2015 APPLICATIONS 5.PDF

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General information
General information | Organization The Victoria Foundation
General information | Contact First name Mary Rose
General information | Contact Last name Wilcox
General information | Contact e-mail grantparkaz@gmail.com
General information | Contact phone number 602-739-5900
Address
Address | Street 1122 East Buckeye Suite B5
Address | City Phoenix
Address | State Arizona
Address | ZIP Code 85034-4043
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Total grant amount request
$15,000.00
The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your organization is requesting a
multi-year grant for this project or program, enter the amount to be requested each year.
Amount
Year 1 $
Year 2 $
Year 3 $
Year 4 $
Year 5 $
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Internal Revenue Service I_ CT ZA AW Department of the Treasury
Director, Exempt Organizations F.31 2508
Rulings and Agreements Cincinnati, Ohio 45201
Date: OCT 15 2008
Person to Contact:
Joe Kennedy
THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION INC ID# 31-08655
C/O MARY SUE LOTZAR Contact Telephone Numbers:
6263 N SCOTSDALE ROAD SUITE 216 1-877-829-5500
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250 Federal Identification Number:
23-7091708
Dear Madam:
This modifies our letter dated April 1974. In. that letter we determined
that your organization is exempt under section 501(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code, as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). We later
determined that you were a publicly supported organization within the
meaning of section 509(a)(2) of the Code.
In your letter dated July 24, 2008, you requested classification as an
organization no longer described in section 509(a)(2) of the Code. Based
on the information you provided, we have determined that you meet the
requirements for foundation classification under sections 509(a)(1) and
170(b)(1) (A) (vi). Accordingly, we have granted your request and modified
your foundation status to reflect an organization described in sections
509(a) (1) and 170(b) (1) (A) (vi)
Your organization is required to file an annual Form 990, Return of
Organizations Exempt from Tax, by the 15 1h day of the fifth month after the
end of your annual accounting period, when your gross receipts exceed
$25,000. If your gross receipts are $25,000 or less, you must file an
annual electronic notice, Form 990-N.
Your exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, as an
organization described in section 501(c)(3) remains in effect.
Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination until the Internal
Revenue Service publishes notice to the contrary. However, if you lose your
section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A.)(vi) status, a grantor or contributor may
not rely on this determination if he or she was in part responsible for, or
was aware of, the act or failure to act that resulted in your loss of such
status, or acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given
notice that you would be removed from classification as a section 509(a)(1)
and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) organization.
Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your exempt
status and/or foundation status, you should keep it with your permanent
records.

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THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION INC
23-7091708
If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and
telephone number are shown in the heading of this letter.
Sincerely,
Robert Choi
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements

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Date of Application: March gth 2015
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Mailing Address: 301 West efferson L0th Floor
City: Phoenix ona Zip Code: 85003
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Organization : The Victoria undation
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P.O. BOX 77779
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269
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Dear selection committee,
1 ln June 2011 the City of Phoen closed five parks triggering an increase in vandalism, graffiti,
and playground equipment issues. The park became a haven for undesirables resulting
in an increase of alcohol and i drugs on site. The City of Phoenix implemented a new
creative approach forming a lic/private partnership to keep the parks open. In February
20L7, The Victoria Fo lnc. entered into a five-year public/private partnership with
a the City of Phoenix, Parks and ation Department. My husband Earl and I became the
administrators of Grant Park reational Center. Over the past three years we have
developed and improved tional programs like Diamondback Jam, Late Night Basketball,
sports leagues, and a fully fu ning computer lab. The City of Phoenix recognized Grant
1 Park as model of how public/ te partnerships can work to improve communities during
economic downturn. Grant P prides itself on being fully operated by residents of the Grant
Park Neighborhood. However in the last two years we have noticed an upward trend of
Tg delinquency and dropout rat among the youth the park serves. This prompted an urgency to
create Project Reconnect.
Project Reconnect is a com ity based program which aims to re-engage disconnected
youth in Central City South. ementing a thoughtful and intentional GED/job training
I program, our goal is to give participant individualized enrichment courses that asses
strengths, identifies areas of provement, develops goals, provides mentorship, and career
advisement.
Project Reconnect aims to the issue of disconnected youth and school-to-prison
I pipeline by utilizing a holistic roach to engaging youth in Central City South. This approach
will include intake assessm and individualized goal planning. Ultimately resulting
in combinations of GED cou work and vocational training. ln some cases extra ESL and
reading and writing courses necessary.
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ln the first year we plan to I 20 participants in our GED/vocational training program and
will include another 40 pa ipants in our mentorship program. Part of our program will
include quarterly social events and graduation from our program after 12 months.
Socialization events aim to nect our participants with community and business leaders. An
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be having lntel engineers d share a STEMS activities and careers.
Project Reconnect is a new pro to Grant Park and The Victoria Foundation. We are asking
for two years of partial fundi test the success of this program in Central City South. Many
of the residents of the Grant P k Neighborhood do not qualify for "traditional programs." We
E are testing a new approach.
Our program is a twelve program scheduled to begin in September of 2015 and
continue on until September 2016 recognizing our participants will enter our program with
1 differing skill levels and goals. ip program will begin in May of 2015. lntake of GED
program will begin in 20L5. Classes will begin in the beginning of October with
quarterly socializations th the program.
Program success will be by number of participants who successfully complete
a Project Reconnect and enter workforce. The success of Project Reconnect will come
directly from our case ma t. Each participant will have a program file in which we will
follow their journey to meet ir educational and career goals. We will record milestones,
test scores, and participation socializations. Participant and mentor surveys will help us
1 decide which areas of our am need improvement.
We are currently identifying rtners and funding for Project Reconnect. We will have more
E information about our partne and funding after our annual fundraiser scheduled for April
t1 30th 2015. Applications for ialfunding have been submitted to the Gila River lndian
J Community and Thunderbi Charities. The Salt River Pima Maricopa lndian Community is
now funding our 2015 Late Basketball Program.
Project Reconnect will ad two priority funding areas identified by the Fort Mc Dowell
il Yavapai Nation. First project nect will address the priority funding area of Education.
This will be done by identifyi youth and young adults that have been disconnected by our
public education system. ng them with opportunities to improve reading and writing
skills, and eventually take GED or enroll in vocational training courses. Second Project
Reconnect aims to help with b placement after competition of the program. Our
I partnerships with the comm ity and mentorship program will aid in job readiness.
We hope you willjoin us in g the effects of disconnected youth in our community.
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Budget Funding Source
Name Category
Administration 54,743.O0
Program Coordinator 27,453.50
Part time teacher Program SuPPort 14,341.00 ln Kind donation
Part time lT Program SuPPort 48,000.00 ln Kind donation
MentorshiP Program SuPPort
Operation 10,205.00
GED Program Software 6,000.00
Computer mainainence Operation
Program Activities 3,000.00
Socializations 3,000.00
Program Graduation Program Activities
2,388.00
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:tie modifieE our 1et,tser dated ril 197{. ID that Leetser re deteroi,aed
tbat your organizatioa iE wrder Eection 501 (a) of tbe lr'terral
Revenue Code, a€r a.n, organizat. deEcribed is seetion 501(e) (3) - ?le later
detenrined that you were a pub icly supported orga.nization within tbe
meaning of section 509(a) (2) ttre Code.
In your letter dated Jul-y 24, , you requeBted. claesification as Ern
organization ao longer deecr iu sectioa 509(a) (2) of rhe code. Based
on the i:rfo:lnation. you we have determined that you ureeg the
reguirenents for forradatlon c ficatioa uader sections 509 (a) (1) andl
170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) . Accordingly we have $rartted your reguest aod modified
your foundatios Etatus to refl en organization degcribed in sections
soe(a) (1) and 170(b) (1) (A) (vi)
Your o=ganizatioa is required f,ile al annual Form 990, Return of
Organizations E:rempt from Tax, by the 15'h day of tbe fifth noDtb. after tbe
e'td of your iratrual accou:rting iod, whea your gross receipts exceed,
$25r000. ff your gross recei are S25,000 or 1ess, yqu muEt file a.n
anvtu4l el-ectronic uotice, Fo 990-N.
Your exerq)C Btatus uDder sect 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code, as ril
orgenizatioI1 degcribed la on 501(c) {3) remains iu effect.
Grantors and contriJcutors may ly on this deternlnation until the laternal
ReveBue Serrrice publishes not to Lhe contrary. Hovevetr, if you loee your
seetios 509 (a) {1) a:rd 170 (b) ( (A) (vi) staEus, a grantor or contributor may
not rely on tbis determina.t if, he or she wa6 irr part responsible for, or
rras aware of , the act or fail to acts that resulted ia your loss of eucb
Btatust or acquired kaollledge tshe loternal Revenue Service had given
notice tbat you woul,d be f,rorn classifieation a6 a sectioa 509(a) (1)
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Grant Park: Project Recon
Name Category
Program Coordinator Administration
Part time teacher Program Support
Part time IT Program Support
Mentorship Program Support
GED Program Software Operation
Computer mainainence Operation
Socializations Program Activities
Program Graduation Program Activities
Century Link/ Internet Provider Operation
Office and Lab rental Facilities

nect Phoenix Program Budget
Budget Funding Source Notes
54,743.00
27,453.50
14,341.00 In Kind donation Pay Rate $14.00
48,000.00 In Kind donation Estimate with program of 10
10,206.00 for 10 computers
6,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
2,388.00 High Speed wireless + Phone
In kind donation
169,131.50

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General information
General information | Organization Maricopa County Education Service Agency
General information | Contact First name Angie
General information | Contact Last name Pogue
General information | Contact e-mail angie.pogue@mcesa.maricopa.gov
General information | Contact phone number 602-372-3668
Address
Address | Street 4041 N. Central Ave, Suite 1200
Address | City Phoenix
Address | State Arizona
Address | ZIP Code 8 50 1 2
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Total grant amount request
$9000
The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your organization is requesting a
multi-year grant for this project or program, enter the amount to be requested each year.
Amount
Year 1 $9000
Year 2 $
Year 3 $
Year 4 $
Year 5 $
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Contact Information:
Ms. Angie Pogue, Director of Literacy and Prevention
Maricopa County Education Service Agency
4041 N. Central, Suite 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 372-3668
Dear Mrs. Selena Castaneda,
Description of the proposed program- New or Continuing
The Transforming Juveniles through Successful Transitions Youth Advisory Council
(TJST Youth Advisory Council) is a Maricopa County Education Service Agency initiative
currently completing its first year. The vision for the council is to empower students with
authentic leadership training, pro-social behaviors, and career and/or college ready skills,
through need-based service learning projects. A self-directed learning environment will decrease
the dropout rate and increase the attendance rate within the targeted schools by creating an
opportunity outside the traditional classroom for youth to explore interests. In addition, service
learning will provide an opportunity for students to build relationships with community
organizations and businesses. Out-of-the classroom learning will enable students to build skills
in areas such as communication, problem solving, and creative thinking. Youth, in areas where
dropout rates are the highest, do not see attending school as a priority. Once the youth internalize
positive feelings about school, they will be more interested in attending school and be better
prepared for jobs during high school and beyond.
Description of how the proposed program or project meets on or more of Fort McDowell’s
funding priorities.
Education is one of Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s funding priorities. TJST Youth
Advisory Council empowers targeted high school students by engaging them in out-of-school
learning that supports academic achievement. The projects will enable youth to experience
leadership training, learn pro-social behaviors, and gain college and/or career ready skills in an
authentic environment that will build confidence within each youth. Service learning projects
are opportunities to reinforce core learning standards in various settings and develop academic,
career, and personal competencies. In schools where the Education and Career Action Plan
(ECAP) is utilized, this is an opportunity for the advisor to explore volunteer and career interests,
a significant component of the ECAP. The TJST Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Advisor works
directly with the student’s teachers to incorporate the YAC lessons into what is being taught in
the classroom. The YAC is a student -led council; therefore, problem solving, self-discipline,
creative thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills are naturally learned through working
together on projects. Through the development of the YACs, youth at-risk of dropping out will
have an opportunity to improve their attendance and educational performance. The goal is for
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Grant Application
March 26, 2015
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the youth to graduate from high school with established career and/or college goals resulting in
more engaged members of the community coming out of high school.
Identification of the need your grant will address, target population and number of people
who will be served.
NEED IDENTIFIED:
The TJST Youth Advisory Council is a voluntary group with no opportunity to receive credit for
the class. In order to maintain attendance, incentives are necessary. The most effective
incentives are snacks, gift card drawings for attendance, and team building outings. Materials
are also needed for weekly meetings. Materials vary, but common examples include chart paper,
markers, stop watches, calculators, journals, etc. Each student will create a portfolio that
illustrates what he/ she have accomplished. The portfolio is used to assess learning and
demonstrate mastery of skills in job and internship interviews. Transportation is a challenge
within this targeted population. Bus passes earned through participation will enable youth the
opportunity to go into the community to fulfill their service learning projects without limitations
due to transportation. Finally, attending a youth leadership conference provides students with
the opportunity to engage with other positive student leaders. Other opportunities could be
presenting to educational professionals, college visits, and trips to community organizations.
TARGET POPULATION:
The TJST Youth Advisory Council is currently at two schools; Starshine Academy and Canyon
State Academy. Southwest Leadership Academy will be added in the 2015-2016 school year
with opportunity to expand to other schools in the future as funds become available. The youth
at Starshine Academy (35th Street and McDowell) and Southwest Leadership Academy (43rd
Avenue and Fillmore) are located in zip codes with high rates of juvenile referrals to the
Maricopa Juvenile Court system and have high dropout rates. Canyon State Academy is an all-
boys residential program that serves at-risk and disadvantaged youth.
NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED:
Each initial TJST Youth Advisory Council consists of between 6-10 youths. The model of the
council is to utilize service learning projects to mentor new YAC members the following
semester. Each of the existing council members will get a group of three to five youths to
mentor (under the supervision of the advisor). This design allows for sustainability of the
program without the need for additional advisors. Within a year, this council could consist of 50
members.
Partners in the program
A collaborative effort of over 70 different agencies in Maricopa County came together to assess
the need for change within this population. While these agencies do not provide direct support
or funding to the YAC, they are a spring board for funding ideas and have helped over the past
year to ensure that the pilot year was successful. This year MCESA plans to engage in
partnership activities with United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Teen AA, and Kids at Hope.

2015 Fort McDowell Grant Application
Yr 1 Budget
Personnel -
Fringe -
Travel -
Equipment -
Supplies 9,000.00
Bus Passes 500.00
Leadership Conference/Field Trips 3,500.00
Attendance incentives 3,500.00
Meeting materials 1,500.00
Contractual -
Construction -
Other
Total Direct 9,000.00
Indirect Cost -
Stipends
TOTAL 9,000.00
The most effective incentives are: snacks, gift card drawings for attendance, and
team building outings. Materials are also needed for weekly meetings. Materials
vary but common examples include chart paper, markers, stop watches,
calculators, journals, etc. Each student will create a portfolio that illustrates what
he/ she have accomplished. The portfolio is used to asses learning and
demonstrate mastery of skills in job and internship interviews. Transportation is a
challenge within this targeted population. Bus passes earned through participation
would enable the youth the opportunity to go into the community to fulfill their
service learning projects. Finally, attending a youth leadership conference
provides these students with the opportunity to engage with other positive student
leaders. Other opportunities could be presenting to educational professionals,
college visits, and trips to community organizations.

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General information
Organization Phoenix Rescue Mission
Contact First name Jolene
Contact Last name LeFlore
Contact e-mail jleflore@phoenixrescuemission.org
Contact phone number 602-346-3320
Address
Street 1468 N 26th Avenue
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85009
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Total grant amount request
35,000
The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your organization is requesting a multi-year grant for this
project or program, enter the amount to be requested each year.
Amount
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
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INTERNAL REUENUE SERU/DE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
District Director 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242
PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION •
LakallIDENUCRESCIJEMSSON Person to Contact:
1801 SOUTH 35th AVENUE Vivian Randle
PHOENIX,AZ 85009-6706
Telephone Number:
(214)767-6023
Refer Reply to:
EP/EO:MC:4940 DAL
Date: .
March 15,1995
EIN:86-6057771
Dear Sir:
Our records show that PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION
is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. This exemption was granted JUNE,1960 and
remains in full force and effect. Contributions to your organization are
deductible in the manner and to the extent provided by section 170 of the
Code.
We have classified your organization as one that is not a private founda-
tion within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
because you are an organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Any year, that gross receipts for your organization reach $25,000.00, you
will need to file Form 990 with the Service Center. See the instructions for
Form 990 for further information.
If we may be of further assistance, please contact the person whose name and
telephone number are shown above.
EP/EO Cotrespondence Examiner
Customer Service Section

PHOENIX 1[1,3: MISSION
March 24, 2015
Local Government Information: Phoenix Rescue Mission Contact Information:
Maricopa County Phoenix Rescue Mission
301 West Jefferson 110 th Floor) 1468 N. 26th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 Phoenix, Arizona 85009
Municipality Representative: Amanda Nash Contact Person: Jolene LeFiore
Mrs. Selena Castaneda
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council Secretary
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269
RE: Phoenix Rescue Mission Changing Lives Center for Homeless Women and Children
Dear Mrs. Castaneda:
Phoenix Rescue Mission respectively requests a $35,000 grant from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council to assist in
offering immediate solutions to the number of abused and neglected children entering and reentering Arizona's foster care
system. Phoenix Rescue Mission is expanding our services with children under Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) care
through our Changing Lives Center program for women and children. This grant would allow us to continue to expand the
number of DCS supervised children we are able to assist.
The proposed program meets Fort McDowell's funding priorities by advancing health and education services among homeless
women and their children who are enrolled as Changing Lives Center program residents. Changing Lives Center staff members
work directly with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to ensure that children have the opportunity to be reunited with their
families. Changing Lives Center program participants receive the necessary support to improve and sustain their quality of life,
while ensuring that their child does not reenter the foster care system. DCS case workers bring children who are in foster care
to the Changing Lives Center campus to meet with their mothers. On-site observation rooms, nursery, the preschool center,
and counseling rooms are available for DCS case workers to meet with and observe mother/child interaction. The process may
also include off-site court hearings and visits. Once the DCS case worker establishes a case management plan, the Changing
Lives Center staff works with DCS case workers, mothers, and their children to carry out the requirements of the plan. After
the case management plan is signed by all parties, the children are allowed to reside with their mothers at the Changing Lives
Center campus - located at 338 North 15th Avenue in Central Phoenix. The Changing Lives Center campus is a safe and secured
environment. The secured entrance and exist gates along with campus security cameras offer comfort for mothers and their
children who are recovering from the trauma that surrounds homelessness, addiction, and abuse.
Changing Lives Center program staff work with residents to provide addiction recovery services, manage on-site child visits,
monitor one on one and or group counseling sessions, organize medical/dental assessments, conduct mother/child therapy
sessions, provide life skills, positive parenting, and behavioral health trainings for homeless women and children new born to
12 years old. Upon completion of the Changing Lives Center program, homeless women and their children are equipped with
life transformational skills necessary for sustainable employment, healthy child-parent interaction, and independent living.
The direction of child welfare continues to struggle with two ideas- protection of children and respect for families. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families reported Arizona as one of 11 states with
an increase in foster children. According the report, the national number of children in foster care declined by 18% between
the years of 2007 and 2012, however, in Arizona, the number of children in out-of-home care soared by 48%. The 2015 policy
priorities for the state of Arizona include sustaining resources and reform for the new Department of Child Safety. Strategies
are needed to address community partnerships designed to protect children from abuse, neglect, and connect them with safe
and permanent homes. Although many of the children exit the foster care system through family reunification, many re-enter
foster care within a relatively short period of time. Reunification between mother and child often does not succeed. According
to the "Family Reunification" study conducted by Fred Wulczyn, nearly 30% of the children who were reunified reenter foster
care within 10 years.

PHOENIX IRESCUN MISSION
Women enroll in Phoenix Rescue Mission's Changing Lives Center with severe barriers. Lack of money, health problems,
chemical dependency, discrimination, psychological problems, and inadequate parenting skills intensify the complexities of
reunification. Many of these mothers have health, emotional, and academic barriers that often accompany homelessness,
substance abuse, violence, incarceration, and domestic violence. Over 80% of the women enrolled in the Changing Lives
Center program have children that have been placed in foster care. A number of these women receive juvenile court rulings
which are a concurrent case plan of reunification and or severance. However, with the assistance of the Changing Lives
Center staff and supporting agencies over 90% of these court decisions have been reversed from severance to reunification
and these women are allowed visitation throughout the reunification process. These visits maybe held with their children on
the Changing Lives Center campus. Phoenix Rescue Mission's staff and Arizona's Department of Child Protective Service
Specialist's capacity for empathy is vital to successful reuniting foster care children with the mothers.
The proposed target Carmen remembers what life was like before she enrolled in the
Changing Lives Center program. "One night I left my son Bobby who
population includes up to 200 was 2 at the time in the apartment alone. I went out to find drugs. A
women and their children neighbor heard Bobby crying and called the police. The Department
(newborn to 12 years old) who of Child Safety took Bobby away from me. The court was preparing to
are enrolled as Phoenix Rescue sever my parental rights I decided to get serious about my life and
Mission's Changing Lives enrolled in the Changing Lives Center. Last month, I went back to the
Center program residents court and asked if they would reconsider and let me see my son. The
judge told me that he is proud of the changes that I made in my life."
along with children who are in The judge allowed Bobby to make on-site visits with his mom Carmen
foster care and have not been under the watchful eyes of the Changing Lives Center staff and Child
placed with their mother who are Changing Lives Protective Service Specialist Bobby just turned 4 and has the wish of
Center program residents. Most of these children joining his mom as a Changing Lives Center program client.
have experienced homelessness one or more times
and have been out of custodial care of their mother for significant periods of time, typically living in the foster care system. As
a result of lack adequate or consistent housing, many of the children experience attachment disorders. They often have
chronic respiratory infections, gastrointestinal problems, and experience emotional, behavioral, and cognitive difficulties
which significantly impact their academic performance. Approximately 85% of the children experience symptoms associated
with oppositional defiant problems including negativity, defiance, disobedient, exhibit hostility toward authority figures,
temper tantrums, and act aggressively toward peers. While up to 78% of the children experience symptoms associated with
pervasive developmental problems including childhood disintegrative disorders, Rett Syndrome, Asperger syndrome, and
autistic spectrum disorder.
The $35,000 grant from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council will help support up to 1400 hours of health and
education services during a 12 month timeframe beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
On behalf of the Phoenix Rescue Mission Board of Directors thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this most
important request to help assist homelessness women and children so they too, can experience a future filled with hope.
Sincerely,
Jay A. Cory
President and CEO
Phoenix Rescue Mission

Phoenix Rescue Mission
FY 2015 Operating Budget
Total Changing Lives Center Budget
Total
FY 2015
Program Budget Budget
Women's Recovery Program & Therapy Services $717,159
Childcare & Child Therapy $256,887
Vocation Readiness & Job Placement $58,057
Food Services $217,627
Program Management $196,699
Program Operations (Facilities, Security, Interest &
Depreciation) $1,058,991
Clinic Operations $4,858
Grand Total Expenses FY 2015 $2,510,278