activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Annual Fundraising and Commemorative EventsHosts recurring events including the Tour of Duty Ride, Golf Classic, and Freedom Breakfast—held on 9/11—to honor military sacrifice, raise public awareness, and generate support for Arizona military families and wounded heroes.
- Baby Bundle BashHosts baby shower events for expecting Arizona military families, providing essential baby items and fulfilling personalized gift requests; hosted events for 2 to 5 families per session in 2023 and 2024.
- College Scholarships for Military FamiliesOffers scholarships to assist military families with college-related expenses such as tuition invoices, textbooks, and parking fees.
- Financial Assistance for Basic NeedsProvides financial assistance to Arizona military members for essential expenses including rent, mortgage, car payments, car insurance, utilities, and food; supports approximately 120 service members annually through its Basic Needs Program.
- Holiday for Heroes / Operation Holiday Giving Military & Veteran Support PackagesOrganizes annual holiday support programs—“Holiday for Heroes” and “Operation Holiday Giving”—that connect individuals and businesses with eligible military families to provide holiday gifts and cheer.
- Operation Holiday Open HouseOperates an annual holiday event that provides toys, gifts, and photos with Santa for children of military families, along with sweet treats and festive support; part of broader holiday programming benefiting approximately 2,500 military members and families each year.
- Seats for Soldiers Free Event Tickets for Military CommunitiesProvides free tickets to sporting and university events—including Arizona DBacks, Coyotes, GCU Men’s Basketball, and Spring Training games—for military service members; part of morale-boosting event programs serving approximately 2,500 military members and families annually.
strategies · 5
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.
- Essential Needs Financial Assistance financial_morale_aidProvides one-time financial aid for critical expenses such as housing, transportation, utilities, food, and education to prevent crisis and support stability among active military members, veterans, and their families.
- Group Baby Showers for Expecting Service Members baby_shower_supportHosts collective baby showers to provide essential infant items to expecting military parents and spouses, combining material support with community recognition and morale building.
- Public Recognition Through Event Participation morale_and_recognitionUses event-based ticket distribution as a mechanism to publicly honor and recognize service members, enhancing morale through visibility and appreciation.
- Resource and Sponsor Connection Model resource_connectionFacilitates access to essential support by connecting military families with sponsors and external resources through structured wish lists and contact sharing, enabling direct community engagement and gift fulfillment.
- Targeted Support for Junior Enlisted and Combat-Recognized Veterans targeted_assistanceThe organization focuses its assistance on junior-ranking service members (E-5 and below) and Post-9/11 Veterans with combat recognition (Purple Heart or Combat Action Badge), prioritizing those with greater financial and operational need due to rank, deployment history, or service-related sacrifice.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Baby Bundle Bash
Hosts baby showers for expecting military families, providing essential items for newborns.
Financial Assistance
Provides financial aid for rent, mortgage, car payments, utilities, and food to eligible military members and veterans.
Holiday for Heroes
Pairs sponsors with military families to provide holiday gifts based on family wish lists.
Operation Holiday Open House
Offers holiday gifts and toys to military families during a festive event.
Seats for Soldiers
Provides free tickets to Arizona sports events for eligible service members.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- AZ Disability Benefits 101- Veterans Partner — Listed as a valuable resource for veterans transitioning to civilian life, providing strategies and programs.
- Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Partner — Listed as a valuable resource for veterans, service members, and their families.
- Arizona Military Members Partner — Eligible recipients of the ticket program, including Active-Duty, Guard, or Reserve E5 and below and Post 9/11 recipients of a Purple Heart or Combat Action Badge.
- Delta Construction Partner — Sponsor of the Baby Bundle Bash program.
- Disabled American Veterans D.A.V. Partner — Listed as a valuable resource providing free assistance to veterans and their families for healthcare, disability, employment, education, and financial benefits.
- Elks Lodge 2148 Partner — Sponsor of the Baby Bundle Bash program.
- Franciscan Renewal Center Partner — Hosts the Operation Holiday Open House event.
- Helping Hands For Freedom Partner — Listed as a valuable resource supporting families of the fallen, wounded, and deployed with emergency financial assistance.
- Military One Source Partner — Listed as a valuable resource providing information, answers, and support for military families from the Defense Department.
- Mount Zion Church Ladies Group Partner — Sponsor of the Baby Bundle Bash program.
- Phoenix Children's Partner — Sponsor of the Baby Bundle Bash program.
- Precision Air & Plumbing Partner — Presented the 12th Annual Golf Classic.
- Sanderson Ford Partner — Provides tickets for the "Seats for Soldiers" program.
- Spinato's Pizzeria Partner — Sponsor of the Baby Bundle Bash program.
- VeteranAid.org Partner — Listed as a valuable resource for veterans, surviving spouses, and families seeking information about the VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension benefit.