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Green Valley Assistance Services Inc

Green Valley, AZ · EIN 942783969 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE E39Z · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.valleyassistanceservices.org
revenue
$673K
expenses
$560K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
20
volunteers
150
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

Combining social services and community health, Valley Assistance Services guides seniors, individuals, and families to live healthy, resilient, and vibrant lives, while remaining safe and independent.

profile · synthesized from sources

Green Valley Assistance Services Inc provides social services and community health programs to help seniors and families in Green Valley and surrounding areas live independently and healthily. Their initiatives include educational classes, workforce training, and emergency assistance, aiming to enhance the quality of life for their beneficiaries.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

EPIC Classes
Offers weekly classes on health, education, and prevention topics in English and Spanish.
Valley Galley Lunch Program
Provides a no-cost lunch once a month to those in need, in partnership with the Valley Galley Food Trailer.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Provides free tax preparation services to eligible households, helping them secure maximum refunds.
Workforce Training Center
Offers individualized coaching and access to computers for job seekers.
activities · 15 groups

what they do

  • Respite and Personal Care Support 15 activities
    • Centralized Transportation Service
      Coordinated the Green Valley Transportation Committee, providing a centralized transportation service for local seniors and disabled persons.
    • Independent Living Support Services
      Provides services to help individuals stay independent and safe, including transportation, errands, and handyman services. They also coordinate the Green Valley Transportation Committee for seniors and disabled persons.
    • Independent Living Support Services
      Offers services to help individuals stay independent and safe, including transportation, errands, and handyman services.
    • Independent Living Support Services
      Offers services to help individuals stay independent and safe, including transportation, errands, and handyman services, and previously provided trained home and personal care through "A Good Neighbor Aide Program."
    • Independent Living Support Services
      Offers services designed to help individuals maintain independence and safety, including transportation, errand assistance, and handyman services.
    • Independent Living Support Services
      Offers services to help individuals maintain independence and safety, including transportation, errands, and handyman services.
    • Socialization and Support Programs
      Offers programs designed to combat isolation and provide support, including "connectwithU" (friendly phone calls), friendly visits, caregiver support groups, meditation groups, and "SASS" (Socialization and Support for Seniors peer discussion groups).
    • Socialization and Support Programs
      Provides programs aimed at reducing isolation and offering support, such as "connectwithU" (friendly phone calls), friendly visits, caregiver support groups, meditation groups, and "SASS" (Socialization and Support for Seniors peer discussion groups).
    • Socialization and Support Programs
      Offers socialization programs such as "connectwithU" (friendly phone calls), friendly visits, caregiver support groups, meditation groups, and "SASS" (Socialization and Support for Seniors peer discussion groups).
    • Socialization and Support Programs
      Provides various programs to combat isolation and offer support, such as "connectwithU" (friendly phone calls), friendly visits, caregiver support groups, meditation groups, and "SASS" (Socialization and Support for Seniors peer discussion groups).
    • Socialization and Support Programs
      Offers socialization programs such as "connectwithU" (friendly phone calls), friendly visits, caregiver support groups, meditation groups, and "SASS" (Socialization and Support for Seniors peer discussion groups).
    • Socialization and Support Programs
      Offers socialization programs such as "connectwithU" (friendly phone calls), friendly visits, caregiver support groups, meditation groups, and "SASS" (Socialization and Support for Seniors peer discussion groups).
    • Transportation Coordination
      Coordinates the Green Valley Transportation Committee, providing a centralized transportation service for local seniors and disabled persons.
    • Transportation Coordination
      Coordinated the Green Valley Transportation Committee, providing a centralized transportation service for local seniors and disabled persons.
    • Transportation and Independent Living Services
      Coordinates the Green Valley Transportation Committee to provide centralized transportation for seniors and disabled persons, and offers services like errands and handyman help to support independent living.
  • Fall Prevention Programs for Older Adults 7 activities
    • Community Education and Prevention Classes
      Offers weekly "EPIC Classes" (Education and Prevention in the Community) providing health, education, and prevention information, along with other educational classes on topics such as diabetes, nutrition, dementia, end-of-life, general health, and financial literacy.
    • Community Education and Prevention Classes
      Offers weekly "EPIC Classes" (Education and Prevention in the Community) providing health, education, and prevention information, along with other educational classes on topics such as diabetes, nutrition, dementia, end-of-life, general health, and financial literacy.
    • Community Health and Prevention Education
      Offers various educational classes and programs focused on health, prevention, and well-being, including weekly "EPIC Classes" providing health, education, and prevention information, and specialized programs like SHiM® for fall prevention and Virtual Dementia Tour® for memory loss support.
    • Community Health and Prevention Programs
      Offers various health-focused programs including weekly "EPIC Classes" providing health education, a Fall Prevention Program (SHiM®), and a Virtual Dementia Tour®. These programs aim to educate the community on health topics and prevent common issues like falls and memory loss.
    • Community Health and Prevention Programs
      Offers various health-focused programs including weekly "EPIC Classes" providing health, education, and prevention information, a Fall Prevention Program (SHiM®), and a Virtual Dementia Tour®. They also provide memory loss support through the "Neighbor’s AIM" program and medical support and advocacy through "A Touch That Cares®".
    • Fall Prevention Program
      Offers a fall prevention program called SHiM® to help individuals stay independent and safe.
    • Fall Prevention Program
      Operates a fall prevention program called SHiM® to help individuals stay independent and safe.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 6 activities
    • Financial and Benefits Assistance
      Provides free tax preparation services through the VITA program, assists with applications for various benefits (SNAP, AHCCCS, Medicare, etc.), and offers monetary assistance for rent/mortgage and utilities through the MAP-A-Plan program.
    • Financial and Emergency Assistance
      Offers monetary assistance through the MAP-A-Plan program for rent/mortgage and utility assistance (LIHEAP), and helps individuals with utility or housing emergencies.
    • Financial and Emergency Assistance
      Offers monetary assistance through the MAP-A-Plan program, including rent/mortgage assistance and utility assistance (LIHEAP). They also help individuals with utility or housing emergencies.
    • Monetary Assistance
      Offers monetary assistance through the MAP-A-Plan program, including rent/mortgage assistance and utility assistance (LIHEAP), and helps persons with utility or housing emergencies.
    • Monetary Assistance
      Offers monetary assistance through the MAP-A-Plan program, including rent/mortgage assistance and utility assistance (LIHEAP), and helps persons with utility or housing emergencies.
    • Monetary Assistance Programs
      Offers financial assistance through the MAP-A-Plan program, including rent/mortgage assistance and utility assistance (LIHEAP) for individuals facing emergencies.
  • Post-Hospital Discharge Support 6 activities
    • Post-Hospital Discharge Support
      Provides post-hospital discharge support through the "Going Home With Care" program.
    • Post-Hospital Discharge Support
      Provides support to individuals transitioning home after hospitalization through the "Going Home With Care" program, ensuring continued care and assistance.
    • Post-Hospital Discharge Support
      Provides support for individuals transitioning home after hospitalization through the "Going Home With Care" program.
    • Post-Hospital Discharge Support
      Provides post-hospital discharge support through the "Going Home With Care" program.
    • Post-Hospital Discharge Support
      Provides post-hospital discharge support through the "Going Home With Care" program.
    • Post-Hospital and In-Home Care Support
      Provides post-hospital discharge support through the "Going Home With Care" program and offers medical support and advocacy via the fee-based "A Touch That Cares®" program. Additionally, it previously offered "A Good Neighbor Aide Program" for affordable home and personal care.
  • Job Readiness Training 6 activities
    • Workforce Training and Assistance
      Operates a Workforce Training Center providing public computer access, individualized coaching, life skills, resume assistance, job-search assistance, and online job-application support to help individuals find employment.
    • Workforce Training and Assistance
      Operates a Workforce Training Center with public computer access and offers individualized one-on-one coaching, resume assistance, job-search assistance, and online job-application assistance. This program also provides employment opportunities.
    • Workforce Training and Support
      Operates a Workforce Training Center with public computer access, individualized coaching, and services including life skills, resume assistance, job-search assistance, and online job-application support.
    • Workforce Training and Support
      Operates a Workforce Training Center providing public computer access, individualized coaching, resume assistance, job-search support, and online job-application help. This program aims to enhance employment opportunities for individuals.
    • Workforce Training and Support
      Operates a Workforce Training Center providing public computer access, individualized coaching, resume assistance, job-search support, and online job-application help to assist individuals in finding employment.
    • Workforce Training and Support
      Operates a Workforce Training Center with public computer access, individualized one-on-one coaching, and services including life skills, resume assistance, job-search assistance, and online job-application assistance.
  • Regional Service Center Operations 5 activities
    • Community Service Locations
      Operates service locations in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, and Tubac, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, including a satellite office in Tubac.
    • Service Location Operation
      Operates service locations in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, and Tubac, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, including a satellite office in Tubac.
    • Service Location Operation
      Operates a service location in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, and a second satellite office in Tubac, Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
    • Service Location Operation
      Operates service locations in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, and Tubac, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, to deliver its programs and services.
    • Service Location Operations
      Operates service locations in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, and a satellite office in Tubac, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, to deliver its various programs and services to the community.
  • Residential Facility Expansion & Renovation 5 activities
    • Facility Expansion and Development
      Undertakes a Capital Campaign to renovate and expand its office building to increase space and enhance its workforce center. The organization also received a donation of its current office building, allowing all programs to be housed under one roof.
    • Office Expansion and Renovation
      Planned and began a Capital Campaign to renovate and expand its office building to increase office space and enhance the workforce center, and received a donation of its current office building to house all programs under one roof.
    • Office Expansion and Renovation
      Undertook a Capital Campaign to renovate and expand its office space, aiming to increase capacity and enhance its workforce center.
    • Office Expansion and Renovation
      Undertaking a Capital Campaign to renovate and expand its office building to increase office space and enhance the workforce center.
    • Office Expansion and Renovation
      Planned and began a Capital Campaign to renovate and expand its office building to increase office space and enhance the workforce center, with the current building having been donated by Dorn Homes.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 5 activities
    • Memory Loss Support
      Offers memory loss support through the "Neighbor’s AIM" program.
    • Memory Loss Support
      Offers memory loss support through the "Neighbor’s AIM" program and provides a Virtual Dementia Tour®.
    • Memory Loss Support
      Provides support for individuals experiencing memory loss through the "Neighbor’s AIM" program.
    • Memory Loss Support
      Offers specialized support for memory loss through the "Neighbor’s AIM" program.
    • Memory Loss Support
      Offers memory loss support through the "Neighbor’s AIM" program and provides a Virtual Dementia Tour®.
  • Free Tax Preparation Services 5 activities
    • Tax Preparation Assistance
      Operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program in partnership with United Way of Tucson, offering free tax preparation services for eligible households.
    • Tax Preparation Assistance
      Hosts the United Way of Tucson's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free tax preparation services for eligible households.
    • Tax Preparation Assistance
      Offers free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, in partnership with United Way of Tucson, for eligible low-income households.
    • Tax Preparation Assistance
      Hosts the United Way of Tucson's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free tax preparation services for households earning less than $79,000 per year.
    • Tax Preparation Services
      Offers a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, hosting the United Way of Tucson's VITA program to provide free tax preparation services for eligible households.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 4 activities
    • Diaper Bank
      Operates a Diaper Bank to provide essential supplies.
    • Diaper Bank
      Operates a Diaper Bank to provide essential supplies to families in need.
    • Diaper Bank
      Operates a Diaper Bank to provide essential supplies to families in need.
    • Diaper Bank Operation
      Operates a Diaper Bank to provide essential supplies to families in need.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 3 activities
    • Children's Christmas Benevolence Program
      Provides Christmas gifts and meals to families in need through the Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program.
    • Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program
      Establishes the Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program, providing Christmas gifts and meals to families in need.
    • Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program
      Established the Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program, providing Christmas gifts and meals to families in need.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 2 activities
    • Benefit and Resource Application Assistance
      Assists individuals with applications for various benefits and resources, including SNAP, AHCCCS, Medicare Premium Savings Plans, TANF, WIC, and unemployment.
    • Benefits and Resource Application Assistance
      Provides assistance with applications for various benefits and resources, including SNAP, AHCCCS, Medicare Premium Savings Plans, AZ Self-Help, TANF, WIC, ALTCS, and unemployment.
  • Community Health Worker Training 1 activity
    • RN-Led Program Development
      Increased the number of Registered Nurses on staff to initiate and lead new RN-led community health programs.
  • School Nurse Workforce Development 1 activity
    • RN-Led Programs
      Increased the number of Registered Nurses to begin RN-led programs, indicating a focus on health-related services.
  • Uncategorized 19 activities
    • Backpack Family Resource Program
      Operates a Backpack Family Resource Program for children and youth.
    • Backpack Family Resource Program
      Operates a Backpack Family Resource Program for children and youth.
    • Backpack Family Resource Program
      Operates a Backpack Family Resource Program specifically for children and youth, providing resources and support.
    • Basic Needs and Family Support
      Operates a Diaper Bank, provides a monthly no-cost homemade lunch, and runs a Backpack Family Resource Program for children and youth. It also offers a Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program providing gifts and meals to families in need.
    • Benefit and Resource Application Assistance
      Provides assistance with applications for various benefits and resources, including SNAP, AHCCCS, Medicare Premium Savings Plans, AZ Self-Help, TANF, WIC, ALTCS, and unemployment.
    • Benefits and Resource Application Assistance
      Provides assistance with applications for various benefits and resources, including SNAP, AHCCCS, Medicare Premium Savings Plans, AZ Self-Help, TANF, WIC, ALTCS, and unemployment.
    • Children and Youth Support Programs
      Operates a Backpack Family Resource Program for children and youth and established a Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program to provide gifts and meals to families in need during the holidays.
    • Children and Youth Support Programs
      Operates a Backpack Family Resource Program for children and youth and established the Children’s Christmas Benevolence Program, providing Christmas gifts and meals to families in need.
    • Community Meal Program
      Provides a no-cost homemade lunch once a month at its office through a partnership with the Valley Galley Food Trailer.
    • Community Meal Program
      Provides a no-cost homemade lunch once a month at its office through a partnership with the Valley Galley Food Trailer.
    • Community Meal Program
      Provides a no-cost homemade lunch once a month at its office in partnership with the Valley Galley Food Trailer.
    • Home and Personal Care
      Began "A Good Neighbor Aide Program" which provided trained home and personal care at an affordable cost to clients in their homes.
    • Home and Personal Care Services
      Provides trained home and personal care at an affordable cost to clients in their homes through "A Good Neighbor Aide Program."
    • Home and Personal Care Services
      Offers "A Good Neighbor Aide Program" which provides trained home and personal care at an affordable cost to clients in their homes.
    • Home and Personal Care Services
      Offers trained home and personal care services at an affordable cost to clients in their homes through "A Good Neighbor Aide Program."
    • Medical Support and Advocacy
      Offers medical support and advocacy through its fee-based "A Touch That Cares®" program, providing personalized assistance.
    • Medical Support and Advocacy
      Offers medical support and advocacy through its fee-based "A Touch That Cares®" program, and has increased Registered Nurses to begin RN-led programs.
    • Medical Support and Advocacy
      Provides medical support and advocacy through "A Touch That Cares®" program, which is its only fee-based program.
    • Medical Support and Advocacy
      Offers medical support and advocacy through the fee-based "A Touch That Cares®" program, and has increased the number of Registered Nurses to begin RN-led programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$673K
Contributions & grants$643K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$560K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$295K
Grants paid out$135K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.57M
Cash$444K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$1.57M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Chris Erickson Executive Director 45 $93K
board members · 8
  • Eloise Frederickson — President
  • Jack Davis — Director
  • James Zimmerman — Director
  • Judy Lindsey — Director
  • Margaret McGee — Director
  • Mary Fisher — Director
  • Nancy Wilson — Secretary
  • Steve Larson — Treasurer
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner
  • Del Coronado Apartments Partner — Hosts EPIC classes at their location.
  • Diaper Bank Partner
  • Dorn Homes Partner — Donated the current office building to VAS.
  • FCX Foundation Partner
  • Freeport McMoRan Foundation Funder — Funds the EPIC (Education and Prevention in the Community) program.
  • The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation Partner — Green Valley Assistance Services was formerly the social service branch of the Green Valley Community Fund, now known as The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation.
  • United Way of Tucson Partner — Hosts their VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program for free tax preparation.
  • United Way of Tucson Partner — Partners to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.
  • Valley Galley Food Trailer Partner — Partners to provide a no-cost lunch once a month.