activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 7
- Affordable Housing Preservation and Monitoring Eligibility Verification and Compliance MonitoringMaintains a list of apartment rentals participating in the FDIC / Affordable Housing Program for income-eligible applicants and monitors compliance with Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA) for properties in multiple states to preserve affordable housing for low and very-low-income households. This includes collecting annual, monthly, and bi-monthly reports and conducting site reviews.
- Community Action Team Meetings Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesHosts and facilitates Community Action Team (CAT) meetings for neighborhood associations, resident leaders, and community stakeholders in Central City South (CCS), providing a forum for presentations, public announcements, and refreshments.
- Community Garden Program Community Garden Programming with EducationOperates a Community Garden program that provides education and resources to area residents for accessing nutritious and healthy food, including technical assistance for planning, planting, and harvesting, and forms garden clubs to increase socialization.
- Community Resource Lending Program Community Tool Lending and Equipment AccessOperates an Equipment Lending Program that shares resources with individuals, schools, nonprofits, and partners for various community activities.
- Heart Health Promotion (Moving Communities Project) Community Running and Walking EventsOperates the Moving Communities Project in collaboration with Arizona State University to promote heart health across generations in Central City South, including training Promotores on heart health topics and supporting the formation of walking clubs and a community health coalition.
- Neighborhood Clean-up Support Community Tool Lending and Equipment AccessSponsors a minimum of 10 neighborhood clean-ups annually in the City of Phoenix, providing training tips, trash dumpsters, gift cards for supplies, and graphic design support for promotional materials.
- Organizing Community Events and FairsOrganizes various community events such as the Community Connection Fair, Central City South G.A.I.N. Event, and community bus tours focused on local history, providing resources, healthy snacks, and activities for residents in Phoenix, AZ.
capacity building · 2
- FDIC / AHDP TrainingOffers free registration for FDIC / AHDP training.
- Leadership Development and TrainingProvides capacity building, training, and support to an intergenerational group of leaders through the CFAA Leadership Academies and the Leaders Connecting program, which includes a Leadership Academy, an annual Leadership Conference, and a Mentor Program focused on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and community involvement.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community Action Team meetings for addressing local issuesThe organization convenes Community Action Team meetings to discuss and address various community issues, including services, liquor applications, zoning, development projects, and crime/blight reduction, fostering collaborative problem-solving.
- Ensuring program compliance through information and resourcesThe organization assists property owners and managers by providing essential information and resources to ensure compliance with program requirements, such as the AHDP program and LURA.
- Facilitating access to affordable housing information information_referral_networkThe organization provides information on affordable housing options and directs applicants to property managers, ensuring access to necessary resources without direct affiliation or endorsement of specific properties.
- Fostering community engagement through diverse events and shared experiences community_engagementThe organization utilizes a variety of community-based events, including fairs with food, music, and arts, guided bus tours with shared meals, and neighborhood clean-ups, to engage residents, build connections, promote awareness of resources, and foster neighborhood unity and positive community change.
- Improving food access through community gardensThe organization aims to enhance access to nutritious and affordable food for residents by establishing and supporting community gardens.
- Intergenerational community engagement for resource awareness and change intergenerational_community_engagementThe organization employs intergenerational strategies and initiatives to increase residents' awareness of community resources, promote community change, and engage individuals of all ages within the community.
- Land reuse as a community development strategyThe organization focuses on land reuse as a strategic approach to community development, implying a mechanism for revitalizing areas or creating new community assets.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Affordable Housing Disposition Program (AHDP)
Monitors compliance and ensures the preservation of affordable housing for low-income households across multiple states.
Community Action Team (C.A.T.)
Engages community members in various initiatives to improve local neighborhoods.
Community Gardens
Facilitates the creation and maintenance of community gardens to promote local food production and community interaction.
Leaders Connecting
A program that connects residents of all ages through leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Moving Communities Project
A collaboration with Arizona State University to promote heart health in Central City South through community engagement and education.
Neighborhood Clean Ups
Organizes community clean-up events to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and promote community pride.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.
- American Heart Association Halle Heart Museum Partner — Hosted a graduation ceremony for Promotores and their families.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Supports the Leaders Connecting program.
- Arizona State University (ASU) College of Nursing and Health Innovation Partner — Collaborates on the Moving Communities Project and provided support for the formation of the Moving Communities Coalition.
- Central City South Partner — Collaborates on community tours highlighting local history and sites in the Central City South neighborhood.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partners with the City of Phoenix for the G.A.I.N. event, which includes a Phoenix Police Resource & Information Booth.
- City of Phoenix - HOPE VI Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.
- City of Phoenix - Hope VI Senior Living Partner — Hosts a current garden project.
- City of Phoenix - Police Department Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.
- City of Phoenix - Senior Opportunities West (SOW) Partner — Hosts a current garden project.
- City of Phoenix HOPE VI Emmett McLoughlin Community Training and Education Center Partner — Hosts Community Action Team meetings at their location.
- FDIC Government — Participating in the FDIC / Affordable Housing Program
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Partner — Assigned monitoring responsibilities to Phoenix Revitalization Corporation for properties under the Affordable Housing Disposition Program (AHDP).
- Grant Park Community Garden Partner — Hosts a current garden project.
- Gregory’s Fresh Marketplace Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.
- Harmon Park Garden Partner — Hosts a current garden project.
- JP Morgan Chase Funder — Supports the Leaders Connecting program.
- Marcos de Niza Senior Center Partner — Hosts a current garden project.
- Nuestro Barrio Neighborhood Association Partner — Works with the Nuestro Barrio Neighborhood Association.
- St. Luke’s Health Initiatives Funder — Originally funded the Moving Communities Project.
- State Farm Funder — Supports the Leaders Connecting program.
- Valley Christian Center Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.
- Valley Hispanic Bomberos Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.
- Wildflower Bread Company Partner — Supported the Moving Communities Project.