activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 24
- Clothing Bank Professional Attire ProvisionDistributes professional and casual clothing to guests, including job seekers preparing for interviews.
- Clothing and Haircut Services Free Haircare and Salon ServicesDistributes professional and casual clothing to guests, including job seekers, and provides free haircuts performed by licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
- Document and Benefits Assistance Identification Document AssistanceAssists individuals with securing essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork, and provides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
- Document and Benefits Assistance Identification Document AssistanceAssists individuals with securing essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork. Also provides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
- Emergency Food Box DistributionDistributes emergency food boxes daily from its warehouse, providing over 50,000 meals each month. This includes participation in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to provide enough food for a family of 4 for 3-4 days.
- Emergency Food Box DistributionDistributes emergency food boxes daily from its warehouse, providing over 50,000 meals each month, including through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) every Tuesday (except the last Tuesday of the month) with enough food for a family of 4 for 3-4 days.
- Employment Support Professional Attire ProvisionAssists individuals with job searching and removing barriers to employment, including providing clothing for interviews and bus passes.
- Haircuts Free Haircare and Salon ServicesProvides free haircuts to guests performed by licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
- Hygiene Services Emergency Shelter ServicesProvides hot showers and clean clothing items including socks, underwear, t-shirts, and hygiene products to guests, with showers offered on Wednesdays.
- Hygiene Services Emergency Shelter ServicesProvides hot showers and clean clothing items including socks, underwear, and t-shirts to guests, with showers offered on specific days and hygiene products distributed during shower hours.
- Hygiene and Clothing Services Emergency Shelter ServicesProvides hot showers, clean clothing items (including socks, underwear, t-shirts, and professional/casual clothing), free haircuts by licensed cosmetologists, and hygiene products to guests.
- Identification and Document Assistance Identification Document AssistanceProvides assistance with securing essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork.
- Job Search and Employment Support Professional Attire ProvisionAssists individuals with job searching and removing barriers to employment, including providing clothing for interviews.
- Mail Service Community Service Access PointsOperates a mailroom for guests from Monday to Friday.
- Mail Service Community Service Access PointsOperates a mailroom open Monday – Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for guests to receive mail.
- Mailroom Services Community Service Access PointsOperates a mailroom open Monday – Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for guests.
- Nightly Meal ServiceProvides hot, nutritious dinners made from scratch every night of the year in its dining hall to men, women, children, and seniors in the Phoenix East Valley, serving over 2,000,000 meals over 35 years and over 50,000 meals per month.
- Nightly Meal ServiceProvides hot, nutritious dinners made from scratch every night of the year in its dining hall to men, women, children, and seniors in the Phoenix East Valley, serving over 2,000,000 meals over 35 years and more than 50,000 meals per month.
- Resource Center NavigationOperates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, and help finding shelter.
- Resource Center SupportOperates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, and shelter.
- Resource Center SupportOperates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, job searching, and removal of employment barriers.
- SNAP Application AssistanceProvides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
- Water Station Operation Community Service Access PointsOperates water stations Monday-Friday from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
- Water Station Operation Community Service Access PointsOperates water stations seven days a week with varying hours.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Comprehensive and Holistic Support for Self-Sufficiency holistic_support_modelThe organization uses a comprehensive, team-based, and holistic approach to address complex challenges like hunger, poverty, and homelessness. This involves providing essential services (food, clothing, hygiene) as foundational support, followed by individualized coaching and assistance to remove barriers, support employment, and foster personal development, ultimately leading to self-sufficiency.
- Dignity Restoration through Personal Care dignity-restoration modelThe organization believes that providing personal care and clothing services is crucial for restoring dignity and instilling hope, which in turn supports internal transformation and complements the addressing of physical needs.
- Dignity Restoration through Personal Care dignity-restoration modelThe organization provides personal care and clothing services with the explicit aim of restoring dignity and instilling hope. This approach recognizes that addressing physical needs in a respectful manner contributes to internal transformation and empowerment.
- Dignity Restoration through Personal Care and Clothing dignity-restoration modelThe organization provides personal care and clothing services with the explicit aim of restoring dignity and instilling hope, recognizing that addressing these needs supports internal transformation alongside physical well-being.
- Faith-Based Community Collaboration faith-based_approachThe organization leverages a faith-based approach, utilizing volunteers and collaborating with community and faith leaders from diverse traditions to pool resources and provide services. This approach aims to offer strength, hope, and courage to guests, demonstrating compassion and support.
- Faith-Based Community Collaboration faith-based_community_collaborationThe organization leverages a faith-based approach, utilizing volunteers and collaborating with community and faith leaders from diverse traditions to pool resources and provide services, aiming to offer strength, hope, and courage to guests.
- Faith-Based Community Collaboration faith-based_community_collaborationThe organization leverages a faith-based approach, utilizing volunteers and collaborating with community and faith leaders from diverse traditions. This collective effort pools financial and human resources to provide services, aiming to offer strength, hope, and courage to guests while serving people of all backgrounds.
- Holistic and Comprehensive Support for Self-Sufficiency holistic_support_modelThe organization employs a holistic and comprehensive approach to address the interconnected challenges of hunger, poverty, and homelessness. This involves providing basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene) as a foundation, followed by individualized support, coaching, and resource navigation to remove barriers and empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.
- Resource Navigation and Individualized Case Support resource_navigationThe organization employs resource navigators and provides personalized, one-on-one support to connect individuals with integrated social services, including healthcare, housing, and benefits, ensuring they access essential resources tailored to their needs.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Clothing Assistance
Provides clean clothing, showers, and haircuts to guests, helping them feel refreshed and prepared for job opportunities.
Empowerment Services
Offers one-on-one coaching and assistance to help individuals find jobs and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
Food Box Program
Offers emergency food boxes to families in need, providing enough food to sustain a family of four for 3-4 days.
Nightly Meal Service
Provides a hot, nutritious meal every night of the year from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Copa Health Partner — Previously hosted a Copa Health office, which is no longer located at Paz de Cristo.
- Deseret Industries Partner — Provides clothing vouchers to Deseret Industries, though this service is temporarily on hold.
- St. Timothy’s Catholic Church Partner — Paz de Cristo was born as an outreach of this church in 1988.
- St. Timothy’s Catholic Church Partner — Started as an outreach ministry of the church.
- trusted agencies Partner — Partner organizations that assist job seekers and individuals experiencing homelessness or mental health challenges.