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SUN CITY WEST FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 742358945 · $423K rev · operational · scwfoundation.org
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SUN CITY WEST FOUNDATION operates the Helping Hands program, which provides short-term loans of medical and children's equipment at no cost to residents in Sun City West and surrounding communities. The organization is 100% donor-funded and relies on donations to maintain and replace its equipment inventory. They also host community events and offer safety classes.

activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 24
  • Additional resale and community support services
    Operates the Sun Health Resale Shop in partnership with SCW Foundation, selling tax-free resale items and offering services such as Vials of Life emergency kits and ink cartridge recycling, with proceeds supporting local healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Banquet and Meeting Room Rentals Venue Rental with Catering Services
    Operates ADA-accessible banquet and meeting rooms with kitchen access and AV support, available for rent at discounted rates for Sun City West residents. Spaces include the Webb Room (up to 300 attendees), Powell Room (up to 150 guests), and a Board Room (seating for 12).
  • CCO/AED Training and Educational Workshops Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency Training
    Offers free CCO (hands-only chest compressions) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) safety classes and other educational workshops at its campus to inform and empower community members.
  • CCO/AED and safety training workshops Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency Training
    Offers free, hands-on CCO/AED safety classes that teach hands-only chest compressions and AED operation, along with other educational workshops and wellness seminars for community members at its campus.
  • Community Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments
    Organizes various community fundraising events such as a "Chili Feed & Cook-Off" (benefiting the foundation and collecting toys for a food bank), "An Artistic Affair" (art silent auction and raffle benefiting programs), and a "Pickleball Ball Drop" (supporting local programs for safety, mobility, and community care).
  • Community Health Screenings Free Community Health Screenings
    Provides free health screenings, including for diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, osteoporosis, and breathing assessment, in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
  • Community events and fundraising activities Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & Raffles
    Organizes community events such as "An Artistic Affair" (art silent auction and raffle), "Chili Feed & Cook-Off", "Pickleball Ball Drop", and "Music Trivia Bingo" to raise funds and support local programs, including Helping Hands and food bank donations.
  • Community events and fundraising activities Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & Raffles
    Organizes community events and fundraisers such as "An Artistic Affair" (art silent auction and raffle), "Chili Feed & Cook-Off", and the "Pickleball Ball Drop" to support foundation programs, including Helping Hands, and to encourage community engagement and donations.
  • Discounted rental of ADA-accessible banquet and meeting rooms Venue Rental with Catering Services
    Operates multiple ADA-accessible banquet and meeting rooms—including the Webb Room (up to 300), Powell Room (up to 150), and Board Room (seating for 12)—with kitchen access, AV support, and flexible layouts, available for rent at discounted rates for Sun City West residents.
  • Emergency Management Conference Community Fire Safety Education
    Hosts an Emergency Management Conference to teach residents practical steps for emergency preparedness, supporting vulnerable neighbors, and staying connected during incidents.
  • Emergency preparedness education and outreach Community Fire Safety Education
    Hosts the Emergency Management Conference SCW to educate residents on emergency preparedness, supporting vulnerable neighbors, and staying connected during incidents.
  • Free CCO/AED and safety training workshops Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency Training
    Offers no-cost CCO/AED safety classes that teach hands-only chest compressions and AED operation, along with other educational workshops and wellness seminars, to inform and empower community residents.
  • Free community health screenings Free Community Health Screenings
    Provides free health screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, osteoporosis, and breathing assessment in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
  • Free health screenings in partnership with University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Free Community Health Screenings
    Hosts free health screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, osteoporosis, and breathing assessments in collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
  • Free short-term loan of medical and children's equipment Durable Medical Equipment Lending
    Provides free, short-term loans of medical and children's equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, cribs, and rollaway beds to residents of Sun City West and surrounding communities through its Helping Hands program.
  • Free short-term loan of medical and children's equipment Durable Medical Equipment Lending
    Provides free, short-term loans of medical and children's equipment—including wheelchairs, walkers, cribs, and rollaway beds—to residents of Sun City West and surrounding communities through its Helping Hands program.
  • Medical Equipment Resale and Donation Program
    Accepts donations of new or used medical and mobility equipment for resale in its Helping Hands Resale area, with proceeds supporting operational costs and equipment purchases for the loan program. Also recycles ink cartridges and provides Vials of Life emergency kits through its resale shop.
  • Medical and Children's Equipment Loan Program Durable Medical Equipment Lending
    Provides free, short-term loans of medical and children's equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, cribs, and rollaway beds, to residents of Sun City West and nearby communities through its Helping Hands program.
  • Operation of ADA-accessible banquet and meeting rooms for rent Venue Rental with Catering Services
    Operates multiple ADA-accessible banquet and meeting rooms—including the Webb Room (up to 300 guests), Powell Room (up to 150 guests), and a Board Room (seating for 12)—with kitchen access, AV support, and setup services, available at discounted rates for Sun City West residents.
  • Operation of resale shop to support equipment loan program Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Accepts donations of new or used medical and mobility equipment for resale in the Helping Hands Resale area, with proceeds funding operational costs and new equipment purchases for the loan program.
  • Operation of resale shop to support equipment loan program Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Accepts donations of new or used medical and mobility equipment for resale in the Helping Hands Resale area, with proceeds supporting operational costs and equipment purchases for the free loan program.
  • Transportation Referral and Education Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Operates a dedicated call center and provides a free referral service ("Find Your Ride") to help residents identify transportation solutions for needs such as medical appointments, offering guidance, printed resources, personalized referrals, and monthly support classes on local options like Dial-a-Ride, senior transit, Uber, and Lyft. Also publishes a downloadable Ride Resources Guide.
  • Transportation referral and support services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Operates a dedicated call center ("Find Your Ride") that provides free guidance, printed resources, personalized referrals, and support classes to help residents access transportation options such as Dial-a-Ride, senior transit, Uber, Lyft, and Valley Metro for medical appointments and other local needs.
  • Transportation referral and support services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Operates a dedicated call center and offers the "Find Your Ride" service, providing free guidance, printed resources, personalized referrals, and support classes to help residents access transportation options such as Dial-a-Ride, senior transit, Uber, Lyft, and Valley Metro for medical appointments and other local needs.
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named programs · 3

what they call their work

CCO & AED Safety Class
A no-cost class teaching hands-only chest compressions and AED operation to community members.
Helping Hands Equipment Loans
Provides short-term loans of clean, reliable medical and children's equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, cribs, shower chairs, etc.) at no cost to residents of Sun City West and surrounding communities.
Music Trivia Bingo
A free community event featuring music-themed bingo with hits from the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s for Gen X'ers.
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • AZ Fire & Medical Administration Office Partner — Partner for reserving spots in CCO & AED safety classes.
  • AZ Fire & Medical Administration Office Partner — Partnered with to offer CCO & AED safety classes.
  • AZ Fire & Medical Administration Office Partner — Partners to offer CCO & AED safety classes.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Refers residents to their Road to Recovery Program for free rides for cancer-related appointments.
  • Area Agency on Aging Partner — Refers residents to their volunteer escorts for appointments and AmeriCorps volunteers for ongoing support.
  • Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Partner — Hosts CCO & AED classes.
  • Banner Boswell Partner — Proceeds from the resale shop support Banner Boswell medical center.
  • Banner Del E. Webb Partner — Proceeds from the resale shop support Banner Del E. Webb medical center.
  • Benevilla Cares Partner — Refers residents to their ride services for medical and other needs.
  • Del E. Webb Development Co. Partner — Received a land donation from the company.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Beneficiary of the Pickleball Ball Drop fundraiser and "An Artistic Affair" fundraiser.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Beneficiary of the Pickleball Ball Drop fundraiser and Artistic Affair, and a program supported by the Foundation.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Beneficiary of the Pickleball Ball Drop fundraiser and Artistic Affair, and mentioned as one of the Foundation's programs.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Benefits from fundraising events and is mentioned as one of the programs supported by the Foundation.
  • Maricopa County Partner — Partner for the Emergency Management Conference SCW, focusing on an All-Hazards Approach to Incidents.
  • Northwest Valley Connect / Foundation for Senior Living Partner — Refers residents to their volunteer driver services.
  • Prime Wealth Advisors Funder — Title Sponsor for the Pickleball Ball Drop fundraiser.
  • Sun City West Residents Partner — Serves as the primary beneficiaries of the equipment loan program.
  • Sun Health Foundation Partner — Proceeds from the resale shop fund essential Sun Health Foundation programs.
  • Sun Health Resale Shop Partner — Partners with SCW Foundation to offer quality resale items and support healthcare and wellness programs.
  • University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Partner — Collaborates to provide free health screenings.
  • University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Partner — Partner for providing free health screenings and health information.
  • University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Partner — Partnered with to provide free health screenings and information.
  • University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Partner — Provides free health screenings and information.
  • Valley Metro Partner — Provides information and referrals for Valley Metro transportation services.
  • Valley View Community Food Bank Partner — Beneficiary of toy donations collected during the Chili Feed & Cook-Off.
  • Valley View Community Food Bank Partner — Collects toy donations for the food bank during events.
  • Valley View Community Food Bank Partner — Recipient of new, unwrapped toy donations collected during the Chili Feed & Cook-Off.
  • Valley View Community Food Bank Partner — Recipient of toy donations collected during the Chili Feed & Cook-Off event.