what they call their work
what they do
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 7 activities
- Foster Parent and Caregiver SupportSupports foster parents and kinship caregivers who are supporting children in foster care, including providing specific items to children to ensure participation in important events.
- Individualized Item DeliveryDelivers specific items, such as a dress for an orchestra concert, to children in foster care to ensure they can participate in important events.
- Provision of essential items and comfort goods to foster childrenDistributes essential items such as clothing, shoes, hygiene products, diapers, and school supplies, as well as comfort items like handmade quilts and toys, to children in foster care in Southern Arizona.
- Resource Closet OperationOperates an Aviva Resource Closet that provides essential items such as clothing, shoes, hygiene items, diapers, socks, underwear, and bras to children in foster care and families caring for grandchildren, accepting year-round donations of these items.
- Resource Closet OperationOperates an Aviva Resource Closet that accepts year-round donations and distributes essential items such as clothing, shoes, hygiene items, diapers, wipes, socks, underwear, and bras to families caring for children in foster care, including grandchildren.
- Resource Closet and Essential Item DistributionOperates an Aviva Resource Closet and distributes essential items such as clothing, shoes, hygiene items, diapers, socks, and school supplies to children in foster care and families caring for grandchildren.
- Year-Round Essential Items Donation and Distribution ProgramAccepts and organizes year-round donations of essential items such as socks, underwear, bras, diapers, wipes, clothing, shoes, and hygiene products, distributing them through the Aviva Resource Closet to children in foster care and kinship families.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 6 activities
- Annual Holiday Giveaway for Children in Foster CareOrganizes an annual Holiday Giveaway event that provides curated gift packages—including toys, books, quilts, and stockings—to over 2,500 children in foster care, kinship placements, group homes, and youth under DCS or Tribal custody across Southern Arizona counties. Volunteers assist in packing and distribution.
- Holiday Gift DistributionDistributes holiday gifts, including toys, books, quilts, and stockings, to over 2,500 children in foster care across Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties annually through an Annual Holiday Giveaway event.
- Holiday Gift DistributionDistributes holiday gifts, including toys, books, quilts, and stockings, to over 2,500 children in foster care, kinship placements, group homes, and youth under DCS or Tribal custody across Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties annually through Holiday Gift Giveaway events.
- Holiday Gift ProgramProvides holiday gifts, including toys, books, quilts, and stockings, to over 2,500 children in foster care across Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties annually through an Annual Holiday Giveaway event.
- Holiday Gift Programs for Foster ChildrenOperates an Annual Holiday Giveaway and other holiday gift programs, providing curated gift packages, toys, books, and stockings to over 2,500 children in foster care, kinship placements, group homes, and youth under DCS or Tribal custody across Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties.
- Holiday Gift Programs for Foster ChildrenOperates an Annual Holiday Giveaway and Holiday Gift Giveaway events, providing curated gift packages, toys, books, and stockings to over 2,500 children in foster care across Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties.
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Youth Clothing Production through Volunteer Sewing 6 activities
- Annual Sew-A-Thon and Community-Made Item DistributionHosts an annual Sew-A-Thon event where community volunteers sew and produce thousands of bags and handmade items (e.g., quilts, toys, clothing) for children in transition within the foster care system; in 2024, 2,801 bags were produced.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer ProgramsOrganizes annual Sew-A-Thon events with community volunteers to create bags for children in transition, producing 2,801 bags in 2024. Also utilizes volunteers for assistance with its Resource Center, office projects, administrative support, and organizing donations throughout the year.
- Community Volunteer Engagement and Sew-A-Thon EventsOrganizes an annual Sew-A-Thon event with community volunteers to create bags for children in transition, producing thousands of bags annually, and utilizes volunteers for various organizational support tasks.
- Sew-A-Thon EventOrganizes an annual Sew-A-Thon event with community volunteers to create bags for children in transition, producing 2,801 bags in 2024.
- Sew-A-Thon EventOrganizes an annual Sew-A-Thon event with community volunteers to create bags for children in transition, producing 2,801 bags during the 24th Annual Sew-A-Thon in 2024.
- Sew-A-Thon EventOrganizes an annual Sew-A-Thon event with community volunteers to create bags for children in transition, producing thousands of bags, such as the 2,801 bags made during the 24th Annual Sew-A-Thon in 2024.
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Foster and Kinship Family Support Services 6 activities
- Kinship Caregiver SupportEmpowers kinship foster families by connecting them with community resources, providing ongoing support, in-home guidance for navigating systems like the Department of Child Safety, and offering home assessments, licensing, and post-placement services.
- Kinship Caregiver SupportProvides comprehensive support to kinship foster families, including connecting them with community resources, offering in-home guidance to navigate systems like the Department of Child Safety, behavioral health, and education, and assisting with home assessments, licensing, and post-placement services.
- Kinship Caregiver SupportProvides comprehensive support to kinship foster families, including connecting them with community resources, offering in-home guidance to navigate systems like the Department of Child Safety, behavioral health, and education, and assisting with home assessments, licensing, and post-placement services. This also includes providing emergency resource items such as clothing, toiletries, and comfort items.
- Support Services for Kinship Foster FamiliesProvides comprehensive support to kinship foster families, including in-home guidance, help navigating systems like DCS and behavioral health, home assessments, licensing assistance, post-placement services, and connection to community resources to support caregivers raising grandchildren.
- Support for Kinship Foster FamiliesEmpowers kinship foster families by connecting them with community resources, providing in-home guidance to navigate systems, and offering support with home assessments, licensing, and post-placement services.
- Support for Kinship Foster FamiliesProvides comprehensive support to kinship foster families, including connecting them with community resources, offering in-home guidance for navigating systems like the Department of Child Safety, behavioral health, and education, and assisting with home assessments, licensing, and post-placement services.
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Youth Social Skills & Support Groups 6 activities
- Mental Health and Developmental Support Groups for Children and YouthOffers supportive groups for children and youth from early childhood through adolescence to build confidence, improve communication, develop healthy relationships, and focus on emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-care, and inclusion.
- Support Groups for Foster YouthOffers supportive groups for children and youth from early childhood through adolescence to build confidence, improve communication, develop healthy relationship skills, and focus on emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-care, and inclusion.
- Supportive Groups and Counseling for Foster YouthOffers supportive groups and one-on-one counseling for children and youth from early childhood through adolescence to build confidence, improve communication, develop healthy relationship skills, and focus on emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-care, and inclusion. Also provides emergency resource items like clothing and toiletries.
- Supportive Groups and Counseling for Foster YouthOffers supportive groups for children and youth from early childhood through adolescence to build confidence and develop skills, and provides one-on-one counseling and group support to children in foster care.
- Supportive Groups for Foster YouthOffers supportive groups for children and youth from early childhood through adolescence to build confidence, improve communication, develop healthy relationship skills, and focus on emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-care, and inclusion.
- Supportive Groups for YouthOffers supportive groups for children and youth from early childhood through adolescence to build confidence, improve communication, develop healthy relationship skills, and focus on emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-care, and inclusion.
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Youth Foster Care Transition Support 5 activities
- Independent Living Program SupportSupports youth and young adults who are currently in DCS or Tribal Custody, participating in an Independent or Transitional Living Program, enrolled in Extended Foster Care, or under age 27 and previously exited foster care due to turning 18, adoption or Legal Guardianship after age 15, or reunification after age 14.
- Support for Transitioning Youth and Young Adults from Foster CareProvides targeted support to youth and young adults currently in DCS or Tribal Custody, in Independent or Transitional Living Programs, enrolled in Extended Foster Care, or under age 27 who previously exited foster care due to aging out, adoption, guardianship, or reunification.
- Support for Youth and Young Adults Exiting Foster CareSupports youth and young adults who are currently in or have recently exited Department of Child Safety (DCS) or Tribal Custody, including those in Independent or Transitional Living Programs or Extended Foster Care.
- Support for Youth and Young Adults Transitioning from Foster CareSupports youth and young adults who are currently in DCS or Tribal Custody, participating in an Independent or Transitional Living Program, enrolled in Extended Foster Care, or under age 27 and previously exited foster care due to turning 18, adoption or Legal Guardianship after age 15, or reunification after age 14.
- Youth and Young Adult Foster Care SupportSupports youth and young adults who are currently in DCS or Tribal Custody, participating in an Independent or Transitional Living Program, enrolled in Extended Foster Care, or under age 27 and previously exited foster care due to turning 18, adoption or Legal Guardianship after age 15, or reunification after age 14, providing one-on-one counseling, group support, and emergency resource items.
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Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 3 activities
- Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit Donation ProgramAccepts qualifying donations for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit program, enabling donors to support children in foster care while receiving a state tax credit.
- Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit ProgramAccepts qualifying donations for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit program.
- Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit ProgramAccepts qualifying donations for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit program.
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Facility and Donation Support Operations 2 activities
- Volunteer Engagement and ManagementUtilizes volunteers throughout the year for assistance with its Resource Center, office projects, administrative support, and organizing donations, including a dedicated group, the Aviva Divas, who provide thousands of handmade items annually.
- Volunteer and Community Engagement ProgramEngages volunteers year-round for support in the Resource Center, office projects, administrative tasks, donation organization, and special events; includes dedicated groups like the Aviva Divas who produce thousands of handmade items annually.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Back-to-School Backpack ProgramFills and distributes backpacks with school supplies for foster youth in Southern Arizona at the beginning of the school year and year-round, with volunteers packing and distributing the items.
- Back-to-School Backpack ProgramFills and distributes backpacks with school supplies to foster youth in Southern Arizona at the start of the school year and throughout the year, with volunteer involvement in packing and distribution events.
- Back-to-School Backpack ProgramFills and distributes backpacks with school supplies for foster youth in Southern Arizona at the beginning of the school year and year-round, organizing events where volunteers pack and distribute these items.
- Direct Support for Foster Children and YouthProvides one-on-one counseling, group support, emergency resource items (clothing, toiletries, comfort items), and specific items for events to children in foster care, including youth and young adults in various stages of the foster care system.
- Emergency and One-on-One Support Services for Children in Foster CareOffers one-on-one counseling, group support, and emergency resource items such as clothing, toiletries, and comfort items to children in foster care, including specialized assistance to ensure participation in key life events like school concerts.
- Provision of essential items and comfort goods to foster childrenDistributes essential items such as clothing, shoes, hygiene products, diapers, and school supplies, as well as comfort items like handmade quilts and toys, to children in foster care in Southern Arizona. This includes specific items for events and general needs.
- Volunteer EngagementEngages volunteers throughout the year for assistance with the Resource Center, office projects, administrative support, and organizing donations, including a dedicated volunteer group, the Aviva Divas, who provide thousands of handmade items annually.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMA KAMMEYER | CEO UNTIL 4/30/21 | 10 | $296K |
| STEVEN M GUTHRIE | CAO UNTIL 4/30/21, CEO AFTER 5/1/21 | 4 | $229K |
| LAURA MORALES | COO | 4 | $210K |
| MARISSA ARENDT | CFO | 11 | $196K |
| DINA SCALONE | CPO | 20 | $141K |
| MEGAN WILLS | CCPO | 4 | $124K |
| CARLY ZIES | CCO | 15 | $119K |
| CHRISTINA GREENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $64K |
- BETSY BRUCE — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN CONNELLY — SECRETARY
- DANNY BLAKE — TRUSTEE UNTIL 4/25/22
- DAVID IACONIS — TRUSTEE
- ERIC MEYERS — PRESIDENT EMERITUS
- GABRIELLE FICCHI — TRUSTEE
- GENE GOLDSTEIN — PRESIDENT
- GREGORY LEINER — TRUSTEE
- JAMES MAINA — TRUSTEE
- JAMES WOODROW — TREASURER
- JASON SMITH — TRUSTEE
- JEFFRY GARDNER — TRUSTEE
- JOEY MEDINA — TRUSTEE
- SHAY STAUTZ — TRUSTEE
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Participates in the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit program as a certified Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization.
- Department of Child Safety (DCS) Partner — Provides bags to the Department of Child Safety for children who need to be moved quickly.
- Department of Child Safety (DCS) Partner — Works with DCS workers to support children in foster care.
- Foster Care Licensing Workers Partner — Works with Foster Care Licensing Workers to support children in foster care.
- Tribal Workers Partner — Works with Tribal Workers to support children in foster care.