activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Career Bridge Program Employment and Entrepreneurship SupportOffers 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 Program Employment and Entrepreneurship SupportProvides 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 Program Employment and Entrepreneurship SupportOffers job readiness training, resume development, certification support, employment placement, and career growth support for refugees, connecting them with jobs in their field of expertise.
- Community Engagement Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes community events such as soccer tournaments to foster a sense of community among participants.
- Community Engagement and Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes community events, such as soccer tournaments, to foster a sense of community among participants.
- Household Goods and Furniture Distribution Furniture & Household Goods 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 Distribution Furniture & Household Goods DistributionCollects, repairs, and distributes furniture, household essentials, kitchen items, and other goods to newly arrived refugee families, assisting them with setting up their homes.
- 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.
- 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.
- New Parent SupportProvides essential supplies and thoughtfully assembled kits for expecting and new refugee parents to welcome newborns.
- ReWelcome Program Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportProvides ongoing support to refugee communities, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, to help them achieve self-sufficiency.
- ReWelcome Program Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportOffers ongoing support to refugees, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, and spearheads initiatives to guide refugee communities toward self-sufficiency in technology.
- ReWelcome Program Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportProvides ongoing support to refugee communities, including food, education, safety resources, and career guidance, and spearheads initiatives to guide them toward self-sufficiency in technology.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Community-Based Neighbor-to-Neighbor Engagement community-based_welcomeLeverages local community members as direct agents of welcome, using personal compassion and localized relationships to support refugee families, which is believed to strengthen integration and mutual understanding.
- Community-Based Neighbor-to-Neighbor Welcome community-based_welcomeThe organization utilizes a community-based, neighbor-to-neighbor model rooted in personal compassion and local engagement to foster hope, goodwill, empathy, and understanding within the community while providing essential services to refugees.
- Community-based Welcome and Integrated Support community_based_welcomeThe organization uses a community-based, neighbor-to-neighbor model to welcome refugees, combining personal connection with essential resources and material support to foster self-sufficiency and integration into the community. This approach aims to create an environment where refugees feel valued, supported, and empowered.
- Dignified and Needs-Based Material Support dignified_donation_standardsThe organization provides high-quality, clean, and practical donations, focusing on items suitable for small apartments, to meet the specific living situations of refugee families and ensure dignity and compassion for newly arrived individuals.
- Dignified and Needs-Based Material Support dignified donation standardsEnsures that all material aid—including donations and mobility tools like bikes—is practical, high-quality, and tailored to refugees’ immediate living conditions, reinforcing dignity and effective integration.
- Dignified and Needs-Based Material Support dignified_donation_standardsThe organization ensures that all donations are high-quality, clean, practical, and suitable for small apartments, meeting the specific living situations of refugee families to ensure dignity and compassion.
- Direct Empowerment Through Dignified Support empowerment and dignified supportWorks directly with refugee families to provide empathetic, education-driven guidance that emphasizes empowerment, dignity, and long-term thriving over mere survival.
- Empowerment through Mobility and Technology empowerment_through_technologyThe organization enhances refugee mobility by providing bikes and guides communities towards self-sufficiency through technology education and support, aiming for refugees to thrive rather than merely survive.
- Integrated Support and Referral Network integrated_support_modelProvides essential resources while connecting refugees to a broader ecosystem of services—such as language learning and technology education—through partnerships, to holistically remove barriers and promote self-sufficiency.
- Integrated Welcome and Support Model integrated_support_modelThe organization combines material support with personal connection and essential resources to help refugee families feel welcomed, supported, and empowered, promoting self-sufficiency and community integration.
- Partnership-Driven Resettlement Support partnership with resettlement agenciesCollaborates with official resettlement agencies and local organizations to support refugees relocated through the U.S. State Department program, ensuring coordinated and effective onboarding.
- Strategic Partnerships and Service Referral Network service_referral_networkThe organization partners with local resettlement agencies and other organizations to connect refugees to critical services, such as English language learning and education, and to guide them through the initial steps of rebuilding their lives, thereby removing barriers and creating opportunities.
- Strategic Partnerships and Service Referrals service_referral_networkThe organization partners with local resettlement agencies and other organizations to connect refugees with critical services, such as English language learning and education, and to guide them through the initial steps of rebuilding their lives. This network helps remove barriers and create opportunities for refugees.
- Technology Education for Self-Sufficiency self_sufficiency_through_technologyThe organization guides refugee communities towards self-sufficiency by providing technology education and support.
- Welcome-Based Integration Model welcome-based integrationCombines material support with meaningful personal connections to foster a sense of welcome and belonging, which the organization believes enhances refugee integration and self-sufficiency during resettlement.
named programs · 3
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.
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.