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
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.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Jim Peyton
Chief Operating Officer 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix | 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.
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.
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.
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.
Glendale Arizona Historical Society Brenda Bartels
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
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Karli Kratzenberg
Marketing & Communications Manager 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
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!
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Aubrie Herman
Operations Manager 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Foundation for Service Dog Support Karen Sendelback
The American's With Disabilities (ADA) definition of "service animal" reads as follows:
A "service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition."
Furthermore, "A service dog must be individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service dogs under the ADA."
There are 3 categories of Assistance Dogs for individuals with disabilities:
-Guide Dogs, also known as Seeing Eye Dogs, are trained to guide a blind or partially blind person around obstacles to get where they need to go.
-Hearing Dogs also known as Signal Dogs are alert to sounds that a deaf or hearing impaired individual cannot hear.
-Service Dogs are dogs who are trained to help people with disabilities other than visual or hearing impairments. Some examples of such needs are mobility, psychiatric, and medical alert for diabetes, seizures or other conditions.
-Facility dogs are trained to provide services to agencies that serve our community, such as child advocacy centers, police departments and legal services.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Susan Lucas
Director of Auction Services 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
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
Treasure House is the vision of Kurt and Brenda Warner, who believe that all people, regardless of ability, have a purpose and call for their life, and are able to participate in meaningful and challenging activities, establish personal relationships, and contribute to society when provided with appropriate supports and opportunities.
The Warners have been inspired and amazed by all that their son Zachary has accomplished in his life, despite the diagnoses and labels given to him. It is their love for Zack that gives them the passion to create an environment that will not only support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities but also will allow them to thrive as they share their gifts with others.
Treasure House is a supportive living community for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), with the first location planned for the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. A strong emphasis on independence, respect, and community integration will provide an optimal environment for residents to live, work, and enjoy recreational activities while being part of a larger family.
OCJ Kids Gary Webb
President / Founder 21630 N. 9th Avenue Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Visit our Website 602-439-2171 623-210-6274 Fax: 623-444-6780 Member Since: 2015
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix | Swift Kids Branch Joshua Stine
Director of External Affairs 6420 W. Maryland Avenue
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix empowers young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix 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.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Mr. Robert W. Heidt Jr.
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Developmental Enrichment Centers Nancy Younger
President & CEO 16809 N. 53rd Avenue Suite 1 & 2
Glendale, AZ 85306
Visit our Website 602-993-5153 602-314-4214 Fax: 602-993-5163 Member Since: 2012
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.
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.
First Things First Patrick Contrades
Strategic Partnerships and Development Manager 4000 N. Central Avenue Suite 800
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.
Treasure House is the vision of Kurt and Brenda Warner, who believe that all people, regardless of ability, have a purpose and call for their life, and are able to participate in meaningful and challenging activities, establish personal relationships, and contribute to society when provided with appropriate supports and opportunities.
The Warners have been inspired and amazed by all that their son Zachary has accomplished in his life, despite the diagnoses and labels given to him. It is their love for Zack that gives them the passion to create an environment that will not only support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities but also will allow them to thrive as they share their gifts with others.
Treasure House is a supportive living community for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), with the first location planned for the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. A strong emphasis on independence, respect, and community integration will provide an optimal environment for residents to live, work, and enjoy recreational activities while being part of a larger family.
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.
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.
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale Centria Ewings
Sr. Communications Specialist 3201 S. Gilbert Road
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.
USO Arizona Kelly Nastos
Executive Director 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.
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.
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
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
The Remembering Heroes Foundation was inspired after helping out a fellow veteran in need by turning his backyard into his perfect dream yard. After that, our aim was to help recognize those in the community who do more than their part, exceeding expectations. Heroes we like to call them, with our parent organization Artificial Grass Masters, we are able to make your landscaping dreams within reach. We are a non-profit organization that willingly accepts donations to help other heroes dreams come true. Become a part of the Remembering Heroes Foundation family by giving what you can and we will pay it forward, beautifying our community one fellow Hero at a time!
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.
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.
Veterans IV Veterans Motorcycle Association Timothy "Beavers" Palmer
We are veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and freedoms.
We work to prevent veteran suicide, assist with finding resources to provide care and fight veteran homelessness, as well as further education to all veterans past, present, and future.
Thank You and Welcome Home!
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
A New Leaf, Inc. Susan Loper-Ligons
Volunteer Coordinator, Faith House 8581 N. 61st Avenue Building B
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.
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.
The Broken Wings Club is a criminal justice advocacy to the incarcerated and ex-offenders. Founded in 2002, Broken Wings believes in giving a voice for the voiceless. Broken Wings is a 501 (3) (C) charitable organization with a strong emphasis on education, political, civic, and social issues.
Broken Wings has a proven track record of assisting ex-offenders by requesting and obtaining expungements, sealing of records, processing clemencies, and pardons, as well as, providing resources and other miscellaneous services to our clients.
Helping Hands for Single Moms Joanne Grady
Business Development Director 360 E. Coronado Road Suite 150
Helping hands for single moms? mission is assisting low income single mom families as the mother attains a post-secondary education, financial independence, and positive family legacy.
The dream to assist low-income single moms with obtaining a college education was born in a most unusual way. In 2001, Chris Coffman was in his twentieth year of serving as a minister. Mr. Coffman was active in a local ministerial alliance when the group decided to become more engaged in serving the needs of the local community. It was decided that each pastor would be assigned an area to drive and look for potential needs.
It was on a warm spring morning when Mr. Coffman set out with a quick prayer. He hadn't driven far when he was startled by a young boy, approximately 5 years old, walking alone on the sidewalk of a busy street. Mr. Coffman pulled alongside him and told the boy to meet him at the next corner and that the boy could not be out alone. A woman in a passing car also pulled in. Mr. Coffman and the woman, led by the boy, proceeded to walk him home. When they arrived at an old dilapidated house, they knocked and a young girl, perhaps 10 years old, answered. Observing the wide-eyed look on her face, Mr. Coffman asked her if this was her brother. She said yes. A second question followed; Are you supposed to be watching him? Yes. As she opened the door to let her brother in, Mr. Coffman asked, is your mother or father here? She answered, just my mother lives here and she is asleep.
They left the boy in his sister's care and headed back to their vehicles. Suddenly Mr. Coffman remembered the task he was pursuing before he was interrupted. He was looking for needs in the community! Mr. Coffman had no idea where that short drive would take him. The dream of helping low-income single moms attend college was born in the days following that fortuitous journey.
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.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce David Rush
Business Development Manager 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
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.
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!
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Shea Torres
Events & Social Media Manager 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
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.
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.
Duet: Partners In Health & Aging Ann Wheat
Executive Director 10000 N. 31st Avenue Suite D-200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
Visit our Website 602-274-5022 602-274-5022x140 Fax: 602-274-6793 Member Since: 2016
Duet helps older adults and their families cope with challenges related to aging. From getting groceries and rides to the doctor, to health promotion activities and support groups, you can trust us to provide the compassionate help you need. We are a non-profit, interfaith organization that has been serving older adults in greater Phoenix and Glendale since 1981. We?re your partner in health and aging.
Kiwanis Club of Westgate Harry Shapiro
Treasurer 9460 W. Hanna Lane Meet at Dave & Busters
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.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Harry Shapiro
Director of Investor Relations 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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 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.
Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides a cost free summer camp experience for kids with cancer and their siblings. Each summer we serve over 200 kids from all over the Southwestern United States at our camp site in Payson, Arizona. We are solely committed to ensuring the life-changing programs of Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks remain available to children and families at no cost.
Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies Kent Rideout
The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher -- Elbert Hubbard
The Children's Center is a full service non-profit corporation (501(c)(3) offering comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for children and adults.
The Center's unique full service approach offers families of children with autism and related disabilities a variety of programs year round. These services are individualized to meet the changing needs of children and families across the valley.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS & SUPPORT
The Children's Center staff utilizes PBIS techniques to help maintain positive behavior, learn new skills, and improve on existing skills within the classroom and community.
MUSIC THERAPY
Music Therapy is a program which helps to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Music Therapy uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within the classroom and community settings.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapy is available for students who require these needs. OT services are woven into daily programming and are highly individualized to fit the specific needs of your student.
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech Therapy services are available for those who require the need for such services. Like OT, Speech Therapy is woven within the daily programming.
SENSORY INTEGRATION
Sensory Integration techniques are highly individualized for each student. SI is a critical piece to the learning process. SI helps to manage the much needed sensory input that the students require.
COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION
Community Based Instruction is a program that takes high school aged students into the community, where we work on numerous social, life, and functional educational skills.
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
Differentiated Instruction techniques are utilized in daily educational programming to accommodate the diversity within the classroom. Differentiated Instruction is a key component to assist in the development and learning needs of all our students.
NEW WONDERS WORKSHOP
Program being revamped. Check back later for updates!
STRUCTURED TEACHING MODEL
Each classroom utilizes STM programming to assist with independence, structure, and the learning of new skills to name a few.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & SUPPORTED TRAINING
Our VEST program targets vocational awareness, pre-employment skill building, and social skills within the workplace. A key component to this program also, takes high school aged students into supported employment positions within our community.
One Step Beyond | Olive Avenue Jeff Swanson
Director of Development & Communications 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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce Jackie Peyton
Member & Visitor Relations 10550 W. Mariposa Street Suite 1
The Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.
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.
Harvest Compassion Center | West Phoenix Nicolee Thompson
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
Immanuel Campus of Care Steve Schwertley
Director of Business Development 11301 N. 99th Avenue
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.
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
