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PHOENIX INDIAN CENTER INC

AZ · EIN 866006566 · $4.6M rev · operational · www.phxindcenter.org
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Phoenix Indian Center Inc. is an operational nonprofit that provides a wide range of services to the urban American Indian community in Phoenix, Arizona. Their programs focus on workforce development, youth services, cultural preservation, and community support, aiming to empower individuals and families.

activities · 6

what they do

direct service · 6
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Support Group LGBTQ+ Youth Peer & Mentor Support
    Hosts a "Teen & Young Adult 2SLGBTQIA+ Talking Circle" series, providing a culturally grounded space for Indigenous Two Spirit & LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 15-24 in the Phoenix metro area for community connection and healing.
  • Cultural and Community Workshops Indigenous Cultural Wellness Events
    Hosts workshops on traditional Southwest region medicine teachings ("Youth Reawakening the Medicine: 4 Sacred Ways") and a virtual "Parenting in 2 Worlds" workshop for American Indian Caregivers.
  • Financial Literacy Education
    Conducts "Foundations of Financial Literacy" workshops covering budgeting, credit, loan management, debt reduction, and savings plans.
  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Awareness Indigenous Youth & Women's Safety Training
    Organizes a movie screening of ‘She Cried That Day’ to raise awareness about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis.
  • Suicide Prevention Training and Support Suicide Prevention Training Programs
    Offers QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention to help individuals recognize and respond to warning signs, and facilitates a virtual network support roundtable for those involved in suicide prevention/intervention. The organization also co-presents the American Indian Suicide Prevention Convening.
  • Workforce Development and Job Readiness Training Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Provides online orientations and workshops to support skill growth and career building, including resume/cover letter writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, customer service skills, and job tips for former offenders.
named programs · 17

what they call their work

Aceing the Interview
A workshop designed to prepare individuals for job interviews by covering essential details and strategies.
American Indian Suicide Prevention Convening
A convening presented by the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona and the Phoenix Indian Center, offering a safe space for local organizers to build suicide-safer communities for urban American Indian families, with tracks in Clinical, Cultural, and Youth & Families.
Exceptional Customer Service
A workshop to develop customer service skills and communication strategies valued by employers.
Foundations of Financial Literacy
A workshop covering budgeting strategies, understanding credit costs, managing loans, tracking and reducing debt, and establishing savings plans.
Job Search Strategies
A session to help individuals plan their job search, schedule their week effectively, develop an "elevator speech," and learn job search techniques.
Job Tips for Former Offenders
A workshop focused on overcoming obstacles to employment for individuals with criminal records, helping them present themselves positively and gain confidence.
MMIP Prayer Walk
A prayer walk event to raise awareness and honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples.
Mastering Informational Interviews
A workshop teaching how to conduct informational interviews to gain insight into career interests and fields.
Parenting in 2 Worlds
A virtual workshop for American Indian caregivers (parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, foster parents/guardians) to support parenting.
QPR Training
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention, a brief educational program for individuals strategically positioned to recognize and respond to suicide warning signs.
Resume and Cover Letter
Instruction on constructing an effective one-page Combination Resume and cover letter, including tips on selling oneself and understanding resume types.
Teen & Young Adult 2SLGBTQIA+ Talking Circle
A culturally grounded space for Indigenous Two Spirit & LGBTQIA+ relatives (ages 15-24) in the Phoenix metro area, focusing on community connection, healing, and support.
The Good Heart Medicine Tour: ‘She Cried That Day’ Movie Screening
A movie screening to raise awareness of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis.
UICAZ Monthly Coalition Meeting
Monthly meetings for the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona to foster positive partnerships within the community.
Virtual Network Support Roundtable
A virtual discussion for individuals with experience or training in suicide prevention/intervention to share and support each other.
Workforce Development Orientation
An online orientation to help individuals understand how the program can support their career goals, covering benefits, training opportunities, and eligibility requirements.
Youth Reawakening the Medicine: 4 Sacred Ways
A workshop for youth focused on traditional medicines of the Southwest region, incorporating Medicine Teachings.
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona Partner — Co-presents the "American Indian Suicide Prevention Convening."