BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE - TOHONO OODHAM 2017.PDF

Created: 05/02/2017 • Last updated: 05/08/2017
General information
Organization Boys Hope Girls Hope
Contact First name Amy
Contact Last name Caffarello
Contact e-mail acaffarello@bhgh.org
Contact phone number 6022664873
Address
Street 3443 N Central Avenue, Arcade 7
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIP Code 85012
From what tribe is the Tohono O’odham Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 15000
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05/08/2017
Chairman Edward Manuel
Tohono O’odham Nation
P.O. Box 837
Sells, Arizona 85634
Dear Mr. Manuel,
There are an estimated 421,000 children in Arizona living in poverty (Annie E. Casey
Foundation, Kids Count 2015 Data Book). Children living in poverty are five times more likely
to drop out of school. Evidence shows that students without a high school diploma suffer a
multitude of lifelong consequences including lower earning potential and higher risk for
incarceration. About 90% of low-income, first-generation college students do not graduate
within six years. More than a quarter leave after their first year; four times the dropout rate of
higher-income second-generation students (The Pell Institute, Moving Beyond Access: College
Success for Low-Income, First-Generation Students). Through the Scholar Success Program,
BHGH provides access to private education for 90 high-achieving, under-resourced children
(referred to as scholars), most often from south, central, and west Phoenix.
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona’s mission is to help academically capable and motivated
children-in-need meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing
value centered, family like homes, opportunities, and education through college. Originally
founded in 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri by Father Paul Sheridan as a residential model, Boys
Hope came to Arizona in 1989 with the opening of the Boys Hope home. The Girls Hope home
was opened nine years later in 1998. In 2004, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona became the first
affiliate in the nation to implement a Community-Based Program model, serving additional
children-in-need whose home lives are not so severe as to require residential placement. Through
BHGH, scholars gain access to the resources and support necessary to attain a college degree,
become true leaders in their communities, and break the generational cycle of poverty for
themselves and their families.
Through its Scholar Success program, BHGH provides the intensive, long-term support that
allows scholars to overcome the extreme barriers to college attendance present in their families
and neighborhoods and those that lie deep within their minds and hearts.
Scholars are provided with scholarships to college-preparatory schools, books, school supplies,
technology access, tutoring, and the support they need to excel. Additionally, BHGH regularly
transports scholars to and from school, sports, clubs, activities, events, and other meaningful
experiences. If awarded, funds from the Tohono O’odham Nation will be used to deliver life
skills instruction and college preparation curriculum, preparing scholars for college and success
throughout their life, as well as provide food, housing, clothing, and other living and learning
essentials to the scholars.
BHGH program staff facilitates a robust series of workshops to ensure scholars are ready to be
self-sufficient young adults. Curriculum includes: life skills, SAT/ACT preparation, and study
skills. Volunteers and staff 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.
It is the intention of BHGH that every scholar graduate from college. BHGH has been impactful
in serving Arizona youth; 86% of BHGH scholars graduate with their Bachelor’s degree in six
years or less. Over 98% of BHGH scholars engage in at least one extra-curricular activity or
work a part-time job. At BHGH 90% of scholars will earn a 3.0 GPA or higher and on average
each BHGH high school scholar is enrolled in at least two Advance Placement courses per
semester.
Boys Hope Girls Hope serves 90 scholars: 16 in residence; 42 in community; and 32 in college.
Scholars may come from anywhere in Arizona, but most come from Phoenix; most often south,
central, and west Phoenix. Ninety five percent of BHGH scholars come from low-income
families, will be (or are) first-generation college students, and identify as an ethnic or racial
minority. Every BHGH scholar is a high achieving, academically capable student with
aspirations to graduate college. BHGH has been impactful in serving Arizona youth: 100% of
BHGH scholars are accepted into at least one college/university, and graduate high school; 86%
of BHGH scholars graduate with their Bachelor's degree in six years or less; Over 98% of
BHGH scholars engage in at least one extra-curricular activity or work a part-time job; 90% of
scholars will earn a 3.0 GPA or higher; and each high school BHGH scholar is enrolled in at
least two Advance Placement courses per semester.
Budget Item Tohono O’odham Other Sources In-Kind Total Expense
Request
1. Salaries/Wages $0 $417,272 $0 $417,272
2. Insurance/Benefits $0 $96,700 $0 $96,700
3. Professional Fees $0 $19,564 $0 $19,564
4. Rent/Occupancy $0 $53,882 $0 $53,882
5. Equipment $0 $5,400 $0 $5,400
6. Supplies $0 $1,500 $0 $1,500
7. Transportation $0 $33,950 $0 $33,950
8. Direct Assistance to $15,000 $108,354 $677,005 $800,359
Others
9. Administration $0 $41,028 $0 $41,028
10. Other $0 $0 $0 $0
Totals $15,000 $777,650 $677,005 $1,469,655
Significant funding for the Scholar Success program comes in form of in-kind considerations for
tuition at partner schools (Brophy, Xavier, Bourgade, St. Mary’s, and St. Francis Xavier). BHGH
has received funding from Executive Council Charities, the Board of Visitors, the Virginia G
Piper Charitable Trust, and Season for Sharing. BHGH has applied and is currently awaiting a
decision from the Phoenix Suns Charities, and APS.
e) Indicate whether the entity has already received a 12% distribution from the Tohono O’odham
Nation or other Arizona tribes, along with the amount and date awarded.

Boys Hope Girls Hope has never previously applied to the Tohono O’odham Nation. In 2016,
Boys Hope Girls Hope was awarded $25,000 from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community. BHGH has no other history or relationship with any Arizona tribe.
f) Identify a designated contact person and alternate contact person for follow-up, including e-
mail address, phone number, mailing address, and fax number for these persons.
Please contact Amy Caffarello, Executive Director, at acaffarello@bhgh.org and (602) 266-
4873. The BHGH mailing address is 3443 N Central Ave, Arcade 7, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Education is the cornerstone of the BHGH mission and purpose. BHGH exists to create
educational opportunities for young men and women living in poverty who otherwise would not
be afforded the same access to quality education as their more resourced peers. BHGH believes
education is critical to reaching one's full potential; children have the capacity to transcend their
circumstances if given a safe environment, opportunities, and loving support; and respect for the
dignity, value, unique perspectives, and talents of every individual is the foundation of positive
social and emotional development, as well as strong and vibrant communities.
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.
BHGH has received approval from Maricopa County to apply and receive funds from the 2017
Tohono O’odham 12% grant cycle.
Sincerely,
Amy Caffarello