activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 8
- Creating Personalized Keepsakes for Graduates School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsCreates and displays photo collages of graduating seniors at the annual event, which are later given to graduates as keepsakes. The organization also collects personalized letters from parents to include in souvenir bags for graduates, and provides generic letters for those who do not receive personalized ones.
- Organizing and Hosting Post-Graduation Celebrations Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsPROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO organizes and hosts themed, alcohol- and drug-free graduation parties for high school seniors from Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge schools. These events include decorations, photo collages, and personalized letters for graduates, with themes chosen by the seniors themselves through a voting process.
- Organizing and Hosting Themed Graduation Events Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsPROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO organizes and hosts an annual themed graduation party for high school seniors from Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge. This includes selecting themes through a student voting process, creating decorations, and managing event setup and takedown.
- Organizing and Hosting a Safe, Themed Graduation Celebration Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsOrganizes and hosts an annual, themed, all-night graduation celebration for high school seniors from three Amphi District high schools (Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge) to provide a safe, alcohol- and drug-free environment. This includes selecting themes, decorating the venue, and coordinating event logistics.
- Providing Financial Support for Students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsThe organization provides funding to support students at three Amphi District high schools: Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge. This includes offering 5-6 scholarships annually to cover ticket costs for graduates in need to attend the post-graduation celebration.
- Providing Keepsakes and Personalized Letters to Graduates School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsThe organization creates and displays photo collages of graduating seniors, which are later given to them as keepsakes. They also collect personalized letters from parents to include in souvenir bags for graduates, and provide generic letters for those who do not receive personalized ones.
- Providing Scholarships for Event Tickets Targeted Educational ScholarshipsThe organization provides 5-6 scholarships annually to cover the cost of event tickets for graduates in need, ensuring broader participation in the graduation celebration.
- Providing Scholarships for Event Tickets Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers 5-6 scholarships annually to cover the ticket costs for graduates who are in need, ensuring their participation in the graduation celebration.
capacity building · 3
- Facilitating Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementProvides various volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including event setup, decoration work days, event night support, and event breakdown, and manages a volunteer sign-up system.
- Facilitating Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementPROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO provides various volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including event setup, decoration work days, event night assistance, and event breakdown, utilizing a sign-up system for volunteers.
- Volunteer Engagement and Coordination Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementPROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO recruits and coordinates volunteers for various tasks throughout the year, including event setup, decoration work days, event night support, and event breakdown. They have launched a volunteer sign-up system for their annual events.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Community-Driven Graduate Safety community_driven_safetyThe organization believes that ensuring the safety of graduates, particularly on graduation night, is best achieved through a collective, community-wide effort involving volunteers, parents, businesses, law enforcement, and school officials. This approach not only protects graduates but also contributes to broader community well-being.
- Community-Driven Graduate Safety community-safety-through-graduate-protectionThe organization believes that ensuring the safety of graduates through organized, alcohol and drug-free events, particularly on graduation night, contributes to the safety and well-being of the broader community. This is achieved through a collective, community-wide approach.
- Community-wide collective safety model community-driven safetyOperates on the theory that protecting graduates through organized, community-wide efforts on graduation night enhances both student safety and broader community well-being, leveraging collective responsibility as a protective mechanism.
- Early and Sustained Student Engagement early_engagementThe organization engages students from their freshman year, collecting contact information and involving them in event planning decisions by their junior year, to foster sustained involvement and ownership.
- Early and Sustained Student Engagement early_engagementThe organization engages students from their freshman year through various communication channels and involvement opportunities, such as theme voting, to foster sustained participation and ownership in the graduation celebration planning.
- Multi-School Fundraising for District-Wide Support multi-school_fundraisingThe organization utilizes fundraising events to generate proceeds that support students across multiple high schools within the Amphi District, extending its impact beyond a single institution.
- Multi-School and Community-Supported Fundraising multi-school_fundraisingThe organization funds its activities by raising money through events and donations from local businesses and community members, with proceeds supporting students across multiple high schools in the district.
- Multi-school, community-partnered fundraising multi-school fundraisingUses community-organized fundraising events supported by cross-sector partnerships to generate resources that benefit students across multiple high schools within the district.
- Provision of Safe, Substance-Free Celebration Events safe_celebration_eventsThe organization provides a secure, alcohol and drug-free environment for high school graduates to celebrate their graduation night, aiming to prevent substance abuse and ensure a safe experience.
- Sustained, multi-year community and student engagement early_engagementBuilds long-term involvement by engaging students early in their high school careers and involving parents and community members across grade levels, fostering leadership capacity and sustained investment in program outcomes.
- Volunteer and Community-Supported Operations community_volunteer_driven_event_organizationThe organization operates entirely through the engagement of volunteers, parents, and community members, who are responsible for organizing events, providing logistical support, and contributing to fundraising efforts. This broad community involvement is seen as essential for event success and student safety.
- Volunteer and donation-based operational model community-supported modelRelies entirely on community volunteers, donations, and in-kind support from local businesses and individuals to fund and execute programs, ensuring sustainability through broad-based community ownership and engagement.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Graduate Letter Initiative
Parents write personal letters to their graduates, collected and distributed in souvenir bags during the event
Memory Lane Collage
Parents create or order photo collages of their graduating seniors, displayed at the event and returned as keepsakes
Oro Valley Cup Golf Fundraiser
Annual golf tournament that raises funds for Project Graduation and two other high schools in the Amphitheater School District
Project Graduation All-Night Celebration
Annual all-night, alcohol- and drug-free event for Canyon Del Oro High School seniors following graduation, featuring themed decorations, games, food, prizes, and activities
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Canyon Del Oro High School Partner — Collaborates with the school to collect parent letters and collages through a drop box in the school office.
- Canyon Del Oro High School Partner — Supports the graduates of Canyon Del Oro High School by providing a safe graduation celebration.
- Oro Valley Cup Partner — Fundraising event that directs proceeds to Canyon Del Oro Project Graduation and other Amphi District high schools.
- Oro Valley Cup Partner — Organizes a golf fundraiser in partnership with Oro Valley Cup.
- Sign Up Genius Partner — Uses Sign Up Genius as a volunteer coordination platform for event participation.
- local businesses Partner — Partner with local businesses for donations to support the organization.