activities · 29
what they do
direct service · 25
- Donation Drives and Volunteer Engagement Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingHosts annual donation drives in collaboration with businesses, churches, and community groups to collect goods, resources, and funds, including a "Fill a Bag" program for nonperishable food. Engages volunteers in activities like packing food boxes and sorting donations.
- Donation Drives and Volunteer Engagement Programs Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingHosts annual donation drives with businesses, churches, and community groups, and operates the "Fill a Bag" program for nonperishable food donations; engages volunteers in food packing, sorting, and distribution at the Donations Warehouse and food bank.
- Emergency Food and Basic Needs Distribution Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionProvides emergency food boxes, meals, nonperishable food, frozen turkeys, water, toiletries, socks, shoes, and other essential items to individuals and families experiencing hunger and homelessness through direct distribution and mobile outreach, including over 1 million water bottles distributed in 2025.
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides shelter to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.
- Emergency Shelter and Basic Needs Services Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionProvides emergency shelter, meals, food boxes, and essential items such as water, non-perishable food, socks, shoes, and toiletries to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and hunger across the Phoenix area.
- Food Assistance Programs On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesProvides meals and emergency food boxes to individuals in need, operates the Hope for Hunger Food Bank, and runs Mobile Pantries and Community Outreach Events to distribute food to hundreds of families. This includes seasonal efforts like providing frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving and serving meals to recovery program participants.
- Food Distribution and Emergency Food ServicesProvides emergency food through meals, food boxes, mobile pantries, and community outreach events; operates the Hope for Hunger Food Bank in Glendale and distributes over 1 million water bottles and essential food items annually to individuals and families in need across the Valley.
- Hope for Hunger Food Bank Operations On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates the Hope for Hunger Food Bank in Glendale where volunteers pack food boxes, sort donations, and transport groceries to clients’ vehicles, serving as a primary volunteer engagement and food distribution hub.
- Hope for Hunger Food Bank Operations On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates the Hope for Hunger Food Bank in Glendale, engaging volunteers in sorting donations, packing food boxes, and distributing groceries directly to clients’ vehicles as a core volunteer and service delivery program.
- Mobile Outreach Services (Hope Coach)Operates a mobile outreach unit called the Hope Coach that conducts street outreach to connect individuals in need with essential services, rescuing 1,363 people from the streets in 2025 and distributing water, food, and supplies across the Valley.
- Mobile Outreach and Street EngagementOperates the Hope Coach mobile unit and conducts street outreach efforts to distribute water, food, and essential supplies, rescuing and connecting vulnerable individuals with services; distributed over 1 million water bottles and reached 1,363 people in 2025.
- Mobile and Street Outreach ServicesOperates the Hope Coach mobile outreach unit and conducts street outreach efforts to distribute water, food, clothing, toiletries, and other essentials, rescuing 1,363 individuals from the streets in 2025 and providing direct support to people experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community.
- Recovery and Personal Development Services Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides addiction recovery, spiritual counseling, job training, and life skills development to support personal growth, self-sufficiency, and long-term stability for individuals overcoming trauma and homelessness.
- Residential Recovery Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates a long-term residential recovery program for men, women, and women with children experiencing life-controlling crises such as addiction, homelessness, and trauma, providing comprehensive services including shelter, spiritual recovery, counseling, and life skills training to support sustained stability and self-sufficiency.
- Residential Recovery Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates a long-term residential recovery program for men, women, and women with children experiencing life-controlling crises such as addiction, homelessness, and trauma, providing comprehensive support for sustained recovery and stability.
- Residential Recovery Programs Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates residential recovery programs for men, women, and women with children experiencing life-controlling crises such as addiction, homelessness, and trauma, offering long-term comprehensive services including spiritual recovery, Christian counseling, and job/life skills training.
- Seasonal Relief and Community Events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionConducts summer heat relief efforts by providing cases of water bottles and Hope Totes, distributes filled backpacks for children during back-to-school events, and hosts seasonal Community Outreach Events to serve families in need.
- Seasonal and Community Outreach Events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionHosts seasonal and community-based outreach events including back-to-school backpack distributions, Thanksgiving meal giveaways with frozen turkeys and fill-a-bags, and summer heat relief efforts, serving hundreds of families through targeted, event-based support.
- Seasonal and Community Outreach Events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionHosts seasonal and community-based events including back-to-school backpack distributions, Thanksgiving meal and turkey giveaways, summer heat relief with water and Hope Totes, and other outreach initiatives serving hundreds of families.
- Seasonal and Community Outreach Events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionHosts seasonal and community-based outreach events including back-to-school backpack distributions, Thanksgiving meal fill-a-bags and turkeys, summer heat relief with water and Hope Totes, and other events serving hundreds of families annually.
- Short-Term Resource Connection (Solutions Program)Operates a Solutions program to connect individuals with short-term resources.
- Solutions Program for Short-Term AssistanceOperates a Solutions program that connects individuals in crisis with short-term resources and support services to address immediate needs.
- Solutions Program for Short-Term AssistanceOperates a Solutions program that connects individuals with short-term resources to address immediate needs related to homelessness, hunger, and personal crisis.
- Solutions Program for Short-Term AssistanceOperates a Solutions program that connects individuals in crisis with short-term resources to address immediate needs related to hunger, homelessness, and personal instability.
- Street Outreach and Mobile ServicesOperates a mobile outreach unit called Hope Coach and conducts street outreach efforts to rescue individuals from the streets, providing essential items like water, non-perishable food, socks, shoes, and toiletries. In 2025, rescued 1,363 people and distributed over 1,000,000 water bottles.
capacity building · 4
- Corporate Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementCreates customizable service experiences for business partners to engage employees in supporting neighbors in need.
- Corporate and Community Engagement for Service Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementCreates customizable volunteer service experiences for business partners and community groups to engage employees and members in supporting outreach and aid programs for neighbors in need.
- Donation Drives and Community Engagement Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingHosts annual donation drives in partnership with businesses, churches, and community groups, including the “Fill a Bag” program for nonperishable food and other essential goods, and creates customizable volunteer experiences for business partners to engage employees in supporting neighbors in need.
- Donation Drives and Public Engagement Initiatives Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingHosts annual donation drives and the “Fill a Bag” program in partnership with businesses, churches, and community groups to collect nonperishable food and essential goods; also creates customizable volunteer experiences for business partners.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Church-Based Outreach and Evangelism church_based_outreachThe organization partners with local churches to advance the Gospel and serve vulnerable populations, framing volunteer service as an expression of Christian faith and a biblical mandate. This strategy integrates Christian ministry principles into outreach efforts.
- Community-Engaged Service Delivery community_engagementThe organization relies on broad community engagement, including donation drives, volunteer networks, and corporate partnerships, to deliver services and expand awareness of its work. This approach leverages community resources and participation to address homelessness and support community well-being.
- Faith-Based Outreach and Evangelism faith_based_outreach_evangelismThe organization partners with local churches and operates as a faith-based mission to advance the Gospel and save souls through Christian outreach, serving vulnerable populations based on Christian ministry principles.
- Faith-based community and volunteer engagement faith-based community engagementLeverages faith communities, churches, and individual volunteers as core delivery partners, framing service participation as a biblical mandate and using volunteerism and donation drives to expand reach and deepen community integration.
- Faith-based community engagement and outreach faith-based community engagementLeverages faith communities, churches, and Christian volunteerism to deliver services, distribute aid, and conduct evangelism, framing service as a biblical mandate and using church partnerships to expand reach and impact.
- Holistic, Christ-centered Transformation holistic_christ_centered_transformationThe organization uses a holistic, Christ-centered approach that addresses physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs to support long-term life transformation. This includes integrating Christian faith and spiritual transformation as a core component of recovery and personal change, emphasizing personal salvation and spiritual regeneration as the path to transformation.
- Holistic, Christ-centered life transformation holistic life-transformationThe organization employs a holistic, faith-based approach that integrates physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual care to foster long-term personal and spiritual transformation, grounded in Christian doctrine and discipleship.
- Holistic, Christ-centered transformation holistic life-transformationAddresses physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs through a faith-based model that integrates Christian discipleship, recovery, and personal salvation as core mechanisms for long-term life change.
- Integrated spiritual and physical care delivery integrated_spiritual_and_physical_careCombines the distribution of essential physical needs—such as meals and hygiene items—with gospel sharing and spiritual engagement, using service as a conduit for evangelism and discipleship.
- Peer-led and street-based outreach to recovery pipeline street_outreach_to_recovery_pipelineTrained case managers and program graduates conduct street outreach to build trust with unhoused individuals, creating a direct pathway into a structured, year-long recovery program that emphasizes peer support and spiritual renewal.
- Recurring donor model for sustainable funding recurring_donation_modelUtilizes a monthly donor program (Torchbearers) to ensure predictable, stable funding that supports long-term delivery of life-transforming services.
- Spiritual restoration through faith practices restorative_faith_practiceUses confession, repentance, and forgiveness in a Christian framework as a pathway to personal transformation, emphasizing spiritual regeneration by the Holy Spirit following a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.
- Strategic partnerships with churches, businesses, and corporations corporate_partnership_modelBuilds customized partnerships with local churches, businesses, and corporate entities to mobilize resources, funding, and volunteer capacity, enhancing community impact through collaborative models.
- Street Outreach to Recovery Pipeline street_outreach_to_recovery_pipelineThe organization utilizes street outreach by case managers and program graduates to build trust with homeless individuals, facilitating their engagement in a year-long recovery program. This peer-led and professional outreach serves as a direct pipeline from the streets to comprehensive recovery services.
- Street Outreach to Recovery Pipeline street_outreach_to_recovery_pipelineThe organization employs street outreach by case managers and program graduates to build trust with homeless individuals, facilitating their engagement in a year-long recovery program. This peer-led and direct engagement model aims to transition individuals from the streets into structured support.
- Sustainable funding and partnership models recurring_donation_modelBuilds financial sustainability and community partnerships through recurring donor programs and corporate engagement, enabling predictable support for long-term services and scalable community impact.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
Addiction Recovery
Services focused on helping individuals overcome addiction.
Code:Red
Summer street outreach program providing life-saving water, hygiene kits, and critical care to homeless individuals during extreme heat; includes mobile distribution and case management
Community Engagement Programs
Programs designed to engage the community.
Hope Coach
Mobile outreach program.
Hope Coach Mobile Outreach
Mobile outreach unit connecting homeless individuals to short-term resources and long-term recovery services
Hope for Hunger Food Bank
Food distribution program in Glendale, AZ that packs and delivers emergency food boxes to individuals and families in need
Job and Life Skills Training
Training to equip individuals with skills for employment and independent living.
Mobile Pantries
Mobile food distribution service bringing groceries to hundreds of families at community outreach events across the Valley
Residential Recovery Program
Year-long, Christ-centered program for men, women, and women with children addressing addiction, trauma, and homelessness through comprehensive services including counseling, job training, and spiritual development
Shelter
Provision of shelter for those in need.
Solutions Program
Program connecting individuals to short-term resources.
Spiritual Recovery / Christian Counseling
Counseling and support for spiritual healing.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Better Business Bureau Network — Accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau.
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated as a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator.
- Churches in the community Partner — Churches provide volunteer hours, donations, and collection drives to support the Mission's work.
- Citygate Network Network — Member of the Citygate Network, which provides accountability in stewardship and ministry practices.
- Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Network — Member organization accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
- Excellence in Giving Network — Certified by Excellence in Giving.
- GuideStar Network — Certified Platinum by GuideStar.
- Hope for Hunger Food Bank Partner — Directs perishable food donations to Hope for Hunger Food Bank for intake and distribution
- Jimmy Carr Partner — Collaborated with LeRoy and Grace Davidson to establish the Phoenix Gospel Mission.
- Ken Brissa Partner — CEO of Phoenix Rescue Mission, involved in promoting Code:Red outreach efforts
- Phoenix Rescue Mission Partner — Businesses partner with Phoenix Rescue Mission to support neighbors in need and address homelessness.
- VolunteerHub Partner — Platform used to manage volunteer sign-up and engagement.
- businesses Partner — Collaborates with businesses to host donation drives.
- churches Partner — Collaborates with churches to host donation drives.
- community groups Partner — Collaborates with community groups to host donation drives.
- local churches Partner — Collaborates with local churches to serve vulnerable populations and advance the Gospel.