activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 6
- Community Forums on Environmental Issues Public Environmental Events & OutreachSponsors and organizes forums focused on parks and wildlife-related issues to inform and engage the community.
- Expired Medication Disposal Program Prescription Drug Disposal ProgramsDeveloped and installed the Dispose-a-Med system, providing secure bins at the Green Valley Sheriff's station for the safe disposal of expired medications.
- Hosting public forums on natural resource issues Public Environmental Events & OutreachSponsors forums focused on parks and wildlife-related topics to engage the community in conservation and land use discussions.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Community Litter and Waste CleanupsOrganizes events for the collection of household hazardous waste in the Green Valley and Sahuarita areas.
- Organizing hazardous waste collection events Recycling & Waste Education ProgramsOrganizes Household Hazardous Waste collection events in Green Valley and Sahuarita to enable safe disposal of toxic household materials.
- Providing secure medication disposal infrastructure Prescription Drug Disposal ProgramsDeveloped and installed the Dispose-a-Med system, which provides secure drop-off bins at the Green Valley Sheriff's station for disposal of expired medications.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Public Land Acquisition Conservation Advocacy & Land ProtectionLobbies local government bodies, such as Pima County, to accept donations of land for public use, exemplified by the former Canoa Hills Golf Course.
- Lobbying for public land acquisitionLobbied Pima County to accept the donation of the former Canoa Hills Golf Course for public use.
capacity building · 1
- Homeowners Association Representation and Information Dissemination Community Association Governance MeetingsServes as an informational conduit between homeowners and the Green Valley Council, with representatives from member Homeowners Associations, and approves organizational governance documents and goals.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Addressing Community Needs through New Initiatives community_developmentThe organization develops new initiatives and ventures to address community needs in areas not covered by existing committees, demonstrating a proactive approach to community development.
- Building Community Emergency Response Networks community_emergency_response_networkThe organization supports volunteer emergency response and community resilience groups, integrating them into a broader local emergency preparedness network to strengthen community-level response capabilities.
- Civic Engagement through Education, Influence, and AdvocacyThe organization employs education, influence, cooperation, collaboration, and advocacy to achieve civic goals, ensuring Green Valley remains a desirable place to live, work, play, and invest.
- Community Resource and Advocacy for Environmental IssuesThe organization serves as a community resource for environmental issues, focusing on water, air, wastewater, and natural environmental areas, and engages in forums and workshops to facilitate joint evaluation and decision-making processes.
- Community development through collaborative initiatives community_developmentDevelops new initiatives in areas not covered by existing committees by sponsoring forums, workshops, and joint evaluation processes that enable collaborative problem-solving on environmental and civic issues.
- Community-based emergency response network community_emergency_response_networkSupports volunteer emergency response and community resilience groups to strengthen local emergency preparedness through grassroots participation and decentralized capacity building.
- Environmental stewardship and public education environmental_stewardshipActs as a community resource on environmental issues by studying concerns related to water, air, wastewater, and natural areas, and disseminating information to residents, media, and government agencies.
- Facilitating Interagency Coordination for Emergency Preparedness interagency_coordinationThe organization facilitates coordination between local civic bodies and first responder agencies through liaison committees to enhance community emergency preparedness and response.
- Interagency coordination for emergency preparedness interagency_coordinationFacilitates coordination between the Green Valley Council and local first responder agencies through a liaison committee to improve local emergency response and safety planning.
- Representative governance model representative_governanceUses a representative governance structure in which each member Homeowners Association appoints a delegate to the governing board, ensuring broad community input and equitable decision-making.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Citizen Corps/Emergency Planning Committee
Coordinates with first responders and volunteer groups including CERT, SAV, VIPS, and amateur radio associations for community emergency preparedness
Community Services Committee
Manages Household Hazardous Waste collection and the Dispose-a-Med program for safe medication disposal at the Green Valley Sheriff’s station
Environmental Committee
Addresses water, air, wastewater, natural areas, and energy conservation issues; sponsors forums with local agencies and universities
Parks Advisory Committee
Engages with Pima County on park development, safety, and wildlife; led efforts to transfer former Canoa Hills Golf Course into public parkland
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Partner — Supported by Citizen Corps as part of local emergency preparedness and volunteer response efforts.
- Green Valley Fire District Partner — Member agency on the Citizen Corps/Emergency Planning Committee, providing representation for coordination with GVC.
- PC Department of Environmental Quality Partner — Sponsors forums and workshops with them for joint evaluation and decision-making.
- Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Partner — Engages with staff to address issues ranging from park development to safety concerns.
- Pima County Regional Flood Control District Partner — Engages with staff to address issues ranging from park development to safety concerns.
- Pima County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Member agency on the Citizen Corps/Emergency Planning Committee, providing representation for coordination with GVC.
- Sahuarita Police Department Partner — Member agency on the Citizen Corps/Emergency Planning Committee, providing representation for coordination with GVC.
- Sahuarita Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Partner — Supported by Citizen Corps as part of local emergency preparedness and volunteer response efforts.
- Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers (SAV) Partner — Supported by Citizen Corps as part of local emergency preparedness and volunteer response efforts.
- The Animal League of Green Valley Partner — Supported by Citizen Corps as part of local emergency preparedness and community resilience efforts.
- University of Arizona Partner — Sponsors forums and workshops with them for joint evaluation and decision-making.