activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Community Market Operation Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates "The Gathering Place Outdoor Market" in South Phoenix every Saturday and Sunday from March through August, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, garage-sale items, and providing community resources.
- Family Education and Support ProgramsOffers family education and support programs, including lectures, workshops, multi-session series, support groups, and family-friendly activities, to promote healthy relationships and effective communication.
- Free Parenting Classes Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers free parenting classes for fathers, mothers, and caregivers in Maricopa County, including "The Mother 2 Mother," "Fathers Mentoring Fathers," "Crossroads for Teen Parents," and "Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities," providing continental breakfast, lunch, and a certificate of completion.
- Free Parenting Education and Support Programs Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers free parenting classes for fathers, mothers, and caregivers in Maricopa County, including programs such as "Fathers Mentoring Fathers," "Mother2Mother," "Crossroads for Teen Parents," and "Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities." Classes include meals and a certificate of completion, and are held in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
- Free Parenting Education and Support Programs Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers free parenting classes and support programs for fathers, mothers, and caregivers in Maricopa County, including "Fathers Mentoring Fathers," "Mother2Mother," "Crossroads for Teen Parents," and "Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities." Programs include meals and a certificate of completion, and are conducted in a safe, supportive environment.
- Job & Training Institute Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOperates a Job & Training Institute that includes presentations on housing, savings and checking account management, resume writing, and job workforce training.
- Job and Financial Readiness Training Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOperates a Job & Training Institute offering workforce development services, including resume writing, job readiness workshops, housing education, and financial literacy training on savings and checking account management.
- Job and Financial Readiness Training Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOperates a Job & Training Institute offering workforce training, resume writing, housing assistance, and financial literacy education, including savings and checking account management.
- Reentry Support and Mentoring Program Reentry Support ServicesHelps men and women successfully reintegrate into their communities after incarceration by providing pre-release transition planning, personal and familial asset identification, educational opportunities, life skills classes, post-release one-on-one mentorship, employment and education readiness workshops, and community referrals. This includes a mentoring program with comprehensive training for mentors.
- Reentry Support and Mentorship Program Reentry Support ServicesSupports individuals reentering the community after incarceration through pre-release planning, life skills training, post-release mentorship, employment and education readiness, and referrals for health, mental health, and substance abuse services. Mentors receive comprehensive training on criminal justice, transitional services, and ethical standards.
- Reentry Support and Mentorship Program Reentry Support ServicesSupports individuals reentering the community after incarceration through pre-release planning, life skills training, post-release mentorship, employment readiness, and referrals to health and social services. Mentors receive comprehensive training on criminal justice, transitional services, and ethical standards. Also hosts reentry conferences to connect individuals and families with resources.
- Resource Referrals and Wrap-Around Services Family Law Legal AssistanceProvides resource referrals and information to community agencies for parents participating in workshops, and offers wrap-around services including assistance with child support/modification, legal assistance, and family law matters.
- Supervised Parenting Time and Monitored Exchanges Supervised Parenting Time and Child ExchangeProvides supervised parenting time services and monitors exchanges for parents in a safe, monitored environment, arranging staggered pick-up and drop-off times to prevent parental contact and reduce child exposure to conflict.
- Supervised Parenting Time and Monitored Exchanges Supervised Parenting Time and Child ExchangeProvides supervised parenting time services and monitored exchanges for parents in a safe, monitored environment. Arranges staggered pick-up and drop-off times to prevent parental contact and reduce children's exposure to conflict.
- Supervised Parenting Time and Monitored Exchanges Supervised Parenting Time and Child ExchangeProvides supervised parenting time services and monitored exchanges in a safe, structured environment to prevent direct contact between parents and reduce child exposure to conflict. Arranges staggered pick-up and drop-off times to further minimize interaction.
- The Gathering Place Outdoor Market Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates a seasonal outdoor market in South Phoenix every Saturday and Sunday from March through August, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, and garage-sale items, while connecting attendees to community resources and parenting programs.
- The Gathering Place Outdoor Market Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates "The Gathering Place Outdoor Market" in South Phoenix every Saturday and Sunday from March through August, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, and garage-sale items, while connecting attendees to community resources and parenting programs.
- Wrap-Around Legal and Family Support Services Family Law Legal AssistanceProvides wrap-around support including assistance with child support modification, legal aid, and family law matters for participating parents.
- Wrap-Around Legal and Social Support Services Family Law Legal AssistanceProvides wrap-around support including assistance with child support modification, legal aid, family law matters, and referrals to community agencies for health, mental health, and case management services.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Building community capacity through train-the-trainer model train-the-trainer; community capacity buildingThe organization increases community and civic involvement by training neighborhood stakeholders to facilitate programs in their own communities, aiming to improve child well-being, strengthen families, and build internal organizational capacity.
- Community Capacity Building via Train-the-Trainer and Local Empowerment train-the-trainerWe expand impact sustainably by training local stakeholders to deliver programs in their own communities, using a train-the-trainer model that strengthens both organizational reach and neighborhood-level family support systems.
- Community Development and Connection community_developmentFosters community engagement and support by creating spaces for local vendors and resources, strengthening neighborhood networks, and promoting collaboration for collective well-being.
- Comprehensive Parenting and Life Skills Education parenting_educationEmpowers fathers and caregivers with practical skills in positive parenting, emotional resilience, co-parenting, financial responsibility, and problem-solving through structured education and skill-building workshops.
- Conflict-Reduced Family Reunification through Structured Visitation conflict-reduction_modelWe strengthen father-child relationships while minimizing children’s exposure to inter-parental conflict by using staggered scheduling and structured visitation environments, promoting safe and consistent contact that supports family reunification.
- Counseling and Mental Health Support counseling/supportProvides counseling and support programs that help men address life-altering challenges, including emotional health, addiction, and unhealthy relationship patterns, to promote personal growth and family stability.
- Empowering parents through skill-building and education parenting education; skill-building workshopsThe organization empowers parents and caregivers by teaching practical skills, positive parenting strategies, emotional resilience, co-parenting techniques, and problem-solving to create safe and stable home environments and strengthen family bonds. This includes understanding protective capacities, improving parental relationships, and building positive support systems.
- Fostering positive fatherhood and family reunification positive fatherhood support; father-child relationship building; peer-to-peer mentoringThe organization provides fathers with tools, resources, and encouragement to become positive family influences, prioritizing the strengthening of father-child relationships and family reunification through structured visitation support and peer-to-peer mentoring.
- Inclusive Family Strengthening Services inclusive_service_deliveryWe strengthen families by offering inclusive services to both fathers and mothers, ensuring that programming supports all caregivers regardless of gender, with shared goals of emotional resilience, co-parenting, and stable home environments.
- Inclusive and Holistic Family Strengthening family_strengtheningStrengthens families by offering inclusive services to both men and women, integrating emotional, social, and practical support to build safe, stable home environments and foster healthy co-parenting relationships.
- Peer and Community-Based Capacity Building train-the-trainerBuilds sustainable community support by training local stakeholders through a train-the-trainer model and peer-to-peer mentoring, enabling fathers and communities to lead and facilitate programs independently.
- Positive Fatherhood Engagement through Skill-Building and Mentoring skill-building_workshopsWe equip fathers with practical skills, emotional resilience, and co-parenting strategies through structured workshops and peer-to-peer mentoring, enabling them to become stable, involved family members. This approach combines parenting education with lived-experience support to foster lasting behavioral change.
- Positive Fatherhood and Family Reunification father-child_relationship_buildingStrengthens father-child relationships and promotes family reunification by providing structured visitation support, conflict reduction during parent-child contact, and tools for active, positive fatherhood.
- Reducing inter-parental conflict during child visitation conflict-reduction model; staggered scheduling for conflict avoidanceThe organization facilitates positive parent-child contact while actively reducing children's exposure to inter-parental conflict during visitation by using staggered scheduling to prevent parental contact and maintain a conflict-free environment.
- Reentry Support for Fathers through Holistic Reintegration Services reentry_supportWe reduce recidivism and support stable family reintegration by providing comprehensive reentry services—including housing, employment, addiction recovery, community supervision guidance, and relationship counseling—paired with community-based support networks.
- Reentry Support for Successful Community Reintegration reentry_supportSupports individuals reentering society by addressing housing, employment, addiction recovery, community supervision, and relationship health, using an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to reduce recidivism and build stable futures.
- Supporting successful reintegration for ex-offenders reentry support; community-based support; evidence-based community preparation; relationship-building for reintegrationThe organization provides comprehensive support for individuals reentering society, offering information, practical tools, and community connections related to employment, housing, addiction recovery, relationship counseling, and navigating community supervision, all within a framework of building supportive communities and fostering positive relationships to reduce recidivism.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Intouch Phone Program
Provides communication support for incarcerated parents to stay connected with their children
Parenting Workshops
Offers classes including Fathers Mentoring Fathers, Mother 2 Mother, Crossroads for Teen Parents, and Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities
Reentry Mentoring Project
Provides pre- and post-release support, mentoring, life skills classes, and community referrals to formerly incarcerated individuals, with a focus on parenting and family reunification
Supervised Parenting Center
Offers supervised parenting time and monitored exchanges for parents in high-conflict custody situations to ensure child safety and support parent-child relationships
The Gathering Place Market
Community market in South Phoenix featuring local vendors, fresh food, wellness products, and family-friendly activities held on weekends
The Journeyman Job & Training Institute
Provides job readiness training, resume writing, financial management, and workforce development workshops
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Community Awareness and Readiness Collective (CARC) Partner — Collaborates with CARC to build supportive communities for ex-offenders and their families.
- Simms Agency Partner — Insurance agency founded by the same individual to extend family empowerment through financial security.