SRP 2018 APPLICATION_BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE_ RESIDENTAL PROGRAM.PDF

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 /
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Date of Application: July 19, 2018
Organization Name: Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona
Contact Person: Amy Pfeifer
Email Address: apfeifer@bhgh.org
Phone: 602-266-4873
Organization Mailing Address: 3443 N Central Ave, Arcade 7 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Project Name: BHGH Residential Program
Grant Award Request: $25,000
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant
program.
BHGH helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential
and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes,
opportunities and education through college. We believe children can transcend their
circumstances if given a safe environment, opportunities, and loving support; and respect for the
dignity, values, unique perspectives, and talents of every individual is the foundation of positive
social and emotional development, as well as strong and vibrant communities.
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona (BHGH) Scholars are overcoming challenges of poverty,
addiction, unemployment, incarceration or other environmental factors; and are taking
advantage of the opportunity to apply their academic ability and use their intrinsic motivation to
design a better future for themselves and their families.
The BHGH Residential Program tackles the root causes of poverty and poor achievement by
addressing two of the greatest needs of marginalized youth: a strong academic foundation and
emotional support.
BHGH scholars are 95% first-generation college-goers, as are nearly one third of today’s
undergraduate students. First-generation students are more likely to be low-income, come from
minority backgrounds, and be non-native English speakers, single parents and financially
independent from their parents. Research has shown that these factors lower students’ chances
of persisting to graduation. Hence, low-income first-generation students are more likely – 26
versus just 7 percent – to leave higher education after just one year than their peers with neither
risk factor, and only 11 percent of them persist in higher education and earn bachelor’s degrees,

compared to 55 percent of their peers. The effectiveness of the BHGH program is exemplified in
the fact that 86% of BHGH scholars graduate college within six years.
Boys Hope Girls Hope was founded in St. Louis, Missouri by Father Paul Sheridan, SJ in the mid
70’s and has grown to include affiliates in sixteen U.S. cities and two foreign countries. Boys
Hope Girls Hope’s residential model came to Arizona in 1989, then launched the community-
based Academy program in 2004, allowing BHGH to serve additional children-in-need with the
same comprehensive, holistic services as are provided to scholars in our Residential program but
whose family situation is not severe enough to require residential placement.
Education is the cornerstone of Boys Hope Girls Hope’s mission and purpose. BHGH Scholars
enroll in private and or college preparatory schools from sixth grade through high school
emphasizing rigorous academics, personal responsibility, and character development. Scholars
receive the support they need to excel including tuition, fees, books, school supplies, technology
access, mentoring, tutoring and structured college preparation. BHGH transports scholars from
school to our Learning center, sports, clubs, activities, events, and other meaningful experiences.
If awarded, funds will be used to support these costs as well as provide food, housing and other
living and learning essentials to the BHGH residential Scholars.
BHGH believes providing a quality, value-based education in combination with a community
center or residential setting is essential for our Scholars’ success. BHGH’s holistic approach and
strong partnerships with the schools our scholars attend, creates an environment where
previously underserved youth are proud to share in their commitment to education, personal
development, and a college-going culture.
While the BHGH Academy program serves 42 scholars in grades 6 -12, our Residential Program
is available for 8th grade and older students who require an alternate living environment in
order to have the security and stability required to thrive. The BHGH homes function as a loving
and nurturing family atmosphere, a dynamic environment with a sense of belonging - central to
healthy adolescent development. Our two homes accommodate 16 scholars, who are cared for
by live-in, round-the-clock professional Residential Counselors. While BHGH takes physical
custody of the child, the parent or guardian retains legal custody, and BHGH Residential
Counselors work in partnership with the family to help the scholar achieve their goals. While the
scholars own home environment for various reasons might not be stable enough to support
their goals and success, it is important for a parent or guardian to be able to encourage their
scholar to persist in the program. Scholars share chores, space, meals, do homework together,
and grow up together.
 Academic growth and whole-person development are the program focus:
o scholars are enrolled in college-preparatory programs at top-rated area schools;
o scholars are matched with tutors who help them reach their academic potential
and mentors who can share their life experiences with them;

o scholars are enrolled in extracurricular activities designed to help them discover
themselves and the world around them;
o and scholars engage in community service projects that teach them the value of
living a life committed to serving others.
BHGH program staff facilitates a robust series of workshops to ensure scholars are ready to be
self-sufficient young adults in support of and in coordination with their schooling. This
curriculum includes life-skills, SAT/ACT preparation, study skills and service learning. Volunteers
teach seminars on financial literacy, career exploration, and more. Additionally, BHGH scholars
embark on a My Roads online portal system filled with a variety of enrichment activities and
transitional workshops that assess college readiness. Through the portal, BHGH scholars take
regular assessments that test their study and learning strategies and receive specific instruction
or help in the areas needed. Scholars are guided to persist and excel in college as well and
provided limited “needs based” financial assistance along with supportive case management.
Thanks to a generous local community, hardworking, qualified staff, and a dedicated Board of
Directors, the organization has maintained best-practice and high-quality standards and has
flourished operationally and programmatically.
Below are scholar, board, funding, and program achievements from the past year which we are
proud to share:
• BHGH is actively serving 90 youth; 16 in our Residential Program, 42 in our
community-based Academy Program, and 32 in college.
• Ninety one percent of BHGH middle school and high-school scholars maintained a
3.0 or higher grade point average. Of these, 57% earned a 3.5 or higher and 17% a
4.0 or higher.
• All eleven high school seniors graduated and earned over $1M in college
scholarships. All are first generation college goers.
• BHGH completed a year-long Good Governance program which has had lasting
benefits including clarifying and aligning board and staff roles, vision and priorities;
improvements to the format and productivity of meetings; implementation of term
limits, and engagement activities such as a “Board Buddy” and “Board Bingo”
program. Members are enthusiastic, active, accountable and informed. All board
members make a personal financial gift.
• BHGH has been selected by the Stupski Foundation to participate in an Academy
Research Project sending professional researchers to survey, interview and observe
components of our program to identify which activities are most impactful leading to
the greatest outcomes. This information will help BHGH ensure we are directing our
efforts in the best way, implementing quality youth development standards; and will
provide useful information to others in the industry. We are proud to have our
program recognized and studied in this way.

Given these outcomes, BHGH is committed to providing a high-quality setting staffed with
qualified professionals committed to bringing out the best in our scholars as they grow in
knowledge, skills, and values
Beginning Date of Project: July 1, 2018 End Date of Project: June 30, 2019
Geographic Area to be served: all Arizona
Please attach budget on how funds will be allocated.
Total Amount for Project: $711,276 Amount of 12% Request: $25,000
(No Multi-Year Request will be accepted)
If the amount of funding received is less than the amount needed for the project, do you have
other funds to complete the project? (Please Explain):
BHGH is fully committed to supporting and operating the BHGH Residential Program. If funding
received is less than the amount needed for the project, BHGH will continue to pursue other
funding sources, but certain elements of program services could be reduced if full funding is not
secured. BHGH has a strategic development plan for the next three years which includes: a
"Sustainer of Hope" recurring monthly donor program, expanded special events, and increased
marketing efforts. Additionally, BHGH continues to seek new grant opportunities and grow its
individual donor database to ensure program sustainability.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
X Monthly
 Quarterly
 Lump Sum
List of any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past.
BHGH of AZ received $25,000 in 2016.
List any other 12 %Tribal Grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2018-2019.
BHGH of AZ has requested $35,000 from Gila River Indian Community and $25,000 from Tohono
O’odham for the Scholar Success Program.
List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
(Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source: N/A
Funding for project/programs may be based on available funding. As such, if funding were not
available for the full the amount of request how would you prioritize funding.

1. Salaries & Wages- for residential program staff members who serve as “partners in
parenting,” as BHGH Residential scholars, and who provide the daily care and needs of
the scholars living in the BHGH homes
2. Buildings- for the operation of two Residential Homes (one for boys, one for girls)
3. Daily Living Essentials- which include food, clothing, medicine, and hygiene supplies.
Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through or accept 12% funds on
your behalf?
Maricopa County
By execution of the 12% Gaming Contribution Grant Application the undersigned agrees that
the information contained in the Application is true to the best of the Applicants knowledge.
The Applicant shall notify the SRPMIC if any information in this Application changes.
July 19, 2018
Signature for the Applicant Date
Amy Pfeifer, Executive Director
Name and Title
The Application shall be signed by the senior elected official of the local government, or in the
case of a non-profit entity, the Chief Executive Officer authorizes to commit the non-profit entity
to apply for, accept, and implement an award from the SRPMIC utilizing 12% Gaming
Contributions.