activities · 36
what they do
direct service · 29
- AED Project Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency TrainingOperates the AED Project, started in 2003, to place Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Fountain Hills public facilities.
- AED Project Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency TrainingInitiated the AED Project in 2003 to place Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Fountain Hills public facilities.
- AED Project Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency TrainingOperates the AED Project, initiated in 2003, to place Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Fountain Hills public facilities.
- Commission Public ArtCommissioned local artist Brian Schader to create a new glass spire sculpture for the public art collection to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fountain.
- Commission public artCommissioned local artist Brian Schader to create a new glass spire sculpture for the public art collection to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fountain.
- Community Garden Program Community Garden with Food DonationOperates a community garden with 117 leased beds, 6 ADA beds, 5 food bank donation beds, a greenhouse, beehives, and compost bins. The garden grows nutritious, organic produce for donation to food banks, shelters, and underserved families, and provides gardening lessons for children and adults.
- Community Garden Program Community Garden with Food DonationOperates a community garden with 117 leased beds, 6 ADA beds, 5 food bank donation beds, a greenhouse, and other facilities, growing nutritious, organic produce for donation to food banks, shelters, and underserved families, and providing gardening lessons for children and adults.
- Create Legacy Plaza and Plant Trees Urban Greening and Public Plaza DevelopmentCreated the Joe & Marge Brown Legacy Plaza and commemorative columns, and planted 165 trees in Fountain Park.
- Distribute Monthly Newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes a monthly newsletter to members to update them on community activities.
- Distribute monthly newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes a monthly newsletter to members to update them on community activities.
- Downtown Beautification Projects Urban Greening and Public Plaza DevelopmentInitiated the "Greening of Downtown" project in 2009, adding over $300,000 in improvements to the downtown area through private donations and grants. This includes landscaping for Centennial Circle, enhancing vacant lots, creating Disc Golf sidewalk buffer landscape zones, maintaining island green areas, providing landscaping for the performance pad, and creating various gardens (Sonoran cactus, butterfly and hummingbird, low-water demonstration).
- Downtown beautification and landscaping projects Urban Greening and Public Plaza DevelopmentInitiated the "Greening of Downtown" project in 2009 to improve the appearance of downtown Fountain Hills, adding over $300,000 in improvements through private donations and grants, including landscaping for Centennial Circle, enhancing vacant lots, creating Disc Golf sidewalk buffer zones, maintaining island green areas, providing landscaping for the performance pad, creating various gardens (Sonoran cactus, butterfly and hummingbird, low-water demonstration), establishing the Joe & Marge Brown Legacy Plaza, and planting 165 trees in Fountain Park.
- Downtown beautification and landscaping projects Urban Greening and Public Plaza DevelopmentInitiated the "Greening of Downtown" project in 2009, adding over $300,000 in improvements through private donations and grants. Projects include landscaping for Centennial Circle, enhancing 7 downtown vacant lots, creating Disc Golf sidewalk buffer landscape zones, maintaining island green areas, providing landscaping and planters for the performance pad, creating a Sonoran cactus garden, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, a low-water demonstration garden, and planting 165 trees in Fountain Park. The organization also created the Joe & Marge Brown Legacy Plaza and commemorative columns and commissioned a new glass spire sculpture for the public art collection.
- Host Candidate and Bond Forums Youth & Community Legislative EngagementHosts candidate forums for local school and sanitary district board elections and special forums for bond elections.
- Host candidate and bond forums Youth & Community Legislative EngagementHosts candidate forums for local school and sanitary district board elections and special forums for bond elections.
- Host candidate and bond forums Youth & Community Legislative EngagementHosts candidate forums for Fountain Hills United School District Board Elections and Fountain Hills Sanitary District Board Elections, and held special forums for bond elections in 2013 and 2017.
- Maintain Community Event Calendar Community Event Calendar ManagementMaintains a public Google calendar to inform the community about local events.
- Maintain a public community events calendar Community Event Calendar ManagementMaintains a public Google calendar for community events in Fountain Hills.
- Operate Community Band Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesEstablished the Fountain Hills Community Band in 2009 and provides concert band music performances for residents of Fountain Hills and nearby areas.
- Operate Community Chorus Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOperates a non-audition four-part harmony community chorus that conducts regular rehearsals and performs two Winter Holiday concerts and two Spring concerts annually, as well as participating in local holiday and celebratory events.
- Operate Community Garden Community Garden with Food DonationOperates a community garden with 117 leased beds, 6 ADA beds, 5 food bank donation beds, a greenhouse, and other facilities, growing nutritious, organic produce for donation to food banks, shelters, and underserved families.
- Operate Pilot Pump House Pilot ProgramOperates the Pilot Pump House Pilot Program, an annual artistic outreach program in Fountain Park.
- Operate a community chorus and band Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOperates a non-audition four-part harmony community chorus that performs two Winter Holiday concerts and two Spring concerts annually, and established the Fountain Hills Community Band as a community partner in 2009 to provide concert band music performances.
- Operate community musical groups and performances Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOperates a non-audition four-part harmony community chorus that performs two Winter Holiday concerts and two Spring concerts annually, and provides concert band music performances for residents of Fountain Hills and nearby areas. The organization also conducts regular rehearsals and participates in local holiday and celebratory events through musical performances.
- Operate the Pilot Pump House Pilot ProgramOperates the Pilot Pump House Pilot Program, an annual artistic outreach program in Fountain Park.
- Organize Public Concerts Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes and schedules public concert events at the Fountain Hills Community Center, including spring concerts and events in December 2025 and early 2026.
- Pilot Pump House Pilot ProgramOperates the Pilot Pump House Pilot Program, an annual artistic outreach program in Fountain Park.
- Provide Gardening Education Community Garden Programming with EducationProvides gardening lessons for children and adults.
- Sponsor Juried Art Show Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsSponsored the 2021 Juried Art Show in partnership with the Fountain Hills Art League.
capacity building · 7
- Establish Leadership Academy Leadership Fellowship ProgramsEstablished a Leadership Academy in 2016 to develop new community leaders.
- Establish Nonprofit Network Nonprofit Formation and Legal StructuringEstablished a Nonprofit Network in 2019 to connect local nonprofit leaders.
- Leadership Academy Leadership Fellowship ProgramsEstablished a Leadership Academy in 2016 to develop new community leaders.
- Nonprofit Network Nonprofit Formation and Legal StructuringEstablished a Nonprofit Network in 2019 to connect local nonprofit leaders.
- Provide Infrastructure Services to Member Programs Chapter Development & SupportProvides infrastructure services to 16 member programs and organizations to support community events and activities.
- Provide infrastructure services for community events Community Event Calendar ManagementProvides infrastructure services to 16 member programs and organizations to support community events and activities, and maintains a public Google calendar for community events.
- Provide infrastructure services to member organizations Chapter Development & SupportProvides infrastructure services to 16 member programs and organizations to support community events and activities.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Capacity Building for Community Organizations capacity_buildingThe organization supports member organizations and programs by providing essential infrastructure services such as banking, accounting, 501(c)3 non-profit status, insurance, website services, marketing campaigns, and organizational guidance, thereby enabling them to operate effectively.
- Capacity Building for Local Programs and Organizations capacity_buildingStrengthens local initiatives by providing essential operational infrastructure including 501(c)(3) status, financial services, insurance, marketing, and leadership support to volunteer-led programs.
- Community Beautification through Private Funding community_beautificationThe organization seeks private donations to fund landscaping and shade improvements in downtown areas to enhance attractiveness for residents, visitors, and investors, contributing to community beautification.
- Community Beautification via Private Funding community beautificationEnhances the aesthetic and functional quality of downtown areas by securing private donations to fund landscaping and shade improvements, benefiting residents, visitors, and local investment.
- Community Development and Program Incubation community_platformActs as a foundational platform enabling cultural and civic entities to exist and thrive, actively developing and supporting new programs that align with community needs and values.
- Community Gardening for Social and Intergenerational Connection community gardeningUses community gardens as multifunctional spaces for physical activity, environmental learning, and social bonding, with Master Gardeners mentoring younger generations in sustainable practices.
- Community Health Support through AED Program Enhancement community health supportSupports public health and safety by advancing the Town's Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program through awareness, training, funding for maintenance, and centralized tracking of AED locations.
- Community Health and Safety Support community_health_supportThe organization assists the Town's Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program by increasing citizen awareness of AED locations and training, providing funding for AED maintenance for non-profits, and maintaining a list of all community AEDs.
- Community beautification via private funding community beautificationEnhances the aesthetic and functional appeal of downtown areas by securing private donations for landscaping and shade improvements, benefiting residents, visitors, and local investment.
- Community development through program incubation community_platformActs as an enabling platform for community-driven ideas by developing, promoting, and operating programs that preserve and enhance the cultural and civic life of Fountain Hills.
- Community gardening for social and intergenerational connection community gardeningUses community gardens as multifunctional spaces for physical activity, environmental learning, and social bonding, with Master Gardeners mentoring younger generations in sustainable practices.
- Community health support through AED program enhancement community health supportStrengthens community health resilience by supporting the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program via awareness campaigns, training, funding for maintenance, and centralized tracking of AED locations.
- Community platform and capacity building capacity_buildingProvides operational infrastructure—including 501(c)(3) status, accounting, insurance, marketing, and leadership support—to enable local cultural, civic, and community programs to form and thrive.
- Digital and Active Community Engagement Platform digital community engagementUses digital tools and proactive outreach to share event information and solicit new community programs, creating a dynamic platform for civic and cultural participation in Fountain Hills.
- Digital and proactive community engagement digital community engagementUses digital tools and active outreach to share event information and solicit new community programs, increasing participation and responsiveness to local interests.
- Fostering Community-Driven Initiatives community_platformThe organization acts as a platform to enable community-driven ideas to be implemented and actively seeks out new programs and events that align with its scope to enhance the community.
- Inclusive Arts Participation community-inclusive_arts_participationThe organization uses a non-audition, inclusive model to engage community members with at least a high school level music education in musical performance and development, promoting the preservation and enjoyment of diverse concert band music genres.
- Inclusive Community Arts Participation community-inclusive arts participationEngages community members in musical performance and development through a non-audition, inclusive model that welcomes participants with at least a high school level music education, promoting access and lifelong learning in the arts.
- Inclusive community arts participation community-inclusive arts participationEngages community members in musical performance through a non-audition, inclusive model that emphasizes accessibility for individuals with basic music education, promoting both musical development and community connection.
- Inter-generational Community Gardening community_gardeningThe organization uses a community garden as a gathering place for residents to learn gardening, connect with nature, stay physically active, build social interactions, and foster inter-generational relationships, with Master Gardeners sharing knowledge with younger generations.
- Music Preservation and Cultural Advocacy music_preservation_and_advocacyPromotes the preservation and enjoyment of diverse concert band music genres such as big band and military marches, ensuring cultural continuity and public access to traditional musical forms.
- Music preservation and advocacy music_preservation_and_advocacyPromotes the preservation and enjoyment of diverse concert band music genres, such as big band and military marches, ensuring cultural continuity and public access to traditional musical forms.
- Promoting Civic Involvement and Voter Participation civic_engagementThe organization promotes civic involvement and voter participation in local elections among Fountain Hills residents, encouraging high voter turnout and educating high school students in democracy and voting rights.
named programs · 19
what they call their work
AED Project
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Blue Zone Fountain Hills
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Civic Affairs
Promotes civic involvement of residents in Fountain Hills, particularly voter participation in local elections, and hosts candidate forums.
Community Band
Provides a local source of concert band music for the enjoyment of Fountain Hills and surrounding communities, supporting patriotic groups and local holiday/celebratory activities.
Community Chorus
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Community Garden
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Encore for More!
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Fountain Hills Women’s Club
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Fountain Of Light
A project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the town's iconic fountain with a new glass spire sculpture.
Greening of Downtown
A volunteer-led initiative to improve the aesthetic of Downtown Fountain Hills, responding to the town's Downtown Vision Plan.
In-Home Concerts
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Juried Art Show
Partners with the Fountain Hills Art League to sponsor an annual art competition for local artists.
Leadership Academy
Develops a new generation of potential community leaders in Fountain Hills.
Munch and Music
A member program supported by FHCCA.
Non-Profit Network
Connects local nonprofit leaders for networking and provides infrastructure support to member organizations.
Pilot Pumphouse Project
An outreach program to local and regional artists to bring fresh artistic approaches to Fountain Park annually.
Poinsettia Tree
A member program supported by FHCCA, involving the distribution of poinsettia plants in December.
Public Art Committee
A member program supported by FHCCA, involved in bringing new sculptures and art to the public art collection.
Vision Fountain Hills
A member program supported by FHCCA.
relationships · 19
who they work with
- Arizona State Forestry Division Funder — Received $15,000 in donations.
- BIP, LLC Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Member's Dinner.
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partnered with the local Chamber of Commerce to present Mayoral and Town Council forums.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for public outreach and community engagement.
- Fountain Hills Art League Partner — Partnered to sponsor the 2021 Juried Art Show.
- Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Member's Dinner.
- Fountain Hills Community Band Partner — Community partner organization founded under the auspices of the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association.
- Fountain Hills Community Foundation Funder — Received $7,500 in donations.
- Fountain Hills Community Garden Partner — The Fountain Hills Cultural & Civic Association operates the Fountain Hills Community Garden.
- Fountain Hills Cultural & Civic Association Network — Hosts and supports the Community Chorus as part of its cultural programming.
- Fountain Hills Fire Department Partner — Inspects and maintains AEDs under their Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program.
- Fountain Hills Leadership Academy Partner — Geoff Yazzetta, a board member representing Civic Affairs, is a graduate of the Fountain Hills Leadership Academy.
- Google Partner — Utilizes Google Calendar to distribute community event information
- Joe & Marge Brown Family Estate Funder — Received $65,000 in donations.
- Republic Services Funder — Received a $10,000 grant.
- SRP Funder — Served as lead sponsor for Mayoral and Town Council forums.
- Salt River Project Funder — Received $10,000 in donations.
- The Dark Sky Association Partner — Collaborated on an event to view the night sky during the Annual Member's Dinner.
- Town of Fountain Hills Funder — Received $15,000 for initial plans.