activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Community Lecture Series Expert-Led Public Lecture SeriesProvides a free lecture series with 4 to 5 lectures between November and March, averaging around 400 attendees per lecture, with some lectures attracting over 600 attendees.
- Fundraising for Local Charities Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes "Challenge Days," a series of events designed to raise funds for various local charities, contributing to over $650,000 in total donations since the organization's inception.
- Fundraising for Local Charities Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes "Challenge Days" as a series of events to raise funds for local charities, contributing to over $650,000 in total donations to various organizations since the foundation's inception.
- Grantmaking for Community ProgramsProvides grants to support various community programs, including STEM family activity nights for low-income families, educational opportunities for incarcerated women, and housing assistance for homeless veterans and their families.
- Lecture Series Expert-Led Public Lecture SeriesProvides a free lecture series with 4 to 5 lectures between November and March, averaging around 400 attendees per lecture, with some lectures attracting over 600 attendees.
- Music Therapy Classes Memory Care Social & Cognitive EngagementProvides funding for and hosts free music therapy classes twice a month, year-round, for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, averaging 20-25 participants per class. This includes covering teacher fees, classroom supplies, and refreshments.
- Music Therapy Classes for Dementia Patients Memory Care Social & Cognitive EngagementFunds and hosts free music therapy classes twice a month, year-round, for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, averaging 20-25 participants per class, covering supplies, teacher fees, and refreshments.
- Support for Leisure World Library Local Community GrantmakingFacilitates grants and donations for the Leisure World Library, totaling over $59,000 since its inception, including $4,247 in 2019 and $2,261 in 2020 year-to-date.
- Support for Leisure World Library Local Community GrantmakingFacilitates grants and donations for the Leisure World Library, totaling over $59,000 since inception, including $4,247 in 2019 and $2,261 in 2020 year-to-date.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Accessibility-focused fundraising for sight-impaired readers accessibility-focused fundraisingDirects fundraising efforts toward purchasing large print books, ensuring program accessibility and inclusion for sight-impaired individuals.
- Building relationships with incarcerated women through pen pal programs pen_pal_outreachThe organization uses pen pal programs to establish caring and trusting relationships with incarcerated women, which serves as a foundational element for providing further support, including educational scholarships and re-entry assistance.
- Charitable relief for vulnerable populations charitable reliefProvides direct charitable assistance to elderly, disabled, and distressed individuals in Mesa and surrounding areas, focusing on basic needs and well-being.
- Early childhood STEM education for underserved families early childhood STEM educationThe organization supports early childhood STEM learning among low-income families by hosting community-based activity nights and investing in staff development to strengthen program delivery.
- Holistic re-entry support for incarcerated women holistic re-entry supportProvides comprehensive support to incarcerated women through sustained pen pal relationships, educational scholarships, and re-entry assistance, aiming to foster long-term stability and successful community integration after release.
- Music therapy for engagement and emotional expression music_therapyEmploys certified music therapists who use instruments and interactive singing to engage participants, encouraging emotional expression through shared songs, stories, and social connection.
- Pen pal outreach as relational foundation pen pal outreachUses structured pen pal programs to build caring and trusting relationships with incarcerated women, which serve as the emotional and relational foundation for broader educational and re-entry support.
- Providing accessible reading materials for sight-impaired individuals accessibility_focused_fundraisingThe organization focuses its fundraising efforts on acquiring large print books to ensure that sight-impaired readers have access to appropriate and accessible reading materials.
- Supporting early childhood STEM education for low-income families early_childhood_STEM_educationThe organization supports early childhood STEM education for low-income families by organizing community-based activity nights and investing in staff development to enhance educational delivery.
- Utilizing music therapy for interactive engagement music_therapyThe organization employs music therapists who use instruments to lead interactive singing sessions, encouraging participants to share songs, stories, and laughter as a therapeutic and engaging activity.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Challenge Days
A series of fun events held each winter, including tennis, golf, and pickleball tournaments, game days, and walk-a-thons, to raise money for local charities.
Friends Endowment Fund
An endowment established in 2013 to provide long-term stability to the Foundation through permanently restricted gifts, with earnings supporting charitable endeavors.
Music Therapy Class
A program supported within Leisure World from 2018-Present.
Open Door
A program supported within Leisure World in various years between 1999 and 2015.
Premier Lecture Series
A series of 4-5 lectures per year, averaging 400-600 attendees, supported within Leisure World.
Resident Emergency Support / Outreach
Provides emergency support and outreach to residents within Leisure World.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant from Leisure World Foundation of Arizona to support STEM Family Activity Nights.
- Hospice of the Valley Partner — Provides support for hospice services.
- House of Refuge Partner — House of Refuge is another recipient of a grant from Leisure World Foundation.
- House of Refuge Partner — Partners to support housing initiatives.
- IHELP Partner — Collaborates to provide emergency lodging services.
- Leisure World Library Partner — Partner organization supported through fundraising and grant facilitation.
- Leisure World Recreation Department Partner — Collaborates to provide a free lecture series.
- Red Mountain United Methodist Church Partner — Church where the ministry originated and collaborated with to support incarcerated women.
- Rio Salado College Partner — Partner institution enabling incarcerated women to access post-secondary education supported by the grant.
- Save The Family Partner — Supports housing for women veterans and their families.
- Save the Family Partner — Provided a grant to Save the Family to assist homeless veterans and their families.
- Tremble Clefs Partner — Sun Joo Lee, Director of Tremble Clefs, is involved in leading the music therapy class.