activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 8
- Books and Barbershops literacy program Early Literacy Book DistributionOperates the Books and Barbershops program to promote early childhood literacy by distributing hundreds of children's books through community barbershops. The program is also referred to as BookNBarbershops.
- Books and Barbershops program Early Literacy Book DistributionOversees and launched the Books and Barbershops program, distributing hundreds of children's books to enrich literacy initiatives and promote early childhood literacy within the community.
- Community workshops on systemic issues Family Resilience & Well-Being WorkshopsHosts workshops addressing child welfare, education, health care, and juvenile justice, such as those held at the 2018 African American Conference on Disabilities.
- Educational and wellness presentations Family Resilience & Well-Being WorkshopsHosts presentations for the African American community on topics such as trauma and resilience in African American families, including sessions led by Dr. Carlian W. Dawson, Ed.D.
- Educational presentations on family well-being Family Resilience & Well-Being WorkshopsProvides presentations on topics such as the effects of the pandemic on African American families and building resilience within African American families.
- Provide access to resources for the African American community Immigrant Resettlement Support ServicesProvides access to current and useful resources, including over 100 hyper-linked external websites, to support the African American community in Arizona.
- Resource access and referral platform Immigrant Resettlement Support ServicesProvides access to over 100 hyper-linked external resources and supports the African American community in Arizona with current and useful information across multiple domains.
- Workshops on child welfare and related topics Family Resilience & Well-Being WorkshopsHosts workshops on child welfare, education, health care, and juvenile justice, such as those at the African American Conference on Disabilities.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for African American visibility and voice Grassroots Advocacy & Campaign SupportAdvocates for increased voice and visibility of African Americans in Arizona through sustained public and policy engagement since 2007.
- Advocacy for African Americans in Arizona Immigrant Resettlement Support ServicesProvides voice and visibility to African Americans in Arizona.
research · 2
- Policy and well-being research studies Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducts research on African American families and children in Arizona, including a commissioned report by Dr. Evandra Catherine on education, health, and ARP fund allocation, as well as a study on ARP funding distribution for child well-being in African American organizations.
- Research on African American well-being and funding Community Needs Assessment & ResearchCommissions and conducts research on local policies, education, mental and physical health, and well-being of African American families and children in Arizona, including the allocation of ARP funds and recommendations for their utilization.
capacity building · 3
- Expert referral and knowledge sharing network Racial Equity Grantmaking and Advisory PanelsConnects stakeholders with African American subject matter experts in areas including education, healthcare, juvenile justice, leadership, and diversity issues to support community capacity building.
- Provide access to African American subject matter experts Family Resilience & Well-Being WorkshopsProvides access to African American subject matter experts in areas such as community organization, child well-being, diversity issues, education, healthcare, juvenile justice, and leadership.
- Volunteer engagement for community initiatives Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers to support and expand the impact of community programs and initiatives.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Amplifying African American Voice and Visibility through Information Dissemination information_access_and_visibilityThe organization believes that by providing useful, current, and accessible information and resources, it can give voice and visibility to the African American community, enabling them to engage with and influence policy and community discussions.
- Amplifying African American Voice and Visibility through Information Dissemination information_access_and_visibilityThe organization believes that by providing accessible, current, and useful information and resources, they can give voice and visibility to the African American community, thereby empowering them and facilitating advocacy and civic engagement.
- Community Development Approach to Child Advocacy community_development_approachThe organization leverages collaborative efforts among member organizations to advocate for African American children, believing that a unified community approach is effective in addressing their needs.
- Multi-faceted Advocacy and Community Development for African American Well-being community-advocacyThe organization acts as a resource and convenes stakeholders to advocate for and address a broad range of socioeconomic and civic issues impacting the African American community, employing a community development approach that includes social, legal, legislative, and programmatic means across various domains like civic engagement, criminal justice, education, and health.
- Multi-faceted Advocacy and Engagement across Key Socioeconomic and Civic Areas multi_faceted_advocacyThe organization addresses a broad spectrum of interrelated issues impacting the African American community, including civic engagement, criminal justice, economics, education, health, and leadership, by convening stakeholders, advocating for policy changes, and developing targeted programs to improve outcomes.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
AZCAAC (Arizona Center for African American Children)
Advocates for African American children in Arizona in child welfare, education, health care, and juvenile justice through social, legal, legislative, and programmatic means.
African American Conference on Disabilities
An annual conference co-hosted by AZCAAR and AZCAAC focusing on issues impacting African Americans with disabilities, including workshops on historical trauma.
Books and Barbershops
A community literacy program that provides children's books to barbershops, beauty salons, schools, churches, and organizations to encourage early childhood reading and literacy.
CEO Brunch
An event or initiative, possibly for networking or fundraising.
Diversity Career Match
An event or initiative focused on career matching and diversity.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- African American Women’s Giving and Empowerment Circle (AAWGEC) Partner — Collaborated on a report researching policies and well-being of African American families and children in Arizona.
- Agape Adoption Agency Partner — Worked on issues concerning African American children in the child welfare system.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided a grant for a study on ARP funding allocation in African American organizations.
- Black Legacy Fund Partner — Collaborated on a report researching policies and well-being of African American families and children in Arizona.
- Jack and Jill Organization Funder — Provided a grant for initiatives on early childhood literacy.
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Partner — Hosted workshops on the impact of trauma on children's development.
- Pinal County Juvenile Justice Officials Partner — Collaborated to discuss disproportionality among African American children in the juvenile justice system.
- United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) Partner — Collaborated to become STEM advisor at Maxine Bush Elementary School.