what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $2KHomeless Essential Backpack Event where we serve a hot cooked meal and provide a backpack with essential items in it to the homeless population in our community. We serve approximately 200 homeless individuals.
- #2 $2KFood for the Soul is one of our events we provide to the community every quarter. Gervonni Cares is prepping something good for the soul. We sell satisfying, tasty dinners to benefit our programs. This year we sponsored senior communities by cooking for them during the thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season.
what they call their work
what they do
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Youth Financial Literacy Education 6 activities
- Financial Literacy and Workforce DevelopmentProvides financial literacy counseling and classes, including under contract with the City of Phoenix, to support early childhood and workforce development initiatives. This includes strengthening families' financial knowledge, developing workforce readiness and entrepreneurship skills in youth, and offering access to laptops and printers for job searches.
- Financial Literacy and Workforce Development TrainingProvides financial literacy counseling and classes, including workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial skills development for youth, and digital skills training for individuals aged 50 and older. These services are offered under contract with the City of Phoenix and aim to strengthen families' financial knowledge and support workforce development initiatives.
- Financial Literacy and Workforce Development TrainingProvides financial literacy counseling and classes, including workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial skills development for youth, and digital skills training for individuals aged 50 and older. This includes a contract with the City of Phoenix for early childhood and workforce development initiatives.
- Financial Literacy and Workforce Development TrainingProvides financial literacy counseling and classes, including workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial skills development for youth, and digital skills training for individuals aged 50 and older, often under contract with the City of Phoenix.
- Financial Literacy and Workforce Development TrainingProvides financial literacy counseling and classes, including digital skills training for individuals aged 50 and older, and develops workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial skills in youth. This includes a contract with the City of Phoenix for early childhood and workforce development initiatives.
- Financial Literacy and Workforce Development TrainingProvides financial literacy counseling and classes, including workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial skills development for youth, and offers digital skills training for individuals aged 50 and older. These services are sometimes provided under contract with the City of Phoenix.
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Youth Skill-Building Vendor Programs 6 activities
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Volunteer Program ("Summertime Sno")Operates a youth program for children aged 9-15 where participants sell sno-cones at community events, gaining volunteer experience and training in skills such as ordering supplies, budgeting, customer service, and money management. Youth receive gift cards for their volunteer hours and for school clothes and supplies, and are honored at a luncheon.
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Volunteer Program ("Summertime Sno")Operates a youth program for children aged 9-15 where participants sell sno-cones at community events, gaining volunteer experience and training in skills such as ordering supplies, budgeting, customer service, and money management. Youth receive gift cards for their participation and community service.
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Volunteer Program ("Summertime Sno")Operates a youth program for children aged 9-15 where participants sell sno-cones at community events, gaining volunteer experience and training in skills such as ordering supplies, budgeting, customer service, and money management, and earning gift cards for their participation.
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Volunteer Program ("Summertime Sno")Operates a youth program called "Summertime Sno" for children aged 9-15, where participants sell sno-cones at community events, gain volunteer experience, and are trained in skills such as ordering supplies, budgeting, customer service, and money management. Youth receive gift cards for their volunteer hours and for purchasing school clothes and supplies, and are recognized at a luncheon or dinner.
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Volunteer Program ("Summertime Sno")Operates a youth program called "Summertime Sno" for children aged 9-15, where participants sell sno-cones at community events, gain volunteer experience, and are trained in skills such as ordering supplies, budgeting, customer service, and money management. Youth receive gift cards for their volunteer hours and for school supplies.
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Volunteer Program ("Summertime Sno")Operates "Summertime Sno" for children aged 9-15, where participants sell sno-cones at community events, gain volunteer experience, and are trained in skills such as ordering supplies, budgeting, customer service, and money management. Youth receive gift cards for their volunteer hours and for school supplies, and are recognized at a luncheon.
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Comfort and Care Kits for Hospitalized Youth 5 activities
- Community Kit Assembly and DistributionAssembles and distributes Mindfulness Kid Kits, Pantry Packs, and Doggy T-Shirt Toys to animal shelters, elementary schools, and youth programs.
- Community Kit DistributionDistributes Mindfulness Kid Kits, Pantry Packs, and Doggy T-Shirt Toys to animal shelters, elementary schools, and youth programs.
- Distribution of Mindfulness Kid Kits, Pantry Packs, and Doggy T-Shirt ToysDistributes Mindfulness Kid Kits, Pantry Packs, and Doggy T-Shirt Toys to animal shelters, elementary schools, and youth programs, and assembles these items for the community.
- Distribution of Mindfulness Kid Kits, Pantry Packs, and Doggy T-Shirt ToysAssembles and distributes Mindfulness Kid Kits, Pantry Packs, and Doggy T-Shirt Toys to animal shelters, elementary schools, and youth programs.
- Distribution of Mindfulness Kits and Pantry PacksDistributes Mindfulness Kid Kits and Pantry Packs to animal shelters, elementary schools, and youth programs, and assembles these items for the community.
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Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 5 activities
- Housing Stability and Legal AdvocacyHelps families facing eviction remain housed by providing limited rental assistance up to $1,000 and offers pro-bono housing-related legal support in Arizona for landlord-tenant matters, including education, advocacy, and court preparation.
- Housing Stability and Legal AdvocacyHelps families facing eviction remain housed by providing limited rental assistance up to $1,000 and offers pro-bono housing-related legal support in Arizona for landlord-tenant matters, including education, advocacy, and court preparation.
- Housing Stability and Legal AdvocacyHelps families facing eviction remain housed by providing limited rental assistance and offers pro-bono housing-related legal support in Arizona for landlord-tenant matters, including education, advocacy, and court preparation.
- Housing Stability and Legal AdvocacyHelps families facing eviction remain housed by providing limited rental assistance (up to $1,000) and pro-bono housing-related legal support for landlord-tenant matters in Arizona, focusing on education, advocacy, and court preparation.
- Housing Stability and Legal AdvocacyHelps families facing eviction remain housed by providing limited rental assistance up to $1,000 and offers pro-bono housing-related legal support in Arizona for landlord-tenant matters, including education, advocacy, and court preparation.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 5 activities
- Hygiene Kit Assembly and DistributionAssembles and distributes essential hygiene kits for families experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or financial hardship.
- Hygiene Kit Assembly and DistributionAssembles and provides essential hygiene items for families experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or financial hardship, often through community build events.
- Hygiene Kit Assembly and DistributionAssembles and provides essential hygiene items for families experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or financial hardship, and participates in Hygiene Kit Build events.
- Hygiene Kit Assembly and DistributionAssembles and provides essential hygiene items for families experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or financial hardship, and participates in Hygiene Kit Build events.
- Hygiene Kit DistributionAssembles and provides essential hygiene items for families experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or financial hardship, including through Hygiene Kit Build events.
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Digital Access for Employment Support 3 activities
- Access to Job Search ResourcesOffers access to laptops and printers for job searches, resume creation, and employment applications.
- Job Search and Employment SupportOffers access to laptops and printers for job searches, resume creation, and employment applications, and provides minor vehicle repair assistance to working families to ensure reliable transportation for employment.
- Support for Job SeekersProvides access to laptops and printers for job searches, resume creation, and employment applications.
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Transportation Reliability Assistance 3 activities
- Minor Vehicle Repair AssistanceProvides minor vehicle repair assistance to working families to ensure reliable transportation for employment.
- Minor Vehicle Repair AssistanceProvides minor vehicle repair assistance to working families to ensure reliable transportation for employment.
- Vehicle Repair AssistanceProvides minor vehicle repair assistance to working families to ensure reliable transportation for employment.
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Community-Based Digital Literacy Training 2 activities
- Digital Literacy Training for SeniorsProvides digital literacy training to seniors, enabling them to access essential services and stay connected.
- Digital Skills Training for SeniorsOffers digital skills training classes for individuals aged 50 and older, enabling them to access essential services and stay connected.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Community Food Pantry and Food Box DistributionOperates a Community Food Pantry through its "Stuck in the Middle" program and runs a community food box distribution program at its Goodyear office every Tuesday and Saturday.
- Community Food Pantry and Food Box DistributionOperates a Community Food Pantry through its "Stuck in the Middle" program and runs a community food box distribution program at its Goodyear office every Tuesday and Saturday.
- Community Food Pantry and Food Box DistributionOperates a Community Food Pantry through its "Stuck in the Middle" program and runs a community food box distribution program at its Goodyear office every Tuesday and Saturday.
- Community Food Pantry and Food Box DistributionOperates a Community Food Pantry through its "Stuck in the Middle" program and distributes community food boxes at its Goodyear office every Tuesday and Saturday.
- Food Security ProgramsOperates a Community Food Pantry through its "Stuck in the Middle" program and a community food box distribution program at its Goodyear office every Tuesday and Saturday to address food insecurity.
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who runs it
- Gervonni Sherrod Leggett — President
who they work with
- American College of Education (ACE) Partner — Teaming up to assemble various kits for the community.
- City of Phoenix Government — Contracted partner for delivering financial literacy and workforce development services
- Fry's Food Partner — Provides donations to Gervonni Cares through customer shopping when the organization is registered as the chosen charity
- Innovations4Justice Partner — Certified as a Community Legal Advocate through this organization.
- Stuck in the Middle (SIM) Program Partner — Program supported by funds raised from the Our PROM-ise Adult Prom fundraiser.
- Supreme Court of AZ Government — Certified as a Community Legal Advocate through this entity.
- VSUW Partner — Partnered to assemble hygiene kits.
- Valley of the Sun United Way Partner — Partnering to host a Hygiene Kit Build event.
- Walmart Partner — Collaborates to provide technology resources for learners through a donation registry