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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/31/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Valley of the Sun United Way
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Andrew Schwartzberg Title: Director, Grants
10. Phone Number: 602-631-4844
11. Mailing Address: 3200 E. Camelback, Suite 375
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85018
13. Email Address: aschwartzberg@vsuw.org Website Address: www.vsuw.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: VSUW’s Poverty Solutions Training
15. Purpose of Grant: To provide financial coaching training and food literacy training in targeted areas of the county.
16. Priority Funding Area Economic Development
17. Annual amount requested $85,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested One
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x $85,000
number of years)
20. Has your organization received past 2013 - $75,000
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and 2014 - $75,000
amount
21. Geographic area served Maricopa County
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2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with Arizona
municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind
contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in this project. If
the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
VSUW has strong relationships with Maricopa County and many of the cities and towns within the
county. VSUW often plays the role of convener and facilitator of large-scale projects and, as such,
often partners with local governmental agencies in order to coordinate efforts to strengthen and
grow services in the community.
VSUW has a long history of collaboration with Maricopa County. From 2008 through 2013, VSUW
received a Workforce Investment Act grant through the county, which provided youth with a wide
range of workforce development opportunities. In 2014 and 2015, Maricopa County provided
significant grant funding to VSUW to assist with a Rapid Rehousing program for individuals
experiencing homelessness. Currently, VSUW and the county partner on a variety of projects, such
as the Partnership for Opening Doors Employment and Housing Collaborative, which is working to
bridge the employment and housing/homelessness systems to better provide employment services
to unstably housed individuals and families; and The Workforce Collaborative Arizona, which is
designed to assist employers with recruiting and develop a strong talent pipeline throughout the
Valley. For the current request to the Gila River Indian Community, the county will serve as the fiscal
agent, and is also involved with the project due to its involvement on the Financial Stability Coalition
through the county’s Human Services Department.
As mentioned, in addition to the county, VSUW has strong relationships with many of the local cities
and towns. VSUW has collaborated with Phoenix, Chandler, and Avondale on the Read On Arizona
project, to ensure children are reading at grade level by third grade, and has partnered with most
municipalities to coordinate Project Connect events to provide basic services to those experiencing,
or at risk of, homelessness. VSUW also partners with the City of Tempe to deliver the Siemer Family
Stability Program, which helps stabilize struggling families that have children attending Tempe
Elementary District schools.

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VSUW’s relationship with the City of Phoenix is particularly strong and has included collaboration on
a variety of projects, including the Partnership for Opening Doors Employment and Housing
Collaborative and The Workforce Collaborative Arizona, mentioned above. Additionally, VSUW has
also partnered with the city in other ways, such as distributing School Readiness Kits at City of
Phoenix HeadStart programs and working with the city and True Connect on providing emergency
loans to city employees.
These are just a few of the many ways VSUW has partnered with local municipalities.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Those experiencing poverty must make difficult choices every day between paying for rent or child
care, utilities or groceries. VSUW is committed to helping those struggling with these difficult
choices increase their financial stability, so they may break the cycle of poverty. To do this, a two-
pronged approach will be used to address this challenge on both an institutional level and an
individual level, through VSUW’s Poverty Solutions Training.
On the institutional level, VSUW offers a unique Financial Coaching Training program for case
managers, who are working with community members in crisis. VSUW is the only non-profit
organization in the county that provides free financial coaching training to case managers.
Case managers from nonprofits, government, education, and faith-based organizations are trained
as coaches through an intensive, interactive, four-week program that provides a deeper
understanding of financial content. This develops participants’ coaching skills and the knowledge
they need to integrate financial coaching into their daily work with their clients.
During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, the Financial Coaching Training program will train 140 case
manager coaches and will ultimately help 5,000 families become financially stable.
The overall goal for Financial Coaching training is increased knowledge in:

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1- Co-creating the Relationship: having a coaching presence
2- Communicating Effectively: active listening, powerful questioning, direct communication
3- Facilitating Learning and Results: creating awareness, designing actions, planning and goal
setting, managing progress, and accountability
4- Financial competencies including, but not limited to: determining personal financial priorities,
beliefs and values around money, surviving debt, money management, household budgeting,
understanding a credit report/FICO score, repairing credit, and risk assessment
Since the program’s inception in 2011, there have been more than 1,000 Financial Coaching Training
graduates. Over this timeframe, trained coaches have helped more than 22,000 individuals and
families achieve at least one key financial stability measure.
To address financial stability on the individual level, VSUW will implement the Wise Choices pilot to
train community members on financial and food literacy.
Wise Choices training will take place over a six-to-eight week period and will use elements of the
financial coaching training, coupled with material that speaks to participants’ personal and cultural
connections around food and money. The goal of this program is to empower families to make
healthier food choices and employ budgeting techniques that allow them to stretch their food
dollars further.
The overall goal for Wise Choices training is increased knowledge in:
1- Healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables
2- Skills and knowledge related to shopping, food storage, cooking and eating
3- Skills and knowledge related to basic budgeting and home finance
4- Skills and knowledge related to healthy food shopping on a budget
A major goal of training community members is to inspire participants to embrace the idea that
“cooking matters” and make healthy meals for themselves and their families, with an emphasis on
using fresh produce.

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The Wise Choices training will be offered three times over the course of the year. The goal is to have
approximately 15 to 20 participants per class, with a goal of training 40 to 60 community members
during the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
This project satisfies three of the five priority areas identified by the Gila River Indian Community, as
follows:
Economic Development – VSUW’s Poverty Solutions Training helps local residents with economic
security by teaching them key skills and knowledge related to determining personal financial
priorities, beliefs and values around money, surviving debt, money management, household
budgeting, understanding a credit report/FICO score, repairing credit, and risk assessment.
Education: This project enhances the general knowledge of participants and promotes life-long
learning by providing instruction on finances and nutrition that they will be able to apply
throughout their lives.
Healthcare: This project promotes proper nutrition through the Wise Choices workshops, which
increases participants’ knowledge of healthy foods, cooking, and eating habits.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics, 667,000 people in Maricopa County are
experiencing poverty, and one in four are children. In Maricopa County, an estimated 82,000
households suffer from chronic and serious hunger, according to an analysis of data from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture. Data from the Arizona Department of Education shows 57% of students
are eligible for the federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP). Clearly, poverty and poor food
access are significant challenges affecting many Arizona residents.

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Learning how to manage finances, including food budgets, can make all the difference in truly
breaking the cycle of poverty. During the 2020 fiscal year, the Financial Coaching Training program
will train 140 case manager coaches and will ultimately help 5,000 families become financially
stable. In that same timeframe it is projected that 40 to 60 community members will receive Wise
Choices training.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. Train 140 case managers in financial coaching to provide community members with knowledge
and skills to manage their personal finances
2. Improve the financial health of 5,000 families
3. Increase the knowledge of 40 to 60 community members in nutrition and basic finances and
home budgeting
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Financial Coaching component of this project is a continuation of an ongoing program,
however, the Wise Choices pilot is a new iteration of a food and financial literacy program. GRIC has
not previously funded this programming.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Programming for VSUW’s Poverty Solutions Training will run over the course of the 2019 – 2020
fiscal year, which begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th.
The Financial Coaching Training will be delivered six times over the course of the fiscal year. Each of
the six training courses is 32 hours in total, delivered one day per week for four consecutive weeks.
At the beginning of the fiscal year, a calendar showing the dates of the courses will be distributed to
local nonprofits and government agencies to recruit case managers to participate in the program.
Those who successfully complete the Financial Coaching Training will be invited to participate in a
learning community of coaches that meets on a quarterly basis to share best practices and ongoing
learning. In addition, VSUW oversees a Financial Stability Coalition comprised of many of the

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organizations involved in Financial Coaching, which also meets on a quarterly basis.
The Wise Choices training will be offered three times throughout the fiscal year. Each of these
courses is 28 hours in total, with a timeline crafted to meet the needs of the group participating in
the course. For example, the course can be delivered in 14 two-hour sessions, seven four-hour
sessions, or in other time formats as best suits the needs of the attendees. VSUW will recruit
potential attendees of the program throughout the year by leveraging its many relationships with
local institutions and residents. An example of this is the ASU Hope Network, which consists of over
150 community Promotoras, who are local community members who serve as health advocates for
others in their communities.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
As mentioned above, VSUW oversees a Financial Stability Coalition, which is comprised solely of
organizations that have participated in the Financial Coaching Training. The members of this
coalition continue to provide new attendees to the program and meet on a quarterly basis to
discuss best practices and ways to improve upon the training. Some of the many organizations
involved in the coalition include: A New Leaf, Arizona Department of Economic Security, Community
Bridges, Desert Financial Credit Union, Friendly House, Helping Hands for Single Moms, Maricopa
County Human Services, St. Joseph the Worker, Tempe Community Council, and UMOM New Day
Center.
For the Wise Choices program, VSUW partners with local organizations that have clients or
members with a vested interest in learning about food and financial literacy. Primary among these
partners is the previously mentioned ASU Hope Network. In addition, VSUW has partnered on this
program with local school districts, such as the Cartwright and Isaac school districts, which have
helped host trainings by providing space at their facilities.
Partners such as Mercy Maricopa, Wells Fargo, and United Way Worldwide have also assisted with
funding for these programs.

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10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes, the proposed plan would be able to be implemented if partial funding was received, however,
the number of individuals to be served may decrease, depending upon the amount received.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project
previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously described
sustainability plan.
VSUW actively seeks grant funding for its programs from foundations, corporations, and
government agencies, as appropriate. Engaging potential funders who have a specific interest in the
programmatic areas being deployed, is a best practice. So, for example, financial institutions, such
as Bank of Arizona, have previously provided some funding for the Financial Coaching program.
VSUW will continue to employ the strategy of aligning funders with specific programmatic work as a
best practice, in an effort to sustain this program. In addition to grant funders, VSUW also seeks
funds from major individual donors for its programs, as appropriate
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
At the conclusion of each Financial Coaching Training, participants will be surveyed to provide
feedback on program quality and suggestions for improvement. These suggestions will be used to
adjust training, as appropriate. How the Financial Coaching Training ultimately impacts the clients of
the coaches, will be captured through the submission of quarterly reports provided to VSUW by the
agencies whose staff participated in the training. Examples of the types of data captured in these
reports include: the number of individuals/families who open checking accounts, the number of
individuals/families who improved income-to-debt ratio, and the number of individuals/families
who improved their personal credit rating. VSUW will collate this data and be able to report out on
progress and results to Financial Stability Coalition members, funders, and other interested parties,
as appropriate.
For the Wise Choices training, participants will complete a pre- and post-test to determine the
program’s effectiveness. The pre- and post-test will determine how much knowledge participants
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basic budgeting, and home finance. Progress and results from data analysis will be captured by
VSUW staff and shared with program partners, funders, and other interested parties, as
appropriate.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community for state
shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is included in a
separate attachment, please indicate that here.
VSUW has not received funds from any other tribe within the past five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 07/01/2019 – 06/30/2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Program Salaries $22,160 $54,780 $0 $76,940
2. Employee Related Expenses $7,410 $18,310 $0 $25,720
3. Allocated Expenses – Telephone, $7,640 $18,895 $0 $26,535
Rent, Internet, Etc
4. Financial Coaching – Printing and $1,500 $3,700 $0 $5,200
Materials
5. Financial Coaching – Facilitation $20,450 $50,550 $0 $71,000
and Curriculum
6. Wise Choices – Facilitation, $14,400 $35,600 $0 $50,000
Curriculum, and Supplies
7. Meeting Food and Supplies $3,400 $8,400 $0 $11,800
8. Mileage and Transportation $315 $780 $0 $1,095
9. Administrative Expenses $7,725 $19,105 $0 $26,830
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Total Budget $85,000 $210,120 $0 $295,120

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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include the
dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Salaries is made up of 1.55 FTE’s time spent directly on programs for a total of $76,940.
2. Employee related expenses consists of medical, dental, and health insurance, retirement benefits, and employer
related taxes totaling $25,720.
3. Allocated expenses are associated expenses in order to operate items such as telephone expenses, internet, computer
services, and rent. Total expense $26,535.
4. Financial Coaching – Printing and materials are binders, financial workbooks, and training materials. Total expense
$5,200.
5. Financial Coaching – Faciliation and Curriculum is the co-facilitator and financial coaching curriculum. Total expense
$71,000.
6. Wise Choices – Facilitation, curriculum, and supplies is the co-facilitator, curriculm materials, workbooks, and food for
demonstrations. Total expense $50,000.
7. Meeting food and supplies – Meeting food for attendees of workshops. Total expense $11,800.
8. Mileage – Mileage reimbursement for staff travel to workshop locations. Total expense $1,095.
9. Administrative costs – Indirect expenses associated with administering program. Total expense $26,830.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/26/2018 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson Avenue, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: American Red Cross of Greater Phoenix
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Barbara Carey Title: Grants Manager
10. Phone Number: 602-347-6508
11. Mailing Address: 4747 N. 22nd St., Suite 100
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85016
13. Email Address: Barbara.carey@redcross.org Website Address: redcross.org/local/az-nm-el-paso
Project Information
14. Project Name: Saving Lives with the American Red Cross
15. Purpose of Grant: We respectfully request your support to fund the purchase of a new, self-contained unit, mini
bloodmobile to serve the state of Arizona, primarily Maricopa and Pinal counties.
16. Priority Funding Area Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested $200,000.00
18. Number of years that funding is requested One
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x $200,000.00
number of years)
20. Has your organization received past 2015 - $175,000
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and 2017 - $100,000
amount
21. Geographic area served State of Arizona
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative in
paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
For over 100 years, the American Red Cross in Arizona proudly has delivered on our mission, helping people
prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Arizona is home to three Red Cross Chapters (Northern
Arizona, Greater Phoenix, and Southern Arizona) serving all 15 Arizona counties and part of the American Red
Cross Arizona-New Mexico-El Paso Region.
Services are provided in accordance with our mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors,
furthering our vision to partner with the people of Arizona to develop and foster safer families, neighborhoods
and worksites … to promote a system of community self-sufficiency and compassionate response when
emergencies arise.
American Red Cross volunteers and employees are committed to improving the quality of human life and
enhancing self-reliance by providing disaster response and recovery, emergency family services, and
preparedness and safety training. During FY 2018, your Red Cross in Arizona provided vital services to
families and individuals in crisis while preparing our community members with life-saving skills. Our
accomplishments included:
• Responded to 872 local disasters, of which approximately 95% involved home fires
• Assisted 1,317 families / 3,753 individuals who suffered disaster incidents
• Provided over $803,000 in direct financial assistance for food/groceries and clothing; emergency shelter and
rent; bedding and household items; and replacement of prescription drugs, eyeglasses, medical supplies and
health-related items
• Installed 4,533 free smoke alarms, serving 5,384 individuals through the Home Fire Campaign
• Trained 41,416 individuals in CPR, first aid, AED, Babysitting and Family Caregiving, Aquatics,
community disaster education and other life-saving classes, a figure which grows to 4,011,952 when we
include those who have downloaded our Red Cross apps and accessed various components of our electronic
and “Digital Reach” aspects of our Health and Safety information and training
• Offered Service to the Armed Forces assistance to over 4,000 service members and their families, including
outreach services and pre-deployment briefings, emergency message relays, casework services, and
financial aid casework management
• Worked with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies to link families separated by armed
conflict, natural disaster or civil unrest in their home countries, and offered International Humanitarian Law
classes
• Collected and distributed donations of over 46,000 units of blood through the Red Cross Arizona Blood
Services Region, a subdivision of the single largest supplier of blood in the US, and conducted
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From mining towns to metropolitan areas, deserts to shining seas, nearly every second of every day, someone is
assisted by the American Red Cross. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Every eight
minutes, the Red Cross responds to a disaster in the community. We are proud to uphold our pledge to the
American people: when the Red Cross is notified of a disaster, the Red Cross responds, 100% of the time.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with Arizona
municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind
contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in this project. If
the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
The Red Cross worked with Maricopa County in 2015 and 2017 for funding from the Gila River
Indian Community. Our Disaster Cycle Services staff work in partnership with county emergency
services staff and first responders throughout Arizona in the context of disaster relief operations.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Every two seconds, someone in America needs lifesaving blood. Whether it is someone recovering from an
accident, a woman giving birth or a child with a blood disorder, each person who needs blood trusts that it will
be there quickly and safely. With generous support from volunteer blood donors, the American Red Cross
answers this call in Arizona and across the country.
We are privileged to provide about 40% of the US blood supply, making us the single largest supplier of blood
and blood products in the country. No other single blood collection organization has the ability to collect, test
and process blood on such a large scale. As the only nationwide blood system, we serve as the country’s
preeminent supplier of red cells, platelets and plasma, and we help ensure that these lifesaving products are
available whenever and wherever they are needed.
To meet the nation’s blood supply needs, the Red Cross nationwide must collect roughly 14,000 blood
donations daily. Blood services vehicles are vital to reaching and harnessing the generosity of our blood donors,
the essential elements to shepherd blood on its complex journey from donor to patient—from collection site, to
testing site, to hospital, including:
• Providing easy and convenient donation opportunities where our donors are located—at schools,
workplaces, community centers or places of worship.
• Transporting necessary equipment, such as beds, analysis machines, tents, tables and supplies, to all
blood drives.
• Moving blood from the collection point to a Red Cross location, and then to one of our testing facilities
located across the U.S.
• Distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and cancer treatment centers.

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• Fulfilling rare blood and emergency requests when blood is needed within several hours. Each year, the
Red Cross responds to over 40,000 urgent requests for blood.
To fulfill our mission, we have long relied on our bloodmobiles, the backbone of our blood services fleet, to
collect and deliver lifesaving blood. But we are excited to share with you a new opportunity – so new that the
vehicle doesn’t even have an official name yet – but it is a self-contained unit, a mini bloodmobile.
As you are well aware, to make giving blood as convenient as possible, bloodmobiles – specially fitted buses
containing equipment, beds and supplies – have been vital to reaching today’s busy donors near their homes,
workplaces, schools and other community-based locations. They enable us to collect blood at space-constrained
facilities and in hard-to-reach communities. Today about 85% of all blood donations are made at mobile or
organization-hosted blood drives, making bloodmobiles ever more vital to our collection efforts.
But full-size bloodmobiles – commonly called buses – are big, and they are extremely expensive. And here in
Phoenix, the Red Cross has only one bloodmobile which is definitely showing its age. Thanks to your adoption
of this bloodmobile in 2015, you helped to extend its life, for which we and countless blood donors and blood
recipients are very grateful. But a vehicle which averages 1200 miles per month and has far exceeded its
projected usable life of 10 years reaches a point when replacement is the only reasonable option.
Why are we so enthusiastic about this new mini bloodmobile?
• It is not tiny. It has three or four beds (vs. five or six in the full-size model), and it has two doors to
facilitate accessibility and optimize the flow of donors.
• It is more maneuverable for set up in parking lots and for accessing more remote locations in our state.
• It has a lower price point, about half the price of the full-size bloodmobile, making it more economical
to purchase, more economical to use, and offering the possibility of being able to potentially purchase
more than one of these mini bloodmobiles in the foreseeable future.
• It will allow us to hold more blood drives – smaller, more logistically feasible and more frequent blood
drives that increase our (your!) ROI vs. the full-size bloodmobiles with what is often excess capacity.
• It will be a new vehicle – new motor, new air-conditioning, new everything – a reliable vehicle that will
not cause us to cancel blood drives because of vehicle problems.
• The new mini bloodmobile will mean that we can sustain our efforts so that the essential activities –
blood drives at businesses, community organizations, churches and other facilities – can continue
24/7/365, serving as the foundation of our efforts in blood services in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
The project we propose to the Gila River Indian Community – Saving Lives with the American Red Cross – is
our request that you partner with us in support of Red Cross Blood Services through the purchase of a new, self-
contained unit, a mini bloodmobile to serve Maricopa and Pinal counties as well as throughout Arizona. We
hope you will join us in the mission to deliver lifesaving blood to patients in need, ensuring we can keep our
promise to be there, with lifesaving blood when help can’t wait. With your generous support, Arizona will be
among the first in the nation to house a new, mini bloodmobile to efficiently, effectively and compassionately
serve our communities.

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Seen through the lens of the priority areas identified by the Gila River Indian Community, our request for
funding to support the purchase of a new, mini bloodmobile relates most directly to health care.
Trusted, reliable and always ready, the Red Cross serves as a critical supplier of blood here in Arizona and for
the entire nation. This means that when hospitals and cancer treatment centers are in need, they know they can
turn to the Red Cross. For our children, parents, grandparents and friends, the Red Cross can mean the
difference between life and death.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
In the broadest terms, the need which we address is identified in the opening words of our mission statement:
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies. The American
Red Cross of Greater Phoenix serves everyone in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Considering our three chapters
(Greater Phoenix, Southern Arizona and Northern Arizona), we serve everyone in Arizona.
Last year, we collected and distributed donations of over 46,000 units of blood and conducted approximately
2000 mobile blood drives – an ambitious and challenging schedule to maintain under the best of circumstances,
but we could be doing more. The current state of our aging Phoenix bloodmobile causes many problems:
• Because the bloodmobile breaks down frequently, it must be removed to be serviced, and subsequently
blood drives have to be canceled.
• Due to its age, the vehicle overheats easily. During the summer months, we cannot schedule blood
drives involving the bloodmobile later than a 9 a.m. start time because the air conditioner will not be
able to keep up with the heat, which represents a safety issue for donors and staff.
• The bloodmobile takes in exhaust fumes, causing donors and staff at several drives to get sick,
necessitating cancellation of the drives.
Patients in need of blood look to the Red Cross as an unwavering source of help, and we depend on our
bloodmobiles to provide steadfast service. The new, mini bloodmobile (as described in question #3) will help to
solve the above problems.
• The new vehicles will be vastly more reliable, efficient and maneuverable, increasing the number of
possible mobile blood drives and enabling access to new and harder-to-reach communities in order to
collect the blood types most needed.
• Maintenance costs and maintenance time will be reduced, meaning significant financial savings and
increased availability.
The Red Cross mini bloodmobile will serve as a visual reminder to our communities that the Red Cross is at
work maintaining the blood supply. We hope you will join us in delivering help and hope throughout the state
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would be pleased to recognize your generosity and, with your permission, would be proud to co-brand the new
mini bloodmobile with the seal of the Gila River Indian Community.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. Purchase a new mini bloodmobile
2. Decrease number of blood drives canceled due to vehicle maintenance issues – and by extension increase
number of units of blood collected
3. Sustain the ability of the American Red Cross to serve as a critical supplier of blood in Arizona and
throughout the nation
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a new project in the sense that it involves the purchase of a new, mini bloodmobile. However, Red Cross
Blood Services is an existing and continuing program here in Arizona.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
We would plan to order the new mini bloodmobile upon confirmation of funding. We do not yet have exact
lead time needed before taking delivery. The timeline is flexible.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
We have not requested funding for a new, mini bloodmobile from any other funders. We do partner with
businesses, community organizations and churches in sponsoring blood drives, and we supply blood throughout
Arizona.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
We would, of course, prefer to receive full funding for this project. Partial funding would mean going to other
individuals and organizations to seek the outstanding balance, which is a possibility. Partial funding could
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11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project
previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously described
sustainability plan.
Humanitarian Services, including Blood Services, speak to the heart and soul of the American Red Cross
nationwide and here in Arizona, part of the core services of the Red Cross, and will require on-going funding.
We will continue to seek such funding through individual, corporate and foundation partners. The American
Red Cross is not a government agency. Red Cross services are free to our clients; our appeals to the compassion
and generosity of Arizona residents, foundations and businesses enable us to provide these vital services and
will be on-going.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We will be proud to share with you on a regular basis a detailed accounting of the activities associated with
“your” mini bloodmobile: number of miles traveled, number of blood drives held, number of donors served,
number of units of blood collected. We would be honored to conduct blood drives at location(s) of your choice
on the Gila River Indian Community, including at your casinos, providing maximum visibility and opportunities
for visitors and residents to participate.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community for state
shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is included in a
separate attachment, please indicate that here.
The American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter received funding in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 from the
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in support of Disaster Cycle Services, most specifically helping
to underwrite the direct financial assistance provided to disaster clients in Maricopa County.
We have applied for funding from the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation in support of Humanitarian Services. That
application was not funded.
The American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter has received funding from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in
support of Disaster Relief and Service to the Armed Forces. They applied for funding from the Tohono
O’odham Nation, but the application was not funded.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Jan. 1, 2020 – Dec. 31, 2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
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other sources
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include the
dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. The budget, as entered above, represents the actual costs associated with the purchase of one mini
bloodmobile and the supplies/equipment in the vehicle to make it fully functional. Please note – we have not
included here the list of the technical specifications of a new bloodmobile, but we will be glad to share this with
you if you so desire. And of course, if you have any questions or would like additional information on anything
concerning our application, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: Click here to enter a date. (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to
move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Circle the City
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Lisa Kaiser Title: Grant Writer
10. Phone Number: 602-357-4257
11. Mailing Address: 300 W. Clarendon Ave, Suite 200
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85254
13. Email Address: lkaiser@circlethecity.org Website Address: www.circlethecity.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Circle the City Medical Respite Care Program
15. Purpose of Grant: To support medical respite care for homeless patients in Maricopa County
16. Priority Funding Area Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested $25,000
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $25,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past yes
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
21. Geographic area served Maricopa County
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Founded by Sister Adele O’Sullivan, CSJ, MD, in 2008, Circle the City’s (CTC) mission is to create and deliver
innovative healthcare solutions that compassionately address the needs of men, women and children facing
homelessness. CTC has created a homeless-specific continuum of care, consisting of primary healthcare,
mobile medical outreach, medical respite care and wrap-around services that address patients' social needs,
including obtaining identification, insurance, transportation, and income enrollment.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
CTC is 501(c)(3) non-profit. CTC has worked closely with Maricopa County in providing healthcare
for homeless patients. In January 2018, Maricopa County transferred operation of its healthcare for
the homeless program to CTC. Maricopa County has also beent he government entity CTC works
with in conjunction with apply for/receiving 12% Gaming Revenue Grants.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The target population for CTC’s medical respite care program are persons experiencing homelessness who
have been living on the streets with acute conditions or who are in need of ongoing medical care for
recovery after discharge from a hospital.
A typical client served by CTC is homeless, uninsured, has multiple medical issues, and is either without
income or has very limited income.
CTC expects to provide recuperative, short-term residential medical respite services to approximately 900 women
and men during FY2019 between two sites of service (50 medical respite care beds in central Phoenix and 50
medical respite care bed at the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix. Respite patients meet daily with
providers to ensure that their medical needs are addressed, including chronic disease management and
maintenance of geriatric conditions such as cognitive impairment and frailty. Along with primary health
supports, additional on-site services include: pain management; medication management; psychiatric
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work closely and regularly with case managers to apply for necessary documentation (identity, income,);
benefits including income and insurance; and housing. These measures are taken to ensure that patients are
discharged to a safe living environment (somewhere other that an emergency shelter of the streets). As a
provider of medical services, CTC is reimbursed for the medical care it offers. However,CTC’s medical respite
care program is residential and so functions as a shelter for our patients. For the residential aspects of the
program, CTC receives no government support or reimbursement. The shelter aspects of the program includes,
but is not limited to, providing patients with food, clothing, beds, linens, laundry, janitorial services. The cost
of these services is $75.00 per day, per patient. An average patient stay is 30 days. This is a cost of $2,250 per
month, per patient. It is the shelter aspect of our medical respite program that would be supported through
funding from the Gila River Indian Community.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
CTC’s medical respite care program addresses the priority funding area of healthcare. Medical respite care is
an integral part of the continuum care for people who are homeless. It is an essential response to a gap in care:
it provides needed medical care for persons too frail or ill to recover from physical illness or injury while living
on the street, but who are not ill enough to be in a hospital.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
The target population for CTC’s medical respite care program are persons experiencing homelessness who
have been living on the streets with acute conditions or who are in need of ongoing medical care for
recovery after discharge from a hospital.
A typical client served by CTC is homeless, uninsured, has multiple medical issues, and is either without
income or has very limited income.
CTC anticipates providing medical respite care for approximately 900 people in 2019.
CTC’s medical respite care program is vital to our patients and to our community because:
• It provides patients a safe place to rest, a clean pale to recover, nutritious food, clean water, secure
storage for medications, and the overall ability to comply with hospital discharge instructions, and
access to supportive services that assist in completing recovery
• Emergency shelters do not have the capacity to provide the medical care necessary for patient
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• Respite care improves quality of life. Many patients arrive with multiple, severe and complex health
needs, as well as psychosocial needs. Some of these needs emerge only after a patient is admitted to
respite care. Respite care helps patients identify and meet needs they may not otherwise be prepared
or able to address.
• Respite care facilitates active participation by patients in the process of their recuperation and
discharge planning
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
• At least 75% of patients will complete their medical care plan
• At least 50% of patients will be connected with a primary care provider upon discharge from the
program
• At least 25% of patients will connected to mental health and/or substance abuse services (as indicated
by patient need) upon discharge from the program
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
CTC’s medical respite care program, established in 2012, is a continuing program.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
CTC established the medical respite care program in 2012 with a 50-bed medical respite care in
central Phoenix. In August 2018, CTC opened a second 50-bed medical respite care center on the
Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix. The program is in continual operation and
ongoing.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
In its medical respite care program, CTC works closely with: Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). CASS
refers patientsto theCTC medical respite program. The Human Services Campus (HSC) in Phoenix refers
patients to the medicl respite program. CTC, CASS, and HSC partner with Dignity Health in Phoenix to assure
a coordinated discharge of homeless patients to the medical respite care program, when appropriate.
Hospice of the Valley works with the medical respite care program to provide care for patients at the end of life.
Funders who have helped CTC expand its medical respite care program include, but are not limited to: the
UnitedHealth Foundation, BHHS Legacy, the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation, the Diane and Bruce Halle
Foundation, the Virginai G. Piper Charitiable Trust.

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10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Yes.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
Following major legislative changes in 2014, CTC's business strategy shifted to a revenue model that
leverages the resources of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona's
Medicaid program. CTC has secured contracts with eight Medicaid managed care organizations, resulting in
a projected incremental revenue of nearly $8 million across all programs for FY2018/19. The Medical
Respite Center, in particular, is increasing its level of independent stability with roughly 68% of its
operating expenses financed by operating income. In CTC’s new earned income-centric environment, the
organization effectively matches every dollar granted or donated to CTC with an additional $2-$3 of health
services, ensuring that each philanthropic dollar is leveraged as fully as possible. Additionally, CTC
participates in Arizona’s tax credit program for non-profits serving the poor. CTC holds three annual
fundraisers: a spring Garden Tea Party; a Community Breakfast in April; and a fall Top Golf event, with
proceeds from all three events benefitting patient programs. And CTC actively seeks grant funding from
corporations and private foundations.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
CTC employs a number of systems to comprehensively measure the collective impact of services provided.
The most advanced method for monitoring outcomes is CTC's electronic medical record system (EMR), which
tracks patient demographics, frequency and length of engagements with CTC service providers, as well as
outcomes--both medical and social. A wide variety of provider notes, charts, and documents are scanned into
the integrated medical record, which can then be periodically reported on. Additionally, every patient
discharged from the Medical Respite Center is offered the opportunity to complete a patient satisfaction
survey. The results are aggregated on a monthly basis and provide valuable insights about CTC's services.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.

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In 2018, CTC applied for and received funding for the medical respite care program from the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

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Project Budget
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For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
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GRIC secured from
other sources
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
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shelter aspects of the program includes, but is not limited to, providing patients with food, clothing, beds,
linens, laundry, janitorial services. The cost of these services is $75.00 per day, per patient. An average patient
stay is 30 days. This is a cost of $2,250 per month, per patient. It is the shelter aspect of our medical respite
program that would be supported through funding from the Gila River Indian Community.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/31/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson St. #10
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name:
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Kathy Cole Title: Grants Manager
10. Phone Number: 480-820-3688
11. Mailing Address: 2602 W. Baseline Road
12. City: Mesa State: Arizona Zip Code: 84202
13. Email Address: Kathy.cole@clubzona.org Website Address: www.clubzona.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: After School STEM Education and E-Sports: Pathways to Greater Futures
15. Purpose of Grant: To help youth from low- and moderate-income households in Maricopa County to
develop interest and skill in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to provide E-Sports
opportunities that reduce the social isolation of youth who are avid videogamers.
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $120,000
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $120,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past no
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
The project will directly serve the communities of Guadalupe,
21. Geographic area served
Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek.
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley (formed in 1963) is to enable all young people,
especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs offer structured, purposeful, and fun After-School and Summer Camp programs to achieve
outcomes in three high priority areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy
Lifestyles. Club programming is based on five proven elements of positive youth development: a safe and
positive environment, supportive relationships with adults, fun learning and recreational opportunities, high
expectations, and recognition.
We strategically locate our Clubs in low-income neighborhoods that have high rates of low educational
achievement, crime, gang activity, drug abuse and teen pregnancy, because this is where we can reach and
impact those who need us most. We partner with schools, public housing facilities, police departments,
municipalities and social service agencies to share resources and reach youth and families.
We create transformational change in the lives of low-income, at risk youth and teens through:
1) High yield activities that are hands-on, outcome-driven, and interactive. They reinforce what Members
learn at school and provide opportunities for them to work together on team projects.
2) Targeted programs that are intentionally designed and chosen to help members achieve academic
success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. Each program is age-specific and
designed to achieve distinct goals and objectives within an identified period of time
3) Frequent attendance. Club staff continually recruit new Members and promote frequent attendance in
order to maximize our impact.
While several Clubs offer before-school services, most of them are open on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m. and during the summer from 7:00 am – 6 p.m. Membership dues are $30 annually, and we offer a sliding
fee scale based on family income for enrollment in our After-School, Sports Leagues, and Summer Camp
programs. Youth and teens from low-income households are provided with fee waivers and/or scholarships so
they can participate. No child is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is a 501c3 organization, and the eight Clubs that are part of this
application all have long histories of receiving grants and contracts from their local municipalities. To identify
and reach low-income youth and families, Clubs continually partner with staff from municipal departments
including housing, police, and recreation. Clubs involve youth, teens and families in local community service
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with City or Town sponsored events and programs. The North Tempe, Tempe Ladmo, Chandler and Queen
Creek Clubs are located in facilities that are provided in-kind by the respective municipality. We own the
Guadalupe and Gilbert Club buildings, but the land they sit on is owned by the local municipality provided
inkind. In Mesa, the Stevenson Club is located in a facility and on grounds owned by the School District. We
decided to ask Maricopa County to be our fiscal agent and sponsor for our application to the Gila River Indian
Community, because the eight Clubs to be funded span such a large geographic area within Maricopa County.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The proposed STEM and e-Sports project will engage low-income youth ages 5-18 in hands-on, fun ‘every day’
applications of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). STEM and e-Sports activities will be
delivered in small groups based on age, interests, and current skill levels. Members will be challenged to solve
STEM problems as teams, deepen their individual knowledge and skills, and become self-directed learners
who develop their own lines of inquiry. Gila River Grant funds will allow us to hire a full-time STEM Director
who will oversee project implementation and provide related training and support to direct service staff and
volunteers at eight Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley.
The project includes two separate but closely related components: I) infusing our legacy After-School and
Summer Camp programming with STEM-focused learning activities consistently, and II) providing e-Sports
coaching and leagues that bring socially isolated youth into our Clubs for team-based videogaming.
I. STEM activities will be integrated within and enhance existing After School and Summer Camp programming
at eight Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley. Currently, STEM activities vary by club and are often based on
the interests and skills of the specific staff member. The intent of this project is to create a STEM program that
will be implemented consistently across all sites. The STEM Director will carry out the Everything STEM
Planning Guide, a tool developed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on how to start, evaluate, and enhance
STEM programming at Clubs. He/she will support the implementation of a wide range of activities that build
on the natural curiosity of youth, ensuring that STEM experiences are consistently integrated within the daily
rotation of Clubs’ After School activities. Several examples follow:
Specialty Focus Groups: The number and depth of specialty focus groups that are STEM related will be
significantly expanded to include beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, and technology savvy staff and
volunteers will be placed at Clubs to assist groups with their projects. Past special interest groups have been
involved in creating mobile apps, digital art and videos, building with legos, making robots, and applying
mathematics to sports and other daily activities.
BE GREAT Graduate, Diplomas to Degrees, and Career Launch: Staff and volunteer mentors will expand their
efforts to encourage youth to graduate from high school with a plan for post-secondary education in STEM.
Increased emphasis will be placed on helping teens develop skills in the teamwork, data analysis, computer
programming, and technological literacy required for STEM careers.
Money Matters: This program will begin to engage youth in using computer software to create budgets,
develop saving and investing plans to pay for college or start up small businesses.
Power Hour and Healthy Lifestyles: Club staff and volunteers will incorporate new learning activities focused
on STEM concepts during our daily hour of homework assistance. Increased emphasis will be placed on the
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II. The E-Sports component of the proposed project will use the BRAVE Athletes model created by Bravous, a
commercial firm that develops age-appropriate videogaming packages based Opponent Process Theory,
Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, and Positive Coaching. The key themes and elements of the BRAVE Athletes
model are encapsulated below:
B for Balance: Games will teach youth that success in life and competition begins and ends with social and
emotional balance.
R for Respect: Athletes will be coached to respect themselves, their coaches, parents and most of all the other
players. The program teaches players how to compete WITH someone, not against them.
A for All-In: Athletes will be coached to develop a growth mindset energized by challenge. The program
focuses on the process of skill development, teamwork, and improvement.
V for Values: Athletes will be coached to focus on the process rather than the outcome, to take responsibility,
to maximize every opportunity, to develop emotional intelligence, and to compete with character.
E for Excellence: Athletes will be coached to excel in every aspect of their game, mental and physical. The
program emphasizes exercise, healthy diets, and a strong emotional mindset.
The BRAVE Athletes model addresses the needs of today’s youth, by engaging them in e-Sports emphasizing
team work, skill development, multi-tasking, communication, and strategic thinking. This is done by configuring
videogame scenarios, solutions, and problems in a virtually unlimited number of ways, so that age-appropriate
skills, drill, and lessons can be learned.
At the eight targeted Boys & Girls Clubs, a total of 160 youth (32 per Club) will be provided opportunities to join
BRAVE Athletes Leagues that meet twice weekly for a 12 week period, culminating in a full-day tournament
and awards ceremony. Each week, the first session will focus on a blend of skill development and team
building, culminating in scrimmages to allow for practice. The second session will constitute ‘game days’
wherein teams compete with each other in BRAVE Leagues. Team standings will be kept, and progress will
be reported. Their 12-week experience will culminate in a full-day tournament followed by an awards
ceremony. Three Leagues will be conducted during the grant year.
The estimated timeline for e-Sports implementation follows:
Weeks 1-4: Eight Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley recruit youth to participate in BRAVE Leagues
grouped by age level.
Weeks 5-6: Parents attend an orientation session.
Weeks 7 -12: Twice weekly, 60-minute Clinics are held that help youth increase game-specific skills in a
myriad of ways that deepens with age and with experience working in teams to solve problems. Bravous-
certified coaches provide training and an individual skill evaluation for each youth, to help them see and
strengthen their contribution to the team. Youth receive weekly newsletters that include game skill
development content, updates and reminders. Social media posts will broadcast and recognize players’
achievements weekly. At the end of each week 12, a full-day tournament will be held followed by an awards
ceremony. We will contract with Bravous to implement these services.

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
This project satisfies the Education funding priority by providing increased opportunites for low-to moderate
income youth to learn and apply skills related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In the
long-term, the purpose is to inspire them to graduate from high school with an interest in furthering their
education in these high-growth career fields. All learning experiences will be hands-on, team-based, and
tailored to various age groups.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
NEEDS/PROBLEMS TO BE ADDRESSED
The proposed project addresses the need to close the opportunity gap that prevents low-income youth from
aspiring to post-secondary education and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM). In short, poor kids, poor schools, and poor neighborhoods are ‘left behind’ due to
limited access to resources that influence the capacity of youth and teens to excel in and aspire to STEM
studies.
While examining why low-income students are entering STEM studies at a much lower rate than their higher-
income counterparts, researcher Victoria Rideout assessed patterns of technology use. Her 2016 study on
‘why low-income kids are nowhere to be found in STEM’ documented the digital divide that exists among low-
income youth, especially those from racial and ethnic minority groups (www.theadvocate.org/low-income-kids-
nowhere-found-stem). She found that most low-income families have difficulty affording a home computer
with an Internet package. This leads to disparities in the capacity of their children to complete homework in
elementary and high school, and thus they become behind in their studies at a young age. This has many
long-term consequences, one of which is lack of the basic literacy and math skills needed by STEM subject
areas.
In addition to falling behind in their general education, low-income youth have far less exposure to educational
activities while they are out of school. According to the US Department of Education
(www.education.gov/stem), the wealthiest 20% of families devote almost seven times the resources to their
children’s enrichment activities outside of school than do the poorest 20%. This widens the learning and
opportunity gap.
In November of 2018, the Hechinger Report on inequality in education (www.hechingerreport.org),
documented that low-income families tend to live in less-privileged neighborhoods where the quality and
financial situation of schools is also low. They document that poor schools have limited ability to acquire to
acquire and access the types of resources needed for education in STEM. This limits students’ opportunities
and career options. Because their schools cannot offer high quality STEM education, upon graduating from
high school, low-income students often do not meet the knowledge requirements for entering local community
colleges, much less top post-secondary institutions.
The Stanford Social Innovation Review and a host of other leaders of social and educational change, have
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evaluate, and apply knowledge in ways that meet the new demands of our society. Skills like communication,
teamwork, critical thinking, and flexibility have always been important for work and life, but they are needed
now more than ever, to solve many of the challenges that face societies on a local, regional, national and
global level.
After-school and summer learning programs for youth and teens, such as those offered by the Boys & Girls
Clubs, can help reduce the disparities and inequities, and help meet the challenges outlined above, by
providing extra-curricular education, computer and Internet access, and financial assistance so that low-
income youth and teens can participate in STEM learning activities. By providing STEM-focused activities
beyond the school curriculum, Boys & Girls Clubs can give youth and teens a vision of what life can hold for
them.
The proposed project also addresses a negative effect of the digital world: youth who isolate themselves due
to their absorption in playing video games. Studies have shown that isolation during youth and adolescence
produces three unhealthy outcomes in later life, especially among males: 1) They fail to enter the work force
or quit working during early adulthood. Described by some as ‘failure to launch,’ this phenomena has a serious
impact on their individual lives and on the economy of the broader society.1-2 This outcome involves primarily
boys. 2) They commit suicide, an outcome that is six times higher in boys while in their early 20’s, compared to
in girls.3-4 3) They hurt others. The rate of mass shootings by boys and young men as tripled since 2011.5-6
By turning videogaming into a team-based, social, and physically active e-Sports program at Boys & Girls
Clubs, we aim to prevent these negative effects and help turn videogaming into a more positive youth
development activity. For taken as a whole, research is showing that the positive results of videogaming can
overwhelmingly override the negative. Video gaming produces many of the same kinds of benefits as other
forms of play. Gamers often do well in school, and they develop many of the skills that are prized by today’s
workplaces.
A 2018 article7 in Psychological Bulletin reviewed all of the research published since 2000 on the cognitive
effects on youth and teens of playing action video games. They found 111 studies that revealed strong
positive outcomes on perception, top-down attention, spatial cognition, multitasking, and cognitive flexibility
(ability to switch strategies quickly when old ones strategies don’t work). Their analysis indicated that a total of
just 10 to 30 hours of video play significantly improved performance in these areas. Many of the studies also
showed positive outcomes related to creativity, enhanced well‐being, cognition, problem‐solving skills,
cooperation and other intergroup relations, and physical activity levels.8-12
Video gaming has become increasingly varied, complex, creative, and social. Similar to traditional athletic
sports, many of today’s video games are played cooperatively, with two or more players working together as a
team to achieve a common goal. Youth can now play the same games together in groups, either on a shared
computer or while in the same room with others. However, there is a lack of structured and supportive
programs and for youth who are interested in competing with others virtually (rather than physically) through
the growing trend called eSports.
Youth have many opportunities to participate in community sports leagues, and local schools offer many sports
programs. Those who participate in traditional team sports receive coaching, develop close friendships with
teammates, and have character building experiences that help prepare them for the challenges of adolescence
and adulthood. They have a sense of belonging, receive recognition, and gain self-esteem from being valued
by the team. In comparison, youth who instead compete in video gaming are not provided with similar
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through participation in traditional team sports. They need adult coaches who mentor them and help them
develop emotionally, as well as technically. These needs are especially prevalent in low-income youth whose
families cannot provide them with such opportunities.
TARGET POPULATION AND NUMBER TO BE SERVED
We aim to make STEM education and e-Sports available to all youth and teens who attend our After School
and Summer Camp programming, which serves at least 8,000 Members at the eight targeted Boys & Girls
Clubs. Combined, they have an average daily attendance rate of at least 1,000 youth throughout the school
year and at least 400 daily during Summer Camp.
All targeted youth reside in Maricopa County, and at least 73% of them are from low-to-moderate income
households and live in economically distressed areas. A vast number of research studies have shown that as
poverty increases, rates of undesirable outcomes for youth rise and opportunities for success are less likely.
Approximately 17% of Members live in single parent families, and 80% are from minority races or ethnicities. A
high proportion of our members live in multi-generational and/or extended family households, in which they are
being raised by relatives other than their parents and in substandard and/or crowded conditions. A
considerable number of members are in foster care or in the care of guardians, because their parents are
incarcerated or have been declared unfit to be parents. In neighborhoods targeted by the Club, the crime rate
is considerably higher than the national average and has been increasing by 11% annually. Youth from these
family situations often face significant challenges that affect their ability to do well in school, and that pose
other barriers to post-secondary education and participation in STEM careers.
Citations for Need/Problem Statement
1. CNN Sep 2018 Jobs Report. https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/05/economy/september-jobs-report/index.html.
2. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-02/millennial-men-leave-perplexing-hole-in-a-hot-u-s-
labor-market.
3. Suicide Prevention Center, Rate of Suicide by Race/ Ethnicity, US 2000-2014, http:// www.sprc.org/ racial-
ethnic-disparities.
4. Young, F. Why Men Are Killing Themselves, Newsweek, February 12, 2015, http:// www.newsweek.com/
2015/ 02/ 20/ suicide-men-305913.html.
5. FBI, Crime in the United States: 2011, Expanded Homicide Data Table 1, https:// ucr.fbi.gov/ crime-in-the-
u.s/ 2011/ crime-in-the-u.s.-2011/ tables/ expanded-homicide-data-table-1.
6. Cohen A.P. Rate of Mass Shootings Has Tripled Since 2011, Harvard Research Shows, http://
www.motherjones.com/ politics/ 2014/ 10/ mass-shootings-increasing-harvard-research.
7. Bediou, B., et al (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and
cognitive skills. Psychological Bulletin, 44, 77-110.
8. Ewoldsen, D. R., et al (2012). Effect of playing violent video games cooperatively or competitively on
subsequent cooperative behavior. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 15, 1-4.
9. Granic, I., Lobel, A., & Engels, R. (2014). The benefits of playing video games. American Psychologist,
69, 66-78.
10. Kovess-Masfety, V., et al (2016) Is time spent playing video games associated with mental health,
cognitive and social skills in young children? Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 51, 49-357.
11. Stevens et al. (2008). In-game, in-room, in-world: reconnecting video game play to the rest of kids’ lives. pp
41-66 in K. Salen (Ed.). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

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12. Valez, J. A., et al (2012). Ingroup versus outgroup conflict in the context of violent video game play: The
effect of cooperation on increased helping and decreased aggression. Communication Research, 20, 1-
20.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. On a daily basis throughout the grant year, approximately 1,000 youth from low-to-moderate
income families will have opportunities to participate in STEM-focused activities and e-Sports
Leagues after the school day and during the summer at eight targeted Boys & Girls Clubs of the
East Valley.
2. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley will develop and implement a system for evaluating the
impact of STEM and e-Sports programming on youth at all of its 11 Clubs.
3. By the end of the grant year, STEM and e-Sports will become a sustainable part of standard
programming offered at all 11 Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
GRIC has not funded this project in the past. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley has offered
robotics and computer technology programming at our 11 Clubs for the past decade, but the
proposed project takes these things to the next level by allowing us to hire a STEM Program Director
and to dedicate part-time staff to daily STEM activities. In 2018 we conducted a successful pilot of
the proposed e-Sports Leagues at our Chandler Club and based on that experience, we are ready to
launch this innovative program across all of our Clubs.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Estimated timeline: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. Immediately upon notification of grant award, we
will begin the process of hiring a STEM Program Director and training staff to deliver the project.
The project will operate from 3:00 – 8:00 pm on weekdays throughout the school year. The project
will also be included in our Summer Camp program which operates on weekdays when school is
out.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is providing resources to help us train staff at all of our 11 Clubs
to implement STEM programming. The US Office of Juvenile Justice funds Mentoring Programs at
seven of our Clubs, and Future for Kids recruits and trains mentors from local corporations and
universities. These mentors will assist staff to deliver STEM programming. Bravous, a local
software development company that created the BRAVE Athletes e-Sports model, will provide inkind
expertise and resources to that component of the project. Each Club that will be involved in the
proposed project receives annual funding from their municipality, civic organizations, corporations,
foundations, United Way and special fundraising events. In many cases, the Clubs targeted by this
project reside in facilities that are provided inkind by municipalities and schools. These resources
provide essential operating support to our Clubs, which in turn allows them to design and implement
special projects such as the one we are asking GRIC to fund.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Yes, but we would need to adjust our proposed staffing levels and operate the project in a more
limited manner and/or at fewer Clubs initially, phasing others in gradually over time and as our
resources allow.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
Gila River Indian Community funding will provide leverage as we continue to seek additional sources of funding
to expand the scope and depth of STEM education at our Clubs. We have a strong track record for obtaining
the financial support needed to maintain new programming over time, after an initial grant period ends. Our of
Vice President of Development leads a dedicated fundraising team that conducts special events, continually
applies for public and private grants, and seeks major gifts from individuals and corporations. Our Board has
an active Resource Development Committee that meets monthly to helps us build relationships with funders
locally and statewide. The Boys & Girls Clubs have identified and embraced STEM education as an important
means to improve the economic health of families and communities, so we are deeply committed to raising the
funds needed to ensure that disadvantaged youth have opportunities to enter post-secondary education and
careers in STEM fields.
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Each Club tracks data such as member age, ethnicity, average daily attendance, the number who participate in
each of our programs and special interest groups, and the number who receive work experience. This data is
stored in KidTrax, the secure database provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The STEM Director will be responsible for developing an evaluation plan for the project, training staff to
conduct assessments of progress, and creating quarterly reports that will be shared with GRIC. Club staff have
experience using pre- and post-tests to assess participant changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Pre-
and post- measures will include:
Measures specific to STEM
1. I am good at solving science-related problems
2. I am good at solving math-related problems
3. I am curious to learn more about science, computers of technology
Measures specific to e-Sports:
1. I have at least one friend my age who helps me when I am having a hard time.
2. There is an adult who always wants me to do my best
3. I listen to what other people say
In addition to the above more formal evaluation methods, Club staff routinely ‘take the pulse’ of participants by
conducting informal polls that include a Question of the Day or a short survey that they complete and then
discuss in small groups. Clubs also assess the quality of their services and facilities. Branch Managers use
an observation tool to evaluate staff and identify how each can improve service delivery. Our Vice President of
Operations continually works with Clubs on self-assessments and improvement planning.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
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Project Budget
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For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. STEM Director $35,000 $0 $0 $35,000
2. Program staff $14,000 $103,000 $0 $117,000
3. Equipment $10,000 $30,000 $0 $40,000
4. Supplies $0 $12,000 $0 $12,000
5. E-Sports implementation $60,000 84,000 $0 $144,000
6. Training $1,000 $0 $0 $1,000
7. Occupancy $0 $18,000 $0 $18,000
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. STEM Director: 40 hours a week salaried position including benefits.
2. Program Staff: 25 hours per week x 48 weeks x 8 Clubs $12 per hour including benefits.
3. Equipment: computer software and licensing, robotics materials, science experiments, headsets, laptops
4. Supplies: office supplies, printing cartridges, blank CDs, games, activity sheets.
5. e-Sports implementation: this is a contracted amount for the services of Bravous e-Sports staff to conduct
three seasons of BRAVE Athletes Leagues serving 160 total youth (32 per Club, 300 per season)
6. Training: purchasing instructional manuals and photocopying.
7. Occupancy: utilities and facility maintenance costs.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/19/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson St., Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: Milka.doom@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Will2Walk Foundation
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Mary Vandenberg Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: 480.321.7159
11. Mailing Address: 287 West Oxford Lane
12. City: Gilbert State: Arizona Zip Code: 85233
13. Email Address: mary.vandenberg@will2walk.org Website Address: http://will2walk.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Wheels Up Youth Program
15. Purpose of Grant: Provide programs and services to youth with Spinal Cord Injuries in Arizona
16. Priority Funding Area Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested $28,420
18. Number of years that funding is 2
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $56,840
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past No
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
21. Geographic area served Phoenix Metro Area / Tucson
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Our Mission is to keep people with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) active, fit, and independent. We aim to
inspire people with SCI to achieve the highest quality of life possible, keeping a “will2walk” through
life with the challenges SCI presents to individuals, families, and communities. We provide education
programs and services that emhance the lives of individuals and families impacted by Spinal Cord
Injuries. Through our community outreach programs we help the cause and advocate for people
with Spinal Cord Injuries. Our President Rich Hamill founded Will2Walk Foundion in 2010 after a
Spinal Cord Injury. Having first hand knowledge of the struggles and challenges facing individuals
with Spinal Cord Injuries Rich is passionate about helping pre and post injured with living the fullest
life possible. Will2Walk is led by an all volunteer Board of Directors and is funded through private
individual donors, corporate grants, and annual charity events.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
Will2Walk has just hired a part time Executive Director who also serves as the Director of Development and is
just beginning to reach out the City of Gilbert.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The Wheels Up Children & Youth Club will give children and youth with Spinal Cord Injuries the opportunity
to interact with each other in both formal and informal settings with the goal of the program, to increase positive
social development and self-esteem. We know that interventions aimed at promoting the use of active coping
strategies, namely seeking social support and engaging with peers with similar disabilities will facilitate positive
participation outcomes. Wheels Up will provide outreach and mentor programs and services to youth in the
Phoenix metro and Tucson areas with spinal cord injuries. At the Will2Walk Foundation we have two board
members that will be the lead program coordinator Jen Chanille, is a clinically trained social worker whose area
of expertise and clinical qualification is working with children/youth who have experienced trauma and Lisa Fisk
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The Wheels Up Youth Club will meet monthly at Ability 360 an organization that provides services and
programs to individuals with disabilities. “Wheels Up” youth club will rent a room and hold monthly activities at
the Phoenix Metro location and in Tucson. Program recipients will be referred through our outreach program
from staff at Barrows Medical Neurological Institute and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We work closely and in
coordination with Arizona Disabled Sports to assist in supporting us with sports i.e., court, equipment and
facility rental for the program. Funding will provide youth with a Therapeutic Cabin Camp experience,
participate in STEM Robotics and 3D Printing classes, and receive information on post sencondary education
opportunities and job training programs. Children/Youth who sustain SCI typically face a number of medical
issues, including chronic pain, bladder and bowel problems, greater vulnerability to respiratory and heart
difficulties, growth problems, and potential scoliosis. SCIs also influence overall psychological well-being
and will include feelings of grief and loss or general emotional distress resulting from the trauma of
the injury, hospitalization, or adjustment difficulties related to self-identity, and self-control. What is a
Spinal Cord Injury or SCI? There are complete and incomplete injuries. The extent of the damage to the
spinal cord determines whether the injury is complete or incomplete. A complete injury means that there is no
movement or feeling below the level of the injury. An incomplete injury means that there is still some degree of
feeling or movement below the level of the injury. For example, an injury that damages the cervical spine (in
the neck area) can cause loss of muscle function or strength in all four extremities (arms and legs). This is
referred to as tetraplegia (formerly called quadriplegia). An injury of this type often requires mechanical
breathing assistance, as with a ventilator, as the chest muscles may also be weakened. An injury to a lower
part of the spinal cord that causes paralysis and loss of function in the legs and lower body is called
paraplegia.
Research indicates that children and adolescents with spinal cord injuries participate in fewer activities overall
and at a less frequent rate than their peers, putting them at risk for social further withdrawal and isolation.
Furthermore, the activities in which youth with disabilities participate are primarily informal (i.e., spontaneous
activities with few rules and/or little planning, such as reading or talking on the phone) rather than formal (i.e.,
activities with established rules, organization, and leaders, such as music lessons or team sports). When
participating in formal activities, youth with disabilities report less enjoyment than their peers without
disabilities. In a sample of youth with SCI, comparable results were reported: Youth with SCI engaged in
primarily informal activities and reported greater enjoyment related to participation in informal rather than
formal activities. One result of having limited participation is that youth with disabilities may experience
limited opportunities to interact with peers, which is critical to positive social development. Therefore,
it is important not only to examine general patterns of participation, but also to consider ways in which
participation promotes social engagement with others and in multiple settings Funding Wheels Up
Youth Club will give children and youth with Spinal Cord Injuries the opportunity to interact with each other
(their peers) in both formal and informal settings with the goal of the program which is to increase positive
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namely seeking social support and engaging with peers with similar disabilities will facilitate positive
participation outcomes.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
Healthcare, Education and Community impact are all satisfied through the funding of this program.
This program provides STEM education opportunitites for youth with Spinal Cord Injuries, focusing
on keeping active, fit, and independent. Youth will learn live skills and develop mentor opportunities
that will prepare them with the”will2walk” through life with all the challenges that a Spinal Cord Injury
presents to the them, their families, and the community.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
The goal of the program is to increase positive self-identity and self-esteem and decrease the grief
and loss or general emotional distress that results as a result of the trauma of the injury. Target
population is youth with Spinal Cord Injuries in the Phoenix Metro area and Tucson areas We
anticipate directly impacting the lives of +250 to include family members and community impacted
when someone has a Spinal Cord injury.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. Give children and youth with Spinal Cord Injuries the opportunity to interact with each other in
both formal and informal settings with the goal of the program, to increase positive social
development and self-esteem.
2. Promote the use of active coping strategies, namely seeking social support and engaging with
peers with similar disabilities which will facilitate positive participation outcomes
3. Decrease the grief and loss or general emotional distress that results as a result of the trauma of
the injury.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Wheels Up is a continuing project. To date no GRIC funding as been received for this program.

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8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
April 1, 2019 – Start Date
March 31, 2021 – End Date
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Brady Smiles Foundation had provided $2,500 towards this project / Will2Walk Foundation will
provide $1,800 in support of program manager and $1,200 inkind for activities provided through
private donations
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
No
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
We will seek continued funding through our corporate grant funders.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Pre and Post Survey / Focus Groups
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
None to date

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Apriil 1 – March 31, 2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Facility Rental Phoenix $1,040 $0 $0 $1,040
2. Facility Rental Tucson $1,040 $0 $0 $1,040
3. STEM Class Robotics $12,080 $0 $0 $12,080
4. STEM Class 3D Printing $12,080 $0 $0 $12,080
5. Adapted Riding Camp $12,000 $0 $0 $12,000
Experience
6. Program Director $5,600 $0 $1,600 $7,200
7. K2 Basketball / Crafts (Summer) $15,000 $2,500 $1,200 $18,700
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Facility Meeting Rental Ability 360 Tempe @ $1,040 per year @ $43.34 per 1 hour rental x 2 year
2. Facility Meeting Rental Ability 360 Tucson @ $1,040 per year @ $43.34 per 1 hour rental x 2 year
3. Adapted STEM Class Robotics (include robotic kit for each student) 20 X $302 per participant x 2 year
4. Adapted STEM Class 3D Printing (includes 3D replica) 20 x $302 per participant x 2 year
5. Adapted 2 day Camp Experience 20 x $300 per participant x 2 year
6. Adapted BBall/Gymnastics/Crafts/Life Skills (Cooking, Budgeting) 20 x 467.50 per participant x 1 year
7. Youth Program Director $30 per hour x 10 hours per month x 2 years total $7,200 GRIC request $5,600, In
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/30/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
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2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Ryan House
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Tracy Leonard-Warner Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: 602-200-0767
11. Mailing Address: 110 W. Merrell St., First Floor
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85013
13. Email Address: tleonardwarner@ryanhouse.org Website Address: https://www.ryanhouse.org/
Project Information
14. Project Name: End of Life Services for Children at Ryan House
15. Purpose of Grant: End of Life Care Services for Terminally-Ill Children
16. Priority Funding Area Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested $75,000
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $75,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past Yes, Capital Campaign grant of $500,000 awarded between
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year 2008-2011; $100,000 awarded in 2014, and $50,000
and amount awarded in 2017.
21. Geographic area served Maricopa County and throughout Arizona
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Ryan House was founded in 2004 by a visionary young Arizona family whose eight month-old son, Ryan, was
diagnosed in 2002 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and given just a few months to live. With generous
investments from the Gila River Indian Community, the Board of Visitors, Hospice of the Valley, St. Joseph’s
Hospital (and various other supporters), Ryan House opened its doors in 2010.
The inspiration and model for Ryan House is the first children’s hospice in the world, located in Oxford,
England (Helen House). While living in London, the Cottor family was referred to Helen House after their son,
Ryan, was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. The Cottors’ experience at Helen House convinced them of
the essential need for facility-based, family-centered respite, palliative and end-of-life care. The Cottors
returned to their home state with a passion to establish a similar house for Arizona families, and bring this
unique care model to the United States.
Today, any Arizona child from birth to 18 with a life-limiting or terminal condition who is cared for at home is
eligible for Ryan House services. Our mission is to embrace all children and their families as they navigate life-
limiting and end-of-life journeys. The children we serve suffer from conditions that cause significant functional
impairment and are diagnosed by physicians to be irreversible and terminal. These children are not expected
to live into their 20s, and require round-the-clock medical, and basic care.
Our primary goal is to provide a continuum of care to enhance the lives of Arizona’s most medically-fragile
children and their families on the most difficult journey imaginable. The care delivered at Ryan House is
coordinated and seamless for each child and family, as we work closely with the child’s primary physician and
other care providers. Our secondary goal is to support the entire family to help the family remain intact, and
even thrive, during the challenge of caring for their sick child, and their child’s death.
As one parent stated, “The care you provide is excellent. Our family is incredibly grateful for the amazing care
you give our ‘sweet Caroline’. Thank you.” In 2017-2018, Ryan House served over 200 children throughout all
of our programs and services. We are forever grateful for your generosity and passion for our mission. Our
programs would not be possible without the Gila River Indian Community’s founding support.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
Ryan House has incredible relationships with many of the cities in Arizona. The City of Phoenix has awarded
Ryan House CDBG funding several times in the past. Both the City of Scottsdale and Maricopa County have
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strengthen, all of our relationships with cities and municipalites, as we serve medically-complex children
throughout the entire area of Maricopa County and throughout Arizona. We are applying through Maricopa
County again this year, as the majority (85%) of children we serve are Maricopa County residents. We are
grateful for the opportunity to apply through the County.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Ryan House seeks funding to support our End-of-Life Care Program for medically-fragile children with terminal
illnesses. Funding from the Gila River Indian Community will help us give these children and their families the
culturally-sensitive and quality-driven end-of-life care they need and deserve. From diagnosis through end-of-
life, Ryan House provides a comprehensive program of family-centered care including medical, psychological,
social and spiritual support service and therapies.
Activities provided include full medical and hospice care, activities to strengthen familial bonds and
relationships, and activities to enhance their overall quality of life; all end-of-life planning and care is family-
driven and family-focused at Ryan House. Our approach addresses the emotional, spiritual, and social needs
of the family while also providing relief of the symptoms, pain, and stress associated with any serious illness.
Our skilled and dedicated Care Team that provides hands-on-care around the clock includes registered
nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical directors – physicians that are experts in the pediatric care of
children with special healthcare needs – social workers, a certified Child Life Specialist, a non-demoninational
chaplain, and volunteers. Parents and siblings have the opportunity to stay overnight in our family suite to be
close to their child as well.
Medically-fragile children served (ages birth through 18) typically suffer from approximately 75 different
diagnoses, including: blood disorders, various cancers, congenital abnormalities and syndromes, neuro-
degenerative disorders, cystic fibrosis, cardio-pulmonary illnesses, consequences of tragic accidents, such as
near drownings and car crashes, shaken baby syndrome, muscular dystrophy, brain defects, undiagnosed
genetic conditions, and more. At Ryan House, we wrap our arms and hearts around each one of these children
and their families. Ryan House literally becomes a part of each family as they lose their child.
The End of Life Program at Ryan House is the only pediatric end-of-life and hospice program of its kind in the
entire state of Arizona and encompasses supportive planning and care consistent with clinical, cultural, and
ethical standards of each family served. 35 children passed away at Ryan House last year (2017-2018) and
156 particpated in respite services. We anticipate the End of Life Program will serve approximately 50 children
and their families during 2019-2020.
With the care provided by our prestigious care partners and highly-trained staff, we are able to foster a loving
community that offers ongoing support and compassion from diagnosis to end-of-life. We provide therapies for
children, such as art, music, and hydro. Our Story of Me room provides our children with the chance to tell
their “story of me” using various media technologies and therapeutic play. The room provides opportunities for
families to document the story of their child’s life prior to their death. It provides a state-of-the-art multimedia
experience that allows Ryan House children to capture memories and promote healthy communication with
their entire family; the room helps capture the child’s journey - from diagnosis through end-of-life.

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We also provide bereavement care, which supports families in a number of ways, offering a personalized tile in
Ryan House’s Memorial Garden, a Treasured Memories bereavement box for families, on-site support groups
and family counseling.
With funding from the Gila River Indian Community, we will continue to provide critically-needed care to
medically-fragile children nearing end of life and their families as they navigate the unimaginable.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
A funding request for our End-of-Life Program at Ryan House satisfies the Gila River Indian Community’s
“Healthcare” funding area by providing world-class healthcare for children with life-limiting and terminal
illnesses. While at Ryan House, our interdisciplinary care team assumes full medical care of each child
throughout their stay, while they have unique opportunities to maximize functioning, receive pain relief, and
significantly increase their quality of life. Without Ryan House, children would suffer, medical costs for families
and the community would significantly increase, and families would crumble, facing lifelong and devastating
effects.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
A terminally ill child has no expectation of a cure for his or her disease or illness. From 2006 to 2017, mortality
rates for children in Arizona ages 1-14 years old averaged 225 per year. Two of the leading causes of death
were from malignant neoplasms and congenital malformations. Arizona Department of Health Services –
Bureau of Public Health Statistics.
Furthermore, the odds of a marriage ending in divorce when the parents have a sick child are as high
as 90%. Couples’ time and conversations with other families experiencing the same stressors are
critically needed. (“Perspectives on Marriage with Critically Ill Children”, Make-a-Wish Foundation,
2016). Research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Pediatrics Report,
2013) indicated that parents of terminally-ill children suffer from psychological and economic distress
over their child’s diagnosis, prognosis, and the increasing cost (co-pays) involved in medical, respite,
and end of life care. Ryan House’s End-of Life Care and Palliative Care programs are needed more than
ever.
The diagnosis of a terminal illness in a child is devastating for all involved: parents, kinship caregivers, family
members, and the children themselves, as they grieve for the life they had planned for their child and believed
they would have. The journey is most often long, lonely, and devastatingly sad. It is difficult to acknowledge
that a child is dying and will not live a normal lifespan. Clinicians share many of the same stresses that the
child’s family members experience. The strain, disruption, pressure, and depletion associated with such stress
require significant personal and professional efforts to adapt and achieve balance. Many pediatric patients still
die in a cold, sterile hospital setting where the focus is on diagnosing, curing, and prolonging life. Life-saving
efforts are usually common when the patient is a child. When working with the dying, these skills are less
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The broad and far-reaching effects of illness on family members can be substantial. In a study conducted by
the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (2013), family members were interviewed
after the death of their child and reported experiencing psychological and health-related effects. Most
significant was that during the timeframe that they cared for their terminally ill child, their quality of life
diminished. Family structures were weakened (other children received less attention and became resentful of
their dying sibling); spouses and partners expressed feelings of neglect and loss of connectivity with the
primary parent caring for the terminally ill child. Families also reported high rates of divorce and/or separation
from their spouse or partner. The many direct and peripheral effects of their child’s illness took its toll on
caregivers who reported experiencing increased mortality risk, mental and physical strain, and ultimately,
hopelessness for their caregiver situation. The families participating in the survey had no source of out-of-
home palliative care in their communities. For children facing end-of-life in Arizona, Ryan House is the only
place that provides inpatient pediatric end-of-life and hospice care for medically-fragile children – there is
nowhere else to turn. At Ryan House, our goal is to ease each child’s pain and suffering, and to provide the
best quality of life - through their end of life. Our home-like environment provides a safe and comfortable place
for families to be embraced by our Care Team while they endure the unbearable.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3864647/
Our goal is to enhance the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses while supporting the entire family.
This goal directly aligns with the Ryan House mission of embracing all children and their families as they
navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys. Ryan House offers a new, innovative, and cost-effective healthcare
delivery model for children who are terminally ill; it improves quality of life and serves as an alternative to costly
emergency room and hospital use.
This program is desperately needed because the inpatient (facility-based) pediatric end-of-life and hospice
care services and programs of Ryan House are not duplicated anywhere else. Furthermore, the financial
burden related to costly medical treatments and care often results in the loss of jobs, homes, bankruptcy, and
even the breakdown of a family; therefore, all Ryan House services are provided free-of-charge to families.
Finally, the need for this program can also be demonstrated through the stories of the children and families we
serve. This year, we are saddened to share with the Gila River Indian Community the passing of our
organization’s namesake, Ryan Cottor. His mother’s words are below.
“December 7, 2018
Our family is incredibly sad to share that, due to unexpected complications related to Ryan's Spinal Muscular
Atrophy, he died this morning.
Ryan was transported to the Mayo Clinic Phoenix Campus on Wednesday after he experienced an occluded
airway. At Mayo, it became clear that he had experienced some level of brain damage and he began to
experience repeated seizures. The goal was to stabilize him to be able to complete an M.R.I. to determine the
extent of the damage. Thursday was a quiet day, mostly without seizures - a hopeful sign that his brain was
having a chance to rest and heal. However, at 3am Friday morning, his nurse noticed a change in his pupil
dilation. A CT scan confirmed that his brain was swelling and herniating.
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Medical Directors at Ryan House, discontinued his IV meds and removed his ventilator support. Ryan died
comfortably, peacefully, and relatively quickly at 8:31am. He was surrounded by family and the team at Ryan
House, who has been like extended family over the past 8 1/2 years.
Although in his Senior Year, Ryan was accepted and was planning to begin A.S.U.'s Digital Culture (Graphic
Information Technology) in August, 2019. With his love of editing and video-creation, we'd like to share a link to
a recent video Ryan created, produced, and published: https://youtu.be/5avl6J_y6kY
Thank you for being a part of Ryan's lifetime. We have been beyond fortunate to spend 17 years, 7 months
and 13 days with Ryan.
The Cottor Family”
Ryan Cottor’s high school graduation photo is below.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. By the end of the grant term, 85% or more of the families served will experience less stress,
anxiety, and exhaustion as a result of End-of-Life services.
2. By the end of the grant term, 90% of the families of children participating in the program will
experience improved quality of life and family dynamics.
3. By the end of the grant term, 100% of families served through the End-of-Life Program will say
that they participated in meaningful activities with their child during their stay.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
End of Life care at Ryan House is a continuing program. Yes, GRIC previously funded this project. Ryan
House received generous funding from GRIC in 2017 for this program.

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8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The End of Life program at Ryan House is ongoing; it takes place and serves medically-complex children
facing end-of-life 365 days per year. End-of-Life care for children begins when the child enters Ryan House,
and ends after each child’s passing. We also provide bereavement services to help families through the
grieving process, including: sibling support, anticipatory grief support, an annual community event to honor
passed children, bereavement boxes to families that are filled with special keepsakes, and Enduring Ties, a
group counseling session that is offered twice monthly. Once a family is a part of Ryan House, they are always
a part of Ryan House. Grant funds would be used during Ryan House’s 19/20 fiscal year (10/1/2019 –
9/30/2020).
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Ryan House uses a collaborative, team approach to care delivery and operates in partnership with Hospice
of the Valley to provide a full circle of care to children and families beyond its walls. Shared facilities and
operations enable both organizations to benefit from considerable cost savings, allowing more funds to be
spent on direct services. Ryan House also partners with hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and
other Arizona organizations that serve children with life-limiting and terminal conditions, such as Make-A-Wish
Arizona. These partnerships ensure that the unique and individualized needs of Ryan House children and
families are met. Make-A-Wish Arizona and Ryan House also refer clients to one another for services; the
children Ryan House cares for qualify for wishes, and some of the children served by Make-A-Wish Arizona
qualify for stays at Ryan House. Furthermore, our medical director leads the palliative care program at Phoenix
Children’s Hospital, and is a highly-regarded specialist in the emerging field of pediatric palliative care.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
If partial funding was received for this project, Ryan House would still be able to implement our project but may
have to turn away children and families for which funding was unavailable.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
Ryan House has successfully supported End-of-Life care since opening its doors in 2010. We received a
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and community partners who are committed to our programming; however, the number of children and families
we are serving continues to grow. Although we are continuing to sustain activities through our aggressive
fundraising program that includes corporate and foundation grants, individual donations, workplace giving
campaigns, third-party events, and three signature special events, there are more and more children and
families that are in need of our care. Our organization remains fiscally-sound, and our fundraising program
continues to grow each year.
We have received additional large grants over the last year, and seek to engage new funders who believe in
our mission and our work.
As a part of our efforts to diversify revenue sources, our Reimbursement Committee still continues to work with
state lawmakers and insurance industry experts to advocate for Ryan House services. Ryan House is also
working to expand and strengthen its Board of Directors and committees, and to further offset expenses by
increasing volunteer staff support and in-kind donations of goods and services.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Ryan House documents our progress and results through case management files, medical records, feedback
from children and siblings, qualitative testimonials given by parents and caregivers, staff observation and
anonymous parent surveys. In our most recent program evaluation, success of this program and the positive
effects of services on children and their families were indicated through anonymous parent/guardian surveys.
Results/outcomes showed that:
93% of families said they (child and family) participated in activities that were meaningful to them.
81% of parents said that they experienced less stress and anxiety as a caregiver.
87% of families said that, as a result of Ryan House services, they were able to spend more time
with their other children.
73% of parents said that their relationship with their spouse or significant other had improved.
90% of families said that through Ryan House, they felt connected to a community of support.
98% of families said they would recommend Ryan House to others.
We anticipate that the outcomes for this grant will be similar to the ones outlined above.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
Ryan House received a $15,000 grant from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in 2018, specifically for our Child
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Yavapai Nation for our Sponsor-A-Stay Program. We applied for $20,000 for our Child Life Program in 2014
and 2015; both requests were declined.
Ryan House has applied for, and received, funding from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community,
specifically for our Sponsor-A-Stay Respite Program for the last 5 years. Awards are as follows:
2018: $125,000
2017: $125,000
2016: $75,000
2015: $75,000
2014: $75,000
Ryan House plans to apply for funds for that program again in 2019, if invited.
In 2015, Ryan House applied to Tohono O’Odham for the Sponsor-A-Stay Program for $50,000. This request
was declined.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 10/1/2019 – 9/30/2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Program/Clinical Salaries $59,800 $100,707 $0 $160,507
2. Facility Costs $6,100 $11,102 $0 $17,202
3. Child Life Specialists $3,800 $6,692 $0 $10,492
4. Grief Support Supplies $3,350 $6,200 $0 $9,550
5. Program and Educational $100 $0 $0 $100
Activity Supplies
6. Technology Costs $1,850 $3,433 $0 $5,283
7. Child Life Specialists $0 $0 $0 $0
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Program/Clinical Salaries: This line item totals $160,507 and includes a portion of the cost of our Certified
Nursing Assistants, Nursing Staff, and applicable employee taxes and benefits.
2. Facility Costs: The total cost for this line item is $17,202 and includes a portion of occupancy costs.
3. Child Life Specialists: This line item includes a portion of our Child Life Specialist salaries and their
employee-related expenses. The total for this line item is $10,492.
4. Grief Support Supplies: This line item totals $9,550 and includes bereavement supplies.
5. Program Educational and Activity Supplies: This line item totals $100 and includes costs for life-enhancing
therapeutic activities (i.e. pool maintenance and supplies, child/family activities and events, supplies for The
Story of Me room, child life enhancement costs, and additional activity and educational supplies).
6. Technology Costs: The total for this line item is $5,283 and includes telecommunications and technology
costs.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/29/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates, Maricopa County 2019
Chairman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix (BGCMP)
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Josh Stine Title: Director of Grants and Government Relations
10. Phone Number: 602-343-1250
11. Mailing Address: 4309 E. Belleview Street, Building 14
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85008
13. Email Address: jstine@bgcmp.org Website Address: www.bgcmp.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Out of School Time Programming
15. Purpose of Grant: The purpose of the grant is to improve the educational outcomes, health, well-being,
safety, and resiliency of at least 1,200 West Valley youth.
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $100,000
18. Number of years that funding is One
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $100,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past BGCMP received $243,200 in 2001, which it believes was a
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year PGA Tour-related sponsorship.
and amount
21. Geographic area served West Valley in the Phoenix Metro Area/Maricopa County
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
BGCMP opened its first Club in 1946 under the name "Boys Club" at 9th Street and Van Buren. BGCMP
obtained its 501(c) (3) status in 1952. By 1990, 40% of its members were girls, so the name was changed to
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix. Today, BGCMP operates 13 Clubs throughout the Greater Phoenix
Metro Area, a Dental Clinic, and outreach programs in collaboration with local schools. Our mission and goal
is, "The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix empower young people to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, responsible members of the community." BGCMP operates 13 Clubs throughout the
Greater Phoenix Metro Area and conducts programs that improve the academic achievement, health, well-
being and personal development of thousands of low-income, at-risk and other children and teens. These
programs include homework help and tutoring; positive programs that teach youth to be safe, compassionate,
and strong; leadership skills development programs; STEM programming; summer programming; and a
children's dental clinic. Our Clubs provide a safe, nurturing environment and engage youth in many fun and
educational activities, including videography, robotics, and programs that supplement their school education;
life skills training to help them become strong, resilient citizens and future leaders; community service
activities; and sports and fitness activities. The Clubs provide a free healthy meal after school, which helps
low-income youth who cannot always count on having one when they get home.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
BGCMP has long-standing partnerships with many municipalities, including Maricopa County. In
2017, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office generously provided a RICO grant to support BGCMP’s
SMART Moves Prevention Program. The Cities of Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear, Avondale
and Tolleson generously have provided grants to support BGCMP’s Clubs in their communities. The
Phoenix Police Department partners with BGCMP through its PAL (Phoenix Activities League)
Program, through which officers go into all of BGCMP’s Clubs and conduct sports, life skills, and
other activities that help teach youth the importance of integrity, respect, discipline, self-esteem,
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agencies to ensure program success, including schools and school districts that help BGMCP
conduct summer and other programming and help transport youth to the Clubs after school.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The goal of the program is to increase the youths’ sense of safety and resiliency, learn to make more
positive life decisions, improve their health through nutrition education and fitness programs, adopt a
healthier lifestyle, and improve their academic achievement. We will implement the program by
conducting a number of activities, including:
a) Engaging the youth in Power Hour, during which they complete their homework; in SMART
programming, which teaches youth how to be strong and resilient, and how to make positive life choices;
in Teen Tech Center programming, in which youth engage in videography and other fun and educational
STEM activities; in special academic clubs, including Creative Writing, Math Club and Science Club; and
in other high-yield learning activities that are infused in all Club areas, and in programming that helps
teens prepare for college and a career.
b) Engaging the youth in a host of indoor and outdoor physical activities, including basketball, soccer,
games, and yoga, in partnership with several Native American-serving organizations.
c) Engaging the youth in a variety of safety- and wellness-related curriculum, including Cybersafety, which
teaches youth to safely use the Internet; SMART Girls, which helps girls navigate troublesome situations
and make good choices to maintain their safety; Passport to Manhood, which teaches boys to be
responsible; and DateSMART, which helps teens recognize red flags that lead to dating violence.
d) Teaching the youth about the importance of eating healthy foods and avoiding those that are high in fat,
salt and calories, and the physical and mental benefits they will derive from doing so. We also will provide
daily healthy meals and snacks.
e) Help youth gain self-confidence and improve their social skills by conducting a number of activities that
require group engagement, including games, sports, and projects.
f) Provide opportunities for youth to develop and utilize character and leadership skills by engaging them
in community service projects, Torch and Keystone Clubs, and sports teams.
g) Provide opportunities for youth to have fun and make new friends.
h) Partner with the Phoenix Police Department’s PAL Program to teach youth life skills on-site.
g) Work with several Native American-serving agencies to teach youth about cultural issues.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
The program satisfies the funding priority of Education because it helps students achieve academic success in
the classroom by providing after-school tutoring and hands-on learning activities, promotes lifelong learning,
enhancing youth’s general educational knowledge, and helps them prepare for post-secondary education. The
program also addresses the priority area of Healthcare by engaging youth in recreational and sports activities
that promote physical fitness, and in nutrition and health education to teach them how and why to eat healthier.
It addresses Public Safety by engaging youth in educational programs that address public and individual
safety, and Economic Development by engaging them in activities that promote and assist them with job
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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
The need that the program addresses is improving the safety, health, empowerment, resiliency and academic
achievement of low-income, at-risk and other youth in the Al Hambra and Cartwright School Districts. Like all
youth growing up in the 21st Century, many of Arizona’s youth face challenges that negatively impact their
health and well-being. They can begin experiencing bullying as early as kindergarten. In addition, girls’ self-
esteem peaks at age nine and then drops off from there. When these children transition to “tweens” and then
teens, they change physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. They become more independent and start
relying more on friends than their parents. The report, “10 Parenting Tips for Preteens and Tweens,” adds that
the tween years are when they begin experimenting with drugs and alcohol, when sexual development begins
and when eating disorders arise – all of which impacts their health and safety. Psychology Today reports that
teens also tend to engage in risky behaviors after school that can result in costly mistakes. The U.S.
Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention adds that youth ages 6-18 are at a high risk of
being bullied after school, including at home via cyberbullying, when they are unsupervised.
Arizona’s youth also struggle with obesity, due to poor eating and sedentary lifestyles. United Health
Foundation reports that the obesity rate of Arizona’s youth in 2018 was 31.2%. This puts them at a
tremendous risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. It is imperative for them to learn about,
and adopt, healthier eating habits and engage in more fun fitness activities.
Finally, Arizona’s youth must succeed in school to ensure they advance to post-secondary education and a
successful career. However, the report, "Real-Time Decisions Have Potential to Improve K-12 Outcomes in
Arizona," states that more than 50% of third-graders in our state are not proficient readers. The Arizona
Department of Education (ADE) reports that only 47% of 4th graders and 28% of 8th graders are scoring at or
above proficient in math; and only 33% of 4th graders and 25% of 8th graders are scoring at or above
proficient in science. This is concerning because STEM jobs in Arizona are expected to increase by at least
21% by 2027. In addition, many schools don’t have the resources or time to conduct workforce preparedness
activities. However, it is imperative to educate students about developing a plan for their future so they are
prepared to successfully transition from school to a career. The target population is at least 1,200 youth who
will engage in the program at school-based sites in the West Valley.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. At least 85% of the youth had improved health and fitness as a result of engaging in the nutrition
and physical activities.
2. At least 80% of the youth had improved academic skills and achievement.
3. At least 90% of the youth are demonstrating improved life skills, have gained resiliency skills,
and are making safer and healthier life choices.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
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8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The program timeline is 8/1/19 – 5/15/20, which comprise the Fall, Winter and Spring school
semesters. The timeline is not flexible, as the program provides after-school programming.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Collaboration is key to BGCMP's success, so it will work with several agencies to conduct the programming.
The primary partners are the Cartwright and Al Hambra School Districts, as BGCMP will be providing on-site
program activities on the grounds of schools within these districts. Arizona Department of Education's Food &
Nutrition Division will work with BGCMP to provide daily meals for the youth. Several Native American
agencies will partner with BGCMP to conduct sports and cultural activities with the youth. We will partner with
local business leaders and colleges to help youth prepare to make the transition to post-secondary education
and the workforce by providing tours and workshops, and by having the colleges’ work study youth volunteer to
tutor the youth and help them with their homework. West Valley businesses also will donate thousands of
dollars of school supplies that are needed to conduct the program. Finally, a number of foundations,
corporations and individuals will support the program through donations.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Yes, BGCMP will proceed with the project with partial funding by working to secure the remainder of funds
needed through event proceeds and such fundraising strategies as submitting additional grant requests to
foundations and corporations and using social media to solicit donations from individuals.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
BGCMP will sustain the program past the grant period by raising funds from multiple sources. We will seek
grants from foundations, corporations, cities and other public funders through formal proposals and letters of
intent. We will solicit donations from individuals and other private sources through social media, direct mail,
face-to-face solicitations and other fundraising activities, as well as planned giving efforts. We will raise funds
through fundraising events held throughout the year. BGCMP also will conduct cause marketing activities to
generate income. The BGCMP is a fiscally-sound nonprofit agency that annually raises all needed program
and operations funding.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
BGCMP will document progress and results through the use of qualitative and quantitative
assessments to collect, analyze and report on the impact of the program and ensure it met the intended
outputs. These assessments will include the number of youth participating in the program each month,
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and life skills, number playing sports and engaging in other fitness activities, and number demonstrating
improved self-confidence and making more positive life choices, number reporting that they avoided
unsafe or unhealthy behaviors as a result of engaging in the program. Quantitative and qualitative data
will be compiled through our KidTrax system and sign-in sheets, observations and reports from
program staff, formal and informal discussions with youth and parents, and surveys provided to youth.
Data gathered from these evaluation tools will be used to make needed programmatic changes (if any)
to expand the program and to report to program donors.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
The only funding that BGCMP received was $2,750 from the Tohono O’odham Indian Community for a
sponsorship of its 2016 Avondale Cup Golf Tournament.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 7/1/19 – 6/30/20
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Salaries and benefits $50,000 $338,070 $0 $388,070
2. Curriculum $5,150 $0 $0 $5,150
3. Supplies $22,471 $0 $0 $22,471
4. Transportation $0 $2,548 $0 $2,548
5. Equipment Purchase/Rental $9,929 $0 $0 $9,929
6. Printing and Publications $0 $511 $0 $511
7. Postage $0 $492 $0 $492
8. Telephone $2,701 $0 $0 $2,701
9. Miscellaneous Expenses $9,749 $27,468 $0 $37,217
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Salaries and benefits of $388,070 are for nine FTEs to work directly with the youth by providing homework
help, tutoring, and conducting all the programming. This number was derived using last year’s budget and
actuals for these expenditures.
2. Curriculum is for STEM-based and other educational curriculum that will be used in the program. The
number was derived from other curriculum recently purchased for other BGCMP Clubs.
3. Supplies are the educational and other program supplies that will be used. This number was derived using
last year’s budget and actuals for these expenditures.
4. Transporation is for taking youth to off-site activities and staff to travel to meet with partners, etc. This was
derived using last year’s budget and actuals for these expenditures.
5. Equipment Purchase/Rental is for a computer and other items needed to conduct the program. This was
derived from recent similar equipment purchases made.
6. Printing and publication expenses are for producing program-related marketing materials and publications
that the Clubs need. This was derived using last year’s budget and actuals for these expenditures.
7. Postage expenses are those related to conducting the program (sending out bills and other
correspondence). This was derived using last year’s budget and actuals for these expenditures.
8. Telephone expenses are for the program staff members’ cell phones. This was derived using last year’s
budget and actuals for these expenditures.
9. Miscellaneous expenses include occupancy, staff development, supportive services, and program
evaluation. This was derived using last year’s budget and actuals for these expenditures.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/30/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Ave, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Alan Glenister Title: President and Chief
10. Phone Number: 602-803-9241
11. Mailing Address: 22729 E Pleasant View Road
12. City: Fort McDowell State: Arizona Zip Code: 85264
13. Email Address: Glenister.alan@gmail.com Website Address: www.facebook.com/Goldfield-
Ranch-Volunteer-Fire-Department-415046901978962/
Project Information
14. Project Name: Goldfield Ranch VFD Fire Station
15. Purpose of Grant: Build a dedicated station for our Fire Department.
16. Priority Funding Area Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested $50,000
18. Number of years that funding is 5
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $250,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past No
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
21. Geographic area served Goldfield Ranch and adjacent tribal, state and federal lands.
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Because of our relatively small size (5500 acres, 350+ homes, 500+ residents) our fire district does not
have the tax base necessary for a full-time fire department. Due to the remote location of Goldfield
Ranch, we are too far away to be absorbed into a lager fire district. It is up to us to work with the
federal, state and other municipalities to piece together the capabilities necessary to defend our homes.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. Acquire land and permits for contruction of the station.
2. Build the station.
3. Consolidate operations into the new station.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Goldfield Ranch VFD Fire Station is a new project.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Planning and construction would commence as soon as funding becomes available, and would likely be
complete by the end of 2020. Move-in and consolidation of operations in the new building would them
commence. This timeline is flexible.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
We are currently in negotiations with several Goldfield property owners to provide property for us to
build the station on.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Yes – additional funding from other state, federal and private sources may be available and can be
developed once we get started.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
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On-going operating budget to operate the department and run the facility will be generated through
charitable support from the Goldfield Ranch community and other benefactors.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We will report directly to the Gila River Indian Community on progress in whatever format you desire at
least monthly until the project is complete.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
We received a $10,000 award from the Fort McDowell Yavapai nation in 2017. This money is budgeted
toward property acquisition for the station.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: March 2019 to December 2023
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Building $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000
2. Erection $20,000 $0 $0 $20,000
3. Permits $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000
4. Site Prep $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000
5. Foundation $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000
6. Electrical Wiring/hookup to grid $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000
7. Well $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000
8. Plumbing $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000
9. Septic $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000
10. Exterior Paving $20,000 $0 $0 $20,000
11. Interior Finish Work $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000
12. Lot $0 $100,000 $0 $100,000
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Total Budget $250,000 $100,000 $0 $350,000

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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Building - $100,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
2. Erection - $20,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
3. Permits - $5,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
4. Site Prep - $5,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
5. Foundation - $30,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
6. Electrical wiring/hookup to grid. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
7. Plumbing - $10,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
8. Septic - $10,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
9. Exterior paving - $20,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
10. Interior finish work - $10,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
11. Lot - $100,000. Estimate, based on current market costs.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/30/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12percentgaminggrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: NABI Foundation
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: GinaMarie Scarpa Title: President & CEO
10. Phone Number: 480-446-7052 Ext 104
11. Mailing Address: 1220 E. Osborn Rd., Ste 200
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85014
13. Email Address: gmscarpa@nabifoundation.org Website Address: www.NABIFoundation.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: 1st Annual NABI Educational Youth Summit
15. Purpose of Grant: To fund the operations of the educational youth summit which include College Fair, Workshops
and Scholarships that will take place during the NABI Basketball Tournament
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $50,000.00
18. Number of years that funding is requested 3
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x $150,000.00
number of years)
20. Has your organization received past no
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
21. Geographic area served Maricopa, AZ
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative in
paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Established in 2003, NABI’s main goal was to use sports as a tool to unite Native American youth to create
college scholarships opportunities AND encourage higher education by hosting an all Native basketball
tournament. Since the inception of NABI in 2003, NABI has always incorporated a College Scholarship Fund,
College & Career Fair & Educational Speakers with the hope of encouraging our youth to pursue higher
education (if the sport of basketball did not open up doors for athletic scholarship opportunities). In, 2007
NABI made history by becoming the first all native basketball tournament to be sanctioned by the NCAA. In
2010, NABI became the NABI Foundation a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with the goal of providing more
educational opportunities to the youth we serve. NABI has grown to be the largest all Native basketball
tournament in North America, attracting over 1500 Native youth (boys & girls), a majority coming from AZ.
To date, the NABI Foundation has awared over $250,000 in college scholarships to the youth NABI serves.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with Arizona
municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind
contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in this project. If
the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
The NABI Foundation has a worked with the County of Maricopa in applying for grants with Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation and Tohono O’odham Nation. Neither request was approved.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
In 2019, NABI in its 17th year will host our first annual NABI Educational Youth Summit, expanding and enhancing
the educational components of NABI. The summit will include a larger college & career fair, motivational
speakers (NABI Alum included), workshops and prevention (suicide, substance abuse, healthy relationships,
nutrutrion and career development) and will award $30,000.00 in scholarships to NABI seniors who are in need
of financial aid to pursue higher education.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.

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EDUCATION: is the key to our Native youths future and an important aspect to maintain the vitality of our
Native communities, culture, language and economic success of our tribal enterprises. Todays Native youth
are underserved when it comes to educational programs that gives them the tools to start planning their
educational aspirations and goals. NABI is a leader in providing quality programs and through the Educational
Youth Summit we can enhance our outreach and more importantly our IMPACT.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: with over 1500+ youth and over 5000 attendees that attend NABI from all over
Arizona and the US, the NABI tournament brings in an estimated economic impact of $1.3 million to the town
of Maricopa, as well as the surrounding communities. Hotels, restraurants and local business work with NABI
to ensure our youth, families and patrons are welcomed and accommodated. With our new Educational
Youth Summit, NABI will only grow and ensure this economic impact grows as well.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
High school dropout rates, suicide, substance abuse and lack of hope are the highest among our Native
youth. NABI requires all youth to be enrolled in High School or GED program to participate in NABI. Coaches
and parents have praised us for this guideline stating it has increased their high school graduation rate of
youth in their communities who want to attend NABI. Our NABI Youth Educational Summit will also address
the many struggles our youth are facing by providing workshops to address suicide, substance abuse, lack of
hope and just as important- the lack of confidence to over 1500 Native American youth (ages 14-19). So
many of our youth come to NABI with no higher education plan and leave with hope, encouragement,
confidence, tools and opportunities to start their college journey. NABI has many, many success stories.
From a young girl’s dream to go to Duke University. She stated “I am a rez girl and rez girls don’t get to go to
Duke”. After NABI’s encouragement and experience she applied, got accepted and is now working on her
Masters Degree. From a young boy who had no plans after high school and after NABI went on to college on
a basketball scholarship and now he has the title “Doctor” before his name. We have attorneys, sports
marketing professionals, politicians and even a WNBA player who are all NABI Alumi. In 2018, all
motivational speakers where NABI Alumi. Our summer internship is made up of NABI alum attending college
or recently graduated. After 17 years the NABI Foundation can proudfully acclaim- NABI IS MAKING A
DIFFERENCE!
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1. Organize an annual Educational Youth Summit the provides the tools and skills our Native American high
school youth need to pursue higher education and become tomorrow’s great leaders.
2. Increase the number of Native youth attending college or universities, as well as increase the number of
Native youth graduating with degrees, in the hopes they will return to their communities and be part of
their communities growth and success, and a role model to the next generation.
3. Educate through our prevention workshops to decrease suicide, substance abuse and provide the much
needed skills to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
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7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The NABI Educational Youth Summit is both. It is a new program that will enhance our current educational
components affiliated with the NABI tournament. NABI’s main focus moving forward will be “education first”
with the tournament becoming an element of the new summit. GRIC has not funded the summit, but
through a sponsorship from the GRIC Office of the Governor sponsors the NABI Basketball Invitational along
with Ak-Chin Indian Community, Seminole Tribe of Florida, San Lucy District, Nike, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix
Mecury.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The summit will take place June 24-26, 2019 in Maricopa, AZ in conjunction with the week long NABI
tournament and Jr. NABI Camps. The summit will consist of 3 full days. The timeline is not flexible due to
registration closes Feb 1st and all facilities have been secured through contracts.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
NABI Educational Youth Summit
Inkind donors and partners: Bank of America, Native Health, Association of American Indian Physicans, Nike N7,
Partnerships with Native Americans, Arizona Heart Hospital, DREAM Warriors & American Airlines
Monetary Funders: Ak-Chin Indian Comminity & Steward Healthcare
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Yes. Through event proceeds (NABI Foundation Golf Classic), fundraising strategies and additional gaming
requests and sponsorships NABI will proceed to attempt to secure much needed donations.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project
previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously described
sustainability plan.
Through funding provided by the Ak-Chin Indian Community the NABI Foundation is in the process of hiring a
full-time development specialist who will focus on the future growth and sustainability of the NABI
Foundation and programs. Duties will include grant writing, sponsorship development and tribal gaming
revenue opportunities. For the last 17 years, all fundraising has been the responsibility of the CEO/President.
With a full time development specialist they will be able to focus 100% of their time on specifically raising
funds.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
NABI Foundation will conduct surveys before and after the conclusion of the summit with all participants to
document progress and results. The surveys will focus on “attitudes” of the participants to document a
change in they way they see their future when contiplating and planning their higher educational paths. NABI
will also organize round table discussions to openly address attitude and thoughts when dealing with suicide,
substance abuse, nutrition and healthy relationships to better serve our youth annually.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community for state
shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is included in a
separate attachment, please indicate that here.
None.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: January 16-July 31, 2019
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Rent $3000 $28,500 $44,900 $76,400
2. Equipment Rental $0 $0 $2500 $2500
3. Food & Beverage (Participants, $15,500 $4500 $2500 $22,500
Speakers & Volunteers)
4. Travel & Hotel (Speakers) $2400 $17,600 $0 $20,000
5. Supplies $0 $95, 000 $200,000 $295,000
6. Printing $5600 $0 $0 $ 5600
7. Salaries, Benefits & ERE $7700 $266,300 $0 $274,000
8. Insurance $0 $7500 $0 $7500
9. Contracted Services/Speaker Fees $5800 $40,000 $5000.00 $50,800
10. Scholarships $10,000 $20,000 $0 $30,000
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Total Budget $50,000 $479,400 $254,900 $784,300

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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include the
dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Rent for Maricopa HS auditorium, NABI gyms, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Foundation office. $3000 requested from
GRIC is for the rental of the Maricopa High School auditorium for the summit. Talking Stick Resort arena, $25,000, is
donated. $18,800 of yearly office rent is also donated. $4000 for Maricopa HS gyms. Remaining gyms are partner gyms.
No rental fee to NABI, partners run gyms and keep all proceeds for door fees and concessions for their community
programs.
2. Rental Equipment cost for rental truck for all supplies. Cost based on last year’s cost, plus 5%.
3. Food & Beverage for summit participants, speakers and volunteers. 1575 x $15. Price include beverage and added
fees.
4. Travel & Hotel budget amount for summit speakers. To include airfare & mileage reimbursements.
5. Supplies include: participant jersey, shorts, basketball, gym sack, awards, trophies,printer paper, pens, pencils,
sharpies, tape, first aid kits, bio-hazard kits, boxes and storage tubs. Budget amount based on previous years cost and
estimated expenses for new summit. $200,000 is in-kind donation from NIKE N7.
6. Printing of participant credentials, banners, posters & boards. Budget amount based on previous years costs and
quotes from vendors for this years cost.
7. Salaries for all NABI staff based on last year’s costs. $7700 requested from GRIC is for 1 temporary part-time
employee hourly rate $11 per hour, plus ERE ($7700 Jan 16-July 31) to assisting Programs Director with new summit.
8. Insurance policy amount to cover the program and facilities used. Insurance includes accident coverage for all
participant, as well as coverage for molestation which is now needed by all organization who work with youth.
9. Amount requested from GRIC is for contract services for Photographer $400, Videographer $1000, DJ $400 for the
Participant Meet & Greet event and 8 speaker per diems at $500 each. The remainder of the total budget is for officials
and tournament specialist for the tournament games based on contracted amount with East Valley Officiating and
Donnie Nunez.
10. 2019 Scholarships to be awarded (2) NABI College Scholarships @ $10,000 each and (2) NABI Scholarships @ $5000
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Other explanation: GRIC seal will be displayed on all aspects of the summit signage to include the NABI Foundation
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/30/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ)
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Laura Capello Title: President and CEO
10. Phone Number: (480) 512-2124
11. Mailing Address: 4745 North 7th Street, Suite 210
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85014-3667
13. Email Address: lcapello@bbbsaz.org Website Address: www.bbbsaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Big Futures
15. Purpose of Grant: BBBSAZ respectfully requests funding to expand our Big Futures program, a ground-
breaking college and career readiness mentoring initiative for at-risk students, ages 14-19, in Maricopa
County.
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $35,000
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $35,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past Yes. A one-year grant in 2018 of $30,000 and a two-year
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year grant of $45,000 ($25,000 in 2013; $20,000 in 2014).
and amount
21. Geographic area served Maricopa County
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ)’s mission is to provide Arizona children facing adversity
with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives
for the better. BBBSAZ focuses solely on facilitating mentoring relationships between adults and at-risk youth
in the community. We partner children (“Littles”), ages 6-18, with caring, responsible adult mentors (“Bigs”) who
provide friendship, support, guidance, tutoring, and a fundamental basis of trust and compassion that so many
of these children lack in their personal lives. Mentors undergo background checks and training before forming
relationships and mentoring youth. The BBBSAZ Program Specialist/Case Manager provides ongoing support.
BBBSAZ was founded in 1955. We started as a local branch of Big Sisters in Maricopa County; in 1966, a
separate Big Brothers branch was formed. Twenty years later, these two branches merged and formed Valley
Big Brothers Big Sisters. By 2001, our services had expanded throughout Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila Counties,
and we were renamed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Through all of our community- and site-
based mentoring programs, we serve more than 1,550 youth, ages 6-18, each year (through Community- and
Site-Based Mentoring, Bigs in Blue, Native American Mentoring, an LGBTQ site-based mentoring program,
and our college and career readiness mentoring program for older teens (14-19), Big Futures). Most of our
children come from single-parent, low-income households and are vulnerable to risky behaviors.
Since our founding, our mission has been to provide Arizona youth facing adversity with strong and enduring,
professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better. With the help of
parents/guardians, volunteers, and community members, BBBSAZ strives to help each child in our program
achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, educational success, and avoidance of
risky behaviors.
Organizational goals:
*Impact at Scale – Continue to be a culture of learning and continuous improvement. With our robust,
collaborative process for enhancing our model, systems and practices, we are driven by evaluation studies,
outcomes data, and data analysis.
*Intentionality – Align with current demographic trends and respond to the critical needs of the children we
serve. Standardize cultural competency awareness and training for staff and volunteer orientation allowing us
to better serve children and families of color.
*Sustainable Resources – Value our lifelong partners that include parents, children, volunteers, and supporters
who believe in our mission, enabling them to contribute to our sustainability.
*Leadership & Partnership – Recognition is an integral part of community solutions for educational success
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2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has enriched Maricopa County children’s
lives through transformative mentorships. We serve youth throughout all cities in Maricopa County through our
programs - Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Avondale, Gilbert, and Goodyear, to name a few. We
have chosen to have Maricopa County serve as the supporting municipality for this grant because this project
serves youth throughout the entire county. Throughout our history, many local communities have assisted in
recruiting volunteer mentors and have provided funds to match youth with mentors to support our programs—
programs that provide our children with hope for their future, as they learn from positive adult role models. For
the 18/19 fiscal year, we received a grant from The City of Phoenix, The City of Tempe, The Town of Gilbert,
Avondale, and Goodyear to specifically support youth in those respective cities.
For the past several years, BBBSAZ has been awarded the RICO grant from the Maricopa County Attorney’s
Office. Funds from this grant support drug and gang prevention through mentoring. Helping our youth stand
against drugs, gangs and other risky behaviors is particularly important in Maricopa County where nearly 20%
of 12th graders responded that they have driven a vehicle under the influence of marijuana in the past 30 days,
and six out of ten Maricopa County 12th graders feel pressured by a peer to join a gang (Arizona Youth
Survey). In addition, BBBSAZ is proud to note that we received a 2018 Juvenile Justice Delinquency and
Prevention (JJDP) grant awarded through the Governor’s Office of Faith, Youth and Family. Grant funding
enabled us to hire a Trauma-Informed Care Specialist to work with Mesa youth in our programs who have
incarcerated parents, or youth at risk of becoming incarcerated. The grant is also paying for additional trauma-
informed care training for all of our Program Specialists working with youth across all of our programs.
Finally, we have an informal partnership with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department, and the Mesa,
Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Gila River Police Departments to recruit police officers and first
responders to serve as mentors for our “Bigs in Blue” Program that builds bridges and trust between youth,
communities, and law enforcement. Together, we are building Big Futures for our children - and better futures
as well.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.

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BBBSAZ values Gila River Indian Community’s previous investments in our programming and is respectfully
requesting continued funding this year to continue to expand our Big Futures program, an innovative college
and career readiness mentoring initiative for Maricopa County youth. The general population receiving
BBBSAZ's life-changing mentoring services is at-risk youth (Littles) between the ages of 6 and 18. Many Littles
abruptly lose that support system when they "age out" of the classic BBBSAZ programming. BBBSAZ realized
a valuable opportunity to positively impact our young people as they are entering adulthood – one of the most
formative chapters in their lives. The Big Futures Program provides focused, intensive mentoring relationships
to young adults from the time they are freshmen in high school (age 14), through graduation and until they are
at least 19. This program has experienced extreme success over the past several years. In fact, 90% of all Big
Futures youth graduated high school in 2018!
The three pillars of success—Academic, Career, and Life—are the foundation for Big Futures activities.
Mentors provide support, resources, and encouragement as youth journey into adulthood. The ultimate goal of
Big Futures is to have every participant matriculated in college, enlisted in the armed forces, or gainfully
employed by the time they exit the program.
Youth enrolled in the Big Futures Program receive enhanced training and support which includes resources
and networking opportunities, guidance on college admission, financial aid and scholarships, as well as
information about careers and workforce development opportunities, military service, and professional and
technical training programs. Matches (Bigs and Littles) participate in group or cohort events quarterly, including
college tours, career nights, resume writing and interviewing skills training, and leadership academies. Parents
of the students and mentors will be provided with resources and education on how to best support the youth in
college and career readiness. Our Littles, through their Bigs and the BBBSAZ staff, are encouraged to stay
focused on high school graduation and their future academic and/or professional success.
As part of the mentoring process, Bigs will guide Littles towards adulthood and workforce readiness. This
includes providing basic economic and financial literacy lessons, including the fundamentals of budgeting,
debt, and banking. Bigs often help Littles open their very first checking or savings account. Most importantly,
Bigs provide much needed mentorship as Littles navigate opportunities that could positively shape their lives.
Best practices state that providing dynamic opportunities using a student’s career interest can increase their
school engagement by 35% (“Dropout Prevention”, Institute of Educational Sciences 2008). In addition,
support from a caring adult can lower a student’s dropout risk by 25% (“Don’t Quit on Me”, America’s Promise
Alliance 2015). Big Futures innovatively combines these practices by capitalizing on a student’s career interest
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beyond, focusing on career engagement opportunities, such as exploration fairs, workforce development
opportunities, and technical training. We anticipate serving 225+ youth through this program during the 19/20
fiscal year.
The impact of our program is illustrated through the following story:
“Javi’s father left before he was one year old. Then, the only other male figure in his life became incarcerated.
When Javi was eight years old, his mother brought him to BBBSAZ where he was matched to a caring mentor,
Toru. The two started their friendship and have been together ever since. Throughout the ten years Javi and
Toru have been matched, BBBSAZ provided constant support for helping to strengthen their relationship. Javi
is now a senior in high school and is part of the Big Futures Program at BBBSAZ. He plans to play football in
college after graduation. Javi’s mom constantly expresses how thankful she is for BBBSAZ and for Toru. She
says he is “the only one who stuck around.”
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
By supporting at-risk students as they enter the transformative period between youth and adulthood, the Big
Futures Program aligns with the following Gila River Indian Community funding priority area:
1. Education
-Assisting students in achieving success in the classroom. In FY 17/18, 86.5% of youth participating in Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona’s programs improved or maintained their scholastic competence, and
91% improved or maintained their grades.
-Providing hands-on learning. The Big Futures program offers eight workshops each semester that focus on
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-Enhancing students’ general knowledge and promoting life-long learning. As part of the Big Futures mentoring
process, Bigs guide youth toward adulthood readiness as well. This includes providing basic economic and
financial literacy lessons, including budgeting fundamentals. Our leadership academies also give youth
knowledge that they can apply to all areas of their adult lives.
For the 19/20 fiscal year, our Engagement Plan for new, incoming class of 8th grade students into the Big
Futures Program includes:
• Current Program Specialist will communicate the program to all 8th grade students
• Big Futures team will call all 8th graders
• Orientations will be scheduled
• Match officially transferred to Big Future Program Specialists
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
The vast majority of children participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Futures Program come from low-
income families and have monumental risk factors to overcome. Arizona is consistently ranked as one of the
worst states in the country for a child’s well-being. In 2018, we were ranked 45th; 1 in 4 of our children are
living in poverty (2018 Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Report).
The high school graduation rate in Maricopa County is only 81% (lower than the national average); the college
graduation rate is 29.8%. The majority of the students participating in the Big Futures program are exposed to
multiple risk factors. They come from broken homes (81%); 64% live in poverty with annual household
incomes under $30,000 (BBBSAZ intake data); 21% have a parent who is in jail; and they are all at high risk for
joining gangs, doing drugs, and engaging in behaviors that could lead to incarceration. Without adult support
and role models, these impressionaable students suffer from low self-esteem, antisocial behaviors, higher
dropout rates, and high rates of truancy, crime, violence, illegal drug use, teen pregnancy and delinquency.
Maricopa County students participating in Big Futures share known dropout risks including adverse family
structures, poverty, race and ethnicity, language, residence, economic displacement, and gender (“Dropping
Out of High School: Prevelance, Risk Factors, and Remediation Strategies,” R&D Connections 2012).
Breaking systemic and generational cycles of poverty for children in Maricopa County is not only a moral duty,
but an economic necessity. Economists estimate that child poverty costs an estimated $500 billion a year to
the U.S. economy, reduces productivity and economic output by 1.3% of GDP, and increases crime and
community health care costs. (Id)
Maladaptive behavior often contributes to higher incidences of drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, unhealthy
diets, and inadequate physical activity. The most recent Arizona Youth Survey (2018) quantifies the

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percentage of high school youth in Arizona who participated in risky behaviors within 30 days of taking the
survey:
• 6.1% drove while drinking alcohol;
• 15% carried a weapon; 3.5% carried one on school property;
• 21% had gotten in a physical altercation;
• An alarming 11.3% had attempted suicide.
According to MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, youth with mentors are more likely to report
engaging in positive behavior. In fact, “76% of at-risk youth with an adult mentor aspire to enroll in, and
graduate from, college, as compared to youth with no mentor (56%).” Continued support from the Gila River
Indian Community for the Big Futures Program would ensure that high school youth in our program have the
best chance at gradauting from high school (for some, they are the first in their family to graduate), becoming
employed, and achieving success in life.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
Anticipated outcomes for the 2019-2020 Big Futures Program include:
1. 90% (202) of 225 participating youth will graduate from high school or earn their high school
equivalency;
2. 20% (90) of 225 participating youth will matriculate in a 4-year private or public college; while
50% (112) of 225 participating youth will matriculate in a 2-year community college; and
3. 8% (40) of 225 participating youth will enlist in the armed services or become gainfully employed.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Big Futures is a continuing program. GRIC previously funded this program in 2018. We are on track to meet, or
exceed, all of our goals this year. We are so grateful for this funding, and an interim grant report demonstrating
the program’s success is included with this application submission.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
BBBSAZ’s Big Futures program takes place throughout the academic year on an ongoing basis. If funds are
received from the Gila River Indian Community, the activities outlined in Section 3 of this grant application will
take place during a one-year time period.

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9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
BBBSAZ has more than 50 community partnerships that enhance our programs. Recently, we began
partnering with College Success AZ to help facilitiate our first scholarship program for high school graduates.
We also collaborate with local companies, universities, government agencies, and other nonprofit agencies.
Programming partners include: ASU, Arizona Challenger Center, Arizona Science Center, Arizona Cardinals,
and the Phoenix Suns. BBBSAZ partners with more than 40 Maricopa County public high schools (mostly Title
I schools) to enroll students in the Big Futures program. Some of our paricipating high schools include
Chandler High School, Dobson High School, Mountain Pointe High School, McClintock High School, North
High School, Central High School, South Mountain High School, Moon Valley High School, and Carl Hayden
High School.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Without Gila River Indian Community’s support, BBBSAZ would be able to continue our program, but we would
not be able to reach our goal of empowering more than 225 of Maricopa County’s most vulnerable students to
graduate from high school and grow into productive community members.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
During our 60-year history, BBBSAZ has created a network of community support for our programs, including
donors and volunteer mentors who provide thousands of volunteer hours each year (translating to millions of
dollars annually per the Independent Sector Volunteer Rate). We collaborate with cities throughout Maricopa
County to recruit volunteers and receive funds for matches in their specific communities. Our long-term
investors that contribute to project sustainability include Valley of the Sun United Way, Mesa United Way,
individual donors, agency special events, and the BBBS Clothing Donation Center. In order to expand our Big
Futures program, we are actively seeking additional funders and have recently received $5,000 from USAA,
$5,000 from SRP, and $30,000 from The City of Phoenix. Over the last year we have worked hard to increase
our individual donations, working with individuals in the community who are passionate about our programs.
We are proud to report that we have grown our individual giving program significantly over the last year, as well
as a monthly giving program where individuals donate unrestricted funding to sustain our programs.

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12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
BBBSAZ prides itself on our long history of providing unparalleled, research-based mentoring programs. We
will continue to document the Big Futures results in the following ways:
-Tracking outcomes and results through BBBSAZ’s online database by measuring the length of the matches.
Research has shown that the longer a match lasts, the more benefit to the youth served. The success of these
outcomes is also indicated within the results of the Youth Outcome Survey (YOS). The YOS is a 50-80-
question survey created by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and measures outcomes in the areas of
academics, relationships, and risky behaviors.
-Our impact is also measured through our Strength of Relationship (SOR) survey. This 15-question tool for
youth and 10-question tool for volunteers is used to help bring about positive outcomes for youth by
determining the strength of the mentoring relationship. The survey is administered at the three-month point and
annually thereafter. The survey measures if, and how closely, matches feel connected.
-Evaluation measures will include improved and increased follow-up metrics for referrals and enrollments into
education, career, and military career tracks; high school rentention and graduation rates; and attendance at
BBBSAZ Big Future events.
Lastly, we will provide interim and final reports in addition to any other information that the Gila River Indian
Community might request.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
BBBSAZ has not submitted applications for state-shared revenues to other tribes during the last five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 7/1/19 – 6/30/20
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Salaries and Wages $25,000 $124,926 $0 $149,926
2. Taxes and Benefits $5,000 $42,687 $0 $47,687
3. Rent/Utilities/Phone $0 $15,435 $0 $15,435
4. Travel $1,500 $1,500 $0 $3,000
5. Supplies and Match Events $3,500 $4,500 $0 $8,000
6. Insurance $0 $2,500 $0 $2,500
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Program Staff Salaries - As shown in the budget, the agency’s primary cost is for the salary of staff to run
the program. Part of what makes BBBSAZ the most effective mentoring program is the professional support
provided to all matches, ensuring that matches are lasting and impactful. A portion of the time of several
different staff members will be utilized to run this project. BBBSAZ Program staff enroll, match, and support
youth and mentors for the duration of the match relationship. They check in with youth and mentors to make
sure the match is going smoothly. They also work with youth’s families and refer them to other community
agencies for their other immediate and basic needs needs (food banks, shelters, job training programs, etc.).
The total for this line item is $149,926.
2. Taxes and Benefits for Program Staff. The total for this line items is $47,687.
3. Rent/Utilities/Phone: Phone lines and internet for program staff to contact youth, parents, and mentors to
ensure the match is progressing well; Occupancy costs for program staff who manage the program and meet
with potential mentors and families. Total for this line item is $15,435.
4. Staff travel to and from outreach events and enrollment appointments to meet with youth and mentors at the
schools. The total amount for this line item is $3,000.
5. Program Supplies and Match Events: The total amount for this line item for program supplies and match
events is $8,000.
6. Insurance: The total for this line item for insurance costs is $2,500.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/30/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Treasure House
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Ms. Lauri Tanner Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: 314-749-1186
11. Mailing Address: 7815 W. Aspera Blvd.
12. City: Glendale State: Arizona Zip Code: 85308
13. Email Address: lauri@treasurehouse.org Website Address: https://www.treasurehouse.org/
Project Information
14. Project Name: Life Coach for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Young Adults
15. Purpose of Grant: To hire and pay for a Life Coach to work one-on-one with young adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $30,000
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $30,000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past N/A
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
21. Geographic area served Glendale and throughout Maricopa County
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Every human being is a treasure. And every treasure is unique. We all have our strengths, and we all have our
challenges. For young people with developmental disabilities, those strengths and challenges can be difficult to
balance. How can we make sure they grow to their full potential, while caring for them day-to-day?
Formed in 2012, Treasure House is a nonprofit supportive living community that offers young adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) a more affordable place to live, and access to programs,
education, and employment to live an independent life.
Treasure House’s mission is to provide a supportive living environment where young adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities can participate in their community, achieve independence, and realize their life
purpose.
Treasure House is the vision of Kurt and Brenda Warner, who believe that all people, regardless of ability,
have a calling for their lives, and the ability to participate in meaningful and challenging activities when they are
provided with appropriate opportunity and support. The Warners have been inspired and amazed by all their
son, Zack, has accomplished in his life, despite the diagnoses and labels given to him after suffering from a
traumatic brain injury as a baby. Their love for Zack has given them the passion and inspiration to create
Treasure House.
Located in Glendale, Treasure House is a 36,000 square foot, unique active living community for young adults
with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Residents enjoy their own furnished one-bedroom apartment with
access to live-in community assistants and family style amenities such as a kitchen, lounge, game room, large
family room, patio and outdoor activities. The goal of Treasure House is to provide these young adults with a
living environment that will support them as they grow, develop and thrive.
At Treasure House, each resident designs and participates in his or her own selected vocational, education or
volunteer opportunities. And, the Treasure House community is filled with opportunities to gather together for
recreation, friendship and daily living experiences. The goal is to create a unique, welcoming environment for
our residents that supports them in achieving their full potential while enjoying their own independence and
personal growth.
Treasure House is one of only a handful of such facilities in the United States and the only one in the
Southwest or Arizona. It is a unique opportunity for families to provide their young adult with a cognitive
disorder an opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
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Treasure House has established solid relationships with the City of Glendale and neighboring cities, gaining
support, and conducting outreach to enroll young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities into our
program. We will continue to cultivate relationships with additional municipalities to inform them of our services.
Treasure House chose Maricopa County as the supporting municipality for this specific project, because clients
we serve come from throughout Maricopa County.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Treasure House is seeking funding to pay for a Life Coach to work with our residents (young adults, ages 18
and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities) in our program to achieve self-confidence, set and
achieve goals, and gain independence. The Life Coach will:
• Teach residents life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, social interactions, hygiene,
etc.
• Provide education and employment skills training (resume writing, interviewing skills, dressing for
success).
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule community events to provide residents with choices and opportunities
to socialize, exercise, and thrive.
• Work with residents and their families, one-on-one, to communicate needs, desires, and progress
towards goals achieved.
• Travel with residents to medical, dental, employment, and other appointments, as needed.
• Serve as a mentor for residents, enabling them to advocate for their wants and needs.
• Increase the quality of life for all residents and their families.
The Life Coach will provide support, education, and encouragement in a safe environment where our residents
will learn and grow.
The Treasure House model program is based around three key principles, which create a framework that
enables our residents to enjoy a fulfilling life experience:
1. Safety and Well Being: Treasure House residents enjoy reduced risks to their physical and social and
emotional well-being, which supports increased preventative care and improves overall health
outcomes.
2. Independence: Treasure House residents are provided with an ideal environment to support them as
they achieve and maintain their goals for independent living.
3. Community: Residents contribute both to the Treasure House community and the broader community
around them through fellowship, mentoring, volunteering, employment and as consumers and patrons.
The overall purpose of the Life Coach is to work with our residents and mentor them, helping them make their
own choices and find their own solutions. The Life Coach will meet with Treasure House residents on weekly
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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
The proposed project satisfies the education category, as all clients will receive life and job skills
education through weekly interaction with the Treasure House Life Coach.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
People with intellectual disabilities commonly have difficulties managing their own affairs (Sigafoos et al., 2005;
Van Laarhoven & Van Laarhoven‐Myers, 2006). This can pertain to many aspects of daily living, from taking
care of their personal hygiene and their household, to dealing with social interactions and employment
(Dusseljee, Rijken, Cardol, Curfs, & Groenewegen, 2011; Smith, Shepley, Alexander, & Ayres, 2015; Van
Laarhoven & Van Laarhoven‐Myers, 2006). Therefore, people with intellectual disabilities often have to rely on
others (Hale, Trip, Whitehead, & Conder, 2011; Vilaseca et al., 2017). This does not only pose everyday
challenges for these individuals, but for their families and healthcare providers as well.
People with IDD have reported that it is difficult to be self-determined when others make decisions about where
they work, where they live, and how they spend their money; when they fear that speaking out will lead to
outcomes they do not want; when they state their goals and desires and support staff do not follow through;
and when they do not have opportunities to make choices. (Nonnemacher, S.L. & Bambara, L.M. 2011). As a
result, Treasure House will have a Life Coach available to work with clients to help them make their own
decisions and become self-reliant.
The Treasure House approach is to center on the individual, not a program or process that isn’t tailored to a
young adult’s specific goals. Treasure House focuses on our residents’ strengths, talents and abilities to
identify the best ways to support their growth and achieve their potential. We work to achieve a balance
between providing a supportive environment and reducing the amount of restrictions that could contain their
growth and development. By serving individuals with IDD and their family members, Treasure House will
address the growing challenge of self-reliance for young adults (ages 18+). Enabling clients to make
appropriate decisions while learning the skills necessary to navigate life, Treasure House will reach
approximatey 60 clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members during the
grant term.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. During the grant term, 95% of residents will gain life skills education to increase their
independence and quality of life, as demonstrated by case management files and anecdotal
evidence.
2. During the grant term, 100% of residents will gain weekly access to the new Life Coach for
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3. During the grant term, 100% of residents will gain an increased quality of life, as demonstrated
by participation in weekly coaching sessions, community activities, and life skills programming.
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This project is a continuing program, and services take place on an ongoing basis throughout the year. GRIC
has not previously funded this project. This is Treasure House’s first GRIC application submission.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The timeline of this program is ongoing. If funding is awarded, Treasure House will use the grant funding within
a one-year time period.
9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Partners who provide volunteer opportunities for our residents include Kneaders restaurant and The Arizona
Humane Society. Inspira at Arrowhead is a senior living community that is set to open next door to our
property. They will be collaborating with us for paid employment opportunities for our residents and additional
volunteer opportunities. We will also parther with them so our residents can enjoy activities such as water
aerobics and arts and crafts. Other partners who provide funding for this program include the West Valley
Mavericks, The Board of Visitors, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, who provided two vans to transport our
clients to medical and dental appointments, job interviews, and community activities.
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
If awarded partial funding, Treasure House would be able to implement the program, but there would be a
reduction in the number of hours the Life Coach could work with our residents and families.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
Treasure House has diverse revenue streams consisting of individual donations, special event revenue, and
corporate, foundation, and government grants. In addition, we have increased our grant writing efforts and are
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to identify major donors and are also looking at creating an endowment to secure future sustainability of our
programs. Finally, our Executive Staff and Board of Directors just completed a new strategic plan that outlines
future, increased fundraising efforts to sustain our programs.
12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Progress and results will be documented through pre- and post-surveys, client satisfaction surveys, client
observation, and case management files. Success will also be measured through the number of clients served,
the number of families reached, and our clients’ progress and goals achieved.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
N/A. Treasure house has not submitted any applications or received any awards made by other tribes for state
shared reveneus for this or any other project during any point in the last five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 10/1/2019 – 9/30/2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Salaries $30,000 $95,000 $0 $125,000
2. Benefits and Taxes $0 $25,000 $0 $25,000
3. Transportation $0 $4,000 $0 $4,000
4. Program Supplies $0 $11,000 $0 $11,000
5. Insurance $0 $2,500 $0 $2,500
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Salaries: This line item includes the cost of 3 Life Coaches who work one-on-one with residents. The total
amount for this line item is $125,000.
2. Benefits and Taxes: This line item includes employee benefits and taxes. The total for this line item is
$25,000.
3. Transportation: This line item includes transportation costs to transport clients to job interviews, medical,
dental, and other appointments, and various activities throughout the community. The total for this line item is
$4,000.
4. Program Supplies: This line item includes the costs for all program-related supplies for our residents. The
total for this line item is $11,000.
5. Insurance: This line item includes a portion of the cost of liability insurance. The total for this line item is
$2,500.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/5/2019 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Steve Chucri
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson, 9th Floor
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
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Email Address: Click here to enter text. Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Bridget Costello Title: Development Director
10. Phone Number: 602-258-0990
11. Mailing Address: 2999 N. 44th St. #250
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85018
13. Email Address: bridget.costello@ywcaaz.org Website Address: www.ywcaaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Own It Financial Education
15. Purpose of Grant: Provides financial education to disadvantaged women.
16. Priority Funding Area Education
17. Annual amount requested $5000
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $5000
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past No
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
21. Geographic area served Maricopa County
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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
YWCA formed in London, England in 1855 by Emma Robarts and Mrs. Arthur Kinnaird. In 1858,
YWCA formed in the United States with women’s residences opening in New York and Boston. A
long history of providing social services and creating a platform of equality led the YWCA to Arizona
in 1912. YWCA Maricopa County’s (YWCA) mission is dedicated to eliminating discrimination,
empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Since 1912, YWCA
programs have educated, advocated for, fed, and provided vital support to vulnerable members of
our community. Our clients are low-income women and their families, seniors, and disabled adults in
Maricopa County. The specific community issues YWCA programs address are elderly hunger in
Glendale, financial instability, and empowering women.
The Senior Meals program feeds, engages, and sustains vulnerable seniors and disabled adults in
Glendale and El Mirage, providing the only Meals-on-Wheels program in that area. Own It Financial
Education provides financial education to disadvantaged women and their families through
collaborative efforts with 40 other non-profits and organizations. The Women’s Empowerment Series
and Young Women’s Forum elevates women and young professionals. And YWCA’s Stand Against
Racism advocates for the elimination of racism and the end to the gender pay gap.
In 2014, one in five Arizonans (19.2%) said that there were times during the prior 12 months that
they didn’t have enough money to buy food that they or their families needed. That ranks Arizona
13th worst in the country in food hardship rate, down from a peak of 20.9% in 2012 but still higher
than the pre-recession level of 18.8% in 2008, the first year food hardship was tracked. Nationwide,
food hardship rate was 17.2% in 2014.
Financial literacy impacts individuals across income levels. However, the impact is more significant
for low-income women, many of whom are the sole financial providers for their household because
of divorce, domestic abuse, or the death of a spouse. YWCA’s Own It program provides a
comprehensive curriculum and ongoing support to help low-income women improve their financial
position. Financial education helps prevent poverty and reduces reliance on government and
community programs.

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YWCA works to advance women both in the home and in the workplace. Efforts include women and
family advocacy through public policy, presentations on current local issues to educate and
empower women, scholarships, and professional business mentoring. YWCA also hosts an annual
Tribute to Leadership Awards event, honoring individuals whose accomplishments help to eliminate
discrimination and empower women.
Organization Goals:
Goal A: Fund Development: Create, implement, and manage a comprehensive fundraising operation
Goal B: Organizational Development: Ensure the YWCA is financially sound and has appropriate
policies and procedures in place to strengthen stability and accountability
Goal C Board Development: Enhance the Board to represent the community and strengthen the
organization
Goal D: Marketing and Communications: Strengthen the brand and increase awareness of the
YWCA
Goal E: Programs: Create and sustain programs that achieve our mission
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations,
in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in
this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the
text “Not applicable.”
YWCA’s Own It program works with a number of the City of Phoenix related groups and receives
funding from the City of Glendale for our Meals on Wheels and Senior Meals Program.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Since 2003 the Own It Financial Education Program has empowered participants through a multi-
week curriculum of fiscal management education with different topics each week. The goal of Own It
is to help low-income women and their families manage financial resources more effectively, reduce
personal debt, and increase savings. The program is facilitated in English and Spanish by volunteer
certified financial professionals who focus on a different aspect of managing money. Instructors help
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financial success. Each participant receives a workbook to supplement instruction and conduct
classroom exercises. Instructors teach clients how to create and manage a budget, open and
manage checking and savings accounts, develop a savings plan, reduce debt, and establish healthy
financial habits.
The curriculum includes:
Week One: Money Management; Dreams, Values, Goals
Week Two: Overcoming Obstacles; Communicating About Money
Week Three: Creating a Spending Plan; Record Keeping
Week Four: Understanding Credit; Financial Institutions.
This curriculum creates proven changes in participants' behavioral habits demonstrated through
program evaluations. The program is offered in collaboration with community partners at various
locations and on-site at the YWCA’s office in Phoenix.
Expected Outcome: 75% of participants report an increase in savings or reduced personal debt six
to nine months after completing the program.
Program Goals
1) Debt reduction among 700 participants
2) Increased savings and/or investments for retirement and college
3) Identifiable changes in financial behaviors (i.e. developing and using a family budget.)
4) Promote greater trust with financial institutions
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
The YWCA has provided financial education for nearly 16 years, and we recognize that additional
populations we could impact include children, youth, and minority/underserved families. This need is
supported by the Jump$tart Coalition’s National Survey of High School and College Students which
indicates that the financial literacy of high school students has fallen to its lowest level ever. Other
statistics indicate increased disparity in net worth between population groups. According to the
National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), the current disparity in net worth between
Latinos and Whites is $9,720 vs. $94,800.

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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
Money management is a quality of life issue. Financial capability is having the "knowledge, skills,
and access to manage financial resources prudently and effectively," President's Advisory Council
on Financial Capability (June 2015.) The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
reports that greater access would bring women financial empowerment, greater opportunities, and
improved well-being. The Pew Research Center provides the following statistics:
• Divorcees, especially women, often find themselves falling into poverty once they no longer
possess the financial stability a marriage can offer.
• Women who are below the poverty level are 94% more likely to be divorced
• Women who receive government assistance are 69% more likely to be divorced.
• Women currently living with children under 18 are 73% more likely to be divorced.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, women control the majority of consumer
spending, yet women are 40 percent more likely to be poor than men, and 67 percent of women feel
they have little knowledge of financial products and services. The YWCA believes the greatest gift
we can provide for a financially disadvantaged woman is financial education. Financial education
builds safety and security for disadvantaged families and inevitably improves our community as
financial stability creates less reliance on public services and increases the economy.
6. List three proposed outcomes for this project to be accomplished during the grant term.
1. Debt reduction among participants
2. Increased savings and/or investments
3. Identifiable changes in financial behavior
7. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Continuing program, with no prior GRIC funding.
8. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Courses are scheduled and provided throughout the year at the YWCA office and at partner
locations.

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9. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Community partners and their roles:
1. Southeast Regional Library, Maricopa County Library District on-site program provided for clients
2. Valley of the Sun United Way Financial Stability Coalition Collaborative partnership to improve
standardize outcomes
3. UMOM on-site program provided for clients
4. Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services on-site program provided for clients
5. Mesa Community College on-site program provided for students
6. Child Crisis Arizona on-site program provided for clients
7. Girls Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council on-site program provided for clients
8. Fresh Start Women's Foundation on-site program provided for clients
9. Estrella High School on-site program provided for students
10. Maggie's Place on-site program provided for clients
11. City of Phoenix on-site program provided for clients
12. Girl Scouts Financial Literacy Innovation Circle Collaborative partnership to improve financial
literacy outcomes in Girl Scout programs
13. Homeward Bound on-site program provided for clients
10. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
It costs approximately $5,000 to conduct one four week course. If we received partial funding we
would seek to secure the remaining funds through other sources.
11. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a
program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards
the previously described sustainability plan.
The YWCA is one of 12 nonprofits participating in United Way's Financial Stability Partnership
(FSP). The purpose of the FSP partnership is to create a shared performance management system
to be utilized by small and midsize nonprofits that provide financial education and empowerment
services. With this system, we can share the infrastructure for measuring impact and leverage this
data for program development and measurement of social return on investment. As the program
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12. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
The YWCA tracks and monitors participation in the Own It program through attendance in the four-
week program. Course participation is measured through the weekly program evaluations submitted
by the program participants. The YWCA uses the information collected from the program
participants in the United Way's Financial Stability demographic survey to determine our projected
goals. The achievement information is gathered through the nine month follow-up with each
participant. The output measures are shared with our community partners to demonstrate the impact
of the program and a secondary review of the evaluations is completed to ensure the curriculum
meets the needs of the participants.
13. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
We have submitted grants to Gila River Indian Community, Tohono Oodham, and Fort McDowell
Yavapai Tribes in the past five years but have not received a grant from any of these requests.

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Project Budget
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For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other sources
1. Communications- Phones $0 $1,694.64 $0 $1,694.64
2. Employee Benefits $0 $13,906.46 $0 $13,906.46
3. Equipment $0 $796.67 $0 $796.67
4. Occupany-Bldg-Permits $0 $21,318.36 $0 $21,318.36
5. Operational/Technical Expense $0 $5,380.40 $0 $5,380.40
6. Payroll Taxes $0 $12,660.66 $0 $12,660.66
7. Postage $0 $323.90 $0 $323.90
8. Printing $0 $1,221.70 $0 $1,221.70
9. Professional Services $0 $1,602.00 $0 $1,602.00
10. Program Supplies $0 $4,000.00 $0 $4,000.00
11. Salaries $5,000 $133,367.92 $0 $138,367.92
12. Supplies-Office $0 $1,575.55 $0 $1,575.55
13. Transportation $0 $500.00 $0 $500.00
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. Communications, Phones ($1,694.64): Allocation of phone, fax and internet services based on plan pricing
2. Employee Benefits ($13,906.46): Paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plan percentage calculated
based based on total program payroll
3. Equipment ($796.67): Allocation of office equipment rental and maintenance, copiers, computers, etc.,
based on maintenance contract and expected purchases
4. Occupancy-Bldg-Permits ($21,318.36): Cost allocation of office space and maintenance
5. Operational Expense ($5,380.40): Website management, IT support, and database fees
6. Payroll Taxes ($12,660.66): Payroll taxes based on estimated percentage of total program payroll
7. Postage ($323.90): Estimated postage and copying expenses based on prior year
8. Printing ($1,221.70): Estimated printing copying expense of program and course materials based on prior
year
9. Professional Services ($1,602.00): Training expense for course instructors
10. Program Supplies ($4,000.00): Estimated cost of purchased course material handouts and take home kits
based on prior year
11. Salaries ($138,367.92): Projected Program Director and Assistant annual salary expense
12. Office Supplies ($1,575.55): Estimated basic office supplies
13. Transportation ($500): Estimated transporation costs associated with coordinating services at various
locations
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