activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 6
- Emergency Funding for OrganizationsProvides emergency funding to organizations on a case-by-case basis as needs arise.
- Event Sponsorship FundingOffers event sponsorship funding up to $5,000 per request on a rolling basis.
- Grantmaking for Health and Human Services Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingProvides funding of up to $200,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for health and human service programs, requiring impact reporting within one year of the award.
- Holiday Giving Program GrantsAdministers a dedicated grant cycle each fall, providing Holiday Giving Program grants with a maximum award of $10,000.
- Small Grant Program Local Community GrantmakingAccepts and processes grant requests of $5,000 or less on a rolling monthly basis for programs focused on economic stability, education, or health.
- Targeted Program Grants Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingAwards grants to specific programs, such as $69,000 to Our Neighbors Farm and Pantry for the Security through Transition Program, $150,000 to the Safford Downtown Association for the Downtown Safford Theatre Project, $43,534 to the Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona for the Gila River Linear Park and Trail, $2,500 to the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona for leader training, $8,548 to The Greenlee County Tourism Council for a summer art camp, $40,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley for summer programs, and $125,000 to Tooth B.U.D.D.S for their school-based dental hygiene program.
capacity building · 1
- AmeriCorps Program Support Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingProvides funding and support for AmeriCorps projects, including $81,751 to the University of Arizona Graham County Cooperative Extension and supporting the placement of 11 AmeriCorps volunteers across community organizations in Graham County over three years.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Community engagement and collaboration community_engagementThe organization brings together community members to improve the lives of children and families, and organizes workplace campaigns to educate employees about community needs and facilitate giving, fostering collective action and support.
- Focus on foundational elements for community well-being building_blocks_for_quality_lifeThe organization believes that by focusing on improving education, health, and financial stability, it can advance the common good and create a higher quality of life for individuals and communities.
- Performance-based funding and accountability performance-based fundingThe organization employs a funding model that requires grant recipients to demonstrate good standing through successful program completion, impact reporting, and financial accountability, ensuring effective use of resources and measurable outcomes.
named programs · 29
what they call their work
AmeriCorps Project
Partners with The University of Arizona Graham County Cooperative Extension office to host AmeriCorps volunteers focusing on four program areas.
Art Depot Summer Art Camp
Partners with The Greenlee County Tourism Council to host a summer art camp for children, including music, dance, and art instruction.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona
Supports the launch of one-to-one youth mentoring programs in Safford.
Bonita Elementary School Track Repair
Funds the repair, re-coating, and marking of the school and community track at Bonita Elementary School.
Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley Summer Programs
Supports summer programming focusing on education and child development, including a writing program.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
Provides funding to Greenlee and Graham County Health Departments to purchase rapid COVID-19 test kits for their populations.
Downtown Safford Theatre Project
Provides funding to the Safford Downtown Association for the completion of the Safford Theatre restoration project.
Duncan Fire SCBA's
Provides funding to Duncan Fire for new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for firefighters.
Duncan Unified School District Distance Learning
Helps purchase Chromebooks and online curriculum for students without internet access or computers at home in Duncan Unified School District.
EAC Small Business Development Center Outreach
Increases the reach and capacity of the EAC Small Business Development Center to educate current or potential small business owners.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultations
Partners with First Things First to improve early childhood mental health consultations in Graham and Greenlee Counties.
Gila River Linear Park and Trail
Funds the Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona for phase two development, including private land easements and a detailed restoration plan.
Girl Scouts Leader Training
Supports the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona to train leaders for troops in Graham and Greenlee Counties.
Graham County 2020 Census
Supports Graham County's efforts for the 2020 Census through the Graham County Complete Count Committee.
Greenlee County 2020 Census
Supports Greenlee County's efforts for the 2020 Census, including public meetings, flyers, and promotional items.
Greenlee County Radio Upgrade Project
Supports the upgrade of the existing two-way radio communications systems for first responding agencies in Greenlee County.
Hands Only CPR Class
Supports the Scrubs Clubs leaders in teaching hands-only CPR to students at Fairbanks Jr High.
Into the Wild Outdoors
Supports a non-profit that explores and teaches about the outdoors with individuals and at-risk youth, incorporating education, healthy living, and survival skills.
Invest in the Gila Valley Gift Certificate Program
Supports local businesses impacted by COVID-19 through a gift certificate program in partnership with the Safford Downtown Association.
Morenci Unified School District Robotics & Drones Program
Funds a new robotics and drones program at Morenci High School to teach students coding.
Pima Police Department Vehicle Wrap
Funds the wrapping of Pima’s School Resource Office’s Vehicle to act as a deterrent to crime.
Project Luke
A community event by New Life City Church that provides Christmas for families in need, including dinner and entertainment.
SEACUS Senior Services
Supports SEACUS in providing Meals on Wheels, Housekeeping, Personal Care for seniors 65 and older, and Home Modifications for seniors in Graham and Greenlee Counties.
Safford City-Graham County Library Programs
Funds library efforts and programs such as ScienceCity, Coding Club, GED Testing, Tutor.com subscription, and public health nurse visits.
Safford Unified School District Piano Lab
Funds a new music elective, class piano, at Safford High School with the purchase of 17 pianos.
Security through Transition Program
Assists Our Neighbors Farm and Pantry with funding through staff transitions and improvements to the pantry and garden.
Southeast Arizona Teachers’ Academy (SEATA)
Supports Graham and Greenlee County School Superintendents for SEATA, including the New Teacher Coalition and Math 20/20.
The Repeat Boutique Upgrades
Helps the Church of New Beginnings upgrade the heating and cooling systems at The Repeat Boutique.
Tooth B.U.D.D.S.
Supports a school-based dental hygiene program providing preventive dental hygiene services to children.
relationships · 29
who they work with
- Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley Partner — Awarded $40,000 for their 2020 Summer programs.
- City of Safford Funder — Supports United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties through employee giving programs
- City of Safford Funder — Thanked for contributions to United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
- Eastern Arizona College Partner — Collaborates with individuals and programs associated with Eastern Arizona College in community initiatives.
- Eastern Arizona Hispanic Heritage Corporation Partner — Collaborates with the Eastern Arizona Hispanic Heritage Corporation on community development efforts.
- Freeport McMoRan Funder — Thanked for contributions to United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
- Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Funder — Major donor supporting United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties through employee giving programs
- Gila Health Resources Partner — Works with Gila Health Resources in Morenci, AZ on community health initiatives.
- Gila Valley Rotary Partner — Collaborates with the Gila Valley Rotary on community leadership and service projects.
- Gila Watershed Partnership Partner — Community partner involved in the AmeriCorps project, focusing on watershed education, habitat restoration, and citizen science in Graham and Greenlee Counties.
- Gila Watershed Partnership Partner — Works with the Gila Watershed Partnership on environmental and community sustainability initiatives.
- Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona Partner — Awarded $43,534 for phase two of the Gila River Linear Park and Trail.
- Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Partner — Awarded $2,500 for training leaders for 15 troops.
- Graham County Funder — Supports United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties through employee giving programs
- Graham County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the Graham County Chamber of Commerce on economic development and community programs.
- Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition Partner — Engages with the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition in addressing substance abuse issues.
- Mount Graham Regional Medical Center Partner — Partners with Mount Graham Regional Medical Center on community health and safety programs.
- Our Neighbors Farm & Pantry Partner — Community partner in the AmeriCorps project where volunteers support food distribution, gardening, youth education, and pantry operations in Graham County.
- Our Neighbors Farm and Pantry Partner — Awarded $69,000 for the Security through Transition Program.
- Our Neighbors Farm and Pantry Partner — Awarded grant funds for the Security through Transition Program to assist with staff transitions and improvements to their pantry and garden.
- Safford Downtown Association Partner — Awarded $150,000 for the Downtown Safford Theatre Project.
- Safford Downtown Association Partner — Partnered to provide funding for the Downtown Safford Theatre Project.
- Safford Lions Club Partner — Partners with the Safford Lions Club on community service initiatives.
- The Greenlee County Tourism Council Partner — Awarded $8,548 for a summer art camp at the Art Depot.
- The University of Arizona Graham County Cooperative Extension Partner — Awarded $81,751 for an AmeriCorps project.
- Tooth B.U.D.D.S Partner — Awarded $125,000 for their school-based dental hygiene program.
- Town of Thatcher Funder — Supports United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties through employee giving programs
- True Impact Partner — Partner organization used for outcomes reporting and impact measurement by grant recipients
- University of Arizona Graham County Cooperative Extension Partner — Partnered to fund and implement an AmeriCorps project focused on youth development, health, and natural resource conservation.