activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 11
- Annual Whoville PJ Party event for childrenHosts an annual holiday event where children receive pajamas, gifts, and holiday surprises, and participate in activities such as foam snow, bounce houses, games, crafts, and music; the third annual event has been held.
- Annual Whoville PJ Party event for children Holiday Food and Gift DistributionHosts an annual holiday event called the "Whoville PJ Party" where children receive pajamas, gifts, and holiday surprises, and enjoy activities such as foam snow, bounce houses, games, crafts, and music; the organization has hosted at least three annual iterations of this event.
- Distributing Easter Baskets Holiday Food and Gift DistributionA Mighty Change of Heart distributes Easter Baskets to children.
- Distributing duffle bags to children entering foster care Comfort and Care Kits DistributionA Mighty Change of Heart delivers personalized duffle bags filled with essential items to children entering the foster care system, having distributed over 12,000 such bags.
- Distribution of personalized duffle bags to children entering foster care Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides over 12,000 personalized duffle bags filled with essential items to children entering foster care, offering immediate support during transition.
- Distribution of personalized duffle bags to children entering foster care Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides personalized duffle bags filled with essential items to children entering foster care, having delivered over 12,000 bags to date.
- Hosting the Whoville PJ Party Holiday Food and Gift DistributionThe organization hosts an annual "Whoville PJ Party" event where children receive pajamas, gifts, and holiday surprises, and can participate in various activities like foam snow, bounce houses, games, crafts, and music.
- Seasonal gift basket distribution Holiday Food and Gift DistributionDistributes holiday-themed gift baskets, such as Easter Baskets, to children served by the organization.
- Seasonal gift distribution (Easter Baskets) Holiday Food and Gift DistributionDistributes Easter baskets to children as part of seasonal outreach efforts.
- Special event hosting at partner locations Zoo-Based Environmental Education ProgramsOrganizes and hosts events at partner venues, such as the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, to provide enriching experiences for children.
- Special event hosting at partner venues Zoo-Based Environmental Education ProgramsOrganizes and hosts events for children at partner locations, such as the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, providing enriching experiences.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Bridging Resource Gaps for Foster Children resource_provisionThe organization provides essential resources like clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, and personal items to foster and kinship children. This strategy aims to bridge the gap between the limited support provided by the state and the actual needs of the children, ensuring they have necessary items for their well-being.
- Personalized Welcome Kits for Dignity and Comfort personalized_welcome_kitsA Mighty Change of Heart uses personalized, name-embroidered duffle bags filled with brand-new, essential items to provide foster children with a sense of care, comfort, stability, ownership, and dignity during their transition into foster care. This approach aims to make children feel valued and secure.
- Personalized care kits to affirm dignity and stability personalized_welcome_kitsBy providing new, essential items in personalized, name-embroidered duffle bags, the organization helps foster children feel valued, secure a sense of ownership, and experience dignity during traumatic transitions into foster care.
- Personalized care kits to affirm dignity and stability personalized_welcome_kitsBy providing new, essential items in personalized, name-embroidered duffle bags, the organization helps foster children feel valued, secure, and respected during transitions, fostering a sense of ownership and emotional stability.
- Privacy-protective distribution protocols privacy_protectionEnsures the safety and dignity of foster children by minimizing exposure of personal information—using first names only and requiring official documentation (Notice to Provider) during item delivery to maintain confidentiality.
- Privacy-protective distribution protocols privacy_protectionTo safeguard the safety and dignity of foster children, the organization limits personal information collection to first names only and requires formal documentation (Notice to Provider) during item delivery to ensure secure and appropriate distribution.
- Protecting Foster Children's Privacy privacy_protectionA Mighty Change of Heart prioritizes the privacy and security of foster children by requesting only first names and requiring a Notice to Provider at delivery. This ensures safe and proper distribution of items while maintaining confidentiality for the children.
- Provision of essential resources to bridge systemic gaps resource_provisionThe organization addresses unmet needs of foster and kinship children by supplying critical items such as clothing, school supplies, and hygiene products, filling gaps left by limited state support to promote equity and well-being.
- Resource provision to bridge gaps in state support resource_provisionSupplies essential, brand-new items such as clothing, school supplies, and hygiene products to meet the unmet needs of foster and kinship children, directly addressing shortfalls in government-provided resources.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Duffle Bag Program
Provides personalized duffle bags with the child's first name embroidered, filled with new clothes, shoes, hygiene items, toys, books, and other essentials for children entering foster care in Arizona.