activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 20
- Annual Holiday Toy Drive and DistributionOrganizes the 15th annual Holiday Toy Drive, collecting toys at local Walmart locations in November and December for distribution to children at Valleywise Health Medical Center, select Honor Health hospitals, Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital, and through support for Foothills Food Bank’s Adopt a Family program. Surplus toys and funds are used to meet ongoing community needs.
- Carseat Installation Services Car Seat & Safe Sleep DistributionProvides carseat installation and inspection services with Carseat Technicians at the Anthem Walmart location on specific dates in December.
- Carseat Installation and Inspection Car Seat & Safe Sleep DistributionProvides carseat installation and inspection services with Carseat Technicians at the Anthem Walmart location on specific dates in December.
- Carseat Installation and Inspection Services Car Seat & Safe Sleep DistributionProvides carseat installation and inspection services with certified Carseat Technicians at the Anthem Walmart location on specific dates.
- Carseat Installation and Inspection Services Car Seat & Safe Sleep DistributionProvides free carseat installation and inspection services with certified Carseat Technicians at the Anthem Walmart location on designated dates in December.
- Charity Fundraising Events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes special events to raise money and resources, including the "Ignite the Night" event at Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale Quarter, a charity cornhole tournament, and other fundraising activities.
- College Assistance Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers a college assistance scholarship program, primarily funded by community donations, memberships, and fundraising, to support students in need.
- College Scholarship ProgramsOffers two scholarship programs: the Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities Scholarship for students in the service area, and the Eric Flannery Line of Duty Scholarship for children of active, retired, or deceased public safety personnel in Maricopa County. Both require academic achievement and community service, and are funded by donations, memberships, and fundraising.
- Family-Oriented Community Events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionHosts an annual breakfast event with Santa featuring free children's activities, live entertainment, story time, goody bags, and a pancake breakfast to engage and support the local community.
- Financial Aid for Public Safety Employees and Families Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesProvides financial aid for emergency medical needs for children of public safety employees and financial relief for funeral arrangements and expenses for families of fallen firefighters. Also provides grants to members within their department to assist firefighters and their families during times of need.
- Financial Aid for Public Safety Employees and Families Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesProvides financial aid for emergency medical needs for children of public safety employees and financial relief for funeral arrangements and expenses for families of fallen firefighters. Additionally, provides grants to members within their department to assist firefighters and their families during times of need.
- Financial and Emergency Support for Firefighters and Families Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesProvides financial aid for emergency medical needs of children of public safety employees, funeral expense relief for families of fallen firefighters, and $7,000 in internal grants to department members facing hardship. Support is funded through donations and fundraising.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes special events such as an annual breakfast with Santa, the "Ignite the Night" event, and charity cornhole tournaments to raise money and resources for charitable programs.
- Holiday Toy Drive Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOperates the 15th annual Holiday Toy Drive, distributing collected toys to children at local hospitals including Valleywise Health Medical Center, select Honor Health hospitals, and Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital.
- Holiday Toy Drive and Distribution Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOperates an annual Holiday Toy Drive, collecting toys at local Walmarts in November and December, and distributing them to children at local hospitals including Valleywise Health Medical Center, select Honor Health hospitals, and Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. Surplus toys and funds also support Foothills Food Bank’s Adopt a Family program and other community needs throughout the year.
- Holiday Toy Drive and Distribution Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOrganizes an annual Holiday Toy Drive, collecting toys at local Walmarts in November and December, and distributing them to children at local hospitals including Valleywise Health Medical Center, select Honor Health hospitals, and Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. Surplus toys and funds also support Foothills Food Bank’s Adopt a Family program and other community needs throughout the year.
- Scholarship ProgramsOffers college assistance scholarships, including the Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities Scholarship for students in the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical service area, and the Eric Flannery Line of Duty Scholarship for children of public safety personnel in Maricopa County.
- Scholarship ProgramsOffers college assistance scholarships, including the Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities Scholarship for students in the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical service area, and the Eric Flannery Line of Duty Scholarship for children of public safety personnel in Maricopa County, both primarily funded by community donations and fundraising.
- Toy Drive Collection Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOrganizes the Daisy Mountain Toy Drive, collecting toys at local Walmarts in November and December, to distribute gifts to children in local hospitals.
- Volunteer Engagement Program Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers volunteer opportunities in administrative support, special event assistance, and roles leveraging special talents, accepting volunteers and donations without restriction.
capacity building · 5
- Community GrantmakingAwards community grants to support local initiatives and programs, including Public Safety Grants to enhance public health, emergency preparedness, and overall safety in the community.
- Community GrantmakingAwards community grants to support local initiatives and programs, including Public Safety Grants to enhance public health, emergency preparedness, and overall safety within the community.
- Community Grants Local Community GrantmakingAwarded 13 community grants, distributing a total of $8,500 to support local initiatives and programs that enhance community well-being.
- Community and Public Safety Grant ProgramsAwards grants to support local initiatives, including 13 community grants totaling $8,500 and nine Public Safety Grants also totaling $8,500, focused on public health, emergency preparedness, and community safety.
- Public Safety GrantsAwarded nine Public Safety Grants, totaling $8,500, to enhance safety and well-being in the community by supporting initiatives that promote public health, emergency preparedness, and overall safety.
strategies · 29
how they think
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- Community communication and impact reporting community engagementKeeps the community informed about organizational activities and impact through regular communication channels such as a quarterly newsletter.
- Community engagement and building through events community engagementThe organization actively engages the community by organizing events that serve both as fundraisers and as opportunities to foster unity and pride, while also informing them about its activities and impact.
- Community engagement and building through events community buildingThe organization fosters community unity and pride by organizing events that serve both as fundraisers and opportunities for community members to connect, while also informing them about the organization's activities and impact.
- Community-centered family support family-centered community supportThe organization focuses on incremental community improvement by providing direct support to individual families, often through festive, family-oriented community events centered around holidays.
- Community-centered family support family-centered community supportThe organization focuses on incremental community improvement by providing direct support to individual families, often through community events and volunteer engagement, acting as a safety net during times of crisis.
- Community-driven in-kind and financial donation collection community-driven toy collectionCollects new, unwrapped toys and financial donations through community events and fire station drop-offs to support holiday toy distribution and other charitable efforts, leveraging broad community participation.
- Community-driven resource collection community-driven toy collectionThe organization engages the community in collecting essential resources, such as toys and financial donations, through accessible drop-off points and events to support specific charitable distributions.
- Community-driven resource mobilization community-driven toy collectionThe organization mobilizes community members through events and drop-off points to collect essential resources like toys and financial donations, which are then distributed to support community needs, particularly during holidays.
- Community-driven resource mobilization community-driven toy collectionThe organization mobilizes community members through events and drop-off locations to collect essential resources like toys and financial donations, which are then distributed to those in need.
- Direct institutional payment for education direct institutional paymentAwards one-time scholarships directly to accredited educational institutions to cover tuition, books, fees, and housing for undergraduate or trade school students, ensuring funds are used effectively for education.
- Direct institutional scholarship payments direct institutional paymentThe organization provides one-time scholarships directly to accredited educational institutions for undergraduate studies, covering various academic expenses to support students' educational pursuits.
- Direct institutional scholarship payments direct institutional paymentThe organization awards one-time scholarships directly to accredited educational institutions on behalf of students, covering various costs for undergraduate studies to ensure educational access.
- Direct institutional scholarship payments direct institutional paymentThe organization awards one-time scholarships directly to accredited educational institutions on behalf of students, covering various educational expenses for undergraduate studies.
- Event-based fundraising and community engagement event-based_fundraisingHosts festive, family-oriented community events and fundraising activities—such as cornhole tournaments and “Ignite the Night”—to generate financial resources, engage supporters, and strengthen community unity while reducing overhead costs through sponsorships.
- Family-centered community support through direct assistance family-centered community supportProvides comprehensive support to individuals and families in crisis by addressing immediate needs caused by sudden illness or tragedy, operating as a full safety net organization with a focus on incremental community improvement through individual family support.
- Financial and recognition support for public safety professionals financial support for public safety professionalsProvides financial assistance to public safety professionals and their families during difficult circumstances and recognizes their positive community impact, strengthening morale and institutional support.
- Financial and recognition support for public safety professionals financial support for public safety professionalsThe organization provides financial assistance to public safety professionals and their families during challenging times and actively recognizes their vital work and positive impact within the community.
- Financial and recognition support for public safety professionals financial support for public safety professionalsThe organization provides financial assistance to public safety professionals and their families during challenging times and actively recognizes their vital work and positive community impact.
- Overhead cost mitigation for direct support overhead_cost_mitigationThe organization utilizes event sponsorships to reduce administrative and operational costs, thereby maximizing the proportion of funding directly allocated to charitable support for families and children.
- Overhead cost mitigation for direct support overhead_cost_mitigationThe organization utilizes event sponsorships to minimize administrative overhead, ensuring that a maximum proportion of funding is directed towards charitable support for families and children in need.
- Overhead cost mitigation through sponsorships overhead_cost_mitigationUses event sponsorships to reduce overhead costs, maximizing the amount of funding available for direct charitable support to families and children.
- Safety net support for individuals in crisis safety_net_supportThe organization acts as a comprehensive safety net, providing timely resources and support to individuals experiencing sudden illness, tragedy, or other difficult circumstances.
- Safety net support for individuals in crisis safety_net_supportThe organization acts as a comprehensive safety net, providing timely resources and support to individuals and families facing sudden illness, tragedy, or other difficult circumstances.
- Strategic fundraising through events and sponsorships event-based_fundraisingThe organization utilizes various community events and sponsorships to raise funds, reduce overhead costs, and maximize direct charitable support to beneficiaries, ensuring financial sustainability for its programs.
- Targeted support for public safety professionals financial support for public safety professionalsThe organization provides financial assistance and recognition to public safety professionals and their families, especially during difficult circumstances, acknowledging their vital role and positive community impact.
- Volunteer mobilization and community engagement volunteer_mobilizationThe organization leverages volunteers and community events to support its mission, both by directly assisting those in need and by fostering community unity and pride, while also generating financial resources.
- Volunteer mobilization and direct support volunteer_mobilizationThe organization relies on a dedicated team of volunteers, including employees, family, and friends, who contribute their time and resources to directly assist community members in need, providing compassionate and caring support.
- Volunteer mobilization and direct support volunteer_mobilizationThe organization relies on a dedicated team of volunteers, including employees, family, and friends, who contribute their time and financial resources to directly assist community members in need, providing compassionate and caring support.
- Volunteer mobilization for direct support and operations volunteer_mobilizationRelies on a network of volunteers—including employees, family, friends, and skilled individuals—to deliver compassionate direct support, assist with events, perform administrative tasks, and sustain organizational operations.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Community Grants
Awards grants to support local initiatives and programs that address community needs.
Daisy Mountain Firefighter’s Health and Relief Association
Provides financial support to public safety service professionals and their families during unforeseen and difficult circumstances, including emergency medical needs and funeral expenses.
Daisy Mountain Toy Drive
Collects toys for children in local hospitals and contributes to the Foothills Food Bank’s Adopt a Family program during the holiday season.
Member Grants
Provides grants to members within the Daisy Mountain Fire Department and their families during times of need.
Public Safety Grants
Awards grants to enhance safety and well-being, supporting initiatives in public health, emergency preparedness, and overall safety.
Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships for eligible undergraduate students residing in the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical service area or children of public safety personnel in Maricopa County.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital Partner — Receives donated toys from the Holiday Toy Drive for children at the hospital.
- Anthem Network Area Assistance Providers Partner — Directs individuals seeking help to fill out a "Request Assistance" form on their website, which introduces needs to the entire network, including Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities.
- Buffalo Chip Partner — Hosted the charity cornhole tournament event.
- Cafes at Anthem Food Court Partner — Host venue for the annual Breakfast with Santa event
- Culinary Dropout Partner — Host venue for the "Ignite the Night" fundraising event.
- Daisy Mountain Fire Department Partner — The Daisy Mountain Firefighter’s Health and Relief Association was developed as a means for the professional firefighters of the Daisy Mountain Fire Department to support public safety service professionals and their families.
- Daisy Mountain Firefighter’s Charities Partner — The Daisy Mountain Firefighter’s Health and Relief Association provides financial support with the support and partnership of the Daisy Mountain Firefighter’s Charities.
- Fire Truck Solutions Partner — Presenting sponsor of the "Ignite the Night" event.
- Foothills Food Bank Partner — Receives toys and funds from the Holiday Toy Drive to support its Adopt a Family program.
- Honor Health Partner — Receives donated toys from the Holiday Toy Drive for children at select Honor Health hospitals.
- Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers Partner — Collaborates to address a wide range of needs within the community.
- Valleywise Health Medical Center Partner — Receives donated toys from the Holiday Toy Drive for children at the hospital.
- Walmart Partner — Daisy Mountain Fire Department crews are stationed at local Walmarts to collect toys for the annual toy drive.