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Armer Foundation for Kids

AZ · EIN 842327428 · $296K rev · operational · armerfoundation.org
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Armer Foundation for Kids is an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides financial assistance to families with children under 18 suffering from extreme medical conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. The foundation helps cover medical bills, treatment costs, and household expenses, primarily serving families in the Greater Phoenix Area.

activities · 39

what they do

direct service · 39
  • Comprehensive program delivering comfort items—including toys, blankets, toiletries, and snacks—to hospitalized children at Banner and Phoenix Children's hospitals, enhancing patient experience and emotional well-being.
  • Distributes comfort items including toys, blankets, toiletries, and snacks to hospitalized children at Banner and Phoenix Children's hospitals; has delivered thousands of care packages through this program.
  • Distributes comfort items including toys, blankets, toiletries, snacks, and entertainment materials to hospitalized children at Banner Cardon Children’s Hospital and Phoenix Children's Hospital through the Armer Cares initiative, having delivered thousands of care items to date.
  • Operates a program that collects handmade, uplifting cards from the community and delivers them to young patients; aims to deliver over 100 cards each month to ensure children feel loved and supported.
  • Operates a community-driven initiative that collects handmade, uplifting cards and delivers them to young patients, aiming to provide emotional support and connection; targets delivery of over 100 cards per month.
  • Collection and distribution of comfort and entertainment items Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Collects and distributes comfort items such as comfy socks, slippers, blankets, pajamas, and beanies; entertainment items including coloring books, puzzles, board games, Legos, craft kits, fidget toys, stuffed animals, and video games; and snacks like granola bars, chips, fruit snacks, and candy to support hospitalized children’s emotional and physical comfort.
  • Collection and distribution of comfort items for hospitalized children Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Collects comfort-focused items such as comfy socks, slippers, flip-flops, adult and kids blankets, pajama pants, and beanie caps for children in hospitals.
  • Collection and distribution of comfort items for hospitalized children Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Collects and provides comfort-focused items such as blankets, pajamas, socks, slippers, beanies, and stuffed animals to support physical and emotional well-being during hospital stays.
  • Collection and distribution of entertainment and educational items for hospitalized children Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Provides toys, books, puzzles, board games, craft kits, fidget toys, video games, Legos, and art supplies to support cognitive engagement, distraction, and developmental continuity during hospitalization.
  • Collection and distribution of entertainment items and toys Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Collects a wide range of entertainment materials including word search books, Sudoku, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, mini markers, pens, pencils, kids books, puzzles, board games, video games, Legos, craft kits, fidget toys, stuffed animals, baby dolls, magnet crafts, mini canvases, light spinners, rainbow twirler sticks, slime, putty, stress balls, diamond art kits, and slime making kits for hospitalized children.
  • Collection and distribution of snacks for hospitalized children Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Collects and provides snacks such as trail mix, dried fruit, cheese and peanut butter crackers, cookies, granola, protein bars, chips/pretzels, popcorn, fruit snacks, applesauce, candy bars, gum, and breath mints for children in hospitals.
  • Collection and distribution of snacks for hospitalized children and families Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Collects and provides a variety of snacks including granola bars, fruit snacks, chips, candy, gum, and dried fruit to support nutrition and morale for children and caregivers during hospital stays.
  • Collection and distribution of toiletries for hospitalized children
    Collects essential personal care items such as body wash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, tissues, deodorant, razors, Q-Tips, feminine products, hair brushes/combs, hair ties, and sleep masks for children in hospitals.
  • Collection and distribution of toiletries for hospitalized children
    Gathers essential personal care items including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, feminine products, and sleep masks for children in hospitals, supporting dignity and hygiene during treatment.
  • Collection of gift cards for families of hospitalized children
    Collects gift cards for restaurants, food delivery services (Grubhub/Uber Eats/Postmates), grocery stores, gas stations, and ride-sharing (Uber/Lyft) to support families during hospital stays.
  • Collection of toiletries for hospitalized children and families
    Collects essential toiletries including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, hair brushes, and sleep masks for distribution to hospitalized children and their families.
  • Distribution of gift cards to support hospitalized families
    Collects gift cards for restaurants, food delivery services (Grubhub, Uber Eats), grocery stores, gas stations, and ride-sharing (Uber/Lyft) to help families manage logistical and nutritional needs during pediatric hospitalizations.
  • Emotional and psychosocial support for families of children with extreme medical conditions Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Offers emotional support services to families navigating the stress and trauma of pediatric critical illness, complementing material aid with holistic care focused on mental well-being.
  • Emotional and psychosocial support for families of children with extreme medical conditions Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Offers emotional support services to families navigating the challenges of pediatric medical crises, complementing material and financial aid.
  • Emotional and psychosocial support for hospitalized children and families Handwritten Card Distribution for Emotional Support
    Offers emotional support to families and hospitalized children through programs like Cards for Caring, which delivers handwritten, uplifting community-made cards to young patients, aiming to deliver over 100 cards monthly to make children feel loved and supported.
  • Emotional and psychosocial support for hospitalized children and families Handwritten Card Distribution for Emotional Support
    Offers emotional support to families and hospitalized children through programs like Healing Touch for Heroes, musical instrument donations, and handwritten cards via the Cards for Caring program, which aims to deliver over 100 uplifting cards monthly.
  • Financial and household assistance for families of children with extreme medical conditions Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Provides direct financial support to families covering medical bills, treatment costs not covered by insurance, travel expenses for specialized care, and daily living expenses during prolonged hospital stays for children with extreme medical conditions.
  • Financial and household expense assistance for families of children with extreme medical conditions Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Provides direct financial support to Arizona families for medical bills, treatment costs not covered by insurance, travel expenses for specialized care, and daily living expenses during long-term hospital stays.
  • Financial and household expense assistance for families of children with extreme medical conditions Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Provides direct financial support to families covering medical bills, treatment costs not covered by insurance, travel expenses for specialized care, and daily living expenses during prolonged hospital stays.
  • Financial and household expense assistance for families of children with extreme medical conditions Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Provides direct financial support to families covering medical bills, treatment costs not covered by insurance, travel expenses for specialized care, and daily living expenses during prolonged hospital stays. The assistance helps alleviate economic burdens associated with long-term pediatric medical crises.
  • G.I.R.L.S. Glow Up Campaign Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Aims to deliver 500 care packages tailored to teen girls (ages 13–18) in hospitals across the Greater Phoenix area by May 31, 2026, promoting self-esteem and comfort during hospitalization.
  • G.I.R.L.S. Glow Up campaign Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Runs the G.I.R.L.S. Glow Up campaign to deliver 500 care packages by May 31, 2026, to teen girls (ages 13–18) in hospitals across the Greater Phoenix area, focusing on dignity and emotional well-being during hospitalization.
  • G.I.R.L.S. Glow Up campaign Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Aims to deliver 500 care packages to teen girls (ages 13–18) in hospitals across the Greater Phoenix area by May 31, 2026, to support their dignity and well-being during hospitalization.
  • Healing Touch for Heroes Program Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Operates the Healing Touch for Heroes Program, which provides supportive care specifically for children undergoing cancer treatment.
  • Healing Touch for Heroes Program Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Operates a supportive care program specifically for children undergoing cancer treatment, providing comfort and holistic support during medical care.
  • Healing Touch for Heroes Program Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Operates a supportive care program specifically for children undergoing cancer treatment, providing therapeutic and emotional comfort services during medical care.
  • Provision of comfort and care packages to hospitalized children Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Distributes comfort items including toys, blankets, toiletries, snacks, entertainment materials, and gift cards through the Armer Cares initiative and The Alizah Project, with a goal of delivering 500 care packages to teen girls in hospitals across the Greater Phoenix area by May 31, 2026.
  • Provision of gift cards for essential services
    Collects gift cards for restaurants, food delivery services (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates), grocery stores, gas stations, and ride-sharing (Uber/Lyft) to support families with practical needs during their child’s hospitalization.
  • Provision of musical instruments to hospitalized children Music Instrument Donation for Therapy & Youth Programs
    Provides musical instruments to children at Banner Cardon’s Children’s Hospital to support emotional well-being during medical treatment.
  • Provision of musical instruments to hospitalized children Music Instrument Donation for Therapy & Youth Programs
    Supplies musical instruments to children at Banner Cardon’s Children’s Hospital to support emotional well-being and provide therapeutic engagement during hospitalization.
  • Provision of musical instruments to hospitalized children Music Instrument Donation for Therapy & Youth Programs
    Supplies musical instruments to children at Banner Cardon’s Children’s Hospital to support emotional well-being during medical treatment.
  • Collects and distributes essential items for children facing unexpected overnight or extended hospital stays at Banner Cardon Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or Oncology Floor, ensuring access to basic needs during sudden medical admissions.
  • Collects and provides essential items for children facing unexpected overnight or extended hospital stays at Banner Cardon Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or Oncology Floor.
  • Operates "The Alizah Project," which collects and delivers essential items for children facing unexpected overnight or week-long hospitalizations at Banner Cardon Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or Oncology Floor.
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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Armer Cares
Provides comfort items like toys, blankets, and toiletries to hospitalized children.
Cards for Caring
Collects handmade cards with uplifting messages from the community to deliver to young patients in Banner and Phoenix Children’s hospitals.
G.I.R.L.S. Glow Up Campaign
Delivers personalized care packages with self-care essentials, inspirational gifts, and handwritten notes to teenage girls (13-18) in hospitals across the Greater Phoenix area.
Healing Touch for Heroes: Oncology Massage Program
Provides oncology massage therapy to children fighting cancer through a partnership with Relax and Revive LLC.
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Ann Diaz Partner — Licensed massage therapist collaborating with Armer Foundation for Kids to deliver oncology massage to children with cancer.
  • Banner Cardon Oncology Floor Partner — Provides collected items for children staying at the floor through "The Alizah Project."
  • Banner Cardon Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Partner — Provides collected items for children staying at the unit through "The Alizah Project."
  • Banner Cardon's Children's Hospital Partner — Partner hospital where children receive access to musical instruments through the Logan's Healing Sounds program.
  • Banner hospitals Partner — Partner hospital where comfort items and cards are delivered to patients.
  • Fry's Food Stores Partner — Partner in the Community Rewards program, enabling fundraising through customer grocery purchases.
  • Logan's Family Partner — Collaborates with Armer Foundation for Kids to establish and support the Logan's Healing Sounds Musical Therapy Memorial.
  • Phoenix Children’s hospitals Partner — Partner hospital where comfort items and cards are delivered to patients.
  • Relax and Revive LLC Partner — Partner organization providing oncology massage services through the Healing Touch for Heroes Program.
  • Spencer 4 Hire Roofing Funder — Platinum sponsor providing monetary donations to reduce financial barriers for families with children battling chronic or extreme medical conditions.