activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 15
- Club Yarnell Community Engagement Program Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOffers monthly activities through Club Yarnell across five categories: Health & Wellness, The Arts, Bureaucracy Bootcamp, Fun & Games, and Serendipity, including Tai Chi, painting, Medicare application assistance, and game nights. Launched in December 2016 to promote social engagement and wellness among community members.
- Club Yarnell Community Programming Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOffers monthly activities through "Club Yarnell," launched in December 2016, spanning five categories: Health & Wellness (e.g., Tai Chi, blood pressure checks, flu shots, healthy eating), The Arts (e.g., painting, interior design), Bureaucracy Bootcamp (e.g., Medicare application assistance, caregivers' workshops), Fun & Games (e.g., game nights), and Serendipity events.
- Club Yarnell community programming Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOffers monthly activities through Club Yarnell, launched in December 2016, across five categories: Health & Wellness (e.g., Tai Chi, blood pressure checks, flu shots, healthy eating), The Arts (e.g., painting, interior design), Bureaucracy Bootcamp (e.g., Medicare application, caregivers' workshop), Fun & Games (e.g., game nights), and Serendipity.
- Congregate Dining Program for Seniors Congregate Meals for SeniorsServes free hot lunches to seniors in the center’s dining room Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Meals include an entrée, vegetable, salad, fruit bar, and drink.
- Congregate senior dining program Congregate Meals for SeniorsOperates a year-round lunch program in its dining room, serving congregate hot meals Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, except on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Meals include an entrée, vegetable, salad, fruit bar, and drink, with free lunch provided to members aged 75 and over.
- On-Site Congregate Meal Service Congregate Meals for SeniorsServes hot lunches to members in the dining room Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Meals include an entrée, vegetable, salad, fruit bar, and drink, with free lunch provided to members aged 75 and over.
- Senior Meal Delivery Program (Meals on Wheels) Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledDelivers hot meals to seniors' homes Monday through Friday at lunchtime, including daily safety checks and friendly social interaction. This program specifically serves the Yarnell, Arizona area and is supported by volunteer drivers.
- Senior Meal Delivery Program (Meals on Wheels) Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledDelivers hot meals to seniors' homes Monday through Friday at lunchtime, including daily safety checks and friendly social interaction. The program serves the Yarnell, Arizona area and is supported by volunteer drivers.
- Senior meal delivery program Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledDelivers hot meals to seniors' homes Monday through Friday at lunchtime, including daily safety checks and friendly social interaction. This program specifically serves the Yarnell, Arizona area and is supported by volunteer drivers.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates a thrift store that accepts donations of clothing, accessories, household items, media, children's items, tools, gardening supplies, sports and medical equipment, furniture, and power tools. The store relies on volunteer support for operations.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates a thrift store that accepts donations of clothing, accessories, household items, media, children's items, tools, gardening supplies, sports and medical equipment, exercise gear, furniture, and power tools. Volunteers support operations in the store, kitchen, and dining areas.
- Thrift store operationsOperates a thrift store that accepts donations of clothing, accessories, household items, media, children's items, tools, gardening items, sports equipment, medical and exercise equipment, furniture, and power tools. Volunteers support operations in the store and kitchen.
- Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordination Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsUtilizes volunteers in meal delivery (Meals on Wheels), kitchen and dining room operations, and thrift store support. Also employs Service Area Ambassadors to assist with outreach, programming, and planning initiatives.
- Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordination Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsUtilizes Service Area Ambassadors to support outreach, programming, and planning efforts, and engages volunteers in meal delivery, kitchen operations, dining room service, and thrift store operations.
- Volunteer coordination and outreach Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsUtilizes volunteers in meal delivery (Meals on Wheels drivers), kitchen and dining room support, and thrift store operations. Also employs Service Area Ambassadors to assist with outreach, programming, and planning.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Community-led local representation community_engagementEngages Service Area Ambassadors to provide grassroots representation and support for outreach, programming, and planning in specific communities, ensuring localized and culturally responsive engagement.
- Earned income funding model earned_income_strategyGenerates sustainable program funding through thrift store sales, using earned income to support food security initiatives and broader community quality of life activities.
- Earned income funding through social enterprise earned_income_strategyGenerates program funding through thrift store sales, using earned income to sustainably support services for food-insecure individuals and broader community quality of life initiatives.
- Earned income to sustain programming earned_income_strategyFunds food security and community programs through revenue generated by thrift store sales, reducing reliance on donations and increasing financial sustainability.
- Hyper-local community engagement through ambassador model community_engagementEmploys Service Area Ambassadors to represent and support specific communities like Skull Valley and Kirkland, ensuring culturally responsive outreach, programming, and planning grounded in local knowledge.
- Hyper-local community engagement through ambassador model community_engagementDeploys Service Area Ambassadors to represent and support specific communities like Skull Valley and Kirkland, ensuring culturally responsive outreach, programming, and planning.
- Integrated social support model for seniors integrated_social_supportCombines meal delivery with daily safety checks and social interaction to address both nutritional and social needs of isolated seniors, recognizing that hunger and isolation are interconnected challenges in aging populations.
- Leverages national networks for local senior service delivery meals-on-wheels_modelUses affiliation with established national models like Meals on Wheels America to implement proven service frameworks locally, ensuring efficiency and scalability in addressing senior hunger.
- Leverages national networks for local senior service delivery meals-on-wheels_modelAddresses senior hunger by affiliating with established national models like Meals on Wheels America to ensure reliable, scalable, and proven service delivery at the local level.
- Leverages national networks for local senior services meals-on-wheels_modelUses affiliation with Meals on Wheels America to implement a proven national model for local home-delivered meal services, ensuring scalability and reliability in senior hunger relief.
- Tiered membership model to ensure equitable access tiered_membership_modelOffers scalable membership benefits based on contribution level, including free and discounted meals, to make programs accessible across income levels while encouraging community investment.
- Tiered membership to increase access and engagement tiered_membership_modelOffers scalable membership benefits based on contribution level, including free and discounted meals, to ensure inclusivity while encouraging community investment.
- Tiered membership with inclusive access tiered_membership_modelOffers a tiered membership model that scales benefits by contribution level while ensuring access to essential services like meals for all, regardless of ability to pay, promoting inclusivity and financial sustainability.
- Transparent governance with public access community_transparencyConducts board meetings with public access to promote transparency, accountability, and community involvement in organizational decision-making.
- Transparent governance with public participation community_transparencyConducts board meetings with public access to promote transparency and foster community involvement in decision-making processes.
- Transparent governance with public participation community_transparencyConducts board meetings with public access to promote transparency and foster community involvement in organizational decision-making.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery with low-barrier engagement volunteer-drivenRelies on volunteers not only to deliver meals but also to provide social interaction and safety checks, while lowering entry barriers through part-time, time-limited opportunities to increase volunteer participation and retention.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery with low-barrier engagement volunteer-drivenRelies on volunteers not only to deliver meals but also to provide social interaction and safety checks, while using seasonal and trial-based volunteer opportunities to lower barriers to participation and improve role fit.
- Volunteer-powered service delivery volunteer-drivenRelies on volunteers not only to deliver meals but also to provide social interaction and safety checks, enabling cost-effective, community-rooted service provision.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Club Yarnell
Offers diverse activities in categories such as Health & Wellness, The Arts, Bureaucracy Bootcamp, Fun & Games, and Serendipity, open to everyone in the community.
Congregate Lunch Overview
Serves hot lunches in the dining room Monday through Friday from 11:00 am - 1 pm, including an entrée, vegetable, salad, fruit bar, and drink.
Meals on Wheels Program
Delivers fresh, nutritious hot meals to homebound individuals Monday through Friday, including a daily safety check and social interaction.
YRCC Thrift Store
Sells donated new and gently used merchandise, with all proceeds benefiting the Yarnell Regional Community Center's mission and programs.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Agency Government — Funds services provided by Yarnell Regional Community Center
- DES Government — Funds services provided by Yarnell Regional Community Center
- Local Business Partner Partner — Recognizes local businesses as partners through print and web recognition in exchange for membership support.
- Meals on Wheels America Network — Member organization providing a framework for senior meal delivery services.
- NACOG AAA Central Intake Office Partner — Referral partner for individuals seeking Meals on Wheels services.