activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 16
- Advanced Placement and CTE Course Funding Test and Course Fee AssistanceProvides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, and dual enrollment college classes.
- Ann E's Closet & Pantry Back-to-School Supply DistributionManages and operates three Ann E's Closet locations at Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Middle School, and Paseo Hills School to support Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) students, families, and employees by providing hotel stays, food boxes, food cards, personal hygiene items, and clothing. The program collects gently-used clothing, shoes, new toiletries, non-perishable items, underwear, and socks through donation bins and utilizes gift card donations for hunger relief.
- Ann E's Closet & Pantry OperationsManages and operates three Ann E’s Closet & Pantry locations at Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Middle School, and Paseo Hills School to support Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) students, families, and employees. These locations provide hotel stays, food boxes, food cards, personal hygiene items, and clothing through its Family Support Program, utilizing donations of gently-used clothing, shoes, new toiletries, non-perishable items, underwear, and socks, and gift card donations for hunger relief.
- Ann E's Closet and Pantry OperationsManages and operates Ann E's Closet and Pantry locations to provide essential items such as clothing, food, and personal hygiene products to students, families, and employees in the Deer Valley Unified School District.
- Classroom Grants and Funding Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsAwards Impact Grants to teachers annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to support special classroom or school projects and initiatives not covered by school district or federal funding. This includes funding for STEM kits and diverse learning opportunities like math through quilting, newspaper publications, and robot building.
- Classroom Grants and STEM Kit Funding Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsProvides Impact Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to teachers annually for special classroom or school projects and initiatives not covered by school district or federal funding. The organization also funds and distributes Classroom STEM kits to support hands-on science instruction, having funded over $60,000 for these kits.
- Funding Classroom STEM Kits Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsFunds and distributes Classroom STEM kits to teachers in the Deer Valley School District to support hands-on science instruction, with over $60,000 allocated for this purpose.
- Impact Grants for Classroom Projects Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsAwards Impact Grants to teachers annually to support special classroom or school projects and initiatives, with grants ranging from $500 to $2,000.
- Student Academic Support Test and Course Fee AssistanceProvides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes through the Dual Enrollment and AP Test Scholarship Program.
- Student Academic Support Programs Test and Course Fee AssistanceProvides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes through the Dual Enrollment and AP Test Scholarship Program.
- Student Health & Wellness ProgramOperates a Student Health & Wellness program that assists 33,000 students with health issues across 39 schools in the Deer Valley School District.
- Student Health and Wellness ProgramOperates a Student Health & Wellness program that assists 33,000 students with health issues across 39 schools in the Deer Valley School District.
- Teacher Classroom Material Funding Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsCollects donations and allocates funds to teachers for purchasing essential classroom materials, with a maximum amount per teacher per year based on need.
- Teacher Recognition ProgramsOperates Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs to celebrate and honor teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District, providing a trophy and cash award to selected teachers. The organization also honors newly certified and recertified teachers with a $500 check.
- Teacher Recognition and Awards Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsOperates Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs to celebrate and honor teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District, providing trophies and cash awards to selected teachers. The organization also honors newly certified and recertified National Board Certified Teachers with a $500 check.
- Teacher and Rookie of the Year ProgramsOperates programs to celebrate and honor outstanding teachers and rookie teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District, including cash awards and trophies.
capacity building · 3
- National Board Certification Support for Teachers Teacher National Board Certification SupportSupports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing support.
- Support for National Board Certification Teacher National Board Certification SupportSupports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing necessary support.
- Teacher National Board Certification Support Teacher National Board Certification SupportSupports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing support.
strategies · 29
how they think
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- Cause marketing through commercial partnerships cause_marketingThe organization partners with commercial entities, such as Get Away Today Vacations, to generate donations by receiving a portion of purchases made by district families, leveraging consumer spending for fundraising.
- Cause marketing through corporate partnerships cause_marketingThe organization generates donations by partnering with businesses, such as Get Away Today Vacations, to receive a portion of customer purchases, thereby linking consumer spending to charitable giving for the district's children.
- Cause marketing through corporate partnerships cause_marketingThe organization generates donations for the district's children by partnering with a vacation company, receiving a portion of vacation purchases made by families in the district.
- Crisis intervention for student retention crisis intervention and student retentionThe organization aids families in crisis within the school district, including those facing eviction, unemployment, or loss of parents, with the goal of keeping students in school and on track to graduate.
- Crisis intervention for student retention crisis intervention and student retentionThe organization aids families in crisis within the school district, addressing issues like eviction, unemployment, or loss of parents, with the explicit goal of keeping students in school and on track to graduate.
- Direct citizen contribution to teachers for classroom resources direct teacher supportThe organization provides a mechanism for citizens to directly contribute funds to teachers for classroom materials, thereby addressing insufficient state funding for public education and empowering educators.
- Direct citizen contribution to teachers for classroom resources direct teacher supportThe organization provides a mechanism for citizens to directly contribute to teachers for classroom materials, thereby addressing insufficient state funding for public education and empowering educators.
- Directly supporting teachers for classroom resources direct teacher supportThe organization provides a mechanism for citizens to directly contribute to teachers for classroom materials, addressing insufficient state funding for public education.
- Donor-directed giving for school-specific support donor-directed givingThe organization allows contributors to designate a portion of their donations to specific schools within the district, while allocating the remaining funds to non-designated schools to ensure balanced distribution and broad impact.
- Donor-directed giving for targeted and balanced support donor-directed givingThe organization allows contributors to designate a portion of their donation to specific schools, while allocating the remaining funds to non-designated schools to ensure balanced distribution across the district.
- Donor-directed giving for targeted and balanced support donor-directed givingThe organization allows contributors to designate a portion of their donation to specific schools, while allocating the remaining funds to non-designated schools, ensuring both targeted support and balanced distribution across the district.
- Enhancing educational experiences through innovative and supplemental funding innovative learning experiencesThe organization aims to supplement and expand traditional learning experiences through innovative use of materials and activities, funding classroom pilot projects, expanding programs, and rewarding teachers for experiences not covered by state or federal funding.
- Expanding learning through innovative experiences innovative learning experiencesThe organization aims to supplement and expand traditional learning experiences by funding innovative classroom pilot projects, materials, and activities that are not covered by standard funding.
- Expanding learning through innovative experiences innovative learning experiencesThe organization aims to supplement and expand traditional learning experiences by funding and implementing innovative use of materials and activities, enriching the educational environment beyond standard curricula.
- Fostering enduring learning through hands-on STEM experiences hands-on learningThe organization uses hands-on STEM kits to bridge research and practice, aiming to create enduring learning experiences that deepen understanding of natural and designed systems for both students and teachers.
- Fostering enduring learning through hands-on STEM experiences hands-on learningThe organization uses hands-on STEM kits and activities to bridge research and practice, aiming to engage students and teachers in experiences that deepen understanding of natural and designed systems and foster enduring learning.
- Holistic child development for educational excellence holistic_child_developmentThe organization supports programs that strengthen children's educational experience by focusing on both academic adventures and character building, aiming to raise educational standards and meet the holistic needs of every child.
- Holistic child development for educational excellence holistic_child_developmentThe organization supports programs that strengthen children's educational experience by focusing on academic adventures and character building to raise educational standards and meet the needs of every child.
- Holistic child development through academic and character building holistic_child_developmentThe organization supports programs that strengthen children's educational experiences by focusing on both academic adventures and character building, aiming to raise educational standards and meet the holistic needs of every child.
- Improving academic success through health support improving academic success through health supportThe organization aids students with health issues by providing necessary care and equipment, believing that addressing health needs directly improves academic success and classroom attendance.
- Improving academic success through health support improving academic success through health supportThe organization aids students with health issues by providing care and equipment, believing this support will improve academic success and classroom attendance.
- Improving academic success through health support improving academic success through health supportThe organization aids students with health issues by providing necessary care and equipment, believing that addressing health barriers directly improves academic success and classroom attendance.
- Needs-based scholarship for financial accessibility needs-based scholarshipThe organization targets high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate financial need to determine eligibility for scholarships, ensuring support reaches those who require it most.
- Professional development for educator efficacy and student outcomes professional developmentThe organization supports National Board Certification for teachers and school counselors, believing that this professional development energizes educators, increases their efficacy, empowers leadership, and ultimately improves student outcomes.
- Recognizing and promoting teaching excellence teacher_recognition_programThe organization recognizes and promotes excellence in teaching through a dedicated program, aiming to inspire students, educators, and the broader school community by highlighting outstanding contributions.
- Recognizing and promoting teaching excellence teacher_recognition_programThe organization recognizes and promotes excellence in teaching through a dedicated program, aiming to inspire students, educators, and the broader school community.
- Supporting professional development for educators to improve student outcomes professional developmentThe organization supports National Board Certification for teachers and school counselors, believing it energizes educators, increases efficacy, empowers leadership, and ultimately improves student outcomes.
- Targeted financial aid for students in need needs-based scholarshipThe organization provides scholarships specifically to high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate financial need, ensuring that economic barriers do not hinder educational opportunities.
- Targeted financial aid for students in need needs-based scholarshipThe organization provides scholarships specifically to high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate financial need, ensuring that economic barriers do not prevent access to educational opportunities.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Ann E's Closet & Pantry
Provides gently-used clothing, shoes, food boxes, hygiene items, and new socks/underwear to DVUSD students, families, and staff through three school-based locations
DVEF Classroom STEM Kits
Distributes hands-on science and engineering kits to DVUSD teachers to enhance STEM/STEAM instruction across grade levels
DVEF Dual Enrollment & AP Test Scholarship Program
Covers fees for Advanced Placement exams, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes for financially needy high school juniors and seniors
DVEF Enrichment Grants
Provides $500–$2,000 grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects not funded by the district, such as hands-on STEM, arts, and life skills programs
DVUSD Family Support Program
Offers emergency assistance including hotel stays, food, clothing, and hygiene items to DVUSD families experiencing crisis such as eviction or loss of income
Friends of Deer Valley Teachers Fund
Reimburses teachers for out-of-pocket expenses on classroom supplies up to a set annual limit, based on need
National Board Certified Teachers Support
Funds training and certification costs for DVUSD teachers pursuing National Board Certification; provides $500 awards to newly certified or recertified teachers
Student Health & Wellness
Supports student health services and equipment across 39 DVUSD schools to improve attendance and academic success
Teacher and Rookie of the Year Awards
Honors outstanding experienced and first-year DVUSD teachers with trophies, cash awards, and public recognition at a school board meeting
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Barry Goldwater High Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet location.
- Barry Goldwater High School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet and Pantry location.
- Deer Valley Middle School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet and Pantry location.
- Deer Valley Middle School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet location.
- Deer Valley School District Partner — Enriches the educational experience in the district's classrooms and funds programs for its students and teachers.
- Deer Valley School District Partner — Provided over $60,000 in funding for DVEF Classroom STEM kits.
- Deer Valley School District Partner — Supports students in the 39 schools within the district.
- Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Celebrates and honors the district's teachers through Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs.
- Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates to honor seasoned teachers and first-year teachers.
- Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates to recognize Teacher of the Year and Rookie of the Year within the district.
- Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Partner district receiving funding and STEM kits for classroom use.
- Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Supports DVUSD students, families, and employees through Ann E's Closet locations.
- Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) Partner — Supports DVUSD teachers in obtaining National Board Certification and honors them at board meetings.
- Get Away Today Travel Service Partner — Partners with the travel service.
- Get Away Today Vacations Partner — Partners since 1997 to provide funds for schools through vacation purchases.
- Mountain Ridge High School Partner — Hosts a donation bin for Ann E's Closet.
- Paseo Hills School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet and Pantry location.
- Paseo Hills School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet location.
- Safeway Partner — Receives gift card donations from Safeway to provide resources for hunger relief.
- Sandra Day O'Connor High School Partner — Hosts a donation bin for Ann E's Closet.
- USAA Foundation Funder — Receives donations from USAA Foundation for its Impact Grants program.
- Union Park School Partner — Hosts a donation bin for Ann E's Closet.
- United Way Partner — Participates as a United Way agency (code #836).