activities · 36
what they do
direct service · 33
- After-School Care and Education Program After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates an after-school care and education program for children ages 5-17, providing healthy snacks, exercise, and homework support for low-income children at a cost of $30 per week.
- Child Wellness Visits Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesProvides Child Wellness visits for uninsured children at a cost of $50 per visit.
- Community Fitness and Recreation ProgramsProvides access to full-size indoor multi-purpose gyms for community use and event rentals, hosts daily exercise classes, offers open gym sessions for basketball, and organizes competitive club basketball and volleyball leagues.
- Community Garden and Nutrition Education Community Garden Programming with EducationMaintains a community garden to promote connection with nature and provides nutrition education to promote healthy living.
- Deliver targeted healthcare for refugee and immigrant populations Refugee and Immigrant Health ClinicsProvides culturally sensitive, comprehensive healthcare to refugees, asylees, immigrants, and limited English-speaking individuals regardless of financial status. Operates dedicated Refugee Care Clinics with specialized physicians, a dedicated appointment line, and a 24-hour callback guarantee for voicemail requests.
- Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training Chronic Disease Self-Management EducationProvides Diabetes Self Management Education and Training (DSME/T) services.
- ESL Classes English Language Learning ProgramsOffers ESL classes to support language development.
- Engage Volunteers Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers to support the delivery of services and programs in local communities.
- Host Exercise Classes and Sports LeaguesHosts daily exercise classes, offers open gym sessions for basketball at Central City and Golden Gate locations, and maintains competitive club basketball and volleyball leagues.
- Integrated Community and Health Center Operations Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOperates as both a community health center and a community center, providing integrated services across multiple campuses in Phoenix and Mesa, AZ.
- Maintain a Community Garden Community Garden Programming with EducationMaintains a community garden to promote connection with nature and provides nutrition education to promote healthy living.
- Offer Discounted Healthcare Fees Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOffers discounted fees for healthcare services to eligible patients based on verifiable income and family size.
- Offer ESL Classes English Language Learning ProgramsOffers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to support language development within the community.
- Offer ESL and community education classes English Language Learning ProgramsProvides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to support language development for community members, particularly serving Hispanic families in south-central Phoenix.
- Offer Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsOffers low and no-cost sexual and reproductive healthcare, including family planning services, as a delegate agency of Affirm, and provides no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible individuals as a grantee of the Well Woman HealthCheck Program.
- Offer community wellness and recreational programs Community Aquatic Facility OperationsHosts daily instructor-led exercise classes, open gym sessions for basketball, competitive club sports leagues, and maintains a community garden. Provides full-size indoor multi-purpose gyms available for community use and event rentals.
- Operate After-School Care and Education Programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates after-school care and education programs for children ages 5-17, including healthy snacks, exercise, and homework support, with each week costing $30 for low-income children.
- Operate Federally Qualified Health Centers Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOperates Federally Qualified Health Centers in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona, providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients across Maricopa County, including well and sick visits, chronic disease management, sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV and STI testing, prenatal services, health education, and nutrition counseling for all ages.
- Operate integrated community and health center campuses Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOperates multiple integrated community and health center campuses in Phoenix and Mesa, AZ, providing both medical and community services at shared facilities.
- Primary Healthcare Services Comprehensive Primary Care ServicesProvides comprehensive primary healthcare services for all ages, including well and sick visits, chronic disease management, sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/STI testing, prenatal services, health education, and nutrition counseling.
- Provide Child Wellness Visits Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesProvides Child Wellness visits for uninsured children at a cost of $50 per visit.
- Provide Community Programs and Spaces Multi-Use Community Center OperationsProvides community programs, services, classes, and meeting spaces for primarily Hispanic families in south-central Phoenix, including access to full-size indoor multi-purpose gyms for community use and event rentals.
- Provide Diabetes Self-Management Education Obesity & Diabetes Weight ManagementProvides Diabetes Self Management Education and Training (DSME/T) services to help individuals manage their condition.
- Provide Healthcare for Refugees and Immigrants Refugee and Immigrant Health ClinicsProvides comprehensive, culturally sensitive healthcare to refugees, asylees, immigrants, and limited English-speaking individuals regardless of financial needs, including family-wide primary care, prenatal, and mental health services, with dedicated staff and appointment lines for refugee patients.
- Provide WIC Services WIC Nutrition Support ServicesProvides WIC services, including information on income eligibility, appointment scheduling via phone, and email contact, operating at the Golden Gate Campus in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Provide nutrition education and WIC support services WIC Nutrition Support ServicesOffers nutrition education as part of its health and youth programs and provides WIC-related services including eligibility information, appointment scheduling, and email support at the Golden Gate Campus in Phoenix, AZ.
- Provide primary and specialty healthcare services Comprehensive Primary Care ServicesDelivers comprehensive primary care for all ages, including well and sick visits, chronic disease management, prenatal care, mental health services, sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/STI testing, and nutrition counseling. Offers low- or no-cost services based on income, including family planning through a partnership with Affirm and no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings via the Well Woman HealthCheck Program.
- Refugee Healthcare Services Refugee and Immigrant Health ClinicsProvides comprehensive, culturally sensitive healthcare to refugees, asylees, immigrants, and limited English-speaking individuals, including family-wide primary care, prenatal, and mental health services, with dedicated staff and appointment lines.
- Run Youth Summer Programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsRuns youth summer programs that include nutrition education, life skills training, STEM activities, and field trips.
- Run after-school and youth development programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates an after-school care and education program for children ages 5–17, offering homework support, healthy snacks, and exercise. Also runs a summer youth program featuring nutrition education, life skills training, STEM activities, and field trips.
- Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsOffers low and no-cost sexual and reproductive healthcare, including family planning services, as a delegate agency of Affirm, and provides no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible individuals as a grantee of the Well Woman HealthCheck Program.
- WIC Services WIC Nutrition Support ServicesOperates WIC services at the Golden Gate Campus in Phoenix, Arizona, providing information on income eligibility and appointment scheduling for families.
- Youth Summer Program After-School Youth Development ProgramsRuns a youth summer program that includes nutrition education, life skills training, STEM activities, and field trips.
capacity building · 3
- Clinical Rotation and Student Preceptorships Student Internship Placement ServicesProvides clinical rotation opportunities and professional student preceptorships for students from affiliated academic institutions including Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, Midwestern School of Podiatry, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona.
- Engage volunteers and build workforce capacity Student Internship Placement ServicesEngages volunteers to support service delivery and offers clinical rotation opportunities and preceptorships for students from multiple academic institutions, including Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and the University of Arizona.
- Provide Clinical Rotation Opportunities Student Internship Placement ServicesProvides clinical rotation opportunities and professional student preceptorships for students from affiliated academic institutions including Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, Midwestern School of Podiatry, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona.
strategies · 24
how they think
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- Affordable and Accessible Healthcare for All FQHC_modelThe organization operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center to provide healthcare to underserved populations regardless of ability to pay, and uses a sliding fee scale based on income and family size to increase healthcare affordability.
- Affordable and Accessible Healthcare through FQHC Model FQHC_modelOperates as a Federally Qualified Health Center to provide high quality, accessible primary healthcare to underserved populations regardless of ability to pay. This includes using a sliding fee scale based on income and family size to increase healthcare affordability.
- Anonymous Reporting for Accountability anonymous_reporting_systemThe organization uses an anonymous reporting system for concerns about alleged wrongdoing to support accountability and ethical conduct.
- Centralized Clinical Rotation Management digital_rotation_managementThe organization uses myClinicalExchange as a centralized platform to manage and facilitate clinical rotation requests for students and academic coordinators from affiliated institutions, and partners with the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers to process requests from non-affiliated institutions.
- Centralized Clinical Rotation Management digital_rotation_managementUtilizes a centralized platform (myClinicalExchange) to manage and facilitate clinical rotation requests for students and academic coordinators from affiliated institutions, and partners with the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers for non-affiliated institutions, streamlining the process for clinical education.
- Centralized clinical rotation coordination for training partnerships digital_rotation_managementThe organization manages clinical training placements through a centralized digital platform (myClinicalExchange) and third-party partnerships (e.g., Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers) to support student rotations from both affiliated and non-affiliated academic institutions.
- Client-centered, culturally responsive care model culturally_sensitive_careThe organization delivers care that is guided by clients’ needs and life circumstances, with a focus on cultural sensitivity, linguistic access, and financial inclusivity—particularly for refugees and underserved populations with limited English proficiency—through specialized providers and tailored services.
- Community Volunteer Engagement community-engaged service deliveryThe organization uses community volunteer engagement as a strategy to build relationships and strengthen community ties.
- Community Volunteer Engagement community-engaged service deliveryUses community volunteer engagement as a strategy to build relationships and strengthen community ties, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and support within the community.
- Community engagement and volunteer integration community-engaged service deliveryCommunity volunteer involvement is strategically used to strengthen relationships, deepen community ties, and enhance service delivery, reinforcing the center’s role as a trusted neighborhood hub.
- Culturally Sensitive and Specialized Care for Underserved Populations culturally_sensitive_careDelivers healthcare using a culturally sensitive, comprehensive, and financially inclusive model, particularly for refugees and other underserved populations with limited English proficiency. This includes utilizing physicians with specialized qualifications to enhance cultural and linguistic responsiveness.
- Culturally Sensitive and Specialized Care for Underserved Populations culturally_sensitive_careThe organization delivers healthcare using a culturally sensitive, comprehensive, and financially inclusive model, utilizing physicians with specialized qualifications to serve specific refugee populations and other underserved populations with limited English proficiency, enhancing cultural and linguistic responsiveness.
- Family-Centered Primary Healthcare family-centered careDelivers family-centered primary healthcare to individuals of all ages, ensuring that care is provided with consideration for the entire family unit.
- Family-centered, life-stage inclusive healthcare family-centered careThe organization provides comprehensive primary care tailored to individuals across all ages within a family context, supporting continuity of care and intergenerational health.
- Financial accessibility through sliding fee and grant-based care sliding fee scaleTo ensure affordability, the organization employs a sliding fee scale based on income and family size and leverages grant funding to provide targeted preventative services—especially for vulnerable groups like women—regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
- Integrated Family Nutrition Support integrated_family_nutrition_supportProvides integrated WIC services, including nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services, to support the nutritional well-being of families.
- Integrated Family Nutrition Support integrated_family_nutrition_supportThe organization provides integrated WIC services including nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services.
- Integrated Health and Community Services integrated_health_and_community_servicesThe organization uses an integrated model that combines community health services with community center programming and partnerships to address holistic community needs, support whole-person health, and reduce health disparities.
- Integrated Health and Community Services integrated_health_and_community_servicesUses an integrated model combining community health services with community center programming to address holistic community needs, support whole-person health, and reduce disparities. This integration includes co-located services at community centers and partnerships to deliver comprehensive care.
- Integrated whole-person care through co-located services integrated_whole_person_careThe organization integrates primary care with community services and programs—such as youth development, education, and nutrition support—within shared physical spaces to holistically address health and social determinants of health. This co-location fosters seamless access and coordinated support for underserved populations.
- One-Stop Community Hub one-stop community hubThe organization offers a centralized hub model providing diverse programs and facilities to support community engagement and development.
- Patient and Community-Led Governance and Care patient_led_governanceEmploys a patient-majority board governance model to set organizational direction and oversee management. This approach extends to client-centered and client-guided programs, using community voice and inclusion to build trust, address equity, and impact social determinants of health.
- Patient and community-led governance and design patient_led_governanceThe organization centers patient and community voice in governance and program design, using a patient-majority board and inclusive engagement practices to build trust, promote equity, and ensure services reflect community needs.
- Patient/Client-Led Governance and Care patient_led_governanceThe organization uses a patient-majority board governance model to set organizational direction and oversees management, and delivers client-centered and client-guided programs, incorporating community voice and inclusion to build trust, address equity, and impact social determinants of health.
named programs · 17
what they call their work
After-School Care & Education
Quality, affordable after-school program for children ages 5–17 at Golden Gate Campus, including homework help, reading, exercise, and healthy snacks
After-School Care & Education Program
Quality, affordable after-school care for children ages 5-17, including healthy snacks, exercise, and homework/reading help.
Community Garden
Community gardening program at Golden Gate Campus promoting healthy living and community engagement
Community Gardening
Program connecting individuals with nature through gardening.
Community Kitchen
A program focused on food and community.
Diabetes Self Management Education and Training (DSME/T)
Education and training for individuals managing diabetes.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training (DSME/T)
Education and support program for patients with diabetes to improve health outcomes
ESL Classes
English as a Second Language classes offered at Golden Gate Campus to support language acquisition and integration
Exercise Classes by J-Lee
Daily fitness classes offered Monday–Friday from 8:00–9:00 AM at Golden Gate Campus
Fitness and Physical Activities
Includes fitness classes, open gym sessions for basketball, and competitive basketball and volleyball leagues.
Primary Care Services
Provides high-quality primary healthcare for the whole family, including well and sick visits for all ages, chronic disease management, and health education.
Professional Student Preceptorships
Offers clinical rotations and training opportunities for students from affiliated academic organizations.
Refugee Care Clinics
Provides comprehensive, culturally sensitive primary care, prenatal care, mental health services, and care coordination for refugees, asylees, immigrants, and limited English-speaking individuals regardless of financial status
Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Provides low and no-cost sexual and reproductive healthcare, including family planning services, HIV and STI testing, and breast and cervical exams through the Well Woman HealthCheck Program.
WIC Arizona
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and food benefits for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five
Well Woman HealthCheck Program
Federally funded program offering no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible individuals
Youth Summer Program
Summer program for youth featuring nutrition education, life skills, STEM activities, and field trips at Golden Gate Campus
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Affirm Partner — Delegate agency providing low and no cost sexual and reproductive healthcare services.
- AmazonSmile Partner — Wesley is a beneficiary of AmazonSmile, receiving 0.5% of eligible purchases when selected as the benefiting organization.
- Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Partner — Processes clinical rotation requests for students from non-affiliated academic institutions
- Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers Network — Wesley Health Center is a member of this state-level network of community health centers.
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Collaborates with ADHS to provide WIC eligibility information and services.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Wesley is a Qualifying Charitable Organization under Arizona tax law, allowing donors to claim tax credits for contributions.
- Arizona State University Partner — Academic affiliate for clinical rotations
- Arizona State University Partner — Has a partnership agreement involving residents, medical students, and volunteers.
- Banner Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Provided volunteer physicians for the initial healthcare services at Centro de Salud health center.
- Coffelt Campus Health Center Partner — Location where refugee care services are provided in Phoenix, AZ.
- Fry’s Community Rewards Partner — A portion of eligible Fry’s purchases made with VIP cards is directed to Wesley Community Health Centers when registered as the beneficiary.
- Golden Gate Campus Community & Health Center Partner — Location where refugee care services are provided in Phoenix, AZ.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Academic affiliate for clinical rotations
- J-Lee Partner — Instructor leading daily exercise classes at the Golden Gate location.
- Mayo Clinics Partner — Has a partnership agreement involving residents, medical students, and volunteers.
- Midwestern School of Podiatry Partner — Academic affiliate for clinical rotations
- Midwestern University Partner — Has a partnership agreement involving residents, medical students, and volunteers.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Academic affiliate for clinical rotations
- Phoenix Campus Community & Health Center Partner — Location where refugee care services are provided in Phoenix, AZ.
- Recker Campus Health Center Partner — Location where refugee care services are provided in Mesa, AZ.
- University of Arizona Partner — Academic affiliate for clinical rotations
- University of Arizona Medical School/Phoenix Partner — Has a partnership agreement involving residents, medical students, and volunteers.
- Well Woman HealthCheck Program Government — Grantee organization providing funding for no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings.