activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Annual Backpack Giveaway Back-to-School Supply DistributionOrganizes an annual backpack giveaway event distributing shoes, clothing, underwear, socks, and school supplies to over 400 children.
- Chino Valley Food Neighbors Program Performance-Triggered Food Donation ProgramsCo-founded the Chino Valley Food Neighbors program, which has collected and distributed over 250,000 pounds of food.
- Emergency Food Pantry Events Essential Goods and Food Distribution EventsHosts an Emergency Food Pantry Event on the 2nd Saturday of every even-numbered month.
- Homeless Family Assistance Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides homeless family assistance, including referrals for parenting programs and transitional housing.
- Hungry Kids Project School-Based Meal ProgramsOperates the Hungry Kids Project, providing weekend meals for students.
- Operating Kalen's KlosetOperates Kalen’s Kloset, a free store for students and families offering clothing, shoes, school supplies, and groceries, along with free access to toiletries, personal items, supplemental food, shower and laundry facilities, and assistance with public benefits applications.
- Student Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to students.
- Student Support ProgramProvides nutrition assistance, athletic equipment, and paid registration fees for NAIA, NCAA, and SAT for students in its student support program, and offers mentorship for college applications and scholarships.
- Teacher and Staff SupportSupports teachers and staff by serving lunch and providing classroom supplies such as binders for student use.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Holistic Student Support for Future Success student support programThe organization supports students through a comprehensive program that provides various forms of assistance, including nutrition, equipment, fee payments, and mentorship. This support is designed to help students pursue college and athletic opportunities, preparing them to be self-supporting and successful members of society.
- Integrated Student and Family Support Center one-stop shopThe organization operates a "one-stop shop" model from a school campus to provide integrated support services to students and families, combining essential goods like clothing, food, and school supplies in one accessible location. This approach aims to streamline access to resources and comprehensively address the needs of the school community.
- Teacher Support and Encouragement for Educational Quality teacher_support_and_encouragementThe organization provides support and encouragement to teachers to affirm their crucial role in delivering high-quality education and strengthening democracy. This strategy recognizes that empowering educators is key to student success and societal well-being.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Backpack Giveaway Day
An annual event where volunteers collect and organize school supplies, new shoes, outfits, underwear, and socks for over 400 children.
Chino Valley Family Resource Center
A one-stop shop on the Chino Valley High School campus for students and families to access free clothing, shoes, toiletries, personal items, school supplies, supplemental food, showers, laundry, and assistance with public benefits applications.
Chino Valley Food Neighbors Pantry
An emergency food pantry event held on the 2nd Saturday of even-numbered months to sort and organize food.
Classroom Grants
Provides grants to teachers for classroom needs.
Homeless Family Assistance
Provides support to homeless families.
Hungry Kids Project
Provides weekend meals for students.
Kalen’s Kloset
A free store for students and families providing clothing donations, shoes, school supplies, and groceries. Also offers laundry and shower facilities.
Scholarships
Provides financial aid to students for their education.
Teacher Support
Provides beginning-of-year gifts and monthly encouragement to teachers, including staff appreciation lunches.
relationships · 19
who they work with
- Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — A board member joined the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce in January 2019.
- Chino Valley Food Neighbors Partner — Co-founded a program that collects and distributes food.
- Chino Valley Morning Lions Club Partner — A board member joined the Chino Valley Morning Lions Club in September 2016.
- Chino Valley Unified School District Partner — Board members are actively involved with the school district, including a board member serving as Superintendent.
- Chino Valley Unified School District Partner — Provides access to students and families and hosts the Family Resource Center on a high school campus.
- Chino Valley Unified School District Partner — Serves the community of the Chino Valley Unified School District.
- Hungry Kids Partner — A board member was involved with Hungry Kids from 2016-2019.
- Lion/Lioness Club Partner — A board member joined the Lion/Lioness Club in June 2018.
- Mountain Institute CTED Partner — District partner for pre-engineering programs
- Prescott Alternative Transportation Partner — A board member has served on the board of Prescott Alternative Transportation.
- Prescott Area Leadership Partner — A board member has served on the board of Prescott Area Leadership.
- Thunderbird Wealth Management, Inc. Partner — A board member is the founder of Thunderbird Wealth Management, Inc.
- Walmart Deli on 69 Partner — Assisted in providing sandwiches for the District Staff Appreciation Lunch on April 28, 2021.
- West Yavapai Guidance Center Partner — A board member has served on the board of West Yavapai Guidance Center (now Polara Health).
- Yavapai College Partner — District partner for pre-engineering programs
- Yavapai County Education Foundation Partner — A board member has served on the board of the Yavapai County Education Foundation.
- Yavapai County Government Partner — A board member is an IT Team Lead at Yavapai County Government.
- Yavapai Exceptional Industries Partner — A board member has served on the board of Yavapai Exceptional Industries.
- admin@cvedfoundation.com Partner — Point of contact for board membership inquiries and organizational engagement