activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 12
- Community Engagement and Educational Workshops Community Breakfast & Food EventsHosts community engagement activities such as bread baking classes where participants learn to bake, receive ingredients, and sample freshly baked goods.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes various fundraising events, including annual galas, wine tasting and barbecue events, bread baking classes, and musical performances, to generate financial support for its initiatives.
- Fundraising Events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesHosts various fundraising events, such as wine tastings and barbecues featuring local wines, bread baking classes, and musical performances.
- Fundraising Events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes various fundraising events, including annual galas (held from 2015-2019 and 2022-2024), wine tasting and barbecue events, and other special events featuring performers like pianist and vocalist Jessiah.
- Preschool Program Operation and Funding Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates a tuition-based preschool program for three and four-year-olds within the Oracle School District and is committed to funding preschool for all children in the District.
- Student Scholarship ProgramsAwards two $1,500 scholarships to Mountain Vista students for summer academic programs, supports the Reach Scholarship, and has provided scholarships for students to attend specific camps like Sally Ride Science Camp and UCLA Writing Camp.
- Student Scholarships for Academic ProgramsAwards two $1,500 scholarships to Mountain Vista students for summer academic programs and has provided scholarships for students to attend specific camps like Sally Ride Science Camp and UCLA Writing Camp, as well as establishing and supporting the Reach Scholarship.
- Student Tutoring and Mentorship Reading Tutoring with Therapy Dog VisitsOffers reading tutoring to 3rd and 4th grade students at Mountain Vista school in Oracle, brings a therapy dog to visit pre-school and kindergarten classes, and has provided tutoring for 1st and 2nd graders at Mt. Vista Elementary for 10 years.
- Student Tutoring and Mentorship Reading Tutoring with Therapy Dog VisitsOffers reading tutoring to 3rd and 4th grade students at Mountain Vista school in Oracle, brings therapy dogs to pre-school and kindergarten classes, and has provided tutoring for 1st and 2nd graders at Mt. Vista Elementary for 10 years.
- Student Tutoring and Support Reading Tutoring with Therapy Dog VisitsProvides reading tutoring to 3rd and 4th grade students at Mountain Vista school in Oracle, brings a therapy dog to visit pre-school and kindergarten classes, and has tutored 1st and 2nd graders at Mt. Vista Elementary for 10 years.
- Support for Oracle School District Programs Support for School-Based Enrichment and Ancillary ProgramsProvides funding and support for various programs within the Oracle School District, including a comprehensive phonics-based early childhood literacy program, a community schools program with activities like Teens Sew Cool and Horsemanship, and a tuition-based preschool program for three and four-year-olds.
- Support for Oracle School District Programs Support for School-Based Enrichment and Ancillary ProgramsProvides funding and support for various programs within the Oracle School District, including a comprehensive phonics-based early childhood literacy program, the Accelerated Reading Program, and a community schools program offering activities like Teens Sew Cool, Horsemanship, athletics, and tutoring.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for School District Funding Public Education & Secular AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts, including serving on a Political Action Committee that successfully advocated for Proposition #481 to secure local funding for the Oracle School District.
- Advocacy for School District Funding Public Education & Secular AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts for the Oracle School District, including serving on a Political Action Committee that successfully advocated for Proposition #481 to secure local funding for the District.
- Advocacy for School District Funding Public Education & Secular AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts, including serving on a Political Action Committee, to secure local funding for the Oracle School District, such as successfully advocating for Proposition #481.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Community Engagement and AdvocacyLeverages volunteers and community ambassadors to extend the Foundation's reach, communicate its mission, recruit support, and advocate for teachers and children in the Oracle community.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer MobilizationLeverages volunteers and community ambassadors to extend the organization's reach, support events, and build community connections, thereby enhancing operational capacity and community awareness.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer MobilizationLeverages volunteers and community ambassadors to extend the Foundation's reach, support events, and build community connections, thereby enhancing operational capacity and community awareness.
- Early Childhood Education and Literacy Focus early_childhood_educationPrioritizes early childhood education and literacy, believing that preschool is critical for kindergarten readiness and addressing early literacy skill deficiencies through targeted programs.
- Early Childhood Education and Literacy Focus early_childhood_educationPrioritizes early childhood education and literacy, believing that preschool is critical for kindergarten readiness and implementing phonics-based early childhood literacy programs.
- Early Childhood Literacy and Intervention early_childhood_educationAddresses early literacy skill deficiencies in young students through innovative, phonics-based intervention programs and emphasizes the critical role of preschool for kindergarten readiness.
- Experiential Fundraising experiential_fundraisingEngages participants in the winemaking process through hands-on, educational wine tasting experiences at a private boutique winery to foster connection and support.
- Experiential Fundraising experiential_fundraisingEngages participants in a hands-on, educational experience (e.g., winemaking) to foster connection and support for the organization's mission.
- Financial and Academic Support for Student Success financial support for educationProvides financial and related support to ensure every Oracle student has opportunities to succeed, including addressing early literacy skill deficiencies through innovative reading and academic intervention programs, and utilizing programs like Accelerated Reading to improve reading levels.
- Financial and Programmatic Support for Student Success financial support for educationProvides financial and related support to ensure students have opportunities to succeed, complemented by innovative reading and academic intervention programs, including phonics-based early literacy and the Accelerated Reading Program, to address skill deficiencies and promote reading.
- Financial and Related Support for Student Opportunity financial support for educationProvides financial and other necessary resources to ensure that all students have equitable opportunities to succeed academically and personally.
- Reading Assessment and Incentive ProgramUtilizes a structured reading program (Accelerated Reading Program) to assess student reading levels, guide book selection, and motivate reading through testing, rewards, and goal setting.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Accelerated Reading Program
Funds the Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reading Program, which assesses reading levels, encourages book reading, and tracks student progress with incentives
Levenson and Crum REACH Scholarship
Offers two $1,500 annual scholarships to Mountain Vista students for summer academic programs at institutions like UC San Diego and UCLA
Needs Based Preschool Scholarships
Provides scholarships for 3- and 4-year-olds to attend tuition-based preschool, aiming to improve kindergarten readiness and early literacy
relationships · 22
who they work with
- 49th Parallel Partner — Provided music for the "Yippie Hippie Party" fundraising event.
- Alan & Betsy Levenson Funder — Established the Levenson and Crum REACH Scholarship.
- Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) Partner — Co-founder was named Advocate of the Year for 2013 and is a past-president of ASBA.
- Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Partner — Board member served as Treasurer for the organization.
- Chris Crum Funder — Donated to the foundation.
- Chris and Larry Crum Funder — Donated a second scholarship to the Levenson and Crum REACH Scholarship effort.
- Clay and Carol Heflebower Funder — Provided a $4,000 donation to fund the Accelerated Reading Program for two years.
- David Gulden Partner — Hosted an event for the foundation.
- David and Kathleen Eaton Partner — Hosts and donors of the wine tasting event
- Friends of ASBA Partner — Co-founder is a past-president of Friends of ASBA.
- Janet Gulden Partner — Hosted an event for the foundation.
- Jessiah Partner — Performed as a pianist and vocalist at an event for the foundation.
- Larry Crum Funder — Donated to the foundation.
- Las Colinas Golf Club Partner — Donor providing a donated golf experience for fundraising
- Midge Mollenkopf Partner — Donor and instructor for the bread baking class.
- Oracle School District Partner — Superintendent of the Oracle Elementary School District serves on the Oracle Schools Foundation Board.
- Oracle School District Partner — The Oracle Schools Foundation supports the Oracle School District by providing resources to address learning gaps.
- Renaissance Learning Company Partner — Provides the Accelerated Reading Program (ARP) and associated tests.
- SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Enrichment Committee Partner — Board member is a member of the committee.
- SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Partner — Board member is a member of the Rotary club.
- Save Our Schools Arizona Network Partner — Co-founder became the President of the Board in 2024.
- Sue Colby Partner — Donor and host for the bread baking class.