activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 23
- Children's Christmas Project Holiday Food and Gift DistributionAssists children through a Christmas adoption program, providing gifts, coats, blankets, and food. In 2024, 121 children were assisted, and in 2023, 141 children were assisted.
- Deliver holiday assistance programs Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOrganizes annual holiday programs including the Children’s Christmas Project and Senior Angel Tree Program; in 2024, assisted 121 children with gifts, coats, blankets, and food, and serviced 45 seniors with essentials, gifts, grocery/restaurant certificates, and partial electric bill payments.
- Manage a Community Garden Community Garden with Food DonationOperates and established the first Heber-Overgaard Community Garden, providing a secure location with water and fencing for garden plots, education, fellowship, and fresh produce. In 2023, 76 individuals were involved, fostering community connections and promoting sustainability.
- Manage community garden Community Garden with Food DonationOperates the Heber-Overgaard Community Garden, providing secure, fenced garden plots with water access, educational opportunities, and fresh produce; the garden fosters community connections, sustainability, and healthy living, with 76 individuals involved in 2024.
- Operate a 24/7 Helpline 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line OperationsOperates a 24/7 helpline that provides essential information and connects callers with appropriate organizations, nonprofits, or board members.
- Operate a Community Garden Community Garden Programming with EducationOperates a community garden that provides a secure location with water and fencing for garden plots, education, fellowship, and fresh produce, involving 76 individuals and fostering community connections and sustainability.
- Operate a Community Garden Community Garden Programming with EducationOperates the Heber-Overgaard Community Garden, providing a secure location with water and fencing for garden plots, education, fellowship, and fresh produce. In 2023, 76 individuals were involved in the garden.
- Operate a Community Thrift Store Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates the HOCRN Thrift Store, open Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., selling decorator items, furniture, clothing, and other goods. This store generates 81% of the organization's funding and has seen revitalized and expanded inventory, contributing to sustained financial growth.
- Operate a Community Thrift Store Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates the HOCRN Thrift Store, open Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., selling decorator items, furniture, clothing, and collectibles. The store generates 81% of the organization's funding and has revitalized the flow of quality items, contributing to sustained financial growth.
- Operate a Free Van Shuttle ServiceOperates a free van shuttle service on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for transportation within the Heber-Overgaard area.
- Operate a Thrift Store Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates a thrift store, open Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., selling decorator items, furniture, clothing, books, and collectibles. The store generates 81% of the organization's funding and has seen revitalized inventory and sustained financial growth.
- Operate community thrift store Community-Supported Thrift StoreRuns the HOCRN Thrift Store, open Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., selling clothing, furniture, books, collectibles, and other new or lightly used items; the store generates 81% of the organization's funding and has undergone revitalization to improve inventory flow.
- Operate free van shuttle service Retreat and Program Access TransportationProvides a free van shuttle service operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for transportation within the Heber-Overgaard area.
- Organize Community Events Promotional Shopping EventsOrganized the first annual Thrifters Weekend over Labor Day weekend 2024, where participants visited four local thrift stores and received a 10% off coupon for local eating establishments.
- Organize community events and initiatives Promotional Shopping EventsOrganizes ongoing community events such as the annual Thrifters Weekend, held over Labor Day weekend 2024, which encouraged visits to four local thrift stores and included 10% off coupons for local restaurants.
- Provide Christmas Assistance to Children Holiday Food and Gift DistributionAssisted 121 children through the Children’s Christmas Project in 2024 and 141 children in 2023, providing gifts, coats, blankets, and food through a Christmas adoption program.
- Provide Christmas Assistance to Children Holiday Food and Gift DistributionAssists children through a Christmas project, providing gifts, coats, blankets, and food. In 2024, 121 children were assisted, and in 2023, 141 children received assistance through a Christmas adoption program.
- Provide Financial Support to Community ProgramsProvides financial support to 13 community programs, including the H-O Food Bank, MHS Scholarships, and the Free Shuttle Service, as well as other initiatives like the RCSC Winter Breakfast Program, LDS Back-to-School Shopping Day, and the HOCRN Senior Angel Tree Program.
- Provide Support to Seniors through Angel Tree Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionServes seniors through the Senior Angel Tree program, providing essentials, gifts, restaurant and grocery certificates, and partial payment for metered electric bills. In 2024, 45 seniors were served, and in 2023, 39 seniors received assistance.
- Provide financial support to community programsProvides financial support to at least 13 community programs, including the H-O Food Bank, MHS Scholarships, Free Shuttle Service, Winter Breakfast Program, Back-to-School Shopping Day, Future First Responders of America, Senior Angel Tree Program, Resource Network Day, Community Grow Together Garden, Family Christmas Project, Children’s Christmas Party, Winterfest, and Golden Mustangs Program.
- Run 24/7 helpline for community resource connection 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line OperationsOperates a 24/7 helpline that provides essential information and connects callers with appropriate organizations, nonprofits, or board members to access vital resources and support services.
- Senior Angel Tree Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionServes seniors through the Senior Angel Tree program, providing essentials, gifts, restaurant and grocery certificates, and partial payment for metered electric bills. In 2024, 45 seniors were serviced, and in 2023, 39 seniors were served.
- Support Seniors through the Senior Angel Tree Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionServiced 45 seniors in 2024 and 39 seniors in 2023 through the Senior Angel Tree program, providing essentials, gifts, restaurant and grocery certificates, and partial payment for metered electric bills.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Addressing Transportation Barriers transportation_accessThe organization provides free transportation to residents who lack other means, enabling their access to critical services such as medical care, groceries, and other local resources.
- Community Education and Resilience Building community_resilience_buildingThe organization fosters community resilience by educating members on sustainable practices like organic gardening, healthy soil development, and water conservation, thereby strengthening the community's capacity for self-sufficiency and well-being.
- Community Education and Resilience Building community_resilience_buildingBuilds long-term community resilience by educating residents in organic gardening, soil health, and water conservation through hands-on initiatives like community gardens.
- Community Education and Resilience Building through Gardening community_resilience_buildingThe organization aims to build community resilience by educating members on organic gardening, healthy soil development, and water conservation through its community garden initiatives.
- Community Engagement and Collaboration community_engagementFosters broad community involvement through events, public recognition of successes, and collaborative partnerships to strengthen local networks and support systems.
- Community Resilience through Education and Gardens community_resilience_buildingThe organization builds community resilience by educating members on organic gardening, healthy soil development, and water conservation through community garden initiatives.
- Community Resource Coordination Network community_resource_networkConnects residents with essential services and resources by acting as a central referral hub, coordinating among nonprofits, organizations, and community members to prevent misallocation and ensure appropriate support.
- Community Resource Network and Coordination community_resource_networkThe organization acts as a central hub to connect residents and visitors with essential resources and support services by coordinating community groups, directing inquiries to appropriate organizations, and fostering collaboration and partnerships to ensure no one is overlooked and resources are appropriately allocated.
- Community Resource Network and Referral community_resource_networkThe organization acts as a central hub to connect residents with essential resources and support services by directing inquiries to appropriate organizations, nonprofits, or board members, thereby addressing resource misallocation and ensuring comprehensive assistance.
- Community Resource Network and Referral community_resource_networkThe organization acts as a central hub to connect residents with essential resources and support services by directing inquiries to appropriate organizations, nonprofits, or board members, ensuring efficient resource allocation and preventing individuals from being overlooked.
- Community-Driven Service Delivery community_driven_supportRelies on local volunteerism, donations, and community participation to operate services such as the thrift store and resource coordination, ensuring sustainability and local ownership.
- Transportation Access for Essential Services transportation_accessThe organization provides free transportation to residents who lack other means, enabling their access to critical services such as medical care, groceries, and other local resources.
- Transportation Access for Essential Services transportation_accessProvides free transportation to medical care, groceries, and local services for residents lacking mobility, thereby removing a critical barrier to accessing support.
- Transportation Access for Vulnerable Populations transportation_accessThe organization provides free transportation services to residents who lack other means, enabling them to access critical medical care, groceries, and local services.
- Volunteer and Community-Driven Support volunteer_drivenThe organization relies on community donations, volunteer participation, and community involvement to deliver services and operate its programs, with all profits from volunteer-run initiatives reinvested into the community.
- Volunteer and Donation-Driven Community Support volunteer-driven_community_supportThe organization relies on community donations and volunteer participation to deliver services and operate its programs, including a thrift store where all profits are reinvested into the community, fostering a self-sustaining model of support.
- Volunteer and Donation-Driven Service Delivery volunteer-drivenThe organization relies entirely on community donations and volunteer participation to deliver its services, including operating a thrift store where all profits are reinvested into the community, thereby leveraging local engagement to fulfill its mission.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
24-Hour Helpline
Round-the-clock service connecting callers with community resources and coordinating with fire and law enforcement agencies
Free Shuttle Service
Van transportation service operating Tuesdays and Thursdays for medical visits, grocery shopping, and accessing local services
Grow Together Community Garden
Community garden providing plots, education, and fresh produce while fostering sustainability and community connections
HOCRN Family Christmas Project
Holiday program providing gifts, coats, blankets, food, and other essentials to children in need
HOCRN Senior Angel Tree Program
Program supporting seniors with gifts, essentials, grocery certificates, and partial payment of electric bills
HOCRN Thrift Store
Volunteer-run store open Fridays and Saturdays that sells donated goods with all profits supporting community programs
relationships · 32
who they work with
- AZDot Government — Requires applicants to obtain a three-year driver record from AZDot as part of the volunteer driver application process.
- Addie’s Thrift Store and She Shed Partner — Participated in the first annual Thrifters Weekend.
- American Red Cross Arizona Partner — Partner organization supporting emergency response and disaster relief.
- Christian Closet Partner — Participated in the first annual Thrifters Weekend.
- Dress Girl Around World Partner — Partner ministry providing clothing to girls in need.
- Encore Partner — Participated in the first annual Thrifters Weekend.
- Future First Responders of America Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- Golden Mustangs Program Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- Grow Together Garden Partner — Collaborates on the HOCRN Community Garden initiative.
- H-O Chamber’s Winterfest Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN as part of community programming.
- H-O Chamber’s Winterfest Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- H-O Community Children’s Christmas Party Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- H-O Food Bank Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN to provide food assistance.
- H-O Food Bank Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- HOCRN Thrift Store Partner — Participated in the first annual Thrifters Weekend.
- Heber Overgaard Search and Rescue Partner — Partner organization providing emergency search and rescue services.
- Heber-Overgaard Community Food Bank Partner — Partner organization providing food resources to the community.
- Heber-Overgaard Fire Department Partner — Hosts the monthly board meetings of the Heber-Overgaard Community Resource Network.
- Heber-Overgaard Fire District Partner — Collaborates with the helpline to address community needs.
- Heber-Overgaard Fire District Partner — Partner organization involved in community safety and emergency response.
- LDS Back-to-School Shopping Day Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- MHS Scholarships Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- Navajo County Library District Partner — Partner organization offering library and community educational resources.
- Navajo County Public Health WIC Government — Government affiliate providing public health and nutrition services.
- Navajo County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Collaborates with the helpline to address community needs.
- Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Government — Government agency partner supporting community safety and law enforcement.
- Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church Partner — Partner faith-based organization providing community services.
- RCSC Winter Breakfast Program Partner — Financially supported by HOCRN.
- Rim Community Library Partner — Partner organization providing community library services.
- Rim Country Senior Center Partner — Partner organization serving senior community members.
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