activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 30
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups Caregiver Support and Education ServicesFacilitates support group meetings twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups Caregiver Support and Education ServicesFacilitates support group meetings for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, held twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office.
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups Caregiver Support and Education ServicesFacilitates support group meetings for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, held twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office, and offers free memory screens upon request.
- Annual Back-to-School Health Fair Free Community Health ScreeningsHosts an annual event providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
- Annual Lake Havasu Health Fair Free Community Health ScreeningsOrganizes an annual health fair with approximately 75 health-related vendors, offering health and wellness education, demonstrations, influenza vaccinations, and screenings for skin cancer, dental health, hearing, and memory.
- Back-to-School Health Fair Free Community Health ScreeningsHosts an annual fair providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
- Back-to-School Health Fair Free Community Health ScreeningsHosts an annual Back-to-School Health Fair providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
- Cancer Screening, Education, and Support Cancer Peer Support & Emotional Wellness ProgramsProvides low-cost cancer screening, education, and support for cancer patients and their families, including specific support for breast cancer patients and caregivers through the "Bosom Buddies" program.
- Cancer Support and Screening Cancer Peer Support & Emotional Wellness ProgramsProvides low-cost cancer screening, education, and support for cancer patients and their families, including support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment through the Community Relief program and specific support for breast cancer patients via the "Bosom Buddies" program.
- Community Relief ProgramOffers support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and Veterans, addressing immediate needs such as poverty, disaster recovery, and economic hardship by allocating funds for food, housing, medical services, agency services, childcare, and senior services.
- Food Bank Program Emergency Supply DistributionOperates a food bank that distributes over one million pounds of food annually, providing clients with monthly boxes of commodities, bread, and produce.
- Food Bank Program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates a food bank that distributes over one million pounds of food annually, providing monthly boxes of commodities, bread, and produce to an average of 100 to 157 families four days a week.
- Lake Havasu Health Fair Free Community Health ScreeningsOrganizes an annual health fair with approximately 75 health-related vendors, offering health and wellness education, demonstrations, influenza vaccinations, and screenings for skin cancer, dental health, hearing, and memory.
- Low-Cost Labs & Screenings Program On-Site Clinical Laboratory ServicesOperates a program offering low-cost medical testing services, including lab services and various health screenings, for uninsured individuals or those with high deductibles. Services are available Monday through Friday at their Lake Havasu City location.
- Low-Cost Labs & Screenings ProgramOperates a program offering low-cost medical testing and screenings for uninsured individuals or those with high deductibles, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Lake Havasu City location.
- Memory ScreeningPerforms free memory screens upon request.
- Memory Screening Caregiver Support and Education ServicesPerforms free memory screens upon request to assess cognitive function.
- Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs Parkinson's-Specific Exercise & Therapist Training ProgramsOperates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease focusing on adapted exercises to improve physical abilities, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs Parkinson's-Specific Exercise & Therapist Training ProgramsOperates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on adapted exercises, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs Parkinson's-Specific Exercise & Therapist Training ProgramsOperates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on exercises to improve physical abilities, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Stroke Prevention Education Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionDistributes information on stroke risk factors and prevention at local community health fairs, veteran's stand-down events, and back-to-school fairs.
- Stroke Risk Education Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionDistributes information on stroke risk factors and prevention at various community events, including local community health fairs, veteran's stand-down events, and back-to-school fairs.
- Student Assistance Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOperates a Student Assistance Program.
- Transitional Living Program Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates a Transitional Living Program.
- Veterans' Supportive Housing and Health Awareness Program Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides supportive housing and independent living for Veterans at risk of homelessness, including essential health services, and addresses immediate needs such as food, housing, and medical services.
- Veterans' Supportive Housing and Health Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides supportive housing, independent living, transportation, and essential health services for Veterans at risk of homelessness through the Veterans' Health Awareness Program.
- Veterans' Supportive Housing and Health Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides supportive housing, independent living, transportation, and essential health services for Veterans at risk of homelessness through programs like the Veterans' Health Awareness Program.
- Veterans' Transportation Program Veteran & Disabled Veteran Transportation SupportProvides transportation for Veterans in the Treatment Court to court, lab testing, and counseling, established in 2018.
- Veterans' Transportation ProgramProvides transportation services for Veterans in the Treatment Court to attend court, lab testing, and counseling appointments.
- Virtual Dementia Tour Caregiver Support and Education ServicesProvides a 30-minute Virtual Dementia Tour experience designed to help professionals and family caregivers understand dementia.
strategies · 39
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.
- Addressing Systemic Barriers addressing_systemic_barriersThe Community Relief Program aims to address systemic barriers faced by groups such as minorities or immigrants, providing a safety net to support those unfairly disadvantaged in accessing employment and economic opportunities.
- Barrier Reduction Through Transportation barrier_reduction_through_transportationEnsures transportation access is not a barrier to program participation for Veterans, using a dedicated vehicle named 'The GENERAL' to support dignity and inclusion.
- Care Partnership Model care_partnership_modelPromotes a "care partnership" model for families and caregivers of Parkinson's patients, emphasizing shared adaptation and support as the disease progresses.
- Care partnership model for chronic disease management care partnership modelThe organization promotes a "care partnership" model for families and caregivers of individuals with chronic diseases, emphasizing shared adaptation and support as the disease progresses.
- Community Health Fairs community_health_fairsProvides health and wellness education and screenings for early detection of chronic diseases through large-scale community health fairs.
- Community health support and anxiety reduction community health supportThe organization works with care providers and doctors to reduce anxieties and answer questions for community members, providing support related to health concerns.
- Community health support through care provider collaboration community health supportThe organization establishes dedicated departments to work collaboratively with care providers and doctors, aiming to reduce anxieties and answer questions for community members regarding their health.
- Community volunteer engagement for dementia awareness community volunteer engagementThe organization utilizes community volunteers to increase understanding of dementia causes and reduce associated stigma through support and education.
- Community volunteer engagement for dementia awareness and stigma reduction community volunteer engagementThe organization engages community volunteers to increase understanding of dementia causes and reduce associated stigma through support and education initiatives.
- Discussion-based learning for health education and support discussion-based learningThe organization uses round-table discussions to facilitate learning and information sharing among individuals and families affected by health conditions, allowing them to gain insights from long-term survivors and experts.
- Discussion-based learning for health recovery and insights discussion-based learningThe organization uses round-table discussions to allow individuals and their families/caregivers to gain information about recovery and receive insights from long-term survivors of health conditions.
- Early Detection early_detectionEmphasizes early detection as key to effective cancer treatment and favorable outcomes.
- Early detection for improved health outcomes early_detectionThe organization emphasizes early detection of diseases, particularly cancer and chronic conditions, through screenings and community health fairs, as a key mechanism for effective treatment and favorable outcomes.
- Early detection through community health initiatives early_detectionThe organization emphasizes early detection as crucial for effective treatment and favorable outcomes, implementing this through large-scale community health fairs that provide education and screenings for chronic diseases.
- Education and Support for Dementia education_and_supportAims to provide education, resources, and support to individuals, loved ones, caregivers, and professionals affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Education, resources, and support for dementia education and supportThe organization provides comprehensive education, resources, and support to individuals, their loved ones, caregivers, and professionals affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Education, resources, and support for dementia education and supportThe organization provides education, resources, and support to individuals, loved ones, caregivers, and professionals affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Eliminating transportation barriers for program participation barrier_reduction_through_transportationThe organization provides dedicated transportation services to ensure that lack of transport does not prevent Veterans from participating in programs, thereby supporting their dignity and inclusion.
- Encouraging participation in supplemental nutritional programsThe organization encourages clients to enroll in other nutritional programs like SNAP, WIC, CSFP, and Meals on Wheels to supplement the food assistance they receive, aiming for comprehensive food security.
- Exercise as Therapy exercise_as_therapyUtilizes exercise as a primary method for maintaining mobility and functionality in Parkinson's patients, based on research indicating its effectiveness and potential to re-route brain messages.
- Exercise as therapy for neurological conditions exercise as therapyThe organization utilizes exercise, including precise and research-adapted exercises, as a primary method to maintain mobility, functionality, and manage symptoms for individuals with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, based on its effectiveness in re-routing brain messages.
- Exercise as therapy for neurological conditions exercise as therapyThe organization utilizes precise, research-adapted exercise as a primary therapeutic method to maintain mobility, functionality, and manage symptoms for individuals with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, based on its effectiveness in re-routing brain messages.
- Experiential Learning experiential_learningUses an immersive experience (Virtual Dementia Tour) to foster empathy and understanding among caregivers, aiming to improve their ability to create positive environments for individuals with dementia.
- Experiential learning for caregiver empathy and environment improvement experiential learningThe organization uses immersive experiences, such as a Virtual Dementia Tour, to foster empathy and understanding among caregivers, aiming to improve their ability to create positive environments for individuals with dementia.
- Experiential learning for caregiver empathy and improved care experiential learningThe organization uses immersive experiences, such as the Virtual Dementia Tour, to foster empathy and understanding among caregivers, thereby improving their ability to create positive environments for individuals with dementia.
- Leveraging tax credits for community health funding tax_credit_fundraisingThe organization utilizes the Arizona Tax Credit program as a mechanism to raise funds, which are then directed towards supporting various health and social services within the community.
- Leveraging tax credits for community health funding tax_credit_fundraisingThe organization utilizes the Arizona Tax Credit program as a mechanism to raise funds, which are then directed towards supporting health and social services within the community.
- Peer support for health conditions peer supportThe organization facilitates peer support groups where individuals and caregivers affected by specific health conditions (e.g., stroke) can share experiences, find resources, and receive mutual support in a safe and accepting environment.
- Peer support for health conditions peer supportThe organization facilitates peer support groups where individuals and caregivers affected by specific health conditions can share experiences, find resources, and receive mutual support in a safe and accepting environment.
- Peer support for veteran reintegration and recidivism reduction veteran_peer_supportThe organization employs peer-to-peer support within a casual social setting to build trust and provide support for Veterans post-treatment court, aiming to reduce recidivism.
- Peer support for veteran reintegration and recidivism reduction veteran_peer_supportThe organization employs peer-to-peer support in casual social settings to build trust and provide support for Veterans post-treatment court, aiming to reduce recidivism.
- Reducing financial barriers to healthcare access sliding_scale_medical_servicesThe organization provides low-cost medical labs and screenings to ensure individuals facing financial or insurance-related barriers can access necessary medical testing and preventative health services.
- Reducing financial barriers to healthcare access sliding_scale_medical_servicesThe organization provides low-cost medical labs and screenings to ensure individuals, particularly those facing financial or insurance-related barriers, can access necessary medical testing and preventative health services.
- Removing transportation barriers for program participation barrier_reduction_through_transportationThe organization ensures that lack of transportation does not prevent Veterans from participating in programs, providing dedicated transport to support their dignity and inclusion.
- Sliding Scale Medical Services sliding_scale_medical_servicesProvides low-cost labs and screenings to improve access to medical testing for individuals facing financial or insurance-related barriers.
- Tax Credit Fundraising tax_credit_fundraisingLeverages the Arizona Tax Credit program to raise funds for health and social services.
- Temporary relief for stability and systemic barrier reduction temporary reliefThe Community Relief program offers temporary resources and support to help individuals regain stability and addresses systemic barriers that disproportionately affect certain groups, providing a safety net to those disadvantaged in accessing opportunities.
- Temporary relief to address systemic barriers and promote stability temporary reliefThe Community Relief program provides temporary resources and support to help individuals regain stability, specifically targeting systemic barriers faced by disadvantaged groups to improve access to employment and economic opportunities.
- Veteran Peer Support veteran_peer_supportUses peer-to-peer support and trust-building in a casual social setting to support Veterans post-treatment court and reduce recidivism.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Cancer Association of Havasu
Provides support and resources for individuals affected by cancer, including regular support group meetings.
Dementia Connection of Havasu
Offers education, resources, and support for individuals and caregivers affected by dementia, including support groups and memory screenings.
HCHF Food Bank
Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need, aiming to alleviate hunger in the community.
Veterans' Transitional Housing
Offers supportive housing and independent living for veterans at risk of homelessness.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Arizona Attorney General Government — Listed as a resource/link for Advance Directives/Life Care Planning.
- Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Partner — Listed as a resource/link on the website.
- Banner Health Partner — Successor to Samaritan Health System, its foundation supported the hospital and related health care needs in Lake Havasu Community.
- Banner Health Foundation Partner — Approached local Havasu Community Health Trust Officers to spin off into an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, leading to the formation of Havasu Community Health Foundation.
- Bosom Buddies Partner — Works as a subcommittee of the Cancer Association of Havasu, providing support to breast cancer patients and caregivers.
- Cancer Association of Havasu Partner — Operates under the direction of the Havasu Community Health Foundation, focusing on cancer programs.
- Daughters of the Revolution Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, supports the organization through Dillard's by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
- Dillard's Department Store Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, is a store manager at Dillard's and supports various charitable organizations, including HCHF, by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
- Feeding America Partner — Cited by the organization regarding hunger statistics.
- HCHF Cancer Association of Havasu Partner — Carole Cathcart, Director, volunteered with the HCHF Cancer Association of Havasu for several years, serving as chair for four of those years.
- Havasu Regional Medical Center Partner — Carole Cathcart, Director, serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Havasu Regional Medical Center.
- Kathryn Hammond MS CCC Partner — Facilitator for the Stroke Support Group, a retired speech-language pathologist who provides suggestions for local resources and information on speech-language-cognitive-swallowing deficits.
- Keep Memory Alive Partner — Listed as a resource/link on the website.
- Lake Havasu Partner agencies Partner — Provide information and resources at the Back-to-School Health Fair.
- Mojave County K-9 foundation Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, supports the foundation through Dillard's by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
- North Country Health Care Partner — Launa Robertson, Coordinator of Labs & Screenings, previously worked at North Country Health Care providing patient care.
- Province Healthcare, Inc. Partner — Acquired Havasu Regional Hospital from Samaritan in 1998.
- Samaritan Health System Partner — Predecessor in interest to Banner Health, acquired Havasu Regional Hospital in 1985, and later transferred a portion of sale proceeds to The Samaritan Foundation for supporting healthcare needs in Havasu community.
- SoldOnGiving.com Partner — Linda Denovan, Director, came to the attention of HCHF through her SoldOnGiving.com program, which donates to local charities chosen by buyers and sellers with each house sold.
- Sunrise Rotary Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, supports the organization through Dillard's by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Partner — Hosts the Veterans' Stonebridge Coffee Time Meeting at their location.
- Vial of Life Partner — Listed as a resource/link on the website.