SRP 2018 APPLICATION_VETERANS MEDICAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL_RENOVATE USO SERVICE CENTERS.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: 07/15/2018
Organization Name: Veterans Medical Leadership Council (VMLC)
Contact Person: Col. Sam Young, Ret.
Email Address: sam.young74@ymail.com
Phone: (602) 540-7648
Organization Mailing Address: 1024 W Pampa Ave, Mesa AZ 85210
Project Name: Returning Warriors
Grant Award Request: $50,000
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant
program.
The VMLC assists Veterans who experience crises, financial or otherwise, as they attempt to get
their lives back on track. The Returning Warrior program works directly with the Phoenix VA
Medical Center (VAMC) serving Veterans needing special assistance. In the last five years, the
number of Phoenix VAMC outpatients has increased from 63,000 to over 91,000. Almost 15,000
of those Veterans served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. Working with the 200 VAMC
case workers, Returning Warrior provides Veterans immediate assistance during times of crisis
creating stability, leading to success. Based upon VAMC’s recommendations, Returning Warrior
provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation (including auto repairs), food, and
other needs not available through Federal or State governmental assistance. The goal of the
Returning Warrior program is to help Veterans hold a job, keep medical appointments, remain
in their homes, put food on the table, and keep their families together.
In 2017, the Returning Warrior program helped 700 Veterans and their family members going
through tough times. In addition, VMLC Charities supports Veterans needing assistance at the
Arizona State Veterans Home, Annual Homeless Stand Down and Emergency Dental Care.
During the Maricopa Stand Down event, we provide essential personal items to 210 homeless
female Veterans they were otherwise unable to obtain. This invaluable assistance
is making a difference.
The VMLC continues to support and encourage improved living conditions for Veterans in
Maricopa County. By providing financial assistance, Returning Warrior allows Arizona Veterans
to focus on the truly important aspects of their lives; family, education, employment, community,
and health – physical, mental, and spiritual. This timely assistance, can help Arizona Veterans
avoid homelessness or another crises.

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community continues to be a real champion for helping to
make our communities better. Its gracious donations have prevented Veterans facing poverty
and other financial crises from experiencing homelessness or other adverse consequences.
Funds received from the SRPMIC will be used to directly assist needy Veterans, as mentioned
above.
Beginning Date of Project: January 2019 End Date of Project: October 2019
Geographic Area to be served: The Returning Warriors program primarily serves Veterans living
in Maricopa County. Working with the Phoenix VA Medical Center, VMLC helps any Veteran that
has been vetted as requiring assistance.
Please attach budget on how funds will be allocated.
Total Amount for Project: $250,000 Amount of 12% Request: $50,000
(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):
Yes. VMLC Charities is a 501c3 non-profit organization. It is operated primarily by volunteers and
has no full-time permanent staff. Any amount of funding received will be used to assist Veterans
in crises. The vast majority of funds received for the Returning Warriors program, whether from
events, individuals, foundations, corporations, or the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community are used to assist Veterans in need.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
 Monthly
 Quarterly
 Lump Sum
List of any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has a long history of showing its commitment
to Veterans through its support in the community. VMLC last received 12% funds from SRPMIC
in 2015 ($50,000) for the Returning Warrior program.
List any other 12% Tribal Grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2018-2019.
VMLC has never received support from any Tribal Government other than SRMPIC. Earlier this
year, VMLC did submit a request to the Gila River Indian Community through Maricopa County;
there has been no notice of any decision.

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. Needy Veterans requirement are prioritized. All available funds will be used to satisfy those
Veterans that are in the direst need.
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.
07/15/2018
Signature for the Applicant Date
Col. Sam Young, Ret., VMLC President
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.

2018 VMLC Returning Warrior
Program Budget
Source Amount
Tribal Gaming 12% Funds $50,000
Government (AZ Department of Veterans Services) $50,000
Grants (Foundation and Corporate) $100,000
Special Events (Heroes Luncheon) $30,000
Private Donors (Individuals) $20,000
Total $250,000
Item Cost
Specific Assistance to Individuals $241,000
Administrative costs (process paperwork, checks, etc.) $9,000
Total $250,000