Aliento Education Fund – creates a sense of community for those who are undocumented and/or have been criminalized by the US detention/deportation centers. They helped families who didn’t qualify for the COVID-19 relief package. They also assist people in applying to DACA.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention– funding will support the local Arizona Chapter and be used for public awareness, education, training and consulting, grief support, and research and innovation.
American Legion Auxiliary Foundation – The money was used to support Visually Impaired Veterans. The Southwestern Blind Rehabilitation Center (SWBRC) of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is part of the VA’s voluntary service program. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for veterans with vision loss located in Tucson.
Animeals Program – founded so that homebound clients in the Meals on Wheels program would not feel compelled to share their limited food and resources with their four-legged friends. They assist clients with receiving pet food and veterinary services.
Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen’s Fund, Inc. – Mission is to raise money to send the economically disadvantaged kids of Southern Arizona to summer camp. Deserving kids have the opportunity to spend a week at camp in an environment that promotes positive ideals, such as honesty, responsibility, and respect.
Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation – Phoenix – Funds raised through AMCF Big Hearts are distributed to UMOM New Day Center, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), Our Family Services & Tucson Homeless Connect, and the Julie Hurst and Steve Peters Education Fund scholarship.
Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation – Tucson – mission is to cultivate opportunities and generate financial resources to provide safer communities and enhance residents’ lives. AMCF Tucson addresses the needs of the community, children, veterans, housing, and education.
AZ Helping Hands supports foster families who have stepped up to provide a safe and loving environment for children in foster care. Their programs are designed to meet the basic needs of these boys and girls, which include cribs, beds, clothing, diapers, wipes, educational activities, and personal hygiene kits. They also prepare children for success in school with backpacks, supplies, and uniforms.
AZ Hero Support – The purpose of Hero Support is to financially assist personnel in Fire, Police, Military, and First Responder positions in and around Arizona. Some of those needs can be PTSD related costs, work-related injuries, or other job-related tragedies.
Ben’s Bells – mission is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life.
Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) – mission is to end homelessness, one life at a time. CASS assists individuals who require temporary shelter, case management, and supportive services in securing employment and transitioning into permanent housing.
Change Your Stars Foundation – provides impoverished children with role models, unforgettable experiences, inspiration, and a smile to last a lifetime. 1 in 4 children lives in poverty in Arizona, and the goal of this Foundation is to help uplift as many of those children as they can.
Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA) – a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, whose mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. CCA envisions a world where all people are accepted for who they are, not judged by their appearance.
Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society – mission is to help people with Chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face so they may lead healthy, happy, and productive lives. Funding goes to building community, expanding education, and advancing research.
City House, Inc. – mission is to provide emergency shelter and transitional residential services to children and young adults who are in need due to abuse, neglect, or homelessness.
Community Bridges, Inc. – mission is to maintain the dignity of human life. This organization works to rehabilitate and help homeless veterans get off the streets. They offer various ways to help individuals who may need assistance. If you need a doctor or professional help, they are there to assist you.
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona – mission is “we change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today, and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.”
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.
Epilepsy Foundation Arizona – mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Funding will be used to support tools and resources to help manage epilepsy. Specifically, two tools: 1) My Seizure Diary – a self-management tool to help record, track, and manage seizures and epilepsy. 2) Texting 4 Control – supports users age 13+ with mobile phones to receive text medication reminders, etc.
Flagstaff Family Food Center – Food bank and kitchen that provides hope to Flagstaff families by providing hunger relief and children’s literacy programs.
Family Housing Resources (Tucson) – FHR is a statewide organization dedicated to providing low- and moderate-income individuals and families an opportunity to obtain quality, affordable housing through both rental and homebuyer support programs.
Fountain Youth Ministries – 6th Street Gym – a safe environment for at-risk kids to learn life lessons through the discipline of sports. It is their vision to reach as many at-risk kids, juveniles on probation, CPS-referred youth, and incarcerated youth in the Tucson community with the gift of athletics, self-discipline, and confidence associated with the Amateur Athletic Union, boxing, and wrestling programs.
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Arizona provides education, resources, and support for women to transform their lives and positively strengthen the community. Their Resource Center in downtown Phoenix is a refuge for the women who enter, where they can feel safe, comfortable, and inspired.
Friends of PACC (Pima Animal Control Care Center) – Funds were used for the Mission Pawsible Program, which assisted with the medical needs of foster kittens, senior cats, and other hard-to-place cats. PACC is a Pima County government facility that handles lost, found, & abandoned animals for Tucson and the surrounding areas. Friends of PACC was created to help fund initiatives to make pets “more adoptable” through outreach and medical care assistance.
Halo/Helping Animals Live On – helping animals live on through increased adoption. Many animals will benefit from this money through supplies and care.
Hunkapi Programs, Inc. – mission is to teach the world to fear less and love more. In addition to the requested funding for the “First Responders Program,” which was launched in January 2019, this organization also offers programs in therapeutic riding, counseling and life skills, equine-assisted therapy, emotional regulation, team building, and addiction recovery.
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Phoenix – Mission is to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of its founder, Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or the family’s ability to pay.
Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry – Helping address food insecurities with supplemental food and personal care items. The monthly Community Food Fair provides free, fresh produce to anyone in need.
Keep Phoenix Beautiful – vision is to assist in creating a vibrant Phoenix where each neighborhood is a healthy, beautiful place to live. They provide free “green” education to thousands annually on recycling and water conservation. They offer programs in urban sustainability and have established two community gardens.
Kitchen on the Street – mission is to eliminate local hunger by offering food assistance programs in Phoenix, AZ, and San Antonio, TX. KOS provides a backpack of food with shelf-stable meals and snacks to food-insecure children who receive breakfast and lunch at school but are going hungry on the weekends.
Krause Children’s Center – a safe residence equipped with staff and resources to provide protection, counseling, education, and most importantly, love, for children overcoming the trauma of child abuse.
Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona – mission is to provide support, education, and partnership to those affected by Lupus, while promoting the development and enhancement of health and social welfare at the local level.
Massachusetts General Hospital – Tackle ALS – mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. This donation is being collected through Massachusetts General Hospital in memory of Dirk Goris, who passed away on June 5, 2019, from complications of ALS. Dirk was a good friend to us and a valued business partner of MC Companies who lived in Dallas, TX.
Metrocrest Services – provides a wide range of emergency aid, financial assistance, food, and services to support independent living for individuals, families, and seniors.
Minnie’s Food Pantry in Plano, Texas – Minnie’s provides healthy meals to those in need. Minnie’s feeds hundreds of needy people each month and has distributed over six million meals. Each $1 provides three meals, which equals 1,500 meals with this grant. They also offer services such as GED training and cooking classes to improve healthy choices.
MISS Foundation – provides C.A.R.E. (counseling, advocacy, research, and education) services to families experiencing the death of a child.
More Than a Bed – a resource center for Arizona foster, kinship, and adoptive families for the children in their homes. The 5,000-square-foot warehouse located in Tucson holds clothing, beds, household items, shoes, furniture, cribs, car seats, and more. MTaB offers these items, including programs and events throughout the year to the families at no charge.
Mountain View Assembly of God Youth Program – whose mission is to impart, motivate, and prepare authentic Christian teens. Funds are used to send kids from Sierra Vista who cannot afford it to Summer Camp. This is a very positive camp that will focus on personal development and decision-making in their young years, and how their decisions now affect their future.
OCJ Kids – to equip foster and at-risk children and youth by providing them with tools, resources, and positive role models to succeed and excel in every area of life.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital – they provide hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families. Funding is for offering the very best medical specialists, cutting-edge technology, and helping search for answers to the most devastating childhood illnesses.
Phoenix Pride – mission is to unite, educate, and engage people to support and empower the LGBTQ community and its allies. They strive to bring a positive impact and image in the Valley of the Sun by developing awareness programs and building community partnerships. They promote unity, visibility, and self-esteem via community activities and services.
Phoenix Rescue Mission – providing Christ-centered, life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger and homelessness. Currently, a matching grant is available for the Code Red – Summer Heat Relief Drive. Funds will be used to provide air-conditioned relief, fresh water, food, sunscreen, clothing, and summer hope totes to men, women, and children suffering in the brutal Arizona heat.
Power Paws Assistance Dogs, Inc. – provides highly skilled assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities, to provide education and continuing support for working assistance dog teams, and is a resource in the community for people with disabilities.
Project Graduation 2019 – Canyon Del Oro High School – an alcohol and drug-free all-night celebration intended to keep over 1200 graduates safe. Oro Valley Police Chief Daniel G. Sharp publicly noted that Project Graduation transforms what can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year “into one of the best experiences of our graduates. Not only does this ensure safety and security for our graduates – it provides safety and security for our entire community because we don’t have drinking or drugs and people out driving – we have a safe night.”
Project SMASH – to provide dance, fitness, and educational opportunities as a positive outlet for low-income communities, shelters, children’s homes, and rehabilitation centers. Grant funds will be used to provide dance classes to participants in the San Antonio Living in Good Health Treatment (LIGHT) Program, a family-focused residential treatment facility for mothers with children, during June, July, and August 2019. Funds are needed to support dance fitness as a form of treatment for the SA LIGHT participants during the summer months, ensuring continued classes.
Ronald McDonald House – mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.
San Antonio Food Bank – serves one of the largest service areas in Southwest Texas. Their focus is on providing clients with food for today while also equipping them with the resources to be self-sufficient in the future.
Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation (SALEF) – mission is to raise money to fully fund or supplement the funding of critical life-saving equipment, technology items, and training for police officers. They also present community events and programs that promote engaging interaction between citizens and police officers in a fun and positive atmosphere.
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) – an internationally recognized nonprofit that conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates practical training, and builds inclusive communities for individuals with autism and their families.
Special Olympics – the mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families and the community.
St. Mary’s Food Bank – St. Mary’s Food Bank serves to alleviate hunger through the collection and distribution of food, while promoting self-sufficiency, collaboration, advocacy, and education.
Teach For America – Phoenix Region. TFA enlists, develops, and mobilizes as many of our nation’s most promising future leaders as possible to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equality and excellence. TFA believes that if they can find promising leaders who commit to teaching for a two-year term in low-income neighborhoods, then, together, they can impact communities to afford all children the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
Teen Challenge Arizona – mission is to provide youth, adults, and families with effective and comprehensive faith-based solutions to life-controlling problems to become productive members of society.
The Ballard House – provides temporary housing and a warm, safe environment for individuals and families in the local community who are hospitalized or receiving treatment for a serious medical condition.
The McCain Institute – fighting to defend human rights, foster security, and advance freedom. This organization defines humanity through the development of future generations by promoting fairness and equality. The McCain Institute is leading the fight in Arizona to raise awareness and provide resources to combat human trafficking.
The Nature Conservancy – mission is to conserve the land and waters on which life depends. Their vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 1.5 million acres in Arizona, including six preserves that are open to the public.
The Showbiz Academy of Dance (SBKD) Booster Club – a nonprofit organization that believes all children who want to dance should have the opportunity. They provide grants to children who cannot afford dance classes.
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) – a Phoenix, Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to conducting groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research with life-changing results. Funding will be allocated to research for the early detection of Alzheimer’s.
Tuba City Humane Society – an all-volunteer nonprofit rescue and foster group that aims to provide initial veterinary care to animals needing help on the reservation. They facilitate rescue, foster transportation, and adoption of these animals, all without a brick-and-mortar facility.
University of Arizona Foundation – Disability Resource Center Adaptive Athletics program. The University of Arizona Adaptive Athletics Program houses six globally competitive teams as well as an adaptive fitness center. We believe in the power of sport to provide a crucial inroad to higher education and a community that keeps students connected and engaged through graduation. This grant request was explicitly for the Wheelchair Basketball program.
Young Life of Central Phoenix – grant used to support camp scholarships, ensuring that cost is never a reason for a kid to be unable to attend camps. YL promises three things: you’ll have outrageous fun, you’ll always belong, and they talk about what really matters in life – including God’s extravagant love for you.