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Implements Project SAAM across nine Maricopa County school districts to identify and address root causes of chronic absenteeism through mentoring, coaching, and co-creating solutions with students and families; uses collected data to inform school strategies and guide investments in evidence-based interventions.

Implements Project SAAM across nine Maricopa County school districts to identify and address root causes of chronic absenteeism through research, mentoring, coaching, and co-creating solutions with students and families.

Implements Project SAAM across nine Maricopa County school districts to identify root causes of chronic absenteeism using research, mentoring, coaching, and co-created solutions with students and families; uses collected data to inform school strategies and guide investments in evidence-based interventions.

Reports that chronic absenteeism in Arizona increased from 13% in 2019 to 24% in 2024 and remained at 23% in 2025, using data to inform interventions.

Tracks and reports on key education indicators, including chronic absenteeism rates in Arizona, which rose from 13% in 2019 to 24% in 2024 and remained at 23% in 2025.

Uses data collected through Project SAAM to inform school district strategies, strengthen family engagement, and guide investments in evidence-based attendance interventions.

Accelerated grant disbursements to food security and housing partners by providing $334,000 in funding earlier than scheduled to ensure continuity of services during emergencies.

Provides emergency food assistance through grants and accelerated funding to nonprofits, including $400,000 in emergency grants for meals and $334,000 in accelerated payments to food security partners; also launched SNAP Into Action to address urgent food needs during federal benefit suspensions.

Awarded emergency grants totaling over $400,000 to Maricopa County nonprofits to provide meals to families, children, and senior adults during periods of heightened need.

Launched an emergency response initiative to address food insecurity following federal suspension of SNAP benefits, awarding over $400,000 in emergency grants to Maricopa County nonprofits and accelerating $334,000 in funding to food security partners to strengthen local capacity.

Launched the SNAP Into Action initiative in response to federal suspension of SNAP benefits to address urgent food needs and strengthen local nonprofit capacity through emergency funding and community partnerships.

Advocates for comprehensive digital inclusion policies that prioritize internet access, affordability, and digital literacy education to close the digital divide.

Hosts Digital Literacy Nights where families receive iPads and participate in hands-on learning; also advocates for digital inclusion policies focused on access, affordability, and education.

Advocates for digital inclusion policies and hosts Digital Literacy Nights where families receive iPads and participate in hands-on learning; efforts are part of broader strategies to improve access, affordability, and digital education.

Hosts Digital Literacy Nights where families receive iPads and participate in hands-on learning using educational resources to improve digital skills.

Provides rental and utility assistance, case management, workforce development, financial coaching, and benefits navigation to approximately 180 families annually, achieving 85% housing stability and 90% school continuity for children.

Provides rental and utility assistance, case management, workforce development, financial coaching, and benefits navigation to approximately 180 families annually, with 85% maintaining or securing stable housing and 90% of children remaining in their school of origin.

Provides rental and utility assistance, case management, workforce development, financial coaching, and benefits navigation to approximately 180 families annually, helping 85% maintain or secure stable housing and enabling 90% of children to remain in their school of origin.

Supports parents facing homelessness by addressing root causes such as job loss and instability, connecting them to housing, employment, and support services.

Addresses systemic challenges in Maricopa County by supporting programs and partnerships that improve outcomes in education, housing, health, and financial stability.

Functions as a community safety net by leveraging a 100-year legacy of trust, partnerships, and innovation to address critical needs in education, housing, health, and financial stability across Maricopa County.

Functions as a community safety net by leveraging a 100-year legacy of trust, cross-sector partnerships, and innovation to address systemic challenges in Maricopa County.

Organizes single-day volunteer events to assemble and distribute essential care kits, including 250 garden kits, 500 book-in-a-bags, 3,000 snack packs, and 2,500 feminine hygiene kits.

Organizes single-day volunteer events to assemble and distribute essential supplies, including 250 garden kits, 500 book-in-a-bags, 3,000 snack packs, and 2,500 feminine hygiene kits.

Organizes single-day volunteer events to assemble and distribute essential items including garden kits, snack packs, books, and feminine hygiene products; for example, producing 250 garden kits, 500 book-in-a-bags, 3,000 snack packs, and 2,500 feminine hygiene kits in one event.

Develops and implements corporate engagement strategies to drive employee giving, corporate gifts, and donor partnerships.

Develops and implements strategies to grow employee giving campaigns, secure corporate gifts, and build donor partnerships to support community programs.

Develops and implements corporate engagement strategies to grow employee giving campaigns, secure corporate gifts, and build donor partnerships that support community initiatives.

Operates Literacy Hubs that have served over 700 families, with 93% of students showing improved literacy skills and 99% of parents increasing reading interactions with their children.

Operates Literacy Hubs serving over 700 families, resulting in 93% of students improving literacy skills and 99% of parents increasing reading interactions with their children.

Operates Literacy Hubs serving over 700 families annually, with 93% of students showing improved literacy skills and 99% of parents increasing reading interactions with children.

Provides emergency funding to local nonprofits, including a $50,000 grant to Keys to Change for Project Connect events that serve individuals experiencing homelessness.

Provided a $50,000 grant to Keys to Change for Project Connect events that offer direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness, including access to resources and services.

Strengthens local nonprofit capacity by mobilizing donor support, partnerships, and data-driven strategies, such as through the SNAP Into Action initiative, and supports over 2,000 individuals annually via partner organizations like New Life Center.

Connects mothers to prenatal and postnatal healthcare, job training, crisis support, and essential baby supplies through a network of partner organizations.

Supports over 2,000 individuals annually through partnerships with organizations like New Life Center and connects parents facing homelessness to prenatal care, job training, crisis support, and baby supplies via partner networks.

Advocates for policy change and raises awareness through public engagement, including participation in the Let's Talk Business Phoenix podcast to discuss community responsiveness and real-time engagement.

Participates in public forums such as the Let's Talk Business Phoenix podcast to discuss community responsiveness and real-time engagement strategies to address emerging needs.

Participates in public forums such as the Let's Talk Business Phoenix podcast to discuss community responsiveness and real-time engagement strategies.

Mobilizes donor support, partnerships, and data-driven strategies through the SNAP Into Action initiative to enhance the ability of local nonprofits to respond to community needs.

Provides targeted support to individuals experiencing homelessness through grants (e.g., $50,000 to Keys to Change for Project Connect) and partnerships that connect mothers to prenatal/postnatal care, job training, crisis support, and baby supplies.

Supports over 2,000 individuals annually through an ongoing partnership with New Life Center, providing access to essential services and resources.