activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 17
- 60+ Urban Hiking ClubOperates a 60+ Urban Hiking Club, which continued after the "Rock the Ages" program for people 60+ was closed in 2018.
- Facilitates weekly running and biking events on The LoopHosts weekly running and biking events on The Loop in Tucson, offering routes of 1.2 miles, 2.2 miles, or 5K, including themed events like "Run with Saguaros" and a 30-mile "Bike Ride to Remember & Renew."
- Hosts participant recognition and community engagement events Business Networking & Community EventsOrganizes monthly closing ceremonies that recognize participant milestones (10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 attendances) with awards and free raffles for gift certificates and prizes, fostering long-term engagement.
- Hosts weekly guided walking programs in Tucson Recurring Community Art WalksOrganizes weekly walking events including "Meet Me Monday" at rotating locations and "Meet Me Wednesday" at St. Philip’s Plaza, offering guided urban explorations such as the Musical Murals walk and the Chuk-son Trail interpretive stroll.
- Meet Me at Maynards and Meet Me Wednesdays Monthly Artisan & Maker Market EventsFounded "Meet Me at Maynards" in 2009 and launched "Meet Me at La Encantada" in 2012, which evolved into "Meet Me Wednesdays" at St. Philip’s Plaza in 2016, including events like a Mural Walk.
- Monthly Hiking Program Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates a monthly hiking program on the first Saturday of every month, offering three different hiking levels with specific policies for minors and safety protocols.
- Organizes monthly and annual hiking events Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates a monthly hiking program on the first Saturday of each month with three difficulty levels, and organizes annual community-wide outdoor events each January across Pima County, including hikes at locations like Sabino Canyon, Mt Madera Canyon, Wild Burro Trailhead, and Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
- Organizing Community Outdoor Events Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes an annual tradition of community-wide outdoor events in Pima County, including hikes, fun runs, bike rides, scavenger hunts, and outdoor dance opportunities, to promote physical and mental health and community connection. These events are often spread across a week to engage diverse audiences and ages.
- Organizing Community Outdoor Events Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes and hosts a variety of annual and recurring outdoor events across Pima County, including hikes, fun runs, bike rides, scavenger hunts, and outdoor dance opportunities, to promote physical and mental health and community connection. These events engage diverse audiences and ages in various locations around Tucson.
- Provides bikes to elementary and high school students Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessDistributes bikes to 4th and 5th graders at Mexicayotl Academy Elementary School and partners with Changemaker High School to provide bikes to high school students, supporting experiential learning about their communities and physical health.
- Runs outdoor programs for older adultsOffers physical activity programs for adults 60 and older, originally launched as "Rock the Ages" in 2011 based on the book "Younger Next Year," and continued as the 60+ Urban Hiking Club after retiring the website in 2018.
- Specific Hikes and Urban Explorations Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOrganizes various specific hikes such as the "Beyond April Hike" at Mt Madera Canyon, "BEYOND March Hike" at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, "February Hike" at Wild Burro Trailhead, and urban interpretive explorations like "The Chuk-son Trail" through Tucson’s historic barrios.
- Urban Hiking Club for SeniorsMaintains a 60+ Urban Hiking Club, which evolved from the "Rock the Ages" program, to promote physical activity among older adults.
- Weekly Guided Walks (Meet Me Monday) Recurring Community Art WalksHosts weekly guided walks through the "Meet Me Monday" program at rotating locations in Tucson, including specific events like "Musical Murals" at Corbett's.
- Weekly Walking and Running Events on The Loop Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes weekly walking and running events on The Loop with leaders, offering 1.2 mile, 2.2 mile, or 5K routes, and hosts monthly closing ceremonies with awards and raffles for participants.
- Youth Bicycle Programs Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessProvides bicycles to 4th and 5th graders at Mexicayotl Academy Elementary School and high school students at Changemaker High School to encourage community exploration and physical activity.
- Youth Cycling Programs Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessProvides bikes and cycling opportunities to students, including 4th and 5th graders at Mexicayotl Academy Elementary School and high school students at Changemaker High School, to help them explore their communities and bodies.
research · 3
- Conducts research on children's environmental understanding and provides evaluation servicesConducts research on children's ecological understandings, environmental values, attitudes, and actions, and provides evaluation services to educational centers and schools internationally.
- Environmental Education Research and EvaluationConducts research on children's ecological understandings, environmental values and attitudes, and environmental actions, and provides evaluation services to educational centers and schools internationally.
- Environmental Research and EvaluationConducts research on children's ecological understandings, environmental values and attitudes, and environmental actions, and provides evaluation services to educational centers and schools internationally.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Building community through fitness events community_building_through_fitnessThe organization aims to foster community cohesion and connection by organizing and facilitating fitness events.
- Community Building Through Fitness community_building_through_fitnessLeverages fitness events as a mechanism to strengthen community bonds, with the belief that shared physical activity fosters social connection.
- Community Building Through Fitness community_building_through_fitnessLeverages fitness events as a mechanism to strengthen social connections, foster inclusivity, and build resilient communities through shared physical activity.
- Earth Education for Human-Nature Connection earth_educationDevelops and shares earth education programs because fostering understanding of natural systems leads to more harmonious and joyful relationships between people and the planet.
- Earth Education for Human-Nature Connection earth_educationUses earth education programs as a foundational methodology to cultivate harmonious and joyful relationships between people and the natural world, believing this fosters long-term environmental stewardship and personal well-being.
- Engaging Older Adults in Measured Fitness Activities engaging_older_adults_in_fitnessTargets older adults with regular, measured fitness programming because structured physical activity supports their long-term health and engagement.
- Engaging older adults in measured fitness activities engaging_older_adults_in_fitnessBEYOND FOUNDATION specifically engages older adults in regular, quantifiable fitness activities to promote their health and well-being.
- Evidence-Based Approach Using Science and Rational Analysis evidence-based approachApplies good science and rational analysis to guide programs, with the belief that evidence-driven strategies yield better health outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Evidence-Based Health Promotion evidence-based approachIntegrates good science and rational analysis into health initiatives to improve individual and community outcomes, using data-driven approaches to guide programming and decision-making.
- Fostering harmonious human-nature relationships through earth education earth_educationBEYOND FOUNDATION develops and disseminates earth education programs to cultivate harmonious and joyful relationships between people and the natural world, recognizing that understanding and connection to nature are key to well-being.
- Four-Pillar Framework for Holistic Health and Wellness four pillars of health and wellnessOrganizes programming around four pillars—move, explore, nourish, and connect—because holistic well-being requires integrated attention to physical, emotional, and social dimensions.
- Four-Pillar Framework for Holistic Wellness four pillars of health and wellnessOrganizes health and wellness programming around four integrated pillars—move, explore, nourish, and connect—to address multiple dimensions of well-being in a comprehensive and balanced way.
- Holistic health and wellness through four pillars four pillars of health and wellnessThe organization structures its activities around four core pillars—move, explore, nourish, and connect—to address health and wellness comprehensively.
- Improving health through evidence-based science and rational analysis evidence-based approachBEYOND FOUNDATION promotes the application of sound scientific principles and rational analysis to inform and improve individual and community health outcomes.
- Promoting consistent community participation through structured engagement community-engagement-through-regular-eventsThe organization uses regular, structured events, such as weekly guided walks, as a time-specific engagement strategy to ensure consistent community participation and foster ongoing connection.
- Structured Community Engagement Through Regular Events community-engagement-through-regular-eventsUses time-specific, recurring events like weekly guided walks to build consistent community participation and deepen engagement over time.
- Structured Community Engagement Through Regular Events community-engagement-through-regular-eventsEmploys time-specific, recurring events like weekly guided walks to build routine participation, deepen community ties, and sustain engagement over time.
- Targeted Fitness Engagement for Older Adults engaging_older_adults_in_fitnessDesigns and delivers regular, measured fitness activities specifically for older adults to support their physical health, consistency, and long-term participation in wellness programs.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
60+ Urban Hiking Club
Program for adults aged 60+ focused on regular, measured fitness activities and community building through urban hikes, evolved from the Rock the Ages initiative.
Beyond Bikes
School-based bike program providing permanent bike access to middle and elementary schools, promoting physical activity and community engagement for students in underserved areas.
Beyond Hikes
Monthly hikes on the first Saturday offering three difficulty levels, designed to welcome newcomers and promote outdoor activity for all skill levels in Pima County.
Meet Me Wednesday
Weekly walk/run event on The Loop offering 1.2, 2.2, and 5K routes, encouraging consistent participation with recognition for long-term attendees.
Meet Me at Maynards
Weekly fitness and community-building event starting with a mural walk, fostering social connection through movement in downtown Tucson.
relationships · 39
who they work with
- Arizona Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee Partner — Julia Strange, board member of Beyond Foundation, serves on the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce Partner — Julia Strange, board member of Beyond Foundation, serves on the board of Arizona Chamber of Commerce
- Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association Partner — Julia Strange, board member of Beyond Foundation, is a member of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
- Arizona Theatre Company Partner — Served on the board
- Arizona Trail Association Partner — Partnered for the "Beyond Hike at Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead" event.
- Benson Hospital Partner — CEO of Benson Hospital serves on the board of Beyond Foundation
- Cactus Cycling Club Funder — Provided further support from 2022-2025.
- Catholic Foundation Partner — Served on the board
- Changemaker High School Partner — Worked with the school to get high school students out on bikes.
- Children's Action Alliance Partner — Michelle Crow, former Executive Director of Beyond Foundation, is the Southern Arizona Director for Children's Action Alliance.
- Community Food Bank Partner — Served on the board
- Copper Queen Hospital Foundation Partner — Julia Strange, board member of Beyond Foundation, serves on the board of Copper Queen Hospital Foundation
- Corbett's Partner — Host site for the Meet Me Monday program from October 2025 to April 2026.
- El Grupo Partner — Daniela Diamente, founder of El Grupo, joined Beyond Foundation as Executive Director.
- El Tour de Tucson Partner — Participates as a charity in the El Tour de Tucson event, allowing riders and runners to fundraise for BEYOND.
- FairWheel Bikes Funder — Helped purchase bikes for the Changemaker High School program.
- Gabe Zimmerman Partner — The organization was founded by family members of slain congressional aide Gabe Zimmerman to honor him and other victims of a tragic shooting.
- Greenberg Financial Partner — Organization where Todd Glick, a board member of BEYOND FOUNDATION, is employed
- HealthOn Tucson Partner — Julia Strange, board member of Beyond Foundation, serves on the board of HealthOn Tucson
- Imago Dei Middle School Partner — Worked with the school to help them receive the Riding for Focus grant from Outride, resulting in bikes permanently located at the school.
- Ironwood Tree Experience Partner — Collaborates on "The Chuk-son Trail: An urban interpretive exploration" event.
- Ironwood Tree Experience Partner — Partnered for the "Chuck-son Trail" event.
- Julia Strange Partner — Supported Beyond Foundation for several years before it became a formal foundation.
- Mexicayotl Academy Elementary School Partner — Provided smaller bikes and served 4th & 5th graders from 2022-2025.
- Outride Funder — Provided the Riding for Focus grant to Imago Dei Middle School, which Beyond Foundation helped facilitate.
- Pima County Health Department’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Education Program Partner — Partnering to bring bikes to high need and underserved communities.
- Rio Nuevo District Partner — Serves on the board
- SAR Partner — Partnered for the "Run with Saguaros" event.
- Southern AZ Leadership Council Partner — Is a member of the council and has served on its board
- Sundt Foundation Funder — Helped purchase bikes for the Changemaker High School program.
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