
-Employment development, placement, and support
-Cultural arts opportunities
One Step Beyond | Culinary Location Abbie McKinney
Culinary Supervisor - Olive 9299 W. Olive Avenue Suite 311
Just like anyone else, people with Developmental Disabilities seek fulfillment in every day activities. They want to contribute to their communities and live as independently as they can, whether with their families or with friends and housemates of their own choosing.
Since the skills that are needed to achieve these goals are not always learned independently or in school, One Step Beyond has been providing unique services to close this gap for the past 11 years. One Step Beyond starts with the basics and continually reinforces lessons throughout the scope of our many programs. These lessons include but are not limited to:
-Functional literacy in math, writing, and reading
-Household management
-Healthy exercise and diet
-Community service
-Effective social and communication behaviors
-Socialization and meaningful friendships
-Employment development, placement, and support
-Cultural arts opportunities
Our mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive - not simply struggle to get by - in the communities that they've worked so hard to protect. Occasionally, military families struggle and need help with rent or mortgage payments, major repairs, utility bills, or groceries. Operation Homefront has fulfilled over 41,000 requests from military families across the U.S., providing more than $25 million in relief through our Critical Financial Assistance program. At Operation Homefront, 92 percent of expenditures go toward delivering our programs and services.
Packages From Home collects donated items and postage funds from generous, patriotic citizens and businesses who live throughout America. These items include non-perishable food, personal toiletries, and recreational items such as games, sporting equipment, books, music, movies, video game consoles, and more. View our complete Wish List of needed and accepted items.
The organization's staff and volunteers carefully pack the donations into U.S.P.S. Flat-Rate Priority Mail boxes, and larger boxes for bulk shipments to overseas military bases. The packages are then mailed to deployed, U.S. servicemen and women whose names and addresses have been securely submitted via our website by caring friends and family. If you would like to sign up a service member in need, please sign them up to receive Packages From Home.
Pendergast Elementary Community Foundation Dr. Roger Juarez
Foundation Purpose
The Pendergast Elementary Community Foundation is here to inspire, promote, and support; education and extracurricular programs for students and teachers, charitable health services for students in need, and enable professional growth and development opportunities for future and current teachers through financial assistance and scholarship programs.
Phoenix Community Alliance Brandon Ramsey
Membership Services Director 1 E. Washington Street Suite 230
Formed in 1983, when a much smaller Downtown Phoenix was in decline, PCA launched significant public-private partnerships that catalyzed quality new development in the heart of Phoenix and contributed to our growing urban vitality. As the premier business leadership organization dedicated to Greater Downtown Phoenix, PCA provides engagement opportunities that link key stakeholders, identify synergies across sectors, foster collaboration, and connect key decision-makers to resources and potential partners. Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA) is an influential 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to activate, advocate, and build Greater Downtown Phoenix through the united vision and commitment of our Members.
The Phoenix Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides organizations access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer and community benefit projects. We provide tools to enhance the charitable sector's capacity to serve, facilitating volunteerism in Phoenix.
Prestamos CDFI, LLC Martin Cordova
Business Development Officer 1024 E. Buckeye Road Suite 270
We are dedicated to providing businesses in emerging communities the same access and opportunities to achieve success and position themselves at an advantage in the market. Prestamos looks to help business owners in rural and urban communities thrive at their full potential by providing the tools and resources needed to grow and succeed.
Our community organization was born when one Memphis father was left to raise his two daughters, after their mother passed away. The father had to teach his daughters how to cook, clean, do their hair, sit with their legs crossed... all of the things that a mother should do. Through positivity and perseverance, those girls went on to live a prosperous life, regardless of the deck being stacked against them. Because there was little support for the father and the children in our area, we decided to answer the call to action.
Real F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Inc supports dad's of all nationalities, all over the United States, raising children after the other parent passes.
Silver Lining Riding is an equine-assisted learning center specializing in adaptive/therapeutic riding and horsemanship. People with physical, emotional, psychological, and educational needs have all benefitted from our programs. We help people overcome life's obstacles through equine interaction!
Soldier's Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. The veteran and dog train together to build a trusting relationship that saves two lives at once and inspires countless others.
Sounds of Autism was started in 2011 to bring a voice to a silent epidemic called Autism.
Our son Landon was 9 at that time and by then I was super frustrated having to navigate the system and put all the necessary pieces together to raise our child who at that time had been given the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It should not have been this difficult putting his life's journey together. It should have had a solid foundation for as large as the Autism community was.
I have always been one to seek solutions when I was faced with life's challenges. All we needed was a "one stop shop" offering simple solutions with results that would last a lifetime and within a safe and understanding community.
Our Sounds of Autism team got to work and today our program serves all communities that play a part in making the journey of living a life with Autism a much more successful and sustainable journey.
We found that encouraging students to be aware of warning signs and to speak up to a trusted adult about depression, suicide, grief, abuse and bullying is the first step to saving a life. These students save each other; we just give them the tools and resources to do it.
We found that encouraging students to be aware of warning signs and to speak up to a trusted adult about depression, suicide, grief, abuse and bullying is the first step to saving a life. These students save each other; we just give them the tools and resources to do it.
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist Rev. Timothy Yanni
Wherever you are in your faith journey, you are welcome at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist! We are a loving, vibrant community and we're not afraid to make worship fun and meaningful. We combine enthusiasm for life and love of neighbor with meaningful liturgy that makes worship special. We are a parish in good standing in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. We welcome you as a friend and we hope our friendship becomes one that will last a lifetime!
The Salvation Army - Glendale Corps Major David Oh
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
USO Arizona Tim Mullin
Executive Director - Arizona, Nevada, and Utah 3800 E. Sky Harbor Blvd. Terminal 4, Level 2, East End
USO Arizona works to provide morale-boosting and family-strengthening programs to Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and their families throughout Arizona. With over 50,000 military members calling Arizona home, plus those traveling through our state, there is a constant need for USO Arizona's support.
West & SouthEast REALTORS of the Valley - WeSERV West Valley Roger Nelson
West and SouthEast REALTORS of the Valley (WeSERV) is a member-driven, not-for-profit organization that exists to serve and provide resources and education to members in efforts to foster community and business growth. With the success of each member in mind, the association, led by an elected Board of Directors along with committee volunteers comprised of WeSERV members, works with the member service team to create a community of successful REALTORS dedicated to high standards, protecting private property rights, and effectively influencing the public policy.
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation was born of the imagination and vision of a group of community leaders late in 2012. The West Valley Mavericks (or just Mavericks) is a group lead by gentlemen who believe that the West Valley is an incredible place to live, work, and play. The Mavericks charter is to advance charity, culture, community, and commerce in the West Valley of Phoenix. The group's membership hails from a diverse set of trades and professions and includes men from all manner of backgrounds and philosophies.
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is our mission to assist children and families, help people in need, and improve the quality of life in our West Valley communities.
As an organization, we use individual contributions, fundraising events, business sponsorships, ticket sales donations, as well as hands-on community service to raise money and support West Valley charities. The West Valley Mavericks work closely with dozens of local organizations to achieve our goal of supporting the West Valley.
Wild Hooves Open Hearts Siarra Decomi
Founder / President 5955 W. Peoria Avenue Suite 6571
We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides sanctuary to wild Mustangs empowering them to live autonomously while preserving their legacy.
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity to all.
YWCA's commitment to racial justice and civil rights runs deep. Since the 1800s, we have been a pioneer in standing against all forms of racism and oppression by promoting racial equity and equality.
YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix joins our sisterhood of associations in communities across the country in providing racial justice training, education and professional development, economic empowerment workshops, civic participation training, and so much more to level what has long been an uneven playing field to open doors of opportunity for people of color.
YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Dr. Jannah Scott
Director - Systems Change Initiatives 8561 N. 61st Avenue
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity to all.
YWCA's commitment to racial justice and civil rights runs deep. Since the 1800s, we have been a pioneer in standing against all forms of racism and oppression by promoting racial equity and equality.
YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix joins our sisterhood of associations in communities across the country in providing racial justice training, education and professional development, economic empowerment workshops, civic participation training, and so much more to level what has long been an uneven playing field to open doors of opportunity for people of color.
