activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 21
- Administers emergency food and shelter funding at state and county levels Emergency Food and Shelter Program AdministrationAdministers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program through county boards and the State Set Aside Committee across multiple Arizona counties, distributing federal funds for financial assistance to individuals and families in economic crisis.
- Distribute Everyday Essentials Kits Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionPrepares and distributes Everyday Essentials Kits to clients.
- Distribute fairly traded goods Fair Trade Retail and SalesPartners with artisan groups and small-scale farmers in over 30 countries to distribute fairly traded goods including home décor, jewelry, coffee, tea, and chocolate, and hosts a Fair Trade Store sale.
- Distributes emergency food and essential items to individuals and families in crisisProvides federal funding and emergency assistance for food and everyday essentials through programs supported by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Prepares and distributes Everyday Essentials Kits to clients in need.
- Increase SNAP participation in Arizona SNAP Outreach and Access AdvocacyEngages faith communities in outreach, training, and enrollment assistance to increase SNAP participation in Arizona.
- Increases SNAP participation through faith community engagement SNAP Outreach and Access AdvocacyEngages faith communities in outreach, training, and enrollment assistance to increase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation among eligible individuals in Arizona.
- Manages donation processing and inventory operations Warehouse Operations for Essential SuppliesReceives, unloads, sorts, processes, and stocks donated goods, including tagging items for distribution or sale. Supports ongoing operations through administrative and logistical management of inventory.
- Operate a Fair Trade Store Fair Trade Retail and SalesOperates a Fair Trade Store, partnering with artisan groups and small-scale farmers in over 30 countries to distribute fairly traded goods including home décor, jewelry, coffee, tea, and chocolate, and hosts sales offering discounts.
- Operate clothing sale programs Clothing Distribution and Discounted SalesOperates a clothing sale program offering up to 50% off on clothing items and a clothes silo offering all items for 25 cents.
- Operate clothing sale programs Clothing Distribution and Discounted SalesOperates a clothing sale program offering up to 50% off on clothing items and a clothes silo offering all items for 25 cents, with periodic restocking of inventory.
- Operate clothing sales Clothing Distribution and Discounted SalesOperates a clothing sale program offering up to 50% off on clothing items and a clothes silo offering all items for 25 cents. This involves sorting, processing, tagging, receiving, unloading, stocking, and restocking donated items.
- Operates clothing assistance and discounted sales programs Clothing Distribution and Discounted SalesRuns a Client Assistance Program providing free clothing to women preparing for employment, and operates multiple sale programs including a clothes silo (25 cents per item), a discounted clothing sale (up to 50% off), and periodic storewide sales (up to 25% off, exclusions apply).
- Operates clothing distribution programs for low-income individuals Clothing Distribution and Discounted SalesProvides free clothing to women preparing for employment through a Client Assistance Program and operates a clothes silo offering all items for 25 cents, with periodic restocking. Also offers discounted clothing sales up to 50% off, excluding items with black attachments.
- Prepare and distribute Everyday Essentials KitsPrepares Everyday Essentials Kits for distribution to clients.
- Prepares and distributes essential goods kits Warehouse Operations for Essential SuppliesSorts, processes, tags, and stocks donated items, and prepares Everyday Essentials Kits for distribution to clients in need.
- Promote SNAP participation SNAP Outreach and Access AdvocacyEngages faith communities in outreach, training, and enrollment assistance to increase SNAP participation in Arizona.
- Promotes fair trade through global partnerships and retail Fair Trade Retail and SalesPartners with artisan groups and small-scale farmers in over 30 countries to source and distribute fairly traded goods such as home décor, jewelry, coffee, tea, and chocolate through a Fair Trade Store.
- Provide federal funding for financial assistanceProvides federal funding for financial assistance to individuals and families in economic crisis.
- Provide free clothing for women seeking employment Professional Attire ProvisionOperates a Client Assistance Program that provides free clothing to women referred by local agencies as they prepare for employment and daily life.
- Provides client and operational support services Warehouse Operations for Essential SuppliesAssists clients with selecting merchandise and provides administrative support for organizational operations, including receiving and stocking inventory.
- Runs a Fair Trade Store supporting global artisan and farmer partnerships Fair Trade Retail and SalesOperates a Fair Trade Store that partners with artisan groups and small-scale farmers in over 30 countries to distribute home décor, jewelry, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Offers storewide discounts up to 25% during events like World Fair Trade Day, excluding chocolate and gift cards.
advocacy · 5
- Advances policy and global initiatives to reduce hunger and poverty International Committee Participation for Hunger AdvocacyParticipates in international committees such as the Food and Agriculture Organization Hunger Committee and the Sustainable Development Committee to support global efforts to reduce hunger, poverty, and disease.
- Advances policy and systems change through international advocacy International Committee Participation for Hunger AdvocacyParticipates in international committees such as the Food and Agriculture Organization Hunger Committee and the Sustainable Development Committee to support global initiatives reducing poverty, hunger, and disease.
- Advocate for global hunger and poverty reduction International Committee Participation for Hunger AdvocacyParticipated in international committees including the Food and Agriculture Organization Hunger Committee and the Sustainable Development Committee to support global initiatives reducing poverty, hunger, and disease.
- Advocate for global initiatives to reduce poverty, hunger, and disease International Committee Participation for Hunger AdvocacyParticipated in international committees including the Food and Agriculture Organization Hunger Committee and the Sustainable Development Committee to support global initiatives reducing poverty, hunger, and disease.
- Participate in international committees International Committee Participation for Hunger AdvocacyParticipated in international committees including the Food and Agriculture Organization Hunger Committee and the Sustainable Development Committee to support global initiatives reducing poverty, hunger, and disease.
capacity building · 4
- Administer Emergency Food and Shelter Program Emergency Food and Shelter Program AdministrationAdministers county boards and the State Set Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program in multiple Arizona counties, providing federal funding for financial assistance to individuals and families in economic crisis.
- Administer Emergency Food and Shelter Program Emergency Food and Shelter Program AdministrationAdministers county boards and the State Set Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program in multiple Arizona counties.
- Administers emergency food and shelter funding at county and state levels Emergency Food and Shelter Program AdministrationOversees county boards and the State Set Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program across multiple Arizona counties, managing federal funds for emergency assistance.
- Supports SNAP enrollment through faith-based outreach and training SNAP Outreach and Access AdvocacyEngages faith communities across Arizona to conduct outreach, training, and enrollment assistance aimed at increasing participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Addressing Root Causes of Hunger and Poverty root_cause_interventionThe organization seeks to address the fundamental causes of hunger and poverty through community involvement, education, empowerment tools, and a faith-based, conscience-guided model that promotes global awareness and local action.
- Addressing Root Causes of Hunger and Poverty through Community Engagement root_cause_interventionThe organization believes in addressing the fundamental causes of hunger and poverty by fostering community involvement and leveraging volunteer service, recognizing that even small-scale contributions can lead to lasting societal change.
- Addressing Root Causes of Hunger and Poverty through Community and Faith-Based Engagement root_cause_interventionThe organization seeks to address the underlying causes of hunger and poverty by engaging the community, including faith-based groups, through education, empowerment, and volunteerism, fostering global awareness and local action.
- Addressing Root Causes through Community and Faith-Based Engagement root_cause_interventionThe organization seeks to address the fundamental causes of hunger and poverty by engaging the community, including faith-based groups, through education, empowerment, and volunteerism, fostering global awareness and local action.
- Community engagement via volunteerism and faith networks community_engagement_through_volunteerismLeverages volunteer participation and engages faith-based women's groups through targeted events to build community commitment and drive long-term change.
- Decentralized, Locally-Driven Resource Allocation local_board_decision_makingThe organization allocates federal funds for emergency food and shelter through a decentralized model, empowering local boards to make decisions on how these resources are best utilized within their specific jurisdictions to meet community needs.
- Decentralized, Locally-Driven Resource Allocation federally_funded_local_service_allocationThe organization allocates federal funds to local boards, empowering them to make decisions on how emergency food and shelter funds are used within their specific jurisdictions to address the needs of hungry and homeless individuals and families.
- Decentralized, locally controlled fund allocation local_board_decision_makingAllocates federal emergency food and shelter funds through a decentralized model where Local Boards make decisions about how resources are used within their communities, ensuring locally responsive and context-specific solutions.
- Empowerment through ethical trade and fair wages ethical_trade_and_women_empowermentPromotes self-sufficiency and dignity by supporting women, artisans, and farmers through ethical trade practices, fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility, aligned with Fair Trade Federation standards.
- Ensuring Program Accessibility and Non-Discrimination accessibility_and_non_discriminationThe organization ensures equitable access to its programs by adhering to federal civil rights regulations that prohibit discrimination and by providing alternative communication means for individuals with disabilities and non-English speakers.
- Ensuring Program Accessibility and Non-Discrimination accessibility_and_non_discriminationThe organization ensures equitable access to its programs by adhering to federal civil rights regulations, prohibiting discrimination, and providing alternative communication methods and language support for individuals with disabilities and non-English speakers.
- Equitable access through inclusion and accommodation accessibility_and_language_access_supportEnsures accessibility for all individuals by providing accommodations for persons with disabilities and non-English speakers, including alternative formats and language services, in compliance with civil rights standards.
- Ethical Trade and Women's Empowerment for Self-Sufficiency ethical_trade_and_women_empowermentThe organization strengthens individuals and communities by promoting self-sufficiency among women and supporting artisans and farmers through ethical trade practices, emphasizing dignity, meaningful work, and responsible commerce, while adhering to fair trade principles like fair wages and safe working conditions.
- Ethical Trade and Women's Empowerment for Self-Sufficiency ethical_trade_and_women_empowermentThe organization strengthens individuals and communities by promoting self-sufficiency among women and supporting artisans and farmers through ethical trade practices, emphasizing dignity, meaningful work, and responsible commerce, while adhering to Fair Trade Federation principles like fair wages and safe working conditions.
- Ethical Trade and Women's Empowerment for Self-Sufficiency ethical_trade_and_women_empowermentThe organization strengthens individuals and communities by promoting self-sufficiency among women and supporting artisans and farmers through ethical trade practices, adhering to fair trade principles like fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility to create sustainable opportunities.
- Ethical Trade and Women's Empowerment for Self-Sufficiency ethical_trade_and_women_empowermentThe organization strengthens individuals and communities by promoting self-sufficiency among women and supporting artisans and farmers through ethical trade practices, adhering to Fair Trade Federation principles to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmentally responsible commerce.
- Faith-Based, Multi-Method Empowerment for Systemic Change faith-based_root_cause_approachThe organization addresses the root causes of hunger and poverty through a faith-based, conscience-guided model that combines education, partnerships, legislative engagement, and community-based programs to empower individuals and faith communities, promoting global awareness and local action.
- Inclusive Program Access and Non-Discrimination inclusive_accessThe organization ensures equitable access to its programs by adhering to federal civil rights regulations, prohibiting discrimination, and providing alternative communication methods and language support for individuals with disabilities and non-English speakers.
- Inclusive Program Access and Non-Discrimination accessibility_and_language_access_supportThe organization ensures equitable access to its programs by adhering to federal civil rights regulations, prohibiting discrimination, and providing alternative communication methods for individuals with disabilities and non-English speakers to access program information.
- Low-cost access model for essential goods low-cost_access_modelIncreases access to essential items like clothing through a low-cost retail model that serves community needs while maintaining affordability.
- Multi-Method Empowerment through Education, Partnerships, and Advocacy multi_method_empowerment_modelThe organization empowers individuals and faith communities to address hunger and poverty by utilizing a combination of education, strategic partnerships, legislative engagement, and community-based programs.
- Multi-method community and policy empowerment multi_method_empowerment_modelEmpowers individuals and faith communities through a combination of education, partnerships, legislative engagement, and community-based programs to create systemic change in the fight against hunger and poverty.
- Root cause intervention through faith-based empowerment faith-based_root_cause_approachAddresses the root causes of hunger and poverty using a faith-based, conscience-driven approach that combines education, community engagement, and empowerment tools to inspire local action and global awareness.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Client Assistance Program (Clothes Silo)
Provides women working toward financial stability with free clothing from the Clothes Silo, through referrals from local agencies.
Clothes Silo
Women's thrift boutique providing affordable clothing and a Client Assistance Program that offers free professional attire to women referred by agencies who are preparing for employment and seeking financial stability
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
Administrative agency for federal EFSP funds in Apache, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai counties; allocates funding to local agencies providing food and shelter to individuals and families in economic crisis
Everyday Essentials Kits
Kits prepared by volunteers for clients.
Fair Trade Store
Ethical retail store selling handcrafted goods from artisans and small-scale farmers in over 30 countries; promotes fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable livelihoods through responsible commerce
National World Food Day Teleconference
An activity to increase awareness, advocacy, and action around hunger and poverty.
Norma Johansen Hunger Library
A resource for deepening understanding of hunger issues.
SNAP Outreach Program
Partners with faith communities to conduct outreach, training, and enrollment assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Arizona
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Enrollment Assistance
Engages faith communities in outreach, training, and enrollment assistance to increase SNAP enrollment in Arizona.
WHEAT's Fair Trade Store
An ethical retail store that partners with artisan groups and small-scale farmers in over 30 countries to sell fairly traded, handcrafted goods, fighting global hunger and poverty through ethical trade.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Partners to increase SNAP enrollment through faith community outreach and enrollment assistance
- Arizona Faith Network Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- Bread for the World Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- Church World Service Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- Fair Trade Federation Network — Member organization committed to fair trade principles including fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility.
- Let Justice Roll Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- Local Board Partner — Collaborates with Local Boards in funded jurisdictions to determine funding allocation and services provided under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program in Arizona.
- National Council of Churches Network — Originally formed as a task force of the National Council of Churches
- ONE Campaign Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- RESULTS Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- The World Food Programme Partner — Collaborates on addressing poverty and food insecurity
- USDA Government — Federal funder and regulatory partner for SNAP-related programs.
- United States Department of Agriculture Government — Partners to increase SNAP enrollment through faith community outreach and enrollment assistance
- United Women in Faith Partner — Hosts joint events including invitation-only meetings and luncheons
- Valley of the Sun United Way Partner — Works with coalitions to advocate for stronger federal nutrition programs and funding
- Wildfire Partner — Partners to increase SNAP enrollment through faith community outreach and enrollment assistance