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ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

AZ · EIN 860778361 · $12.5M rev · operational · advocacy · www.espiritu.org
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ESPIRITU Community Development Corp. is a nonprofit organization established in 1995 by faith-based leaders. It focuses on community renewal through servant leadership and community development, operating educational programs, including charter schools, and initiatives like affordable housing and small business development in South Phoenix, Arizona.

activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 11
  • After-School Enrichment Programs
    Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
  • Hosts the Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon at NFL YET College Prep Academy to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
  • Developing after-school enrichment programs
    Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
  • Posts notices of Governing Board meetings electronically on its website and physically outside the district office and at the school site in compliance with Arizona law.
  • Hosts annual community events such as the South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote themes of equity and justice.
  • Hosts annual community events such as the South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
  • Operating Charter Schools and Educational Programs
    Operates a charter school and the Youth Education Town (NFL-YET) program on a 15-acre campus called MaryTown-Espiritu, which also hosts other educational and faith-based programs. This includes responsibility for school policy and statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network.
  • Operating and developing educational facilities
    Builds and operates charter schools and educational campuses, including the NFL YET College Prep Academy and the 15-acre MaryTown-Espiritu campus, which hosts various educational and faith-based programs.
  • Providing educational governance and oversight Public Board Meeting Notices & Transparency Compliance
    Responsible for school policy and statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network, including posting notices of Governing Board meetings electronically and physically.
  • School Infrastructure Development
    Undertakes construction projects at NFL YET College Prep Academy, including building a cafeteria and viewing suites.
  • Seeking funding for after-school programs
    Applies for grants, such as the 21st CCLC grant, to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance.
strategies · 25

how they think

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named programs · 8

what they call their work

21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC)
After-school enrichment activities, academic support, and homework assistance for students.
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
After-school enrichment program offering academic support, homework assistance, and personal growth activities funded by a federal grant through the Arizona Department of Education
FamilyLink
A web portal for families to access their child's grades and school information.
MaryTown Community Development Model
Four-component model focusing on building spirit and values, knowledge and intellect, servant leadership, and new infrastructure including schools and affordable housing.
MaryTown-Espiritu Campus
15-acre campus offering integrated educational, faith-based, and community development programs including schools, leadership training, and infrastructure projects
NFL YET College Prep Academy
Charter school providing college preparatory education with a focus on leadership, service, and community development in South Phoenix
Servant Leadership Model
Educational system to develop leaders who assist communities in developing strong moral and values-based codes of ethics and launch service projects.
Smiles from Caleb
Student wellness and joy initiative launched in memory of Caleb Pabustan, bringing hope and support to students at ESPIRITU Schools through community generosity
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Espiritu Schools Partner — Shared board membership and governance structure between Espiritu Community Development Corp and Espiritu Schools.
  • Giving Assistant Partner — Partnership enabling donors to contribute through online shopping earnings.
  • NFL YET Partner — Partner organization linked for performance dashboard access
  • NFL YET College Prep Academy Partner — Collaborates on construction and educational programming initiatives.
  • NFL YET College Prep Academy Partner — Hosted the 9th Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon and is the school where Nehosia "Mama" Johnson serves as Dean of Students.
  • NFL YET College Prep Academy Partner — Hosted the 9th Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon at its campus.
  • National Football League Partner — Selected ESPIRITU to operate the Youth Education Town (NFL-YET) program on its campus.
  • Reyes Maria Ruiz Partner — Partner organization linked for performance dashboard access