2016 TOHONO OODHAM APPLICATIONS 6.PDF

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General information
Organization Sojourner Center
Contact First name Danielle
Contact Last name Webster
Contact e-mail dwebster@sojournercenter.org
Contact phone number 602-296-3385
Address
Street P.O. Box 20156
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85036
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Tohono O’odham Nation
Total grant amount request
75,000
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r.~I'RS Departruent of. the Treasury
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P.O. Box 2508 In reply refer to: 0248367572
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SOJOURNER CENTER
PO BOX 20156
PHOENIX AZ 85036
035139
Employer Identification Number: 94-2465081
Person to Contact: Ms. Mueller
Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-877-829-5500
Dear Taxpayer:
This is in response to your Aug. 12, 2013, request for information
regarding your tax-exempt status.
Our records indicate that you were recognized as exempt under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in a determination
letter issued in March 1978.
Our records also indicate that you are not a private foundation within
the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are described in
section(s) 509(a)(I) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vil.
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of
the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or
for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes
if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and
2522 of the Code.
Please refer to our website www.irs.gov/eo for information regarding
filing reqUirements. Specifically, section 6033(j) of the Code
provides that failure to file an annual information return for three
consecutive years results in revocation of tax-exempt status as of
the filing due date of the third return for organizations required to
file. We will publish a list of organizations whose tax-exempt
status was revoked under section 6033(j) of the Code on our website
beginning in early 2011.
If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number
shown in the heading of this letter.
Sincerely yours,
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Richard McKee, Department Manager
Accounts Management Operations
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TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION
12% Gaming Distribution Grant Proposal
Sojourner Center’s Services for Children and Youth in Domestic Violence Shelter
Sojourner Center respectfully submits the following proposal to the Honorable Chairman Edward
Manuel and the Tohono O’odham Nation for our Children and Youth Services program. Funding
from the Nation in the amount of $75,000 will provide a Circle of Care for children and youth
residing in Sojourner Center’s crisis and transitional housing shelters, and will include case
management, supportive services, assessments and educational supports to help them
overcome the trauma of domestic violence.
Priority Area: This proposal addresses the Nation’s Child Advocacy funding priority.
Past 12% Distribution Funding: We recognize that the Tohono O’odham Nation is a generous
supporter of many worthy organizations in Arizona; however, Sojourner Center has not received
a 12% distribution from the Nation nor other Arizona tribes.
Agreement with Maricopa County: If funded, Sojourner Center will enter into an agreement with
Maricopa County. Proof of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ intent to enter into an
agreement is enclosed.
About Sojourner Center
Since 1977, Sojourner Center has been a safe haven from domestic violence for women and their
children. Our mission is to provide a continuum of multicultural services to individuals and
families impacted by domestic violence in Arizona, while collaborating with the global community
on education, research, and advocacy to end domestic violence. Our vision a world free from
domestic violence.
Sojourner Center is the largest domestic violence prevention and intervention agency in Arizona,
and one of the largest in the country. We provide a comprehensive Circle of Care/Transformation
Program, which includes 120-day crisis shelter, 2-year transitional housing, case management,
domestic violence education, safety planning, lay legal advocacy, a 24-hour crisis hotline, referral
services, and community outreach. We also offer a health clinic, child development center and
pet companion shelter, all on-site. We are among the first in the country to research domestic
violence-related traumatic brain injuries through the Sojourner BRAIN (Brain Recovery And Inter-
professional Neuroscience) Program.
During the last fiscal year alone, Sojourner Center served 1,220 residents in emergency and
transitional shelter, and reached nearly 7,500 more people through community outreach efforts.
Sojourner Center has developed and implemented a robust and visionary Five-Year Strategic Plan
that will grow and expand our domestic violence services to help more individuals, families, and
their pets. We are developing and disseminating best practices, and positioning Sojourner Center
to be the thought leader in the domestic violence field. Through the Sojourner Center Institute,
we will continually strive to develop new, innovative research techniques and identify best
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practices that will augment and expand the services we currently offer, while also establishing
standards of care for domestic violence services both locally and nationally. These initiatives will
not only improve the lives of those we serve, but also shed a positive, national light on Arizona
as a leader in ending domestic violence.
Need for Services for Children and Youth Impacted by Domestic Violence
Domestic violence (DV) in Arizona is pervasive:
• Though we are the 14th largest state by population, we rank 12th in the number of
residents in DV shelters, and 8th in female homicides related to DV.
• According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 3 women have been abused by an
intimate partner in their lifetime. Based on census data, over 800,000 women currently
residing in Arizona will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
• According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate
partner violence each year. Based on census data, nearly 110,000 children in Arizona will
be exposed to domestic violence this year.
Further, the impact on children who have experienced domestic violence is alarming, and may
be the root cause of many societal issues:
• A child's exposure to their father abusing their mother is the strongest risk factor for
transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next.
• The rate of child abuse or serious neglect in a home where domestic violence is prevalent
is 1,500% higher than the national average.
• A study noted that the more frequently a child saw violent acts, the more aggressive they
became. The researchers found that children exposed to violence before age 3 between
their mother and her partner were more likely to bully other children at school. In general,
those kids became more aggressive when they reached school age.
Children exposed to domestic violence are at increased risk of becoming victims and perpetrators
of dating abuse when they become teens. They may demonstrate diminishing social competence,
difficulty learning in school, and increased rates of post-trauma responses including anxiety and
depression. Despite these impacts on our youngest community members, children are often
hidden victims and in the shadows within the domestic violence field.
Addressing the Need: Comprehensive Services for Children and Youth in Shelter
Sojourner Center views children as the key to ending domestic violence. Thus, in partnership with
the School Mental Health Project and its National Center for Mental Health in Schools at
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), we have developed our Children and Youth Services
model, which will counteract the effects of domestic violence on children to help them succeed
in school, life and in their relationships. The model adapts best practices and incorporates
frameworks such as the Social Ecological Theory of Change, the Comprehensive Systems of
Learning Supports, Strengthening Families and Youth Thrive, and public health models.
For each child receiving services from Sojourner Center, we will conduct comprehensive
assessments to identify protective and risk factors, learning barriers and supports, traumatic
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brain injuries, mental health and behavioral issues, and school/academic problems. Then,
Sojourner Center will develop an individualized care plan for the child and assign a Care Team
and Case Manager. The care plans will promote healthy development and prevent problems;
intervene early to address concerns as soon after onset as is feasible; and assist with chronic and
severe problems by providing:
• Culturally and strength-based case management;
• Medical and mental health services;
• Recreational activities;
• Parent engagement and training;
• Academic support;
• Mentoring; and more.
The care plans will also help ensure that children who are doing well receive appropriate supports
and services so they can continue to excel.
Through our Children and Youth Services, Sojourner Center will reduce learning barriers and risk
factors for children by enhancing equity of opportunity to increase success at school, life, in
relationships, and beyond. The comprehensive services will increase children’s learning supports
and protective factors, improve coping mechanisms to help them deal with their trauma, and
help them develop interpersonal skills and social competence to promote healthy relationships.
To accomplish this, Sojourner Center will hire a Director of Children and Youth Services to
coordinate and implement the Children and Youth Services program. We will also create a
support position to report to the new Director, and we will provide education and training for
existing program staff on the model, including the methodologies and frameworks that form its
foundation. In addition to these two new positions, we will create one new Case Manager
position dedicated to the children in shelter, and move two existing Youth Services Case
Managers under the program. Our 4-Start Quality First, Arizona Department of Health Services-
licensed Child Development Center will also be incorporated into the Children and Youth Services
program. Funding from the Tohono O’odham Nation will directly support these expenses.
Sojourner Center will be the only domestic violence shelter in Maricopa County to address the
full spectrum of children’s needs. With the Tohono O’odham Nation’s support, we will provide
the best and most robust integrated care available to children who have experienced DV. We
look forward to sharing our successes and models with other shelters in Arizona and the country,
so that all children can receive care that addresses more than just their basic needs.
Population Who Will Benefit from the Program
Sojourner Center’s Children and Youth Services will be available to all children, age 0 – 17, who
enter shelter with their moms. Our shelter population reflects Arizona’s beautiful diversity, with
5.2% identifying as Native American/Indigenous, 23.3% African American, 24.3% Hispanic/Latino,
14.2% multi-racial, 1% Asian, and 32% Caucasian. Last year, over 99% of Sojourner Center shelter
residents earned less than $25,000 annually; 46% earned less than $14,000 annually. We are the
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only DV shelter in Arizona that does not screen out residents at intake, and we are able to serve
high-needs individuals and families, including those with historical trauma.
In the last fiscal year, 50% of our shelter population was children; of them, 55% were under 5
years of age. We expect that up to 500 children will benefit from Sojourner Center’s Children and
Youth Services program in the next year.
Children and Youth Services Budget
The program budget for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017) is as follows:
REVENUE Amount Status EXPENSES Amount
Tohono O’odham Nation $75,000 Pending Salaries and Wages $456,135
Piper Charitable Trust $250,000 Pending Employer Related Expenses $94,055
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation $40,000 Pending Program Expenses $75,700
Phoenix Suns $15,000 Pending Occupancy $2,500
Thunderbirds Charities $50,000 Pending Computer, Network, Phone $8,500
Other foundations/corporations $150,000 Planned Travel, Meals and Lodging $1,000
Individual donors $45,840 Planned General Expenses $23,150
DES Childcare contract $101,304 Secured Indirect expenses $66,104
Total Revenue $727,144 Total Expenses $727,144
The above budget reflects our pending and planned funding requests, including our proposal to
the Tohono O’odham Nation. The budget also shows the projected expenses for the program.
Sojourner Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive services for children and youth who
enter our shelter, and we will secure other funding, or use general operating funds as needed, to
ensure we are delivering high-quality, comprehensive Children and Youth Services.
If you have any questions about our proposal, would like to schedule a campus tour, or for any
other reason, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Designated Contact: Danielle Webster, Grants and Contracts Manager, (602) 296-3385
dwebster@sojournercenter.org
Alternate Contact: Teri Hauser, Chief Advancement Officer, (602) 296-3339
thauser@sojournercenter.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20156, Phoenix, AZ 85036
Fax Number: (602) 244-8006
We hope the Tohono O’odham Nation will support our efforts to enhance our services for
children and youth within our domestic violence shelter. Though domestic violence can have
many lasting impacts, we know that children are resilient, and with appropriate care and
intervention, those impacts can be minimized. With your support, we can help these children
cope with their experiences and begin the journey toward healing so they can live successful,
violence-free lives. On behalf of the Sojourner Center staff, executive team and Board of
Directors, thank you for your consideration.
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TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION
12% Gaming Distribution Grant Proposal
Sojourner Center’s Services for Children and Youth in Domestic Violence Shelter
Attachment: PHOTOS
Please note: To protect our shelter residents’ confidentiality, we do not share photos of them. The following are photos of our spaces dedicated to
children and youth in shelter.
Sojourner Center’s Child Development Center

TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION
12% Gaming Distribution Grant Proposal
Sojourner Center’s Services for Children and Youth in Domestic Violence Shelter
Sojourner Center’s Youth Room

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Organization Southwest Human Development
Contact First name Lisa
Contact Last name Olivas-Cook
Contact e-mail grants@swhd.org
Contact phone number 602-633-8178
Address
Street 2850 N 24th St
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIP Code 85008
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Tohono O’odham Nation
Total grant amount request
25,000
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Organization The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Contact First name NAOMI
Contact Last name MARTINEZ
Contact e-mail naomi.martinez@lls.org
Contact phone number 602-567-7612
Address
Street 3877 N 7th St Ste 300
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85014
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Tohono O’odham Nation
Total grant amount request
10,000
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Improving the Quality of Life and Access to Care for Arizona Blood Cancer Patients
and their Families
Proposal to:
Tohono O’odham Nation
Edward Manuel, Chairman
ATTN: Doreen McPaul
P.O. Box 837
Sells AZ 85634
SUBMITTED BY:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Arizona Chapter
3877 N. 7th Street, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85014
CONTACT PERSONS:
Jim Brewer
Executive Director
Phone: (602) 567-7620 FAX: 602-567-7601
Email: Jim.Brewer@lls.org
Naomi Martinez
Development Assistant
Phone: (602) 567-7612 FAX: 602-567-7601
Email: Naomi.Martinez@lls.org
DATE: May 9, 2016

A) Explain the perceived need and how the proposal will address that need
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) respectfully requests a grant in the amount of
$10,000 from the Tohono O’odham Nation to support the Arizona Chapter’s patient
services project entitled Improving the Quality of Life and Access to Care for Arizona
Blood Cancer Patients and their Families. This gift will assist Arizona patients and their
caregivers and family members in obtaining the informational, supportive and financial
assistance they require in order to manage a blood cancer diagnosis. LLS, a 501(c)(3)
organization, is the largest not-for-profit health agency dedicated to finding cures and
better treatments for people with a blood cancer. The mission of LLS is: cure leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and
their families.
More than 1.18 million Americans are currently living with, or in remission from, leukemia,
lymphoma or myeloma – collectively known as blood cancers. Every 3 minutes, someone
new is diagnosed with a blood cancer, with more than 155,000 new cases expected this
year. Blood cancers are the number three cancer killer, and every 10 minutes, another
child or adult dies from this disease – that’s more than 55,000 deaths this year. In Arizona,
non-Hodgkin lymphoma is among the top ten most common types of cancer afflicting
males and females, and leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma contribute to some of the
highest death rates for individuals with cancer. The estimated number of new cases for
leukemia, myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma is 2,680 for the state. Blood cancers
affect individuals of all races, age and socioeconomic background, and the work defined in
this proposal will serve as many blood cancer patients as possible residing across the 15
counties of Arizona.
The Arizona Chapter was founded in 1963 to raise awareness for The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society as well as work with blood cancer patients in the state. For over 50
years, this chapter has grown and evolved to serve the diverse needs of the Arizona blood
cancer population, and with projects like this one, the chapter offers a human touch to
patients and families with services that are personal, immediate and tailored to need. This
continuing project demonstrates the chapter’s commitment to improving the health of our
constituents and aligns well with the Tohono O’odham Health Care funding area.
B) Describe the population who will benefit from the proposal if approved
To achieve the overall project goal of improving the quality of life and access to care for
Arizona blood cancer patients and their families, the Arizona Chapter will accomplish the
following objectives:
a) Deliver personal, peer-to-peer support for newly diagnosed blood cancer patients
through the Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program where trained
volunteers who have recovered from a similar diagnosis provide a unique kind of
support, offering guidance, coping strategies, resource information and hope when
it is needed most.
b) Connect Arizona patients, survivors, family members and caregivers with
Information Specialists at the centralized LLS Information Resource Center (IRC)
who provide assistance through cancer treatment, financial and social challenges
and give accurate, up-to-date disease, treatment and support information.
c) Network with Arizona healthcare professionals, hospitals, cancer centers and
community-based organizations to provide local Patient Travel Assistance and Co-
Pay Assistance funding to blood cancer patients who meet the programs’ criteria.
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LLS has found that coping with a cancer diagnosis can be easier when patients have
access to information about their illness and treatment options; someone who has been
through a cancer experience can offer support and guidance; support is available for the
emotional needs of family, spouses and caregivers; and assistance is available for
insurance premiums, co-pay obligations and travel expenses. LLS will help patients
individually and collectively to access needed care as we connect newly diagnosed
patients to resources and clinical trials information, reduce financial barriers to insurance
coverage and treatment-related expenses, and recruit and train volunteer advocates who
collectively influence legislators and regulators.
In fiscal year 2015, LLS assisted over 700 individuals in Arizona who were seeking
information, services or local support. LLS provided over $1.25 million in Co-Pay
Assistance funding to more than 575 patients in the state. An additional 25 patients were
provided Travel Assistance stipends ($12,500 total) through the national LLS program. The
Arizona Chapter will implement a new local Travel Assistance Program available only to
Arizona residents in Spring 2016, and the total number of Travel Assistance recipients
across both the national and local programs is expected to increase beyond 25. These
figures represent the target number of individuals LLS expects to serve through this
project.
The LLS Arizona Chapter works with social workers, nurses, physicians and other
healthcare professionals at the following health organizations and nonprofits throughout
the state to serve blood cancer patients and their families. We will rely heavily on these
partners to connect with newly diagnosed patients who may benefit the most from this
project.
• Arizona Center for Cancer Care • Cancer Treatment Centers of
• Arizona Childhood Cancer America Western Regional
Coalition Medical Center
• Arizona Department of Health •Cardon Children’s Medical Center
Services • Dignity Health, HonorHealth
• Arizona Myeloma Network • Ironwood
• Arizona Oncology Cancer & Research Centers
• Banner Health • Latino Cancer Coalition
• Be the Match • Mayo Clinic
• Cancer Support Community • Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Arizona • University of Arizona
• Yuma Regional Medical Center
Serving patients in need requires support from generous donors, and LLS is actively
seeking funds for this project from local foundations and organizations. A gift of $10,000
from the Tohono O’odham Nation will enable LLS to continue providing these critical
programs and services to Arizona patients, making a significant and direct impact on their
lives. Please accept our deepest gratitude for your consideration of this grant request on
behalf of the patients and families who will benefit from your generosity.

C) Include a budget of the requested funds, with the total amount clearly notated
Proposed Budget Amount Requested Amount Requested Total Budget
Expense from Tohono from other funders
O’odham*
Project $10,000 $40,000
Administration
Co-Pay Assistance $1,250,000
Patient Travel $200,000
Assistance
Total Budget $10,000 $1,490,000 $1,500,000
*We are requesting $10,000 in grant funding from the Tohono O’odham Nation
D) List any funding requests that have been made for this or substantially related
proposals and provide the status of those requests
Grant Total Amount Status________
Ft. Mc Dowell $25,000 Proposal sent from LLS 4/16
Gila River $50,000 Proposal sent from LLS 3/16
Phoenix Suns $15,000 Proposal sent from LLS 3/16
Charities
E) Indicate whether the entity has already received a 12% distribution from the
Tohono O’odham Nation or other AZ tribes along with the amount and date
rewarded
2015 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $25,000
2014 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $50,000
2013 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $50,000
2012 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $50,000
2011 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $100,000
2010 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $100,000
2009 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $100,000
2008 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $100,000
G) Indicate which priority area (from the above list) the proposal falls under
The proposal to Tohono O’odham Nation will fall under the priority of Health Care
H) If the proposal is from a non-profit organization, include the name of the city,
town, or county an agreement will be made if funds are granted Phoenix AZ
Maricopa County, Melody Henderson Government Relations—301 W Jefferson 10th FL
Phoenix AZ 85003 602-506-2798, mhenders@mail.maricopa.gov
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Organization United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona, Inc.
Contact First name Dora
Contact Last name Vasquez
Contact e-mail dvasquez@ucpofcentralaz.org
Contact phone number 602-682-1839
Address
Street 1802 West Parkside Lane
City Phoenix
State Az
ZIP Code 85027
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Tohono O’odham Nation
Total grant amount request
25,000.00
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United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona, Inc.
Addressing the Therapeutic Needs of Children
In Working Poor and Underinsured Families
A) Explain the perceived need and explain how the proposal will address that
need
Funding by the Tohono O’odham Nation will make it possible for seven children with
disabilities to obtain a partial or full-scholarship for evaluation and/or Therapeutic Services at
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona (UCP). The seven children awarded a scholarship
will receive 51 weeks of therapy through the Tohono O’odham Scholarship at a rate of $73
hourly.
This means that children, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, can receive Speech
and Language Therapy at UCP. Speech and language therapy helps a child be able to
effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas to the world. Communication skills are a
vitally important aspect of interacting with others, developing relationships, learning, and
working. Yet, speech and language therapy is under funded by both most private and public
insurances. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACCCHS) can pay as little as $27
per visit which has led many therapy practices to provide only ½ hours sessions to contain
costs. Many private insurance companies do not pay or limit payment for speech and language
therapy. Common limitations and exclusions include: 1.) no coverage for speech and/or
hearing disorders that have a developmental or congenital cause, 2.) coverage for acquired
disorders only or only for treatment that is restorative, and 3.) no coverage for certain
disorders, such as stuttering and autism. All UCP speech and language therapists are licensed
by the State of Arizona and are highly knowledgeable and experienced and provide the highest
quality of care to each child and family, removing the barriers that may keep a child from
everyday experiences of childhood like telling secrets with friends, laughing at a tale storybook
or telling a parent that they love them.
Funding for these quality services is important because the affordability of health services is a
substantial barrier for people with disabilities and the reason why many, especially children, do
not receive the health care they need and deserve. In fact in Arizona, persons with a disability,
under the age of 18, are twice as likely to have no insurance coverage in comparison to the
national average.
We also know that according to the latest U.S. Census, Arizona has one of the highest poverty
rates in the country. In 2014 an estimated 21.2 percent of all Arizonans were at or below the
federal poverty line, ranking third worst, ahead of only Louisiana and Mississippi. Nationally,
the poverty rate was 14.8 percent. Perhaps more worrisome, Arizona’s poverty rate increased
in 2014 while the rest of the nation stayed flat. In 2014 the share of state residents with half or
less the income of the defined poverty line was also high in Arizona at 9.2 percent. That’s
about one in every 11 state residents while the national average was 6.6 percent, one of every
15 state residents. Arizona ranks fourth among states on the measure of extreme poverty.
Among working-age adults, those between 18 and 64, Arizona ranked the fourth-worst; and for
children 17 and younger, Arizona ranks fifth.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona, Inc.
Addressing the Therapeutic Needs of Children
In Working Poor and Underinsured Families
According to a study conducted in 2016 by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning
Council, there are several barriers for access to health care with many individuals with
Developmental Disabilities (DD) being denied coverage for medically necessary items,
treatments, durable medical equipment, or needed supports. Families who aren’t fluent in
English state they have a very difficult time communicating with their doctor and other
medical professionals and often feel that they are rushed by the medical professional. Some
families are not provided adequate therapy services or supports under the Arizona Health Care
Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and even when they are prescribed therapy, there is
such a shortage of Speech Therapists, across the state that some individuals have reported
waiting as long as one year to start services.
The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is another area where children with
Disabilities slip between the cracks, but for different reasons. Therapy services recommended
under AZEIP in many cases cannot be obtained in a timely manner, due to the lack of
therapists in the state. The eligibility for the AzEIP Progam requires that the child must be
between birth to 36 months of age and have not reached 50 percent of the developmental
milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains:
physical, cognitive, language/communication, social or emotional; or adaptive (self-help).
Those that are at-risk of developmental delays are not covered under AZEIP services, thus
these children may not ever be able to get these services. In addition, some medical providers
still do not refer families to AzEIP services even when there child has a delay.
People with disabilities make up the second largest minority group in Arizona (12.2%) behind
Latinos at (30.2%) and we know that children with disabilities residing in work poor and
underinsured families may often be the most medically underserved children in the State.
Through partnership with the Tohono O’odham Nation, we can touch the lives of children with
disabilities in dire need of assistance by providing the resources, education, evaluations and
therapies that are essential to their well-being and health.
B) Describer the population who will benefit from the proposal if approved
Low income and underinsured children infant to 12 years of age who reside in
Maricopa County.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona, Inc.
Addressing the Therapeutic Needs of Children
In Working Poor and Underinsured Families
C) Include a budget of the requested funds, with the total amount requested
clearly notated
Proposed
2016 Therapy Budget
Total Unrestricted Revenue $169,700
Operating Expenses:
Salary and Wages $78,000
Employee Related Expenses/Benefits $23,400
Occupancy $26,400
Materials and Supplies $ 7,000
Overhead (Accounting, Human Resources, I T, etc.) $ 9,900
Tohono O’odham Scholarship Program $25,000
Total Operating Expenses $169,700

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona, Inc.
Addressing the Therapeutic Needs of Children
In Working Poor and Underinsured Families
D) List any other funding requests that have been made for this or substantially
related proposals and provide the status of those requests.
None
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.
Yes, in 2014, UCP of Central Arizona became a proud recipient of funding from the
Tohono O’odham Nation in the amount of $25,000. These funds provided tuition
assistance for children with disabilities enrolled with the UCP Early Learning Center.
In addition, the Gila River Indian Community, in 2012, awarded $225,000 for the UCP
Day Treatment and Training Program, to support afterschool and summer programs for
children with disabilities. Neither of these awards supports the current request for
funding.
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.
Dora Vasquez, Director of Programs/Grant Administration
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
1802 West Parkside, Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027
dvasquez@ucpofcentralaz.org 602-682-1839
Janet Taylor, Executive Assistant to the CEO
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
1802 West Parkside, Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Jtaylor@ucpofcentralaz.org 602-943-5472
G) Indicated which priority area list the proposal falls under
A) Education B) Health Care
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.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

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General information
Organization Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development
Contact First name John
Contact Last name Rubino
Contact e-mail jack_rubino_2000@yahoo.com
Contact phone number 6025109959
Address
Street 3707 N. 7th Street
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85014
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Tohono O’odham Nation
Total grant amount request
10,000
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Grant Proposal: Tohono O’odham Nation
Support for Emergency Support Programs
Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development
Summary of Organization and Funding Proposal
Since 1972, Tumbleweed Center for Youth development has provided shelter and services for
homeless youth, ages 12-25. Tumbleweed provides a comprehensive continuum of services,
which offers vulnerable youth a direct path from homelessness to self-sufficiency. As youth first
enter Tumbleweeds care, they are usually seeking immediate relief from the streets through any
of Tumbleweed’s Emergency Support Programs, including one of two Youth Resources Centers
(located in Phoenix and Tempe), the Emergency Housing Program, or Street Outreach. As
outlined below in greater detail, each of these entry points enables homeless youth to get off the
street and obtain interaction with a case worker who can direct the participant to appropriate
Tumbleweed and community services.
Tumbleweed is kindly requesting $10,000 in order to better serve Arizona youth through its
Emergency Support Programs. This grant will address the Tohono O’odham Nation’s priority
funding of Health Care Services and Public Safety and is being requested through Maricopa
County. The totality of Emergency Services is supported by other grants and contracts, and this
request is a contribution to that funding.
About Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development
Tumbleweed is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending youth
homelessness in Maricopa County. Through the provision of shelter and social services
Tumbleweed seeks to empower vulnerable young people to acquire the skills and resources they
need to escape homelessness and achieve self-sufficient adulthood. For over 40 years,
Tumbleweed’s programs have been driven by the vision that every young person is valued, needs
a safe place to live, and is entitled to the support necessary to grow and thrive. To accomplish
this vision, Tumbleweed provides a comprehensive continuum of services which offers
vulnerable youth a direct path from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Services provided include
24 hour crisis intervention, street outreach, day resource centers, emergency shelter, transitional
housing, specialized housing resources for non-citizen and LGBT youth, accredited high school
and GED preparation classes, workforce development services, and opportunities for paid
employment and employability skills development.
Explain the Perceived Need and Explain How the Proposal Will Address that Need
Every night, approximately 650 Maricopa County youth sleep on the streets. They hide
alongside canals, under bushes, and behind dumpsters, and return to the same secluded places
night after night. These are youth like Dion. At 16, Dion slept in a Laundromat and found meals
in the trash outside fast food restaurants. He was scared, alone, and needed help. Today, he lives
at Tumbleweed, has graduated from High School, and works part time while attending
community college. Dion is one of the lucky few. Homeless youth outnumber supported

housing availability 15 to 1 in Maricopa County. Tumbleweed’s Emergency Support Programs
are their front door, and often only chance, to escape homelessness.
Tumbleweed’s Emergency Support Programs - Youth Resource Centers, Street Outreach, and
Emergency Housing – offer a safety net for vulnerable young people. As the first point of
contact with Tumbleweed’s family of programs and countless community resources, Emergency
Support Programs offer engagement, survival assistance, resource linkage, and housing which
empower youth to permanently escape homelessness. The Emergency Support Programs operate
in the following three areas:
• Street Outreach Teams visit areas frequented by homeless youth providing food,
basic first aid and health items, hygiene supplies, clothing, and assistance
accessing shelter and community resources. Outreach Teams establish trusting
relationships with street-dependent youth encouraging them to escape
homelessness with support. Ultimately they engage the local youth and offer
survival aid.
• Youth Resource Centers provide drop-in resources, case management, and
service linkage 5 days/week. Tumbleweed’s two Youth Resource Centers offer
meals, showers, educational and social groups, and intake to Tumbleweed’s
emergency shelters. Through community partnerships, youth are directly linked
to housing, government entitlements, legal assistance, medical care,
employment assistance, counseling and mental health services, and substance
abuse treatment based on individual needs. Youth Resource Centers are meant
to provide extended survival aid to youth as well as assistance connecting with
necessary resources.
• The 28 bed Emergency Housing Program provides 90 day shelter for young
adults as they obtain supported or independent housing, prepare for and enter
the workforce, or mend relationships to reunite with family. Shelter services offer
safe escape from the streets for the most vulnerable Central Arizona youth
including those with medical and emotional health needs, and survivors of sexual
exploitation and domestic violence.
Together, these programs offer around-the-clock safety for vulnerable youth, unlocking
the promise of Tumbleweed’s mission: opportunities to grow and thrive.
Describe the Population Who Will Benefit from the Proposal if Approved
Tumbleweed provides shelter and services for homeless youth up to the age of 25. Utilizing a
nationally recognized best practice model of blended drop-in center services and street-based
outreach, Tumbleweed’s Youth Resource Centers provide survival assistance, case management,
and support for nearly 1,000 youth annually through two locations in Central Phoenix and
downtown Tempe. In 2015, Tumbleweed served over 1,800 youth in all its programs. When
compared to the prior year, Tumbleweed experienced a 12% increase in unduplicated youth
served. Demographics for our participants in 2015 are as follows: 34% of participants identified
as Hispanic/Latino, 33% as African-American/Black, 25% as White/Caucasian, 5% as Native
American, 2% as Multi-Racial, and 1% as Asian/Pacific Islander.
Include a Budget of the Requested Funds with the Total Amount Requested Clearly
Notated

Tumbleweed’s Emergency Support Program is supported by a number of other grants and
contracts. Tumbleweed is requesting a $10,000 contribution from the Tohono O’odham Nation
for this program. See budget detail for the total program and for the $10,000 request below.
List Any Other Requests that Have Been Made for this or Substantially Related Proposals
and Provide the Status of those Requests
Nationwide Insurance — $45,000 (Secured)
Anonymous Family Foundation — $100,000 (Secured)
Seasons for Sharing — $5,000 (Secured)
Thunderbird — $100,000 (Secured)
Gila River Indian Community — $100,000 (Pending)
City of Tempe — $25,000 and $60,000 (Pending)
Yavapai Nation — $10,000 (Pending)
Valley of the Sun United Way — $100,000 (Pending)
Indicate Whether the Entity Has Already Received 12% Distribution from the Tohono
O’odham Nation or other Arizona Tribes
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community — $40,000 (Secured)
Gila River Indian Community — $34,000 (Secured)
Identify A Designated Contract Person and Alternate Contact Person for Follow-Up
Jack Rubino Claire Larson
24109 S. Lakeway Circle NE 3707 N. 7th Street, Suite 305
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 Phoenix, AZ 85014
Cell Phone: 602-510-9959 Office Phone: 602-271-9904 (extension 105)
Email Address: Fax: 602-271-0240
Jack_rubino_2000@Yahoo.com Email Address: Clarson@Tumbleweed.org
Priority Area
The Emergency Support Program is designed to move homeless youth from the street into
Tumbleweed’s continuum of services in a safe and healthy manner. As such, this program
addresses both the Health Care Services and Public Safety Priority Areas of the Tohono
O’odham Nation.
Name of City, Town or County for Grant Agreement
Maricopa County
Budget
YRC & Emergency Housing Program Budget: Fiscal Year July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016
INCOME
Emergency Housing Tohono O'odham
Source Program & YRCs Nation
Government- $
Emergency Shelter 95,187.00

Services
Government- $
Outreach 14,000.00
Government- $
Temporary Housing 217,198.56
$
Foundations 480,744.24
$
Miscellaneous Income 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
$
TOTAL INCOME 807,129.80 $ 10,000.00
EXPENSES
Emergency Housing Tohono O'odham
Item Program & YRCs Nation
$
Salaries and Wages 785,869.68
ERE's (Employee Related $
Expenses) 152,152.87
$
Consultants and Professional Fees 10,013.14
$
Travel/Transportation 15,107.04
$
Equipment 3,740.14
$
Supplies 9,028.98
$
Technology 11,967.47
$ $
Rent and Utilities 147,842.14 10,000.00
$
Depreciation 39,892.23
$
Food 69,169.63
$
Development & Administration 17,316.62
Direct Assistance to Youth and $
Families 43,551.07
$ $
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,305,651.02 10,000.00
$
Difference 498,521.22 $ -