named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Health Navigation
Assists individuals with medical navigation, prescription filling, and connecting with partner organizations for additional resources.
HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center (JCL) Pilot Program
Assists JCL caseworkers with patient identification, transportation for discharged patients, and ensuring safe transitions for patients with complex needs.
Transportation Services
Provides free rides to clients for housing appointments, medical care, employment, food banks, and other critical errands.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services 4 activities
- Healthcare Navigation and Outreach for Homeless IndividualsConnects individuals experiencing homelessness with healthcare services, medical navigation, and assistance in filling prescriptions. This includes conducting outreach events with "BakPaks" to link individuals to partner organizations providing food, shelter, and employment resources.
- Medical and Social Service NavigationProvides medical navigation support and assists individuals experiencing homelessness in accessing healthcare, prescription medications, shelter, employment, and other essential services by connecting them with partner organizations and facilitating critical errands and appointments.
- Medical and Social Service NavigationProvides medical navigation support and assists individuals experiencing homelessness in accessing healthcare, prescription medications, shelter, food, employment, and other essential services by connecting them with partner organizations and facilitating critical errands.
- Medical and Social Service Navigation for Homeless IndividualsOffers medical care navigation, assistance with prescription fulfillment, and connections to partner organizations that provide food, shelter, and employment resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. This includes facilitating medical care through student and alumna-led initiatives.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Social Transportation 4 activities
- Transportation Assistance ProgramProvides scheduled transportation services via phone or email for individuals experiencing homelessness and underserved populations, including rides to medical appointments, housing departments, job interviews, employment, food banks, and other critical social determinants of health. The program was designed as Arizona's first health navigation and transportation system for the homeless and is supported by external funding such as from Thunderbirds Charities.
- Transportation Assistance ProgramProvides scheduled transportation services via phone or email for individuals experiencing homelessness and underserved populations, including rides to medical appointments, housing departments, job interviews, employment, food banks, and other critical social determinants of health. The program has supported clients in securing housing, employment, and medical care, and was formally launched as Arizona's first health navigation and transportation system for the homeless.
- Transportation Assistance Program for Homeless and Underserved PopulationsProvides transportation services—including scheduled rides via phone or email—to individuals experiencing homelessness and underserved populations, including seniors needing medical access such as COVID vaccine appointments. The program is part of Arizona's first health navigation and transportation system designed specifically for this population.
- Transportation Services for Vulnerable PopulationsProvides scheduled and urgent transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness, seniors, and hospital patients to access medical appointments, housing, employment, food banks, and other critical social services. This program is supported by Thunderbirds Charities.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
- Meal Distribution ProgramDistributes meals annually to individuals in need, with documented service of 25,000 meals in 2017 increasing to 1,000,000 meals in 2023, indicating a sustained and growing direct food service effort.
- Meal Distribution ProgramDistributes meals annually to individuals in need, serving 25,000 meals in 2017 and scaling up to 1,000,000 meals in 2023, indicating a sustained and growing direct food service effort.
- Meal ProvisionProvides meals to individuals, serving 1,000,000 meals in 2023, 750,000 in 2022, 500,000 in 2021, 250,000 in 2020, 100,000 in 2019, 50,000 in 2018, and 25,000 in 2017.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- BakPak Outreach ProgramConducts outreach events to connect homeless individuals with essential services through the distribution of BakPaks (refilled backpacks), originally developed through a student-run organization founded in 2015.
- Homeless Outreach and BakPak DistributionConducts outreach events to connect homeless individuals with essential services through the distribution of BakPaks (refillable backpacks), a practice initiated by a student-run organization founded in 2015.
- Student-Run Outreach Program Distributing BakPaksOperates a student-founded and run outreach initiative launched in 2015 that connects homeless individuals to essential services by distributing and refilling BakPaks during outreach events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$426K
Contributions & grants$426K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$313K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$193K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$402K
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$87K
Net assets$314K
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +191.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 7
- BOB RAMSEY — DIRECTOR
- DR GARTH GEMAR — DIRECTOR
- DR KIM LUCAS — DIRECTOR
- JEFF TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- STACEY OPFER — VICE PRESIDE
- VIVIENNE GELLERT — FOUNDER/PRES
- WILLIAM CORN — TREASURER
relationships · 22
who they work with
- A New Leaf Partner — Coordinated transportation for a client's move to a new apartment.
- ABC15 Partner — Covered Elaine's initiative to provide transportation for seniors to COVID vaccine appointments.
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with ASU students and alumni on initiatives connecting homeless individuals to healthcare.
- CASS shelter Partner — Caseworkers refer clients to Elaine for transportation services.
- Channel 12 News Partner — Interviewed Elaine about its history and community impact.
- City of Surprise Fire and Medical Department Partner — Dr. Garth Gemar, Medical Director of the City of Surprise Fire and Medical Department, serves on Elaine's board.
- Elaine Partner — Receives support from organizations to provide care beyond survival for clients
- Gellert Health Partner — Referred a client to Elaine for transportation services.
- Glendale Fire Department Partner — Dr. Garth Gemar, Chief Medical Officer of the Glendale Fire Department, serves on Elaine's board.
- Herzberg family Funder — Provided a substantial gift that enabled a naming opportunity for the organization
- HonorHealth Partner — Krystal Robinson, Associate Vice President of Infection and Prevention at HonorHealth, serves on Elaine's board.
- HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center (JCL) Partner — Assists caseworkers with patient identification and provides transportation for discharged patients.
- Human Services Campus Partner — Board Chairman Mike McQuaid was interviewed about Elaine's services.
- Justa Center Partner — Flyers for Elaine's ride services are displayed in their lobby.
- Nourish Food Pantry Partner — Provides food boxes and clothing items to clients transported by Elaine.
- Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Dr. Garth Gemar, Medical Director for the Phoenix Fire Department, serves on Elaine's board.
- St. Mary's Partner — A food bank where clients are transported to receive food.
- Starwest Associates Partner — Bill Corn, CFO of Starwest Associates, uses his expertise in electronic data gathering and accounting to guide Elaine's operations.
- Summit Medical Group of Arizona Partner — Dr. Kim Lucas, who practices Internal Medicine at Summit Medical Group of AZ, serves on Elaine's board.
- The Salvation Army Partner — Jeff Taylor, Chairman for Salvation Army of Arizona, serves on Elaine's board.
- Thunderbirds Charities Partner — Provides support for Elaine’s Transportation Assistance Program.
- University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix Partner — Dr. Kim Lucas, a community faculty member at University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, serves on Elaine's board.