activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 14
- ChangeUp Campaign for HomelessnessOperates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
- ChangeUp Campaign for HomelessnessOperates the ChangeUp Campaign, an alternative giving method that uses donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Community Resource Connection Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesFacilitates community support by connecting individuals with resources to give or receive assistance.
- Community Resource Connection Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsFacilitates community support by connecting individuals with resources to give or receive assistance, including organizing holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits.
- For Our City Day Events Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsOrganizes "For Our City Day" events, including free activities, food, resources, and a job fair for the community. These events also involve residents assisting with neighborhood projects on National Make a Difference Day in various Chandler locations.
- For Our City Day Events Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsOrganizes "For Our City Day" events, including free activities, food, resources, and a job fair for the community. These events also involve residents assisting with neighborhood projects, such as at Chandler Municipal Airport, Historic South Chandler, and downtown Chandler neighborhoods, often held on National Make a Difference Day.
- For Our City Day Events Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsOrganizes "For Our City Day" events, including one on National Make a Difference Day, which offers free activities, food, resources, a job fair, and mobilizes residents to assist with neighborhood projects at various locations in Chandler.
- Golden Neighbors ProgramProvides household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, coordination of transportation services, and resources for home repairs to older adults through the Golden Neighbors program.
- Holiday Drive Facilitation Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsFacilitates holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits.
- Operation Back to School Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates an annual donation drive and event, "Operation Back to School," providing K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs. This program has been running for at least 12 years.
- Operation Back to School Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates an annual donation drive and event, "Operation Back to School," providing K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs. The program also organizes volunteer opportunities for this initiative.
- Operation Back to School Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates "Operation Back to School," an annual donation drive and event that provides K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs. The program has held its 12th annual event, distributing these supplies to thousands of students.
- Support for Individuals Experiencing HomelessnessOperates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
- Yoga Events for Older Adults Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingHosts yoga events for older adults at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler.
research · 2
- Human Services Needs Assessment Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducts research, such as the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment for Chandler, to examine the human services needs of low and moderate income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations.
- Human Services Needs Assessment Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducted a Human Services Needs Assessment for Chandler in 2024, examining the human services needs of low and moderate income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations.
capacity building · 4
- Facilitating Community Collaboration Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsConvenes city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler through Networking Breakfasts to discuss local needs, share project updates, and promote community events. This also includes facilitating collaboration among Chandler nonprofit organizations for holiday food and gift drives to optimize resources, reduce duplication, and expand reach.
- Facilitating Community Collaboration Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsConvenes city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler through Networking Breakfasts to discuss local needs, share projects, and promote community events. This also includes facilitating collaboration among Chandler nonprofit organizations for holiday food and gift drives to optimize resources and expand reach.
- Facilitating Community Collaboration and Networking Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsHosts Networking Breakfasts and other events to convene city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler to discuss local needs, share projects, and promote community events. This includes a quarterly networking breakfast at Compass Christian Church.
- Holiday Drive Coordination Community-Wide Serve Days & Resource FairsFacilitates holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits and fostering collaboration among these organizations to optimize resources, reduce duplication, and expand reach for food and gift drives.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Community Resource Coordination and Networking community_resource_coordinationFor Our City - Chandler maintains up-to-date resource information to ensure accuracy and reliability for community use and organizes networking events to connect community members and organizations, fostering a well-informed and connected community.
- Community engagement through events and networking community_networkingUses recurring events such as quarterly networking breakfasts and annual service initiatives to strengthen community connections, mobilize volunteers, and distribute resources in a relational, participatory framework.
- Community-driven collaboration model cross-sector_collaborationBrings together government, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based groups through structured events and committees to identify local needs and co-create solutions, leveraging collective resources and community ownership.
- Cross-sector Collaboration for Community Solutions cross-sector_collaborationFor Our City - Chandler brings together diverse community sectors, including government, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based groups, to identify local needs and foster collaborative solutions. This approach facilitates community-driven projects and addresses needs through shared resources and efforts.
- Engaging community through networking and intergenerational activities community-buildingThe organization builds community by organizing networking events and intergenerational activities. This approach aims to connect community members and organizations, fostering engagement and participation in wellness programming and broader community initiatives.
- Fostering cross-sector collaboration to address community needs cross-sector_collaborationThe organization brings together diverse community sectors, including government, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based groups, to identify local needs and foster collaborative solutions. This approach leverages collective resources and expertise to create comprehensive community-driven projects and services.
- Relationship-Based Support for Homelessness relationship-based_interventionThe organization combines immediate material assistance with relationship-building to create pathways to long-term solutions for people experiencing homelessness. This includes employing individuals with lived experience as Peer Outreach Navigators to build trust and support stability.
- Relationship-centered support for homelessness relationship-based_interventionCombines immediate material aid with sustained relationship-building and peer support from individuals with lived experience to create trusted pathways to stability and long-term solutions for people experiencing homelessness.
- Reliable community resource coordination community_resource_coordinationMaintains accurate and up-to-date resource information to ensure trustworthy referrals and effective navigation of services for community members in need.
- Utilizing peer support for homelessness intervention peer_support_modelThe organization employs individuals with lived experience of homelessness as Peer Outreach Navigators. This peer-to-peer model builds trust and relationships, providing effective support to others in achieving stability and long-term solutions.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
ChangeUp Campaign
Supports Peer Outreach Navigators who assist people experiencing homelessness with meals, ID cards, bus tickets, and long-term solutions
For Our City Day
Annual community service event where volunteers complete neighborhood improvement projects followed by a public celebration with resources and activities
Golden Neighbors
Provides seniors with household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, transportation coordination, and home repair resources; hosts social events like yoga
Holiday Drives
Collaborative food and gift drives during the holiday season among Chandler nonprofits to reduce duplication and expand reach
Needs Assessment
Conducts community-wide human services needs assessments to identify gaps and inform programming for low-income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations
Operation Back to School
Distributes backpacks filled with school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, and underwear to K-12 students in Chandler; includes resource information and community engagement
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Funder — Served as a title sponsor for the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
- CARE INC Partner — Founder organization of the 'For Our City' initiative
- CUSD Partner — Representatives shared information for the upcoming school year at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
- Chandler Fire Department Partner — Provided heat relief efforts at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
- Chandler Police Department Partner — Provided heat relief efforts at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
- City of Chandler Funder — Served as a title sponsor for the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
- City of Chandler Partner — Co-hosts the Golden Neighbors yoga event at Tumbleweed Recreation Center.
- City of Chandler Partner — Collaborates through board membership and city liaison representation
- City of Chandler Partner — Partners to assist seniors through the Golden Neighbors program.
- Compass Christian Church Partner — Host site for the Quarterly Networking Breakfast event.
- Compass Christian Church Partner — Provided spacious indoor areas for distributing supplies during the 2025 Operation Back to School event and distributed 2,400 ice creams.
- For Our City - Chandler Partner — Hosts and organizes Networking Breakfasts to promote collaboration among community organizations in Chandler.
- Matthew's Crossing Food Bank Partner — Provides food to neighbors in need in partnership with Matthew's Crossing Food Bank.
- Matthew’s Food Bank Partner — Distributed 1,600 food bags to families in need at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
- Neighbors Who Care Partner — Partner organization represented on the board by its Executive Director
- Salt River Project Partner — Represented on the board through a Community Engagement Specialist
- Scheels Funder — Served as a title sponsor for the 2025 Operation Back to School event.