activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- "Stitches of Love" ProgramManages a program involving approximately 500-600 volunteer seamstresses who sew, crochet, and craft handmade clothes and other items for children attending events year-round.
- Annual "New Clothes, New Beginnings" Distribution Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionDistributes new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care and transitional housing organizations annually. This program serves over 9,500 students each July, providing each child with over $300 worth of merchandise (retail value) at events held at Grand Canyon University Arena.
- Annual "New Clothes, New Beginnings" Distribution Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionDistributes new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care and transitional housing organizations annually. The program serves over 9,500 students each July, providing each child with over $300 worth of merchandise (retail value) at events held at Grand Canyon University Arena.
- Backpack Buddies Initiative Back-to-School Supply DistributionDelivers over 10,000 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies and personal care packs to students across Arizona.
- Momentum School Uniforms Online Store Branded Apparel and Merchandise SalesOperates an online store selling uniforms and clothing basics to schools and retail customers, with all proceeds funding the "New Clothes = New Beginnings" program.
- Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates an online school uniform store and provides matching grants of over $250,000 each year to schools to purchase items from the store, stocking campus clothing closets for emergency relief to students needing clean clothes or shoes.
- Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates an online school uniform store and provides matching grants of over $250,000 each year to schools to purchase items from the store to stock campus clothing closets, offering emergency relief to students needing clean clothes or shoes.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Grade-Aligned Supply Distribution grade-aligned supply distributionBy coordinating with school districts to align backpack and supply contents with grade-specific school lists, the organization ensures students receive the exact materials required, promoting academic parity and reducing stigma among peers.
- Grade-aligned supply distribution grade_aligned_supply_distributionThe organization coordinates with school districts to align backpack contents with grade-specific supply lists, ensuring students receive the same materials as their peers, which supports educational equity and readiness.
- Indirect Service Delivery Through Institutional Partners indirect service delivery through partnersServices are delivered through trusted intermediaries—including Title I schools, shelters, and nonprofits—rather than directly to individuals, increasing reach, coordination, and alignment with existing support systems.
- Indirect service delivery through partner organizationsThe organization provides services indirectly by partnering with eligible Title I public elementary schools, school districts, select charter schools, domestic violence shelters, and other invited nonprofits, rather than directly to the public. This approach leverages existing community structures for targeted distribution and selection of beneficiaries.
- Indirect service delivery through partner organizationsThe organization provides services indirectly by partnering with eligible Title I public elementary schools, school districts, select charter schools, domestic violence shelters, and other invited nonprofits, rather than directly to the public. This approach leverages existing community structures to reach children in need.
- Matching Grant Program for School Clothing Closets matching grant programThrough the SAFE program, the organization doubles the purchasing power of eligible schools by providing matching grants up to $2,500, enabling them to stock onsite clothing closets and sustainably serve more students in need.
- Matching grant program for school clothing closets matching_grant_programThe organization operates a matching grant program (SAFE) that provides funds to eligible Title I public elementary schools to purchase clothes for their onsite clothing closets, effectively doubling their purchasing power and enabling schools to directly support students' clothing needs.
- Matching grant program for school clothing closets matching_grant_programThe organization operates a matching grant program (SAFE) that provides funds to eligible Title I public elementary schools to purchase clothes for their onsite clothing closets, effectively doubling their purchasing power and enabling schools to directly address student clothing needs.
- Providing essential clothing to support educationThe organization provides school uniforms, underwear, and shoes to students in Title I schools who cannot afford them, believing this addresses issues like decreased bullying, increased safety, and fewer distractions, thereby supporting educational success.
- Provision of Essential Clothing to Support Education providing essential clothing to support educationProviding new school clothing, including uniforms, underwear, and shoes, addresses basic needs that reduce bullying, increase safety, and minimize classroom distractions, thereby supporting consistent school engagement for students in poverty.
- School-Based Student Selection school-based selectionPartner schools are responsible for identifying and selecting eligible students (ages 5–11, grades 1–6), leveraging local knowledge to ensure aid reaches those most in need while maintaining dignity and privacy.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Backpack Buddies
Partnership initiative providing over 10,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students throughout Arizona.
Momentum School Uniforms
Online store selling uniforms and clothing basics, with proceeds funding the organization's programs.
New Clothes = New Beginnings
Annual clothing distribution event providing new clothes, shoes, and school supplies to over 5,000 students from Title I schools and other organizations.
Stitches of Love
Volunteer program with seamstresses creating handmade clothing items for children served by the organization.
Student Attire for Education (SAFE)
Matching grant program allowing schools to stock their clothing closets for students in need.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Avnet Partner — Ken Jacobson, Treasurer, is associated with Avnet.
- BHHS Legacy Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of BTSCD.
- BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Partner organization in an initiative delivering more than 10,000 backpacks to students in Arizona.
- BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Partners on the "Backpack Buddies" initiative to deliver backpacks filled with school supplies.
- BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Partners on the "Backpack Buddies" program, which is part of the "New Clothes, New Beginnings" clothing distribution.
- CBS5 KPHO/3TV KTVK/AZFamily.com Partner — Ian Schwartz, a Director, is associated with CBS5 KPHO/3TV KTVK/AZFamily.com.
- Charles Schwab Partner — Bill Hawley, a Director, is associated with Charles Schwab.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Charmane Osborn, a Director, is associated with the City of Phoenix.
- Deer Valley Education Foundation Partner — Marie G. Brennan, a Director, is associated with Deer Valley Education Foundation.
- Fennemore Craig Partner — Katie Callaway, a Director, is associated with Fennemore Craig.
- First American Title Partner — Bonnie Smith, a Director, is associated with First American Title.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Delivers its main program services (Distribution) at Grand Canyon University Arena.
- Intel Partner — Vincent Payne, Board President, is retired from Intel.
- Platinum Living Realty Partner — Amy Gilner, a Director, is associated with Platinum Living Realty.
- SRP Partner — Elvy Barton, a Director, is associated with SRP.
- Stardust Companies Partner — Assumed operations of the SAFE online school uniform store from Stardust Companies in 2000.
- State Bar of Arizona Partner — Lisa Deane, a Director, is associated with the State Bar of Arizona.
- Stitches of Love Partner — Provides hand-made items for distribution at the annual event.
- The Order of True Sisters Partner — Supported the founding group of women in 1967 to raise money for back-to-school clothes.
- UPS Partner — Jorge Hernandez, a Director, is associated with UPS.
- Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Partner — Works closely with the Trust each year to leverage their provided dollars with matching grants.
- Wells Fargo Partner — Rosa Casas, a Director, is associated with Wells Fargo.