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FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended A New Leaf Provide free tax preparation for low- to moderate- income households, helping them claim tax credits, reduce debt, and strengthen their financial stability and the local economy. N/A $ 10,000.00 5,000.00 $ Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank Food and Clothing Bank Services for Buckeye Residents N/A $ 2,500.00 All Faith Community Services Emergency Programs that provide food assistance and support to low-income families, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Services include emergency food and baby boxes, monthly senior food boxes, weekend snack sacks for children, fresh produce distributions, daily homeless day bags, and mobile food bank events. The program also offers job training and volunteer opportunities to build skills and give back to the community. $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 30,000.00 $ AZ Community Impact Job training and supplies to build essential furniture for familieis in need. $ 6,000.00 $ 5,000.00 2,500.00 $ Bailey's Closet Provide free new and gently used formal wear and accessories to high school students in need, ensuring all can attend prom regardless of financial status. N/A $ 10,000.00 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview Bounce Big Foundation Empower children through tennis, fostering motor skills, emotional growth, literacy, and strong community partnerships for lasting impact. N/A $ 5,000.00 Buckeye Police Foundation Provide critical support to victims of domestic violence and personal crimes, offering shelter, food, clothing, transportation, and other essential services, while working closely with the Buckeye Police Department and Chaplaincy Program to help victims regain safety, dignity, and hope. 15,000.00 $ $ 18,000.00 15,000.00 $ Comicare Charity Provide free comic art programs for autistic and special needs individuals in Buckeye, promoting creativity, confidence, friendship, and autism awareness, culminating in a celebratory graduation event. N/A $ 33,000.00 Creative Arts & Production Academy Enhance theater experiences for 400+ Buckeye students and families by funding 20 microphone sets, expanding accessibility and performance quality. N/A $ 15,000.00 Friends of the Southwest Family Advocacy Center A regional collaboration that prevents abuse, minimizes trauma for victims through safe forensic and medical services, and provides prevention education to empower individuals and communities to recognize and stop violence. N/A $ 5,000.00 2,500.00 $ FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview Gervonni Cares The Stuck in the Middle program provides eviction prevention services, including pro bono court support, landlord-tenant mediation, and tenant rights education, helping low- to moderate-income Buckeye families maintain housing stability. N/A $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 $ Girasol Host sensory-safe community events for neurodiverse and low-income families in Buckeye, promoting inclusion, child engagement, parent respite, and access to local resources. N/A $ 6,800.00 4,000.00 $ Helping Families in Need Provide outreach and enrollment assistance in Buckeye to help underserved residents, including seniors and low- income families, access health insurance and essential public benefits through events and one-on-one support. N/A $ 15,000.00 5,000.00 $ Homeless Youth Connection Empower homeless youth in Buckeye with trauma- informed, client-led support for academics, housing, health, and independent living, helping 700 students annually overcome barriers to success. 3,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 - $ Hushabye Nursery Provide trauma-informed support, education, and mentorship for Buckeye families affected by substance use, improving birth outcomes and reducing foster care placements. N/A $ 25,000.00 FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview I Am Hear Support deaf and hard-of-hearing Buckeye families through advocacy, resource navigation, education, and community support, expanding access and promoting inclusion and equity. N/A $ 10,000.00 4,000.00 $ Let's Build Foundation “Care On Us” will provide overnight outreach to Buckeye’s unhoused residents, delivering essential Care Kits, Meal Packs, and connection to support services. N/A $ 16,560.00 Mirna's Place - Outreach Support four community outreach projects in Buckeye, including care packages for seniors and the homeless, holiday and school supply boxes, and improved storage for volunteer efforts, ensuring vital support reaches those in need. N/A $ 11,120.00 Mirna's Place - Site Improvement Support the relocation and upgrades of a new APS building site, including container storage, shade structures, air conditioning maintenance, and trailer repairs, creating a safe and organized space for volunteers and community members in need. 13,000.00 $ $18,617.60 15,000.00 $ FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview Mission of Mercy Provide free primary healthcare, prescriptions, and health education to uninsured and underinsured individuals across metro Phoenix through six rotating clinic sites and a mobile medical unit, serving vulnerable populations including low-income families, veterans, and people with limited English proficiency. 3,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 3,000.00 $ NAMI Valley of the Sun Launch two free peer-led mental health support groups in Buckeye—one for individuals with mental health conditions and one for families/caregivers—providing bi- weekly meetings, structured facilitation, outreach, and resource navigation. N/A $ 9,970.00 Pillars of Grace Help vulnerable West Valley families in crisis access financial and basic support, addressing economic hardship and promoting housing and household stability. N/A $ 10,000.00 R.O.S.E. Resources & Outreach for Safeguarding the Elderly Provide interactive workshops for seniors on scam prevention, covering identity theft, fraud, and other scams, offering practical strategies, real-life examples, and peer engagement to empower older adults. N/A $ 2,100.00 2,000.00 $ RJC Ministry Revelation of Jesus Christ Ministry Expand in-home care program for seniors, disabled adults, and veterans in Buckeye, increasing caregiver staffing, training, and outreach to meet growing demand. N/A $ 50,000.00 - $ FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc. Ensure that no child in the Phoenix area, including Buckeye, sleeps on the floor by providing fully furnished twin beds to families in need through volunteer-built deliveries. N/A $ 5,000.00 3,000.00 $ Sounds of Autism Support families of children with autism and other vulnerabilities by providing awareness, resources, and support. Key efforts include the “Excape the Vape” program to combat underage vaping, engagement with city leaders, first responders, and schools, and ongoing outreach and family intake for residents raising children or adults with disabilities. 6,000.00 $ $ 7,500.00 5,000.00 $ Southwest Lending Closet Maintain operations of the Closet, ensuring continued lending of medical equipment by covering utilities, printing, postage, and building maintenance to keep services running. 6,500.00 $ $ 6,500.00 6,000.00 $ Valley of the Sun YMCA Support low-income, homebound seniors in the Phoenix area by providing transportation, companionship, errands assistance, and social/wellness activities to maintain independence and well-being. N/A $ 10,000.00 Villiage Community and Recreation Center Offer underserved youth hands-on landscaping training, life skills education, and community beautification experiences, promoting workforce development and personal growth. 3,000.00 $ $ 3,085.00 4,000.00 $ FY 25-26 Non-Profit Community Funding Program Summary Total to give out: $124,000Requested Total Giving 384,172.60 $ 124,000.00 $ Organization Program/Use of funds Previous FY Recipient Amount Requested Amount Recommended 2025-26 Community Grant Summary Overview VFW Post 12098 Support Buckeye veterans and youth through outreach, mentorship, and suicide awareness programs, addressing housing, mental health, and community engagement needs. N/A $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 $ WHAM Art Association - Adaptive Artist Provide free, accessible arts instruction for children with disabilities, fostering creativity, wellbeing, and disability awareness. N/A $ 4,420.00 WHAM Art Association - WHAM on Wheels Bring interactive art experiences to Buckeye community events, providing a mobile studio with supplies, facilitators, and activities for 50–300 participants of all ages. N/A $ 6,000.00 Women4Women Provide feminine hygiene bags to homeless and low- income women in Buckeye, helping them maintain health, dignity, and the ability to attend work or school. N/A $ 3,000.00 3,000.00 $ Youth4Youth Empower Buckeye students with leadership and drug- and alcohol-prevention skills and alcohol and drug free lifestyles through school-based teams and programs and community campaigns like Get in the Way. 5,000.00 $ $ 10,000.00 5,000.00 $