activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 11
- Education and Conference Center Rental Camp Facility Rental & Retreat HostingOperates a fully furnished, newly refurbished, and ADA accessible Education/Conference Center on its Bisbee Campus, available for rent to nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments for professional development, training, meetings, and retreats.
- Employ Individuals with Disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesEmploys individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, providing well-paying jobs with benefits through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program.
- Employ individuals with disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesEmploys individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, providing well-paying jobs with benefits through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program.
- Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides well-paying jobs with benefits for individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, primarily through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program for grounds maintenance and custodial services.
- Founders Garden OperationOperates and maintains the 30,000 square-foot Founders Garden on its Bisbee Campus, a therapeutic space open to the public at no cost, incorporating sensory experiences and natural healing elements.
- Founders Scholarship ProgramOffers up to $2,000 in tuition support to Cochise County residents with disabilities or who are caretakers of someone with a disability to support their educational goals.
- Operate an Education and Conference CenterOperates a fully furnished, ADA accessible education and conference center in Bisbee, Arizona, available for rent to nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments for professional development, training, meetings, and retreats.
- Operate the Founders GardenOperates the 30,000 square-foot Founders Garden on its Bisbee Campus, a therapeutic space open to the public at no cost, incorporating sensory experiences and natural healing elements.
- Provide Founders Scholarship ProgramProvides up to $2,000 in tuition support through the Founders Scholarship Program for Cochise County residents with disabilities or who are caretakers of someone with a disability to support their educational goals.
- Provide Grounds Maintenance and Custodial Services Workforce Development through Contracted Facility ServicesProvides grounds maintenance services for the Fort Huachuca Army Installation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and custodial services for the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
- Provide grounds maintenance and custodial services Workforce Development through Contracted Facility ServicesProvides grounds maintenance services for the Fort Huachuca Army Installation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and custodial services for the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
capacity building · 4
- Community Resource Guide Community Resource Directory DevelopmentHighlights the Legacy Foundation Community Resource Guide, a comprehensive and updated directory connecting Cochise County residents to community resources.
- Employee Continuing Education Support Employee Tuition Support & In-House TrainingProvides in-house educational programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual employees and offers tuition support to encourage their continuing education.
- Support Employee Continuing Education Employee Tuition Support & In-House TrainingSupports the continuing education of its employees through tuition support and in-house educational programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Support employee continuing education Employee Tuition Support & In-House TrainingProvides in-house educational programs tailored to individual employee needs and goals, and offers tuition support for the continuing education of its employees.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Employee education as a core mission employee_educationOriginating from its founding as a classroom for children with disabilities, the organization maintains a core mission of providing educational opportunities to its employees.
- Employee education as a core mission employee_educationOriginating from its founding as a classroom for children with disabilities, the organization prioritizes providing educational opportunities to its employees as a fundamental aspect of its mission.
- Employee education as a core mission employee_educationOriginating from its founding as a classroom, the organization prioritizes providing educational opportunities to its employees, viewing it as a fundamental aspect of its mission.
- Fostering inclusion and opportunities through community engagement and partnerships community_outreach_and_partnershipsThe organization actively engages with the community and forms partnerships to create inclusive environments and expand opportunities for individuals with additional needs. This includes providing accessible spaces for therapeutic activities, connecting employees to educational resources, and promoting accessible cultural events.
- Fostering inclusion and opportunities through community engagement and partnerships community_outreach_and_partnershipsThe organization actively engages with the community and forms partnerships to create inclusive environments and expand opportunities for individuals with additional needs. This includes providing accessible spaces for therapeutic activities, connecting employees to educational opportunities, and promoting accessible cultural events.
- Promoting awareness and advocacy for disability inclusion media_curation_and_amplificationThe organization curates and shares news, stories, and information to highlight disability representation, achievements, and accessibility issues. This strategy aims to raise public awareness, inspire individuals, and advocate for systemic change related to disability rights and inclusion.
- Providing therapeutic and accessible environments flexible_space_designThe organization designs and offers accessible spaces, such as the Founders Garden, with features like modular furniture and sensory experiences, to promote wellness, healing, and adaptability for individuals with additional needs and community partners.
- Providing therapeutic and accessible environments flexible_space_designThe organization designs and offers accessible spaces, such as the Founders Garden, with features like modular furniture and sensory experiences, to promote wellness and provide therapeutic opportunities for individuals with additional needs and community partners.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Custodial Services
Provides employment for individuals with disabilities through contracts to maintain the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
Education Conference Center
A newly refurbished, ADA accessible professional space for meetings, training, and events, available for a fee to nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations.
Founders Garden
A 30,000 square-foot accessible therapeutic space on the Bisbee Campus for healing activities, open to the public and community partners.
Founders Scholarship Program
Provides up to $2,000 in tuition support for Cochise County residents with disabilities or their caretakers, in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation.
Grounds Maintenance
Provides employment for individuals with disabilities through contracts to maintain thousands of acres on the Fort Huachuca Army Installation, including the Old Post Cemetery.
In-house Educational Programs
Tailored educational programs for employees to learn new skills, including certifications, management skills, and disability awareness.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Arizona Cardinals Partner — Launched a program with Pal Experiences to aid fans with developmental disabilities.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Partner in administering the Founders Scholarship Program.
- Arizona Community Foundation of Cochise Partner — Named Nonprofit of the Year by the foundation in 2022.
- Arizona Complete Health Partner — Partner organization working on initiatives aligned with the mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities.
- Bisbee Science Partner — Partner organization involved in joint programs and activities supporting people with disabilities.
- CHR Partner — Partner organization collaborating on mission-aligned projects and services for people with disabilities.
- Cochise College Partner — Local educational resource through which employees access educational opportunities.
- Legacy Foundation Partner — Created the Community Resource Guide highlighted by Premier Alliances.
- Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Partner — Collaborates on projects, events, activities, and programs aligned with improving the lives of people with disabilities.
- Norris Design Partner — Designed the Founders Garden.
- Pal Experiences Partner — Launched a program with the Arizona Cardinals to aid fans with developmental disabilities.
- Sierra Vista Symphony Association Partner — Presented the first Special Needs Children’s Concert.
- SourceAmerica Network — Member of a nonprofit advocacy group that supports smaller nonprofit agencies in securing and maintaining federal contracts.
- SourceAmerica Partner — Provider of educational opportunities for employees.
- University of Arizona’s Sierra Vista Campus Partner — Local educational resource through which employees access educational opportunities.