named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Career Bridging Program
Connects qualified refugees with employment opportunities and provides mentorship for self-sufficiency.
Mobile Clothing Closet
Provides free clothing, toys, shoes, and books to newcomers through community events.
Saturday Welcomes
Welcomes newly arrived refugee families and helps them acclimate to their new environment.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Job Readiness Training 4 activities
- Career Bridge ProgramOffers job readiness training, resume development, certification support, and employment placement services to connect qualified refugees with jobs in their field of expertise, supporting sustainable career pathways.
- Career Bridge ProgramProvides job readiness training, resume development, certification support, employment placement, and career growth support for refugees, connecting them with jobs in their field of expertise.
- Career Bridge ProgramOffers job readiness training, resume development, certification support, employment placement, and career growth support for refugees, connecting them with jobs in their field of expertise.
- Career Bridge ProgramOffers job readiness training, resume development, certification support, employment placement, and connects qualified refugees with jobs in their field of expertise to support sustainable career pathways.
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Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 4 activities
- Mobile Clothing Closet EventsHosts mobile clothing closet events to provide newcomers with free clothes, toys, shoes, books, and other essential items.
- Mobile Clothing Closet EventsHosts events to provide free clothes, toys, shoes, books, and other essentials to newcomers.
- Mobile Clothing Closet EventsHosts events to provide free clothes, toys, shoes, books, and other essentials to newcomers, having hosted 18 events and served over 2,800 individuals in 2025.
- Mobile Clothing Closet EventsHosts events to provide free clothes, toys, shoes, books, and other essentials to newcomers, having served over 2,800 individuals in 18 events in 2025.
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Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 3 activities
- Community Engagement EventsOrganizes community events, such as soccer tournaments, to foster a sense of community among participants.
- Community Engagement EventsOrganizes community events such as soccer tournaments to foster a sense of community among participants.
- Community Engagement and EventsOrganizes community events, such as soccer tournaments, to foster a sense of community among participants.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
- Household Goods and Furniture DistributionCollects, repairs, and distributes furniture, household essentials, kitchen items, and other goods to newly arrived refugee families, assisting with home setup and improving access to resources.
- Household Goods and Furniture DistributionCollects, delivers, and distributes high-quality household goods, furniture, kitchen items, toys, athletic equipment, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and school supplies to newly arrived refugee families to help them set up their homes.
- Household Goods and Furniture DistributionCollects, repairs, and distributes furniture, household essentials, kitchen items, and other goods to newly arrived refugee families, assisting them with setting up their homes.
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Comfort and Care Kits for Hospitalized Youth 2 activities
- New Parent SupportProvides essential supplies and thoughtfully assembled kits for expecting and new refugee parents to welcome newborns.
- New Parent Support KitsProvides thoughtfully assembled kits for expecting and new refugee parents to welcome newborns.
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Bicycle Distribution and Repair for Community Mobility 1 activity
- Bicycle Repair and DistributionRepairs and delivers bicycles to refugee families to improve their access to jobs, education, and community resources.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- ReWelcome ProgramProvides ongoing support to refugee communities, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, and guides them toward self-sufficiency in technology.
- ReWelcome ProgramProvides ongoing support to refugee communities, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, and spearheads initiatives to guide them toward self-sufficiency in technology.
- ReWelcome ProgramProvides ongoing support to refugee communities, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, to help them achieve self-sufficiency.
- ReWelcome ProgramOffers ongoing support to refugees, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, and spearheads initiatives to guide refugee communities toward self-sufficiency in technology.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$976K
Contributions & grants$955K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$340%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$419K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$173K
Grants paid out$113K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$706K
Cash$694K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$691K
Liquid reserves19.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +120.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SULLIVAN | AGENCY DIREC | 40 | $56K |
board members · 11
- ELIZABETH KINSFATHER — VICE PRESIDE
- JIM BROWN — MEMBER
- JOAN LOWELL — MEMBER
- KEVIN GROMAN — PRESIDENT
- MATT BERENS — MEMBER
- PAM DELARGY — MEMBER
- PAMELA WILLIAMS — MEMBER
- SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN — SECRETARY
- SHELLY BROWN — MEMBER
- WENDELL HOLLINSHEAD — TREASURER
- YASEEN JAMALUDEEN — MEMBER
relationships · 21
who they work with
- ASU Partner — Joan Lowell serves as an Academic Associate at ASU and holds an M.P.A from ASU. Amela Duric holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Master of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Joan Lowell served as Senior Advancement Officer for Donor Services for the Arizona Community Foundation until 2007.
- Avenir Consulting Partners Partner — Elizabeth Kinsfather is a nonprofit Organization Development Consultant with Avenir Consulting Partners.
- Berens Blonstein PLC Partner — Matt Berens is a member of the law firm Berens Blonstein PLC.
- Candid Partner — Recognized by Candid for commitment to transparency and nonprofit excellence, achieving Platinum Transparency in 2025.
- Catholic Charities AZ Partner — Partnered with WTAP for a Mobile Clothing Closet event in December 2025.
- Charity Navigator Partner — Recognized by Charity Navigator for commitment to transparency and nonprofit excellence, receiving a four-star rating.
- HeartbeatsAZ Partner — Partnered with WTAP for a Mobile Clothing Closet event in December 2025.
- Hospice of the Valley Partner — Joan Lowell served as Executive Director of Hospice of the Valley from 1983 to 1994.
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Mike McDougal leads Operations and Service Teams at JPMorgan Chase.
- Mars, Inc. Partner — Ismail Baki has been with Mars, Inc. for almost 33 years in leadership roles and currently serves as the Ombudsman for the Americas.
- POINT Partner — Platform used for managing volunteer sign-ups and coordinating Volunteer Lead opportunities.
- POINT Partner — Uses POINT for individuals to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
- POINT Partner — Uses POINT platform for volunteer sign-ups and to manage volunteer opportunities.
- Phoenix Suns Foundation Partner — Invited WTAP to their Season of Giving Holiday Carnival, where families received gifts.
- Redemption Tempe Partner — Volunteers from Redemption Tempe assisted WTAP in welcoming refugee families and sorting donations.
- Rescue.org Partner — Partnered with WTAP for a Mobile Clothing Closet event in December 2025.
- St. Patrick Scottsdale Partner — Donated 100 new household items, including cookware, vacuums, and blenders, for families in need.
- U.S. State Department Government — Supports refugees relocated through their resettlement program.
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Partner — References UNHCR's definition of resettlement.
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to connect refugees to English language learning, education, and other critical services.