named programs · 12 · from sources
what they call their work
A Book of My Own
A book ownership program encouraging reading and providing underserved K-8 youth at Bernard Black Elementary School with personal home libraries through bi-annual book fairs.
ACT/SAT Test Prep
A free, six-week instructional program to help underserved, low-income, and/or minority students prepare for ACT and SAT tests and navigate the college admission process.
Circle of Hope
A community outreach initiative serving vulnerable youth and families in Greater Phoenix, providing access to tools and resources to alleviate food insecurity and homelessness, and promoting education, health, and well-being, especially for first-time immigrants.
Emerging Artists Program
A dual mentoring program supporting promising student artists who mentor their peers in visual arts, in collaboration with artistic community partners like the West Valley Art Museum.
Generation Z Votes! Voter Education Project
Works with schools and communities to provide youth with an authentic voting experience to educate and empower them to become civically-engaged citizens.
Living History Program
A career education and mentoring program introducing Phoenix area youth to distinguished Arizona professionals and supporting the development of critical "soft skills."
Look Good, Feel Good
An annual event in collaboration with the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer, providing a day of beauty and inspiration for breast cancer survivors through complimentary makeovers and makeup lessons.
STEM-Ready!
A program in partnership with The Links, Incorporated and the National Society of Black Engineers to develop and implement goals for graduating Black Engineers.
Scholarships and educational enrichment grants
Provides financial support for deserving students pursuing post-secondary education in STEM, business/finance, education, and the humanities.
Young Leaders Academy & Cotillion Debutante Ball
A program to enrich cultural, social, and community awareness of debutantes, providing college-readiness and enrichment preparation, culminating in a ball that also serves as a fundraiser.
Young Leaders Academy Protégés Program
A comprehensive educational enrichment program empowering girls from underserved and low-income backgrounds with tools for education and career goals, focusing on leadership, financial literacy, and cultural enrichment.
Zumba for the Heart
A community health and wellness education event series, in collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine, to raise awareness about heart disease in women and encourage heart-healthy lifestyles.
activities · 8 clusters
what they do
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Refugee & Immigrant Integration Support 4 activities
- Circle of Hope Family Services InitiativeProvides transitional and supportive services to refugee and food-insecure families and survivors of human trafficking through the Circle of Hope Family Services Initiative, with a focus on food insecurity, homelessness, education, health, and well-being for immigrant community members in Greater Phoenix.
- Community Outreach and Supportive ServicesManages "Circle of Hope," a community outreach initiative providing hands-on transitional and supportive services to vulnerable youth and families in Greater Phoenix, including refugee and food insecure families and survivors of human trafficking, focusing on food insecurity, homelessness, education, health, and well-being for immigrant community members.
- Provide transitional and supportive servicesProvides transitional and supportive services to refugee and food insecure families and survivors of human trafficking through its Circle of Hope Family Services Initiative. This initiative also provides hands-on services to vulnerable youth and families in Greater Phoenix, focusing on food insecurity, homelessness, education, health, and well-being for immigrant community members.
- Provide transitional and supportive services to vulnerable familiesProvides transitional and supportive services to refugee and food insecure families and survivors of human trafficking through its Circle of Hope Family Services Initiative, focusing on food insecurity, homelessness, education, health, and well-being for immigrant community members in Greater Phoenix.
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Heart Disease Awareness for Women 4 activities
- Community Health & Wellness EventsHosts community health and wellness events such as “Zumba for the Heart,” the Red Dress Cocktail Party, and the Phoenix Chapter of The Links Walk for Healthy Living to raise awareness about heart disease in women and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Community Health and Wellness EducationHosts "Zumba for the Heart" and other community health and wellness education events, such as the annual Red Dress Cocktail Party and the Phoenix Chapter of The Links Walk for Healthy Living, to raise awareness about heart disease in women and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Promote community health and wellnessHosts "Zumba for the Heart" and other community health and wellness education events, such as the annual Red Dress Cocktail Party and the Phoenix Chapter of The Links Walk for Healthy Living, to raise awareness about heart disease in women and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Promote community health and wellnessHosts "Zumba for the Heart" and other community health and wellness education events, such as the annual Red Dress Cocktail Party and the Phoenix Chapter of The Links Walk for Healthy Living, to raise awareness about heart disease in women and promote healthy lifestyles.
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Emerging Artist Support Programs 4 activities
- Emerging Artists ProgramSupports the Emerging Artists Program, a dual mentoring initiative in visual arts where student artists are mentored by community partners and then mentor their peers.
- Support emerging artistsSupports the "Emerging Artists Program," a dual mentoring initiative where promising student artists are mentored by community partners and then mentor their peers in visual arts.
- Support emerging student artists through mentoringSupports the "Emerging Artists Program," a dual mentoring initiative where promising student artists are mentored by community partners and then mentor their peers in visual arts.
- Youth Arts Mentoring ProgramSupports the "Emerging Artists Program," a dual mentoring initiative where promising student artists are mentored by community partners and then mentor their peers in visual arts.
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Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
- Living History ProgramOffers the Living History Program, a career education and mentoring initiative that connects Phoenix-area youth with Arizona professionals and includes workshops to develop soft skills such as public speaking and teamwork.
- Provide career education and mentoringOffers the "Living History Program," a career education and mentoring program for Phoenix area youth that introduces them to Arizona professionals and includes workshops for developing soft skills like public speaking and teamwork.
- Provide career education and mentoring for youthOffers the "Living History Program," a career education and mentoring program for Phoenix area youth that introduces them to Arizona professionals and includes workshops for developing soft skills like public speaking and teamwork.
- Youth Career Education and MentoringOffers the "Living History Program," a career education and mentoring program for Phoenix area youth that introduces them to Arizona professionals and includes workshops for developing soft skills like public speaking and teamwork.
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Beauty and Makeup Support for Breast Cancer Survivors 4 activities
- Look Good, Feel Good EventOrganizes the annual “Look Good, Feel Good” event, providing complimentary makeovers and makeup lessons for breast cancer survivors, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy.
- Provide makeovers for breast cancer survivorsOrganizes the annual "Look Good, Feel Good" event, providing complimentary makeovers and makeup lessons for breast cancer survivors, especially those undergoing chemotherapy.
- Support breast cancer survivorsOrganizes the annual "Look Good, Feel Good" event, providing complimentary makeovers and makeup lessons for breast cancer survivors, especially those undergoing chemotherapy.
- Support for Breast Cancer SurvivorsOrganizes the annual "Look Good, Feel Good" event, providing complimentary makeovers and makeup lessons for breast cancer survivors, especially those undergoing chemotherapy.
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College Entrance Exam Preparation 3 activities
- ACT/SAT Test Prep ProgramOffers a free, six-week instructional program to help students prepare for college entrance exams (ACT/SAT), supporting college readiness among underserved youth.
- Offer ACT/SAT Test Prep instructional programProvides a free, six-week ACT/SAT Test Prep instructional program to help students prepare for college entrance exams.
- Provide ACT/SAT test preparationProvides a free, six-week ACT/SAT Test Prep instructional program to help students prepare for college entrance exams.
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Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
- Holiday Gala Event HostingHosts a sold-out annual Holiday Gala event that generates proceeds to support youth, families, and the broader community.
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Uncategorized 21 activities
- A Book of My Own Book Ownership ProgramOperates the “A Book of My Own” program, a bi-annual book fair at Bernard Black Elementary School that enables K–8 students to select and take home books to build personal home libraries, fostering literacy and book ownership.
- Educate youth on civic engagementOperates the "Generation Z: Voter Education Project" to provide youth with an authentic voting experience and educate them on civic engagement, including an annual MLK Youth Celebration.
- Educate youth on civic engagement and votingOperates the "Generation Z: Voter Education Project" to provide youth with an authentic voting experience and educate them on civic engagement, including an annual MLK Youth Celebration.
- Fundraising EventsHosts various fundraising events, including a Holiday Gala, a Tennis Invitational, and an annual Debutante Ball, to generate proceeds and raise funds to support youth, families, and the broader community.
- Generation Z: Voter Education ProjectOperates the “Generation Z: Voter Education Project” to promote civic engagement among youth, including an annual MLK Youth Celebration and opportunities for authentic voting experiences.
- Host an annual Debutante BallHosts an annual Debutante Ball, a Phoenix tradition for 60 years, to celebrate achievements and raise funds.
- Host fundraising eventsHosts an annual Debutante Ball, a Phoenix tradition for 60 years, and a Holiday Gala event to celebrate achievements and raise funds to support youth, families, and the broader community. Also hosts a Tennis Invitational event that includes men's and women's round robin tennis, a silent auction, and a raffle.
- Increase the number of Black EngineersImplements the STEM-READY program in collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers to increase the number of Black Engineers graduating annually.
- Literacy and Book Ownership ProgramOperates "A Book of My Own," a bi-annual book fair program at Bernard Black Elementary School, providing K-8 students with opportunities to select and own books to build personal home libraries.
- Promote STEM educationImplements the STEM-READY program in collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers to increase the number of Black Engineers graduating annually.
- Promote book ownership for elementary school studentsOperates "A Book of My Own," a bi-annual book fair program at Bernard Black Elementary School that provides books to K-8 students, allowing them to select and take home books to build personal home libraries.
- Promote literacy through book ownershipOperates "A Book of My Own" book ownership program, a bi-annual book fair program at Bernard Black Elementary School, to provide K-8 children with opportunities to select and own books and build personal home libraries.
- Provide college readiness and enrichment for young womenOperates the Young Leaders Academy & Cotillion program, including the Young Leaders Academy Protégés Program, which is a comprehensive educational enrichment program for girls from underserved and low-income backgrounds, supporting them from 9th grade through high school completion and providing college-readiness and enrichment preparation to The Links Debutantes.
- Provide college readiness and enrichment for young womenOperates the Young Leaders Academy & Cotillion program, including the Young Leaders Academy Protégés Program, which is a comprehensive educational enrichment program for girls from underserved and low-income backgrounds, supporting them from 9th grade through high school completion and providing college-readiness and enrichment preparation to The Links Debutantes.
- STEM Education ProgramImplements the STEM-READY program in collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers to increase the number of Black Engineers graduating annually.
- STEM-READY ProgramImplements the STEM-READY program in partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers to increase the number of Black engineers graduating annually by providing educational support and enrichment.
- Tennis Invitational EventHosts an annual Tennis Invitational featuring round robin play for men and women, a silent auction, and a raffle to support community programs.
- Young Leaders Academy & Cotillion ProgramOperates the Young Leaders Academy & Cotillion program to provide college-readiness and enrichment preparation for The Links Debutantes, including the annual Debutante Ball, a Phoenix tradition for 60 years that celebrates achievements and raises funds.
- Young Leaders Academy Protégés ProgramRuns the Young Leaders Academy Protégés Program, a comprehensive educational enrichment program that supports girls from underserved and low-income backgrounds from 9th grade through high school completion.
- Youth Civic Engagement and Voter EducationOperates the "Generation Z: Voter Education Project" to provide youth with an authentic voting experience and educate them on civic engagement, including an annual MLK Youth Celebration.
- Youth Leadership and College Readiness ProgramsOperates the Young Leaders Academy & Cotillion program, including the Protégés Program, to provide college-readiness, educational enrichment, and mentoring for girls from underserved backgrounds from 9th grade through high school completion. This includes a free, six-week ACT/SAT Test Prep instructional program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$333
Contributions & grants$119K35878%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-119K
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$164K
Cash$164K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$164K
Liquid reserves662.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -98.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 12
- Annette Davis — Director
- Beverly Reid — Director and Financial Secret
- Cheryl Pete — Director
- DeLois Mix — Treasurer and Director
- Eula Dean — Director and Member
- Jennifer Harper — Director and Vice President
- Joan Sherwood — Director and Member
- Linda Watters — Director and President
- Natalee Campbell — Director
- Patricia Watts — Recording Secretary and Direc
- Tonette Echols — Director
- Victoria Jones — Director
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Bernard Black Elementary School Partner — Partners to provide "A Book of My Own" program to students.
- Circle of Hope Family Services Initiative Partner — Provides transitional and supportive services to refugee and food insecure families and survivors of human trafficking through this initiative.
- Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer Partner — Collaborates on the annual "Look Good, Feel Good" event for breast cancer survivors.
- Gammu Mu Boule of Phoenix, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Partner — Collaborates on the Living History Program.
- Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Phoenix Chapter Partner — Collaborates on the Living History Program.
- NAACP/Black Student Union at Phoenix College Partner — Collaborates on the annual MLK Youth Celebration as part of the Generation Z: Voter Education Project.
- National Society of Black Engineers Partner — Collaborates on the STEM-READY program to increase Black Engineers.
- National Society of Black Engineers Partner — Collaborates on the STEM-READY program.
- Reading is Fundamental Partner — Partners to expand literacy opportunities for children.
- Roosevelt Elementary School District Partner — Works within the district to serve Bernard Black Elementary School.
- Scholastic Books Partner — Partners to expand literacy opportunities for children.
- The Links, Incorporated Partner — Beneficiary and partner organization supported by the Holiday Gala fundraiser.
- The Links, Incorporated Partner — Collaborates on the STEM-READY program, Emerging Artists Program, Living History Program, and Zumba for the Heart events.
- The Links, Incorporated Partner — Proceeds from the Tennis Invitational benefit the Phoenix Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
- The Links, Incorporated Partner — The Phoenix Chapter is part of The Links, Incorporated, which has a strategic vision for the STEM-READY program.
- University of Arizona College of Medicine Partner — Collaborates on community health and wellness education events, including "Zumba for the Heart."
- Victory Community Church Partner — Partners on the "Circle of Hope" community outreach initiative.
- West Valley Art Museum Partner — Provides formal training, exhibition opportunities, and master classes for participants in the Emerging Artists Program.