ARIZONA YWCA METROPOLITAN PHOENIX - TOHONO OODHAM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 05/03/2017
General information
Organization Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
Contact First name Nikki
Contact Last name Eancheff
Contact e-mail nikki.eancheff@yahoo.com
Contact phone number 602-677-9397
Address
Street 2999 N. 44th St. #250
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIP Code 85018
From what tribe is the Tohono O’odham Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 10000
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2017 Tohono O’odham Nation Grant Application
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
a) Explain the perceived need and explain how the proposal will address that need.
In Arizona, one in twelve seniors lives in poverty and one in six seniors face hunger. For the
past forty-three years the YWCA Senior Meals program have served as a beacon to seniors and
disabled throughout Glendale and El Mirage. Nearly half of our clients, 47%, live at or below
100% of the Federal poverty level. The YWCA provides the ONLY Meals on Wheels program
that delivers meals for Glendale and El Mirage, and nutritious meals in a dining room setting at
four locations, in all providing 105,000 meals. We also offer nearly 11,000 rides free-of-charge
sponsored by the YWCA through the Dial-a-Ride program. In addition, more than 1,300
activities are held each year. The activities provide socialization, special events, community
resources, supplemental food programs, health fairs and screening to address loneliness and
isolation of our most vulnerable population, the seniors and disabled.
The YWCA provides the ONLY Meals on Wheels program that delivers over 68,000 home
delivered meals for Glendale and El Mirage, provides more than 37,000 nutritious meals in a
dining room setting at four locations, distributes 4,700 frozen weekend meals, and provides free
of charge 11,000 rides sponsored by the YWCA through the Dial-a-Ride program. In addition,
more than 1,300 activities are held each year. The activities provide socialization, special
events, community resources, supplemental food programs, health fairs and screening to
address loneliness and isolation of our most vulnerable population, the seniors and disabled.
Activities:
1) Serve one nutritious meal each weekday at one of three senior center locations and once a
month at an additional senior center.
2) Registered dietitian approves all meal menus.
3) Provide transportation to and from each senior center location for lunch participants.
4) Provide meal delivery for homebound participants.
5) Schedule Health and Wellness presentations at two centers twice a month.
6) Provide socialization activities, special events, community resources, supplemental food
programs, health fairs, and health screenings to address loneliness and isolation.
Program Goal: Seniors and/or disabled adults eat at least one nutritious meal each week day.
1) Provide 37,000 meals to 700 unduplicated seniors and disabled adults in the Glendale area
at one of four centers.
2) Deliver 68,000 nutritious meals to homes of 500 unduplicated seniors and disabled adults
unable to visit one of our Centers.
3) Provide 11,000 rides free of charge to and from the Senior Center for seniors and disabled
adults with Dial-A-Ride through YWCA.
The YWCA works with other non-profit organizations to decrease hunger in Glendale's elderly
community. We collaborate with the Area Agency on Aging to coordinate services. Other
partnerships include: 1) the City of Glendale to provide recreation and socialization activities; 2)
the Japanese American Citizens League to provide meals at their facility; 3) St. Mary's Food
Bank Alliance shares maintenance food and supply items; 4) Gleaner's Brown Bag Program
distributes food products to eligible participants; 5) Waste Not delivers excess food products,
and 6) Midwestern University provides a Health Fair with medical students and professionals
who assess clients general health, mental health, vision, and hearing. We are also in discussion
with Glendale Community College regarding partnerships in a number of areas including
student service projects, volunteerism, faculty presentations onsite at our Center, and GCC
representation on YWCA Advisory Boards.
b) Describe the population who will benefit from the proposal if approved.
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2017 Tohono O’odham Nation Grant Application
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
The Center serves the elderly and disabled adult population west of I-17 and between Bell and
Camelback Roads. Last year, the YWCA provided 105,000 nutritious meals for elderly and
adults with disabilities, and more than 1,000 seniors participated in our recreation, social
activities and other services. We see an increase in multigenerational families -- instances of
women in their late 60s and early 70s coming in for food with their mothers who in their late 80s.
Meanwhile, seniors’ incomes decrease. For some of our seniors, the drivers who come to their
homes are often the only people they see all day, or even all week. The value of human contact
is invaluable as it helps keep their spirits up. The drivers often identify health problems and
other needs the residents might have. Identifying and addressing health and social challenges is
key to allowing them to remain independent and to stay in their own homes longer. The YWCA
will not turn away seniors requesting food. Last year, the YWCA provided more meals than
planned and contracted through local and state funding. In addition, our food costs increased
nearly 20%, and our transportation costs are up 10% over last year. Our Centers ask seniors to
contribute $2 per meal. However, our senior clients can only contribute an average of $0.67 per
meal. This decrease in contributions, coupled with increasing demand for meals and higher
costs leaves the program in great need of financial support from the community.
c) Include a budget of the requested funds with the total amount requested clearly
notated.
See budget on final page
d) List any other funding requests that have been made for this or substantially related
proposals and provide the status of those requests.
Approved: Season for Sharing, $30,000; Ehtel & Kemper Marley Fdn, $200,000; Xerox, $1,500;
Boeing Mesa ECF, $5000; Maximus Fdn, $2,000; Meals on wheels, $2,500; Sundt Fdn, $4,000;
Pending: Dr. Scholl’s Fdn, $10,000; John F. Long Fdn, $2,500; Arizona Community Fdn,
$5,000; Shamrock, $5,000; Ft. McDowell, $10,000, Ford Motor Company, $5,000
e) Indicate whether the entity has already received a 12% distribution from the Tohono
O’odham Nation or other Arizona tribes, along with the amoutns and dates awarded.
No previous funding from the Tohono Oódham Nation or other Arizona tribes
f) Identify a designated contact person and alternate contact person for follow-up,
including email address, phone number, mailing address, and fax number for these
persons.
Designated: Bridget Costello
Bridget.costello@ywcaaz.org
(602) 258-0990
2999 N. 44th St. #250
Phoenix AZ 85018
Alternate: Regina Edwards
Regina.edwards@ywcaaz.org
(602) 258-09990
2999 N. 44th St. #250
Phoenix AZ 85018
g) Indicate which priority area (from the above list) the proposal falls under.
This request falls under the Healthcare Priority. Providing for the nutritional and social needs of
seniors and disabled adults helps them remain independent in their homes, reducing healthcare
costs.
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2017 Tohono O’odham Nation Grant Application
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
h) If the proposal is from a non-profit organization, include the name of the city, town, or
county an agreement will be made with if funds are granted. A letter from the
governmental entity acknowledging its agreement to work with the non-profit is not
necessary for the initial proposal. However, it is necessary for those non-profits selected
to receive grant funding.
Maricopa County
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2017 Tohono O’odham Nation Grant Application
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
Revenues Amount
Foundations and Corporations $176,265
Area Agency on Aging $448,519
Tohono Oodham $10,000
United Way $98,952
Glendale CDBG $60,000
Senior Fees $40,500
Projected Revenues $834,236
Expenses
Communications- Phone, Internet $3,001
Depreciation $8,179
Employee Benefits $21,332
Raw and Packaged Food $277,560
Insurance $9,720
Occupancy, Bldg, Permits $46,267
Payroll taxes $32,751
Postage & Printing $1,680
Professional Services $6,900
Salaries $357,944
Office Supplies $4,821
Transportation $27,090
Specific Assistance: Dial-A-Ride $12,000
Vehicle Fuel and Repair $4,320
Operational Expense $20,671
Total Projected Expenses $834,236
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