VALLEYLIFE - TOHONO OODHAM 2017.PDF
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Created: 05/04/2017 • Last updated: 05/05/2017 General information Organization VALLEYLIFE Contact First name Ann Contact Last name Polunsky Contact e-mail apolunsky@valleylifeaz.org Contact phone number 602-216-6385 Address Street 1142 W. Hatcher Rd. City Phoenix State AZ ZIP Code 85021 From what tribe is the Tohono O’odham Nation organization requesting the grant? Total grant amount request 50,000 1 / 1 VALLEYLIFE PROPOSAL May 2017 a. Need VALLEYLIFE is requesting $50,000 toward Phase 2 of a solar installation on our campus. In addition to our commitment to decreasing our carbon footprint on the environment, we are seeking increased funding to meet the needs of our members not covered by state funding, such as dental care, speech therapy, physical therapy and related equipment. The savings from the total installation will be $21,000 a year, which will go directly towards member needs. Phase 1 of the project has been completed and will be operative in a few weeks. Phase 2 will complete the installation of the full number of panels needed to produce an additional 60 kilowatt hours of electricity. We feel that the environmental impact of utilizing solar energy is assuming our individual responsibility of meeting the Arizona Renewable Portfolio Standard that calls for 15% renewable energy by 2025. VALLEYLIFE is committed to implementing as many energy efficient programs as possible. Currently 16 of our group homes have solar water heaters; double paned windows have been added to 15 of our group homes; high intensity lighting both indoors and out, as well as high-seer-rated A/C units, on our main campus. b. Population Benefitting VALLEYLIFE serves a diverse range of individuals with disabilities through our 25 group homes, 11 day activity centers, vocational program and home-based services. Disabilities include mild to profound mental disabilities, neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, mental illness, behavioral disorders and severe physical and sensory impairments. Members also present other conditions such as cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, ADHD and autism. A total of 500 members are provided with services. Over 200 non-duplicated members and staff utilize our main campus on a daily basis and will be directly affected by the solar project. c. Budget Tohono O’odham Other Funding Total Roof Repairs 50,000 50,000 Solar Installation Phases 1 & 2 50,000 480,000 530,000 (panels, inverters, wiring) Pigeon Abatement (Netting) _______ 30,000 30,000 Total 50,000 560,000 610,000 d. Other Funding Requests City of Phoenix - $100,000 - Funded Don Nierling Foundation – $40,000 Funded Kieckhefer Foundation - $100,000 - Funded John Norton Foundation - $100,000 – Pending VALLEYLIFE FOUNDATION - $20,000 – Funded Requests will be submitted at their next cycles to City of Phoenix and the Kieckhefer Foundation to fund Phase 2 of the installation at $100,000 each. We are confident that they will contribute toward the completion of this project. e. 12% Funds No other 12% funds have been received for this project f. Contacts Alternate: Ann Polunsky, Grant Writer Margaret Stephens Reed, Development Director 1142 W. Hatcher Rd. Address: Same Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phone: 602-216-6385 Phone: 602-331-2414 Fax: 602-944-8749 Fax: Same apolunsky@valleylifeaz.org mreed@valleylifez.org g. Priority Area: Environmental Protection h. Government Entity: Maricopa County