activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 15
- Arizona tax credit donation program Arizona Tax Credit Donation ProgramOffers donors the opportunity to claim a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit on contributions, up to $495 for individual filers or $987 for joint filers, to support services for children and families.
- Fundraising Events and Tax Credit CampaignConducts fundraising events, including a golf ball sale and ball drop with a cash prize, and promotes Arizona state tax credit eligibility for donors (up to $495 for individuals, $987 for joint filers) to support programs for children and families. Raised over $800,000 in the past five years and over $600,000 to date through donations and events.
- Fundraising events including ball drop and raffle Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts fundraising events such as the sale of 600 numbered golf balls for $20 each and a raffle with 200 tickets sold at $25 each, offering a cash prize of 50% of proceeds (up to $3,000) to the winning ball/raffle holder. These events have contributed to raising over $800,000 in the past five years.
- Fundraising events with raffles and tax-credit incentivesConducts fundraising events including the sale of 600 numbered golf balls at $20 each and raffle tickets at $25 each (limited to 200 tickets), offering a cash prize of 50% of proceeds up to $3,000. Promotes Arizona state tax credits for donors, allowing up to $495 (individual) or $987 (joint) in dollar-for-dollar credits.
- Fundraising through volunteer-led events and tax-credit-eligible donationsRaises funds through events and individual contributions, leveraging Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar tax credit incentive for donors (up to $495 for individuals, $987 for joint filers). Has raised over $600,000 to date, including over $800,000 in the past five years, with significant in-kind donations (over $100,000 from 360 contributors) supporting operations.
- In-kind Donation Coordination Furniture & Household Goods DistributionReceives and manages in-kind donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses to support program delivery. Received over $100,000 in in-kind contributions from 360 donors.
- In-kind donations programReceives and distributes in-kind donations from individuals and businesses, totaling over $100,000 to date, to support the provision of clothing, gifts, and essentials for children and families.
- Sugar Plum Fairies Holiday Gift ProgramOrganizes and delivers holiday gifts, clothing, essentials, and food support to children and families in the West Valley through the annual Sugar Plum Fairies program. Since 2019, has served 1,208 children, providing each with a week's worth of outfits, coat, shoes, holiday pajamas, toys, hygiene items, and a stocking, along with family grocery gift cards and a Christmas Eve activity basket.
- Sugar Plum Fairies holiday gift and essentials programOrganizes and delivers holiday gifts, clothing, essentials, and food support to children and families in the West Valley through the Sugar Plum Fairies program. Since 2019, has served 1,208 children, providing each with a week’s worth of outfits, coat, shoes, holiday pajamas, toys, hygiene items, and a grocery gift card for the family, along with a Christmas Eve activity basket.
- Sugar Plum Fairies holiday gift and essentials programOrganizes and delivers holiday gifts, clothing, essentials, and food support to children and families in the West Valley through the Sugar Plum Fairies program. Since 2019, provided support to 1,208 children, including a week’s worth of outfits, coat, shoes, holiday pajamas, toys, hygiene items, and grocery gift cards for families.
- Sugar Plum Fairies holiday gift and essentials programProvides holiday gifts, clothing, essentials, and food support to children and families in the West Valley through the Sugar Plum Fairies program. Since 2019, served 1,208 children with comprehensive gift packages including a week’s worth of outfits, coat, shoes, holiday pajamas, toys, and hygiene items, plus grocery gift cards and Christmas Eve activity baskets for families. Funding allows for 250–275 children to be served in 2024.
- Volunteer-Run Operations Volunteer-Operated Community Service DeliveryOperates entirely through volunteer labor with no paid staff or physical facilities, ensuring all resources are directed toward serving children and families in need.
- Volunteer-based operational model Volunteer-Operated Community Service DeliveryOperates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff or physical facilities, coordinating volunteer efforts via a Volunteer Committee to maximize resource allocation to direct service programs.
- Volunteer-run operations Volunteer-Operated Community Service DeliveryOperates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff or physical facilities, coordinating efforts via a Volunteer Committee to maximize resource allocation to families in need.
- Volunteer-run organizational model Volunteer-Operated Community Service DeliveryOperates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff or physical facilities, relying on a Volunteer Committee for coordination. All resources are directed toward program delivery, enabling efficient service to children and families.
strategies · 27
how they think
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- Community engagement through localized identity community-based fundraisingBuilds donor and volunteer participation by emphasizing shared local identity and proximity, focusing on the West Valley as a distinct community with specific needs and collective responsibility.
- Community-Based Resource Coordination community_resource_coordinationConnects donors, volunteers, and recipients through coordinated sharing of resources, using community networks to efficiently identify and support families in need.
- Community-Integrated Fundraising community-based fundraisingGenerates financial support through localized, experiential fundraising events and partnerships that engage community identity, corporate giving, and retail loyalty programs to maximize donation efficiency and impact.
- Community-based identification and selection community_partnership_for_identificationIdentifies children and families in need through nominations by school personnel and partnerships with local school districts, applying needs-based criteria aligned with QCO requirements to ensure equitable targeting.
- Community-based resource coordination community_resource_coordinationConnects donors, volunteers, and recipients through a coordinated network that leverages local partnerships and in-kind contributions to efficiently meet community-identified needs.
- Community-embedded identification and selection community_partnership_for_identificationRelies on trusted local institutions like school districts and educational staff to nominate and identify families in need, ensuring accurate targeting of support to low-income or crisis-affected children in the West Valley.
- Community-integrated fundraising model community-based fundraisingGenerates financial support through localized, event-based fundraising efforts—including golf tournaments and ball drop events—while leveraging workplace giving, retail partnerships, and low-cost donation methods like Zelle to maximize efficiency and community engagement.
- Coordinated community resource sharing community_resource_coordinationConnects donors, volunteers, and recipients through structured resource coordination, supported by in-kind donations of goods and services, to efficiently meet community needs.
- Event-based fundraising with thematic engagement event-based fundraisingHosts signature events like the HOT Golf Classic and associated themed activities (e.g., ball drop, awards luncheon) to emotionally engage donors and sponsors, combining recreation with charitable giving.
- Experiential Emotional Support for Children experiential supportProvides joyful, magical experiences during the holidays to emotionally uplift children facing hardship, going beyond material support to create lasting positive memories.
- Holiday-centered experiential support for children holiday assistanceDelivers transformative, joyful holiday experiences—centered on Christmas and the Sugar Plum Fairies program—to struggling children, combining gifts, celebration, and emotional support to alleviate hardship.
- Integrated Governance and Operational Leadership integrated_governance_and_operationsStrengthens organizational effectiveness by integrating board governance with hands-on program leadership, requiring each board member to lead an operational committee.
- Integrated community resource network community resource coordinationConnects donors, volunteers, and recipients through coordinated sharing of goods and services, leveraging in-kind donations and community partnerships to maximize resource flow and program reach.
- Integrated governance and volunteer leadership integrated_governance_and_operationsStrengthens organizational effectiveness by integrating board governance with operational leadership—each board member leads a committee, ensuring strategic oversight is directly linked to program execution.
- Localized and experiential fundraising model event-based fundraisingHosts signature events like the HOT Golf Classic and themed raffles to generate funds while engaging donors emotionally through fun, community-centered experiences that emphasize local impact.
- Localized, community-rooted fundraising community-based fundraisingGenerates financial support by anchoring fundraising efforts in local identity, retail partnerships, workplace giving, and fee-efficient donation methods, emphasizing tangible impact within the West Valley community.
- Multi-channel donation optimization workplace giving and matching giftsMaximizes donation efficiency and reach by leveraging workplace giving, employer matching, retail loyalty programs, and low-fee transfer methods like Zelle to increase funding with minimal overhead.
- Needs-Based, Personalized Family Support personalized_gift_givingIdentifies and supports low-income families with multiple children—particularly those facing illness or disability—by providing customized gifts and a personalized holiday experience based on individual preferences and needs.
- Personalized holiday experience delivery experiential_supportProvides individually tailored gifts and a dedicated, joyful presentation experience—including interactions with Santa—to create a magical holiday moment for children facing hardship.
- Personalized, dignity-centered gift experience personalized_gift_givingProvides individually tailored gifts and a dedicated, joyful presentation experience—including interactions with Santa—to affirm each child’s worth and create lasting emotional impact during the holidays.
- Personalized, experience-centered giving experiential_supportDesigns gift delivery around emotional impact and dignity by customizing presents to children’s preferences and hosting personalized family experiences with Santa, creating joyful, memorable moments during the holidays.
- Structured volunteer coordination with data privacy volunteer_coordinationImplements a formal volunteer sign-up and onboarding process managed by a dedicated committee, ensuring smooth operations while protecting personal information through internal-use-only policies.
- Targeted identification of families in need needs-based_selection_criteriaUses a combination of nomination-based referrals from trusted community figures (e.g., teachers) and needs-based criteria—such as low income, chronic illness, or disability—to identify and serve the most vulnerable children and families in the West Valley.
- Volunteer-Driven Service Delivery volunteer-driven_modelOperates entirely through volunteer labor, leveraging community members to deliver programs and services, which reduces overhead and strengthens local ownership of outcomes.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-driven_modelOperates entirely through volunteer labor, with no paid staff, relying on structured volunteer coordination and leadership from board members who each lead operational committees.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-driven_modelOperates entirely through volunteer labor, with no paid staff, ensuring that all resources go directly to programs and services while fostering deep community ownership and engagement.
- Volunteer-powered operations model volunteer-driven_modelOperates entirely through volunteer labor, with formal structures for volunteer coordination and board integration into operational leadership, ensuring low overhead and community ownership of programs.
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Adams Natural Meats Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- Albertson Companies Foundation Partner — Donor supporting HOT's mission with contributions.
- Breakthrough Beverage Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department Partner — Donor providing support to HOT's mission.
- Commencement Bay Corrugated Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- DMB Associates Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- Daimler Truck North America Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- Dan and Brigid Rye Partner — Donated the grand prize for the 2026 Super Raffle
- David Weekley Homes Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- Dobrusin Financial Funder — Inferno Level Sponsor ($15,000+)
- Dobrusin Financial Partner — Financial partner that assists donors with stock contributions to HOT Community Foundation.
- Fry’s Partner — Partnership through Fry's Community Rewards program, where Fry's donates a percentage of shopper purchases to HOT.
- Huhtamaki Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- Osborne Jewelers Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- SeaCa Plastic Packaging Funder — Blaze Level Sponsor ($5,000 – $14,999)
- VolunteerMatch Partner — Lists volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch to recruit volunteers.
- Walmart Partner — Donor contributing to HOT's mission through in-kind support.
- fire department Partner — Assists with the ball drop event by raising a ladder above the green to release the golf balls.