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Foundation: NABI Foundation
Primary Contact: GinaMarie Scarpa - President & CEO
Address: P.O. Box 25606 Phoenix, AZ 85002
Email: gmscarpa@nabifoundation.org
Phone: 480-446-7052 ext. 102
Website: www.nabifoundation.org
Primary Point of Contact: Phone or Email
The proposed project that the NABI Foundation would like to submit a grant proposal to the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation is for the 3rd Annual NABI Educational Youth Summit in June of
2021. This project meets the education, public safety, health and wellness funding priorities of
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
The need that this project is designed to fulfill is the need to reduce drug & alcohol abuse, reduce
the risk of the onset of type II diabetes, reduce suicide attempts and occurrences, decrease Native
youth high school dropout rates and increase safety and awareness regarding human trafficking.
These rates that are on the reservations are higher than the national average, and the NABI
Educational Youth Summit is designed to address these needs with a solution-oriented approach.
The summit will present high quality workshops, leadership panels and presentations to over
1500 Native youth on topics that are designed to help them mitigate the consequences of high-
risk behavior. We will teach our youth the effects of negative choices, the benefits of positive
lifestyle choices and teach them how to implement the skills they have learned immediately. We
believe the NABI Educational Youth Summit will increase Native youth optimism and decrease
risk factors that lead to consequences related to negative and behavioral choices. We strongly
believe in working “For the advancement of Native American youth!”; therefore, 100% of the
grant awarded to the NABI Foundation will go directly to serving the Native American youth
who attend the Educational Youth Summit.
This grant will allow for the NABI Foundation to serve over 1500 Native youth and expand the
Educational Youth Summit to include an evaluation element that will be used to gather relevant
data related to the needs of our Native youth. With this data, we will learn how to better serve
our youth and improve the quality of our summit for future events.
The partners and other entities for the 2021 summit have not been secured at this time; however,
we believe that many of our current partners and sponsors will support this project in 2021 and
beyond because they have been sponsors for multiple years leading up to 2020. Our current
sponsors are Gila River Indian Community, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Tohono O’odham
Nation, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Freeport McMoRan and
Kone. The NABI Foundation has not submitted applications to any other tribes for the 2021
youth summit at this time. We will continue to seek funding from other tribes and will apply
where we may be eligible.
The timetable for implementation this project will begin in November of 2020 and end in July of
2021. The NABI Foundation will begin to secure keynote speakers, workshop presenters,
summit location and secure sponsorships. This project will end July 30th 2021 by closing out the
project which includes completing any reporting and analyzing data that is collected from the
evaluations.
In the event that the NABI Foundation is awarded the full amount requested, as a sponsor of the
3rd Annual Educational Youth Summit and the 19th Annual Native American Basketball
Invitational, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation tribal seal will be placed on all team uniforms
and will receive top tier promotion on all banners, print, social media and marketing materials.
Contacts:
GinaMarie Scarpa/President & CEO gmscarpa@NABIFoundation.org, Office: 480-446-7052
Ext 104 Cell: 602-377-6427, PO Box 25606, Phoenix, AZ 85002-5606. Fax 480-446-7053
Adan Madrigal/Programs Development a.madrigal@NABIFounation.org, Office: 480-446-7052
Ext 101. PO Box 25606, Phoenix, AZ 85002-5606. Fax 480-446-7053
Thank you for your generosity and consideration.
Respectfully,
GinaMarie Scarpa
NABI Foundation
President & CEO
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Applicant:
West Valley Arts Council
16121 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 102
Surprise, Arizona 85374
Phone: 623-935-6384
Web Site: www.westvalleyarts.org
Primary Contact:
Dianne Baker
West Valley Arts Council
16121 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 102
Surprise, Arizona 85374
e-mail: dianne_baker@cox.net
Phone: 623-340-1993
Sponsor Information: Maricopa County
Maricopa County Representative: Milka Doom
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors: Clint Hickman
Contact Information:
E-Mail: MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Phone: ____________________________________________
Signature from Maricopa County Official:
Printed: _______________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________
NOTE: Our request is for a program that is being delivered to older adults, most of whom are lower-
income. This is being written during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) episode, and of course we have
temporarily suspended the program for the safety of all – our staff, the teaching artists conducting the
classes, and especially for the health and safety of the older adults we are working with. The program
will resume when it becomes safe to do so. Funds are for our upcoming fiscal year – August 1, 2020-July
31, 2021.
“Creative Expressions: Aging Well Through the Arts”, a Creative Aging Program
Project Summary:
The West Valley Arts Council has developed a Creative Aging initiative, “Creative Expressions:
Aging Well Through the Arts”, to provide professionally taught arts classes to older adults. This
dynamic arts-based approach for seniors has gained wide acceptance and is delivering life-
changing results. Studies have documented that when older adults participate in meaningful
arts classes, of all disciplines, they experience better health, increased social interaction, and a
higher quality of life overall. We are currently serving residents in three senior living
communities, and conducting classes for the general public at our own art gallery.
Narrative:
In September 2019, we received a three-year grant from a private foundation to fully
implement a Creative Aging program in the cities and towns just west of Phoenix known locally
as the West Valley. The response to our program has exceeded our expectations and is swiftly
growing. Funding from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will support growing the program.
We are requesting $5,000 to be used during our upcoming fiscal year.
Background of Creative Aging:
We initially explored the concept of Creative Aging several years ago and received a one grant
from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust to research Creative Aging programs in Arizona and
across the country. We discovered that Creative Aging initiatives take an innovative, evidence-
based approach to healthy aging. The concept has now become a national movement and is
making distinct positive differences in the lives of older adults. Decades of research found that
older adults become healthier and happier when participating in Creative Aging programs. Our
own surveys are proving that to be true.
At the time we were conducting our research, the concept was not well known in Arizona
outside of arts organizations. Today, that has changed and Creative Aging programming in
Arizona is growing and making a significant difference in the lives of our older adults.
Our Program:
The key aspect of Creative Aging programs is its use of “professionally-conducted arts activities”
taught by teaching artists who have been trained to work with older adults, including those
with special needs and challenges. In keeping with that concept, we conduct special training for
artists who wish to participate in our Creative Aging program. These workshops are conducted
by a professional teaching artist who is skilled in Creative Aging paradigms. We place emphasis
on ensuring each participate receives individual attention and that all of their work is met with
approval, complimented and never judged as insufficient. To encourage each participant to
advance artistically, each session is more challenging, but always to the ability of each.
Typically, classes are taught once a week for 6 weeks. To achieve the goals each participant
choose for themselves, and to achieve the best results possible, classes are kept small –
typically 10-20 people.
Among our goals for the participants are that they
*experience improved physical and mental health,
*report increased socialization,
*experience a sense of accomplishment,
*have satisfaction with the program and want to continue, and
*achieve their own goals.
Last fall we made contact with three non-profit organizations that serve older adults each of
which became our partners. Each pays a modest $20 fee for each person attending the classes
to help cover the costs for arts supplies. These partners are:
* Mercy Housing is a nationwide housing resource for low income families and seniors. In
Arizona, they have built or remodeled independent-living communities for seniors and have
sites in the greater Phoenix area including West Valley cities and towns. We are conducting a
class for their community in El Mirage and will have classes for their community in Tolleson.
* Glencroft Senior Living in Glendale, is home to approximately 900 residents. We completed
two initial arts classes for 10 of their residents who have Parkinson’s disease. One of the classes
was for Dance/Movement and the other for Fine Art Painting. The participants specifically
requested these two classes with the intention to improve their balance and use of utensils.
The results were outstanding and each participant insists on continuing the classes! Glencroft is
now considering a second set of the two classes plus another set in order to accommodate
additional participants.
* Benevilla is a West Valley organization which provides a variety of life enrichment programs
for seniors. They provide a continuum of care that promotes independence and instills a sense
of dignity and self-empowerment, regardless of anyone’s ability to pay. The first group we are
working with are primarily Veterans. They and other participants are recovering from strokes or
accidents, have mild dementia, or other challenges.
Additionally, we are conducting classes at Arts HQ which is the home of our own art gallery in
Surprise. We have conducted two classes with seniors from the general public and have a third
class scheduled. We will continue to provide these classes throughout the year. We partnered
with Sun Health for marketing the classes throughout Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West and Sun
City Grand. Sun Health specifically directed a portion of a grant they made to us as a season
sponsorship of all of our programs, to be applied to the Creative Aging program.
Of note is that the surveys completed so far already show that the goals show above are being
achieved. We are looking forward to resuming the classes and providing the opportunity for all
participants to achieve these goals.
Our Request
The attached budget reflects a full fiscal year’s agenda of classes. Our fiscal year is August 1 –
July 31. The current moratorium on conducting social gatherings due to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19) episode put a hold on expanding classes at each of our partnering senior living
communities and at our own art gallery. Funding from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will be
allocated to the fees paid to the teaching artists and the Professional Artist who conducts the
training workshops. This will help ensure a full year of classes for our partners. We appreciate
your consideration and hope you will find this program worthy of funding.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Governmental Entity: Maricopa County
Municipality Representative: Milka Doom
Municipality Leadership: Clint Hickman, Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Nonprofit Organization: Native American Connections
Address: 4520 Central Avenue, Ste. 600, Phoenix AZ 85012
Phone 602-254-3247
Agency Contact: Diana Yazzie-Devine, President/CEO; d.devine@nativeconnections.org
Primary Grant Contact: Margot Cordova, Grants Manager; m.cordova@nativeconnections.org
Native American Connections’ mission is “Improving the lives of individuals and families through Native
American culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing, and community development
services”. Since 1972 Native American Connections (NAC) has been changing lives, building healthy
communities, and providing housing stability for individuals, youth, and families with children.
NAC owns and operates 21 sites in Phoenix/Glendale offering access to integrated healthcare services,
affordable and supportive housing (over 1,000 units/beds), and community development services to over
10,000 individuals and families each year. NAC is an Urban Indian Organization as defined at 25 U.S.C §
1603(29) and has service contracts with two Indian Health Service (IHS) services areas: Phoenix Area (42
tribes) and Albuquerque (22 tribes), as well as 20 direct tribal contracts serving tribes in the Southwest.
NAC also champions projects that strengthen the Native American community and celebrate its rich
cultural history such as the Native American Community Service Center (2007), co-owned/operated by
NAC and Phoenix Indian Center, and the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center (opened 2017).
PROJECT SUMMARY
Native American Connections (NAC) requests $25,000 in capital support from the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation’s 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund to benefit the (a) development of its Patina Mountain
Preserve Wellness Center, and (b) the growth of NAC’s Integrated Healthcare and residential substance
use treatment services to meet the high community demand for these services. The opening of Patina
Mountain Preserve will increase NAC’s annual residential treatment capacity from 500 to 800 adults.
Opening in 2020, NAC’s Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness Center (PMP) will uniquely address the
impact and effects of substance/opioid use disorders in Arizona and Greater Phoenix. The PMP campus in
north Phoenix will offer a new 55-bed wellness center that focuses on the whole person by offering:
Evidence-based treatment practices for Substance Use Disorder (SUD);
Cultural Competency (Native American traditional healing practices and cultural activities including
therapies to Heal Body/Mind/Spirit within Patina Mountain Preserve Center’s unique desert setting);
Family Engagement;
Wellness checks, health education classes, alternative healing practices, art therapy;
On-site essential/life skills classes and workforce development activities
Recovery support services
Campus integration with Permanent Supportive Housing (54 units for veterans and chronically
homeless residents).
The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s state shared revenue funding would be used to support the
ongoing and successful growth of NAC’s integrated health and wellness programs which it has been
delivering for close to 50 years.
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NARRATIVE
1. Proposed Program/Project: Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness Center
NAC’s proposed PMP Wellness Center is a New development project. However, the form of
health/wellness programming delivered at PMP will be an enhancement and expansion of the types of
unique residential SUD treatment and recovery services which NAC has been offering to both Native and
non-Native clients since its inception in 1972.
NAC currently provides direct residential SUD treatment to 500 adult individuals annually at its
licensed 70-bed Patina Wellness Center (PWC) which serves both men and women (50% men, 50%
women, 50% Native American), including adults with co-occurring mental/SUDs experiencing
homelessness. The unique and innovative treatment program offered at PWC is able to accommodate
parents with their dependent children, and provide specialized services for pregnant/post-partum women.
PWC also offers: on-site childcare (ages 0-5); life skills classes, workforce development activities,
computer center; wellness checks, health education classes, alternative healing practices, and art therapy.
NAC also uniquely provides Native American traditional healing practices, cultural activities: sweat
lodges, smudging, talking circles, songs and drumming, Red Road teachings, Native crafts, storytelling
and cultural presentations.
Completion of Patina Mountain Preserve will build upon the success of PWC by providing additional
residential substance use treatment capacity (50 beds) in a unique desert environment which fully
incorporates Native American cultural/traditional healing practices. Its completion will allow NAC to
increase residential treatment capacity for both men and women, including pregnant/post-partum women
The Patina Mountain Preserve campus also will co-locate 54 units of permanent supportive housing
with services for veterans and chronically homeless residents.
2. Purpose of Program/Project & How it Meets Fort McDowell’s Funding Priorities.
The proposed project’s purpose is to address the harmful impact and effects of substance/opioid use
disorders in Arizona and Greater Phoenix by expanding and enhancing NAC’s delivery of Integrated
Healthcare and residential SUD treatment services to meet high community demand for these services.
The project addresses Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s (FMYN) health funding priority area.
3. Need for Program/Project, Target Population
Arizona officially declared an Opioid Emergency in June 2017, when an opioid use epidemic was
spreading across the nation.
ARIZONA Statewide Opioid Data: June 15, 2017 –January 16, 2020
3,935 suspect opioid deaths
32,900 suspect opioid overdoses
68,906 naloxone doses dispensed
20,893 naloxone doses administered
Source: https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/womens-childrens-health/injury-prevention/opioid-
prevention/index.php
63,200 SUD cases were addressed by Arizona’s Medicaid programs in State FY 2018.
Opiates (21.1%) were the most common substance used statewide by those in treatment, followed by
methamphetamines (19.1%), alcohol (18.2%) and marijuana (17.1%).
(Source: Annual Report: Substance Use Treatment Programs, SFY 2018, January 2019).
6,364 clients (98%) referred to AZ Department of Child Safety in SFY 2019 received an assessment
of substance treatment; 90% (5,753 clients) were assessed as needing treatment services.
(Source: DCS Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T Program Annual Evaluation Report SFY -2019).
NAC Client Profile and Treatment Capacity
2,400+ youth and adults received SUD treatment services (outpatient, residential) in 2018.
Age breakdown (on average) in outpatient is 80% adults and 20% youth ages 10-18.
500+ men, women and children receive inpatient residential treatment annually at Patina Wellness
Center (PWC). Accommodations are made for their children to keep a family together.
58% (on average) of clients receiving SUD treatment annually are Native American, and NAC’s
integrated healthcare operations staffing closely matches its Native American client profile.
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Estimated Numbers to be Served
Since opening its licensed 70-bed Patina Wellness Center in June 2016, NAC has observed overwhelming
demand for the types of treatment and recovery support programs. PWC consistently experiences a 14-
day waiting list to be admitted. The opening of Patina Mountain Preserve in Fall 2020 will:
Increase the total number of NAC’s residential treatment beds 70 to 120.
Increase NAC’s annual residential treatment capacity from 500 to 800 adults
4. Program Partners/Other Funders (including other tribes)
NAC has secured funding support (loans and grants) from the following funding sources: New Markets
Support Corporation, Arizona Community Foundation, Enterprise Bank, and the Federal Home Loan
Bank of San Francisco, Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Since 2008, NAC has received $1.8 million total in 12% payments from five tribal communities to benefit
the following projects/programs: Native American Community Service Center (NACSC) in mid-town
Phoenix; Patina Wellness Center (opened in 2016); Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center (opened 2017);
Homebase Youth Services and other Homelessness support services; Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness
Center. NAC has received two 12% distributions from FMYN: NACSC (2008-09); PISVC (2019-20).
Year
Amount
Tribal Communities
Project/Program
2008-
2009
$500,000
total
Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation (FMYN), Gila River
Indian Community (GRIC), Salt River Pima Maricopa
Indian Community (SRPMIC), Tohono O’odham
Nation (TON)
Native American Community
Service Center (Capital).
2015
$500,000
GRIC
Patina Wellness Center (Capital)
$25,000
SRPMIC
2016
$25,000
SRPMIC
2017
$50,000
TON
Phoenix Indian School Visitor
Center (Capital, Operations).
2017
$50,000
GRIC
Homebase Youth Services
2018
$25,000
SRPMIC
Homeless/Residential Support
Services
2019
$50,000
SRPMIC
Patina Mountain Preserve
$25,000
FMYN
PISVC
$25,000
TON
PISVC
$25,000
AkChin
PISVC
2019-
2020
$500,000
GRIC ($250K annually over two years)
Patina Mountain Preserve
5. Timetable for Program/Project Implementation
When the PMP Wellness Center opens in Fall 2020, NAC will begin a transition process of
separating genders by moving and admitting all male referrals to PMP while continuing to serve females
at Patina Wellness Center. Upon completion of transition period, NAC will be providing residential SUD
treatment integrated with complementary health/wellness services at two gender-specific program sites,
and its annual service capacity will increase from 500 to 800 adults; 345 men who will be served at PMP
Wellness Center and 455 women and children to be served at Patina Wellness Center.
Construction began in 2019 because of rising construction costs and to ensure project completion. PMP
will be fully operational by Fall 2020. Prospective new funders such as the Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation will have the opportunity to be “last in” on a project solidly moving toward completion.
ATTACHMENT
Project Budget
Total construction cost for Patina Mountain Preserve approaches $11.9 million, of which $9.5 million has
been secured though financing from New Markets Support Corporation, Arizona Community Foundation,
Enterprise Bank, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, in addition to 12% gaming revenue
funds (grants) secured from Gila River Indian Community and the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community.
Acquisition (Land, Buildings)
$2,000,939
Hard Construction Costs
$8,043,174
All Fees
$1,080,280
Misc Soft Costs
$17,012
Project Reserves
$196,772
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
$544,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$11,882,177
PMP is 85% funded through loans and grants secured to date. As previously mentioned, construction
began in 2019 because of rising construction costs and to ensure project completion. NAC expects PMP
to be fully operational by Fall 2020.
NAC would target use of the $25,000 from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation towards its continuing
efforts to close the remaining $2.5 million funding gap towards project completion. NAC expects to close
this gap by securing grants and donations from corporate/philanthropic and additional tribal 12% gaming
revenue sources whose proceeds would be used to cover the remaining construction costs, as well as
furniture, fixtures and equipment associated with PMP’s key program components.
Project Sustainability. Native American Connections has maintained financially feasible and sustainable
operations since NAC’s inception and has used this experience to develop the financial modeling for
Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness Center. Annual operating costs will be funded through third-party
medical insurance billing for behavioral health, Medicaid, and Indian Health Services contracts in place
for decades. NAC has contracted directly with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation to provide residential
treatment to its tribal members for close to 20 years (2003), and also has established contracts with
FMYN to deliver outpatient treatment services.
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Applicant Organization Information
The Singletons
13832 N. 32nd St. #134-B
Phoenix AZ 85032
Office: (480) 818-5285
Primary Contact
Jody Farley, Executive Director
Office: (480) 818-5285
Cell: (602) 743-8873
Email: jody@thesingletonsaz.org
Sponsor
Maricopa County Representative(s:)
Milka Doom, FBA
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
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Project Summary
The Singletons Family Care program provides support services focused on day-to-day needs of single
parent families where a family member is being treated for cancer. The Singletons Focus on the Family
provides meals, household necessities, a monthly bill pay stipend, morale boosting family activities, and
a support group. It is our goal to reduce stress so parents recover faster with fewer complications, or
can focus on caring for their sick child. We anticipate serving 100 families with a total of 200 children.
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project
The Singletons request $5,000 for our Family Care program. In Arizona, 14,000 single parents battle
cancer. With a cancer diagnosis comes treatment including radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery.
Chemotherapy causes severe fatigue in 98% of those treated and radiation fatigue can last up to three
months. Treatments leave patients in pain with sores and rashes, anemic, dehydrated, bleeding and
bruised, delirious, weak, and nauseous to the point that it takes over their lives. Research shows
patients are more likely to overcome a serious health diagnosis with family or community support. The
Singletons provides support services focused on day-to-day needs of single parent families where a
family member is being treated for cancer. The Singletons Family Care program provides meals,
household necessities, a monthly bill pay stipend, morale boosting family activities, and a support group.
It is our goal to reduce stress so parents recover faster with fewer complications, or can focus on caring
for their sick child. Last year the Singletons served 96 families with a total of 182 children. “I felt so alone
after my cancer diagnosis and did not know how I was going to support my girls, or if I could. Your
services have helped me a lot,” Dianna, 33 year-old Singleton’s parent with two daughters, ages 9 and
14, battling Stage 2 breast cancer.
A support system ensures patients keep their appointments and feed their bodies with healthy nutrients
for recovery, reduces stress, improves overall health, and most importantly, decreases chances of
recurrence. Each month, Singleton Kitchen volunteers assemble a variety of healthy meals for our
families purchased through Dream Dinners and deliver them on the 3rd Saturday each month. Bare
Necessities provides families with basic yet costly household items such as laundry detergent, paper
towels, toilet paper, solely through community drives. Singleton Pockets allocates a small stipend per
month paid directly toward the provider of a household bill such as rent, mortgage, or utilities. Singleton
Kids boosts morale and brings smiles to the faces of families hosting activities at fun venues, keeps kids
busy with crafts and activities when parents are collecting their Bare Necessities items, and Singletons
Santa, where other families adopt a client's family for the holiday season. We stock gift items and gift
wrap to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. And Seeds of Strength is a self-run support group of
Singleton's parents who have fun and support each other, including a monthly Parent's Night Out.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding
priorities (i.e., education, public safety, health, environment, and economic and community
development)
Michelle Singleton was a single, 32 year-old mother of four diagnosed with cancer in 2004. Her
childhood friends Jody Farley and Andy Royal McCandless sprang into action by making meals, cleaning
her house, paying a bill when able, and doing their best to lighten the load on Michelle and her children.
Jody and Andy discovered that practical resources for single parents with cancer were non-existent.
Although their beloved friend Michelle lost her battle with cancer a little more than a year later, the
one-of-a-kind model for Singleton Moms’ support services was born. In November 2006, Singleton
Moms, now The Singletons, became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide a
community dedicated to providing hope and support to single parent families affected by cancer. Our
program meets Fort McDowell’s health priority providing support and compassion for the difficult
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challenges our families face, appreciation for those who support our mission, and strength to
courageously advocate for our families.
3. The need that the program aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated number of
people who will be served by the grant.
The Singletons serves single parents families with either the parent or a child diagnosed with cancer.
Expected Outcomes:
Number of single parent families served: 100
Families provided meals: 60
Number of meals provided: 1,780 meals or 5,880 servings
Monthly bill stipend: 205 household utility payments made
Bare Necessities: Distribute 115 bags of supplies monthly valued at more than $100,000
Singletons Kids: 138 kids receive Singleton Santa’s during the holiday season, more than 100 parents and
children participate in quarterly family activities including bowling, baseballs games and picnics.
Demographics
• 70% of our single parents have stage 4 cancer and fight this disease as their full-time job
• Average age of a client with cancer is 45 years old and the average age their children is 13 years old
• Average age of a parent with a child who has cancer is 36 years old and average age of the child with
cancer is 10 years old
• 66% of Singleton Parents with cancer or with a child with cancer are not able to work
• 75% of Singleton Parents with cancer or with a child with cancer receive some kind of government
assistance such as; SNAP, disability, public housing, etc.
Race/ Ethnicity: 36% Hispanic; 29% Caucasian; 23% African American; 12% Native American
Single Parents: 92% Female; 8% Male
Child Support: 73% of clients do not receive child support
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please
indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes).
We collect all household items solely through donation drives through multiple partnerships with local
companies. We have submitted a request to the Gila River Indian Community for 2020.
5. Timetable for implementation of your program or project.
All services are provided year round for our clients. Meal delivery occurs once a month.
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Detailed Program Budget
The Singletons Family Care Program Budget for FYE March 31, 2020
Revenues
Amount
Foundations & Corporations
200,000
Special Events
131,544
Individuals
150,000
Inkind
143,000
Total Revenues
624,544
Expenses
Amount
Payroll & Related Expense
205,094
Professional & Outside Services
11,000
Travel
3,500
Banking Fees
7,050
Rent & Storage
28,500
Insurance
3,600
Dues & Subscriptions
500
Office Supplies
5,000
Communications
4,500
Marketing & Public Relations
24,000
Postage & Mailing
2,500
Printing & Publications
3,000
Special Events/Fundraising
46,500
Website/IT
11,600
Specific Assistance to Individuals
122,400
Staff
2,800
Inkind
143,000
Total Expenses
624,544
The LLS Children’s Initiative
Cures and Care for Children with Cancer
Proposal to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Submitted By:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Arizona Chapter
3877 N 7th St #300
Phoenix AZ 85014
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project
In this era of precision medicine, we have unprecedented opportunities to leverage advanced
biological knowledge of an individual’s cancer in order to maximize treatment and help
patients thrive. This approach holds urgent promise for children who need new, more
effective therapies designed specifically for them. Most current treatments for pediatric blood
cancers were developed more than 50 years ago, and in some cases, those treatments can
cause severe physical and cognitive impairments and secondary cancers. Approximately 80
percent of childhood cancer survivors develop one or more chronic health conditions as a
result of treatment. Yet, in the last 40 years, only four oncology drugs have been approved
for first use in children. Until now, the development of new, improved treatments for children
has been hindered by insufficient knowledge, inefficient research models and high costs. We
need innovative solutions to these challenges. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is
providing these solutions. Through the ambitious, game-changing new project, LLS
Children’s Initiative: Cures and Care for Children with Cancer, we are taking on
children’s cancer from every direction and through every facet of our mission. Leveraging
our role as a patient-centered convener in the oncology community, we are forging a
transformative collaboration among parents, pediatric physicians, scientists, advocates,
business leaders and philanthropists to drive this groundbreaking initiative. The LLS
Children’s Initiative is a $100 million venture with three interconnected endeavors:
Increase research grants and launch a master trial: Double our investment in scientific
grants focused on the unique causes and consequences of pediatric blood cancers, and lead
a multidrug clinical trial, which will ultimately open at an anticipated 200 medical centers
around the world.
Expand support for children and families: Increase our programs and materials to
provide tailored educational, financial and emotional support for patients and their families.
Drive policy to break down barriers to treatment and care: Advocate for research
funding for pediatric cancers, and ensure that children receive the care they need as quickly
and seamlessly as possible.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort
McDowell’s funding priorities (i.e., education, public safety, health, environment,
and economic and community development)
The purpose of the program is aimed at our pediatric blood cancer population, focusing on Ft.
McDowell’s health priority.
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted,
and the estimated number of people who will be served by the grant
Children are among the most underserved patients in terms of cancer research and drug
development. Blood cancers account for 40 percent of all childhood cancer. But, while
treatments for adult cancers have advanced dramatically in recent decades, progress in
pediatric cancer treatment has lagged. Many pediatric patients are being treated with
chemotherapies that were developed in the 1950s and 1960s. As a result, many treatments
for pediatric blood cancers simply aren’t good enough. One-third of children with pediatric
acute myeloid leukemia (AML) do not survive more than five years beyond their diagnosis.
And though survival rates have improved dramatically for children with acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL), patients who relapse or develop resistance to treatment face a dismal
prognosis. Even where we have made strides in developing better treatments, children can
face long-term effects from current therapies, including lifelong physical and cognitive
impairments, as well as secondary cancers and diseases. The National Institutes of Health
(NIH) estimates that approximately 80 percent of childhood cancer survivors develop one or
more chronic health conditions, including severe or life-threatening complications during
adulthood. Because the population of children with cancer is small compared to the
population of adults with cancer, there is little incentive for pharmaceutical companies to
dedicate resources to research and drug development for pediatric cancers. The cost of drug
development and trials can be prohibitively high. At the same time, comparatively fewer
children than adults face cancer, which means that there are fewer patient cases on which to
build the body of research. Until now, the development of new, improved treatments for
children has been hindered by insufficient knowledge, inefficient research models and high
costs. We need innovative solutions to these challenges. We invite Ft. Mc Dowell Yavapai
Nation to join this mission to help young blood cancer patients beat cancer and thrive. With
your gift of $25,000 in support of The LLS Children’s Initiative, you will bring new hope—and
new cures—to children and their families.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and
support (please indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications
to any other tribes)
LLS plans to involve the community by asking individual donors and local foundations and
organizations including Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation, Tohono O’odham, and Phoenix Suns
Charities.
5. The timetable for implementation of the program or project
The project is ongoing, aligned with our LLS national guidelines.
GOLDFIELD RANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARMENT
22729 East Pleasant View Road
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
March 25th, 2020
Ms. Verlene Enos
Tribal Council Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Dear Ms. Enos,
Thank you and the tribal council for considering us for your Prop. 202 Grant Program. Our application
follows per your instructions:
Grant Application
Applicant Info:
Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department
22729 East Pleasant View Road
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
goldfieldranch.vfd@gmail.com
833-GFR-FIRE (833-437-3473)
Primary Contact:
Alan Glenister
President and Chief - Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department
22729 East Pleasant View Road
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
glenister.alan@gmail.com
602-803-9241
Sponsor Info:
Clint Hickman – Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Milka Doom - Financial Business Analyst, Maricopa County
301 W Jefferson, 9th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature: __________________________
Milka Doom
Project Summary
Construct and equip a facility to serve as our department’s Fire Station.
Narrative
The Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department (GRVFD) is a 501c3 registered non-profit corporation
in the State of Arizona. We were originally established by our local fire district primarily to provide
wildland firefighters and associated equipment to the FMFD as requested in support of their operations
on Goldfield Ranch.
In addition to these responsibilities, and as we have become trained and certified, we have evolved
into an Initial Attack wildland fire squad. We provide investigation of smoke reports and fast response
to fire in order to put the little ones out before they get big. We are on-call 24/7 to the FMFD and
Arizona State Forestry Dispatch Center to provide skilled firefighting personnel and resources to
suppress fire in the vicinity of Goldfield Ranch and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation as needed.
The GRVFD currently works under an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona
Department of Forestry and Fire Management (AZ DFFM), sharing equipment and certified Wildland
Firefighters as necessary. We are professionally trained, certified and re-certified yearly by AZ
DFFM, professionally equipped for wildland firefighting, and insured for workers compensation, health
and liability. We are ready and qualified to work any wildland fire incident.
The Goldfield Ranch subdivision currently contracts the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (FMYN) for
primary fire and emergency services, which are then provided by the Fort McDowell Fire Department
(FMFD).
We work together with the FMFD and other cooperators to keep our neighborhoods safe from wildland
fire. They include the US Forest Service (USFS), and the Central Arizona Wildland Response Team
(CAWRT) – with whom we have deployed resources throughout the Southwest. During fire season we
attend daily briefings with the USFS at their Goldfield Station.
Our operation is based out of my storage shed (a pre-fabricated metal building) directly adjacent to my
home on Goldfield Ranch. It has served us well as our beginning firehouse, but we now must expand
to meet our growing operational requirements. We also station equipment around Goldfield Ranch
wherever there is room in a homeowner’s garage or shed. We would like to be able to move all our
operations and equipment to one central location.
No long-term funding for this project is required from the FMYN. Other tribes have been solicited for
this project, but none have responded as of yet.
For construction of this project, we would be happy to have local contractors and suppliers designated
by the FMYN design and build the facility with any help we here at Goldfield could give them, if you so
desire. We would also be glad to design and dedicate the building in the spirit of cooperation between
Goldfield Ranch and the FMYN.
We would also be happy to serve as a satellite station for the FMFD outside of the FMYN. Since the
FMFD could be called to respond up Beeline Highway, this arrangement could be mutually beneficial.
In summary:
1) The Goldfield Ranch Fire Station is a new project. We have raised a limited amount of funding,
but will not start design, permitting or construction until a building site has been determined.
2) The purpose of the program is to consolidate our operations and equipment under one roof.
Funding for this program would meet the FMYN’s funding priorities and project focus primarily
for Public Safety, but would also impact Health and Education efforts through our Firewise
Community wildfire prevention program and instruction to the community in CPR/AED
application and basic first response medical care – all of which could be run out of the firehouse
you’d provide us with this grant.
3) The need our grant will address is Public Safety - for the residents of Goldfield Ranch
(population roughly 350) and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
4) No other partners beside the Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department and the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation have been committed at this time. Other tribes have been solicited
for this project, but none have responded as of yet.
5) Timetable for project implementation – Immediate.
It has been a privilege to work with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation on matters of public safety, and
I look forward to a bright future in cooperation with your tribe. We are greatly appreciative of your past
funding and support, and are relying on your tribe to help us complete this project.
If you need any additional information to assist in evaluation of this grant request, please don’t hesitate
to ask.
Thank you for your consideration,
Alan Glenister
Chief
Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: 602-803-9241
Email: glenister.alan@gmail.com
Detailed Project Budget
Goldfield Ranch VFD Fire Station
Building
$ 100,000
Erection
$ 20,000
Permits
$ 5,000
Site Prep
$ 5,000
Foundation
$ 30,000
Electrical wiring/hookup to grid
$ 10,000
Well
$ 30,000
Plumbing
$ 10,000
Septic
$ 10,000
Exterior Paving
$ 20,000
Interior Finish Work
$ 10,000
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Total
$ 250,000
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Prop 202 Grant Application
Applicant Information: Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
Primary Contact: Stephanie Fornoff, Director of Marketing and Box Office Operations
2001 West Wickenburg Way, Suite 3
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
928-684-6624
sfornoff@dewpac.org
Secondary Contact: Cathy Weiss, Executive Director
2001 West Wickenburg Way, Suite 3
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
928-684-6624
cweiss@dewpac.org
Sponsor Info: Maricopa County
Clint Hickman, Board of Supervisor’s Chairman
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative: Milka Doom
mc12percentgaminggrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Project Summary: The Webb Center is requesting financial support from the Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation that will double the digital ad marketing budget for the next fiscal year. The increased budget will
allow the Webb Center to effectively reach more potential audience members, introduce them to
Wickenburg as a cultural arts destination, and engage them in the live, performing arts. Their patronage
at the Webb Center as well as local shops, restaurants and hotels will positively impact Wickenburg’s
economic development.
Narrative: 1. The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is a 600-seat venue located in rural
Wickenburg, Arizona. The theatre’s mission has evolved over its nineteen years of operations to ensure
the organization remains a vital asset to the Wickenburg area and maintains its cultural value. The not-
for-profit strives to be a leader in presenting culturally diverse, live performing arts and educational
experiences that inspire audiences and artistically transform the community.
The Webb Center opened with its inaugural season in 2001 offering professional public performances
and free, educational “Arts for Kids” events. “Camp Imagination,” a summer arts camp, was created in
2003 allowing first through twelfth grade students an opportunity to explore all genres of the arts.
During the month of June, the two, two-week sessions foster creativity, engage students in stretching
their imaginations and encourage the exploration of personal talents. During the fall of 2009, the Webb
Center further expanded its body of work by implementing the innovative “Made in Wickenburg” artist
residency program. An artistic company spends two weeks living at a Wickenburg guest ranch while
developing a new work. The artists offer open rehearsals to educate the general public on their art form
and the creative process. In culmination of the residency, many companies premiere the new piece on
the Webb Center's stage and then tour it nationally.
Since its inaugural season the Webb Center has presented over 1,600 public performances, community
events and educational outreach activities; entertaining and educating approximately 424,000 audience
members. The theatre continually expands its capacity to present diverse, high quality professional
artists with support from local, state and federal funding sources. Adding to the Webb Center's success
is its seasoned staff, who challenge themselves by raising the bar of artistic selection and production
quality and the increasing number of loyal patrons who promote the venue's reputation.
The goal of the Webb Center is to provide artistically and culturally diverse music, dance and theatre to
broaden and deepen the performance experiences of patrons. As a result of the Webb Center’s
equitable and inclusive body of work the organization expects to: build audience capacity with greater
attendance by diverse patrons (geographically, socio-economically and generationally); engender trust
in the quality of artists presented; offer opportunities for deeper engagement with the artists and art
genres; and increase the theatre’s visibility in Phoenix’s West Valley.
2. & 5. The Webb Center is requesting $20,000 in funding from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for
the next fiscal year. This financial support will double the digital advertising budget, which will remain a
key component of the larger comprehensive marketing plan that includes print, television and radio
media strategies. The advertisements will run annually from when tickets are available to the public in
October through the last event of the season in March. The increased budget allocation will allow the
Webb Center to run multiple digital ad campaigns simultaneously, broaden the geographic area where
the digital ads are served, and effectively introduce new audience members to the Webb Center. These
promotional efforts will result in increased event attendance, which in turn will ensure the theatre’s
future sustainability and further stimulate the arts tourism component of Wickenburg’s growing
economy.
The Webb Center recently engaged Tempe-based company Genius Monkey to manage its digital
marketing campaigns. During the first year of implementation, September 2018 through March 2019,
the Webb Center’s ten event specific campaigns generated over 9,976,531 impressions to a targeted
online audience. The Webb Center invested $18,000, or 33% of its marketing budget, in digital
marketing and realized $21,370 in ticket sales as a result. This method of advertising offers a significant
return on investment, broadens and diversifies the reach of the theatre and is effective in attracting new
audience members to the venue. This year, a similar budget has been allocated and the Webb Center is
realizing comparable results. However, to really cultivate and grow new audience members the Webb
Center would like to double the budget allotted to its digital advertising plan.
3. The Webb Center will be entering its 20th presenting season in the fall of 2020. Due to the theatre’s
limited marketing budget and rural location, people who live in Phoenix’s West Valley are either
unaware of or are just discovering the venue. The project will help build awareness of the venue and its
programming that serves the residents of Wickenburg and its surrounding rural communities in addition
to towns located in the West Valley of Phoenix including, but not limited to, Sun City West, Surprise, Sun
City, Glendale, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, and Avondale. The Webb Center’s digital ads, served
through Genius Monkey, currently receive approximately 10 million views/impressions each season. The
project will essentially double this number and create over 20 million digital ad views/impressions
during the October through March time frame.
The theatre attracts approximately 1,200 new patrons annually. With grant support from the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation, the Webb Center expects to increase the number of new patrons by 10% in
the grant year, 2020-2021 Season. The increased patronage will add to the Webb Center’s success and
sustainability as well as positively influence Wickenburg’s economy.
4. The Webb Center is one of three recipients of the Town of Wickenburg’s Bed Tax. Revenues
generated throughout the year from a Bed-Tax charged to visitors staying at local hotels is distributed to
the Webb Center with the express understanding that the funding will pay for advertising outside of the
community. Over the past fifteen years, the Town of Wickenburg has contributed over $203,000 to the
Webb Center’s marketing budget. As the Wickenburg economy improves, the amount of money
generated and distributed through the B Tax increases reflectively. During Fiscal Year 2019, the Town of
Wickenburg contributed its greatest amount to-date, $31,797, to the Webb Center’s marketing budget.
Additional funding for this project will be provided from earned income.
The Webb Center attracts approximately 63% of its audience from outside of Wickenburg annually.
Based on the most recent “Arts & Economic Prosperity 5” study conducted by the Americans for the
Arts, an “out-of-town” arts patron generally spends $23.32 in addition to their tickets when attending an
event in the West Valley of Phoenix. Based on the Webb Center’s 2018-2019 Season audience numbers,
8,810 non-residents attended Webb Center events spending an estimated $205,443 in additional
monies at Wickenburg hotels, shops and restaurants. The Town of Wickenburg realizes the significant
return on investment generated by the Webb Center theatre and the stimulus arts tourism offers the
local economy.
The Town of Wickenburg does not currently have a procedure in place to accept funds from the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation on the Webb Center’s behalf. The Town Manager recommended that the
Webb Center should utilize Maricopa County’s established process. The Webb Center has not applied to
any other tribes for state shared revenue.
Project Budget
Budget Period: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Amount Requested
Amount Requested
In Kind
from FMYN
from other sources
Contribution
Print Marketing
$0
$40,000
$15,000
(including newspapers, magazines,
theatre programs)
Radio Advertising (KSWG 96.3 FM)
$0
$2,500
$0
Television Advertising (PBS)
$0
$4,500
$0
Digital Marketing (Genius Monkey)
$20,000
$20,000
$0
________
________
_______
Totals
$20,000
$67,000
$15,000
Total Budget $102,000
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Grant Application – Page 1
March 22, 2020
Ms. Verlene Enos
Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Prop 202 Grant Application
Applicant Info:
Ryan House
110 W. Muhammad Ali Way, First Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85013
https://www.ryanhouse.org
Primary Organization Contact:
Tracy Leonard-Warner, MHI, MT-BC Executive Director
Ryan House
110 W. Muhammad Ali Way, First Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-200-0767 – Office; 602-695-7632 – Mobile
tleonardwarner@ryanhouse.org
https://www.ryanhouse.org
Sponsor Info: Name and contact information of government sponsor, including signature of
acknowledgment from government sponsor.
Maricopa County
Milka Doom, FBA
Clint Hickman, Chairman
Maricopa County Department of Finance
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
602-506-3561/milka.doom@maricopa.gov
__________________________
Milka Doom, FBA
Department of Finance
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Project Summary: Ryan House would like to thank the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for their generous 2019 grant. If
funded in 2020, Ryan House would use a Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation grant award to provide continuing support for
200 medically fragile children with life-limiting and terminal conditions to receive Respite, Palliative, and End-of-Life Care
through our Child Life Program. No other organization duplicates Ryan House’s in-facility services in Arizona.
Narrative:
During these uncertain times, we want to assure you that we are here for our families and our community, just like we
have been for the last 10 years. At this time, Ryan House remains open to help keep our medically fragile children with
life-limiting conditions out of the hospital to assist in not overwhelming the health care system.
1. Proposed Program: Ryan House is seeking $15,000 in funding to support its Child Life Program (Respite, Palliative,
and End-of-Life Care) for Children with Life-Limiting and Terminal Conditions. This is a continuing program.
2. Purpose of the program and how it meets Fort McDowell’s funding priority (Health): Ryan House respectfully
requests funding for the Respite, Palliative, and End-of-Life Care for Children with Life-Limiting and Terminal
Conditions Program. Details for each area of service and how they meet the “Health” funding category are below.
Respite Care (Health): Respite care is a gift of time; short-term overnight stays that help a family take breaks from the
stress of 24/7 home care. Respite care allows parents to reconnect with one another and gives siblings rare time alone
with their parents. This care also provides the child with a comfortable, away-from-home experience, with an
opportunity to make friends and participate in activities otherwise unavailable to them. Families either stay at Ryan
House with their child in a less active care role, knowing that exceptional, world-class care will be provided by trained
medical professionals, or the child can stay on their own. Each child can receive up to 28 days (672 hours) of overnight
stays at Ryan House per year, at no cost to the family.
Palliative Care (Health): Palliative care aims to holistically identify and alleviate the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, and
emotional pain for both the child and the family, enhance quality of life and minimize suffering. Effective management
of pain and other distressing symptoms, together with psycho-social and spiritual care, are of critical importance,
beginning at diagnosis and continuing throughout the course of a child's life. Our skilled and dedicated Care Team that
provides hands-on-care around the clock includes registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical directors –
physicians that are experts in the pediatric care of children with special healthcare needs – social workers, a certified
Child Life Specialist, a non-denominational chaplain, and volunteers. Parents and siblings have the opportunity to stay
overnight in our family suite to be close to their child, as well.
Pediatric End-of-Life Care (Health): Families with a child facing end-of-life receive supportive planning and care
consistent with clinical, cultural, and ethical standards. From diagnosis through end-of-life, Ryan House provides a
comprehensive program of family-centered care including medical, psychological, social, and spiritual support services
and therapies. Activities provided include full medical and hospice care, activities to strengthen family relationships, and
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activities to enhance their overall quality of life; all end-of-life planning and care is family-driven and family-focused
approach addresses the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of the family while also providing relief of the symptoms,
pain, and stress associated with any serious illness. Below are five children who received this care.
3. The need for the program, population targeted, and estimated number of children who will be served by this grant:
The target population served by the Child Life Program includes approximately 200 children between the ages of birth
and 18, living in Arizona, with life-limiting and terminal conditions. The children we serve suffer from conditions that
cause significant functional impairment and are diagnosed by medical professionals to be irreversible and terminal.
These children are not expected to live into their twenties and require 24/7 medical care. Medically fragile children
served typically suffer from approximately 75 different diagnoses, including: blood disorders, various cancers, congenital
abnormalities and syndromes, neuro-degenerative disorders, cystic fibrosis, cardio-pulmonary illnesses, consequences
of tragic accidents, such as near drownings and car crashes, shaken baby syndrome, muscular dystrophy, brain defects,
undiagnosed genetic conditions, and more.
At Ryan House, we wrap our arms and hearts around each one of these children and their families. During our last
fiscal year:
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327 children with life-limiting and terminal conditions received respite, palliative, and end-of-life services.
•
Ryan House provided 40,176 hours of respite care to children (1,674 days) with life-limiting conditions.
•
Diagnosis of children served: 47% Neuro-developmental and Nervous System Disorders; 32% Congenital
Malformations & Chromosomal Abnormalities; 9% Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders; 5% Cancer; 3% Trauma; 3%
Other; and, 1% Respiratory Disorders.
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56 children passed away at Ryan House.
•
Approximately 50% of children served were male and 50% were female.
•
1,289 volunteers provided 382,926 volunteer hours.
•
Our Memorial Garden now displays more than 300 individualized hand-crafted ceramic tiles to honor Ryan
House children who have passed away.
•
We revamped our aquatics program, replacing our pool lift to increase safety for medically fragile children, and
contracting with a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Aquatics allows kids with motor and mobility issues
freedom they do not have on land, increasing relaxation and quality of life.
In addition, the children receiving Hospice services were: 46% Caucasian; 18% Hispanic; 3% Native American; 3% African
American; 27% Undefined; and 3% Other. The $15,000 requested will support our program that serves 200 children. For
families who have a child diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, daily life is a constant struggle.
4. Partners: Hospice of the Valley. Other entities providing funding and support: Ryan House’s current contributors
include: Thunderbirds Charities, Three Desert Winds Foundation, Season for Sharing, Otto & Edna Neely Foundation,
the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Sundt Foundation, Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation, SRPMIC, Gila River
Indian Community, Fiesta Bowl Charities, and many other individual supporters.
5. Timetable for implementation of the program: Since we are requesting support for a continuing program, our
timetable starts upon notification of funding from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation: September 1, 2020 and ends
on August 31, 2021 (12 months).
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Signatures – Page 4
Signatures:
Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document
(such as a resolution r letter) showing the government sponsor’s support. Applications without
signatures will be considered incomplete.
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Budget – Page 5
Attach a detailed budget for the program or project, a statement addressing the need for long-
term funding (if applicable), and any other relevant attachments that will give the Grant
Committee a fuller understanding of the program or project. The budget is required; however,
other attachments are optional.
Ryan House Child Life Program Budget
Revenue
Individual Giving
$ 130,000
Board Giving
$ 26,500
Corporate Support
$ 52,205
Events
$ 205,269
Mail Appeals
$ 70,235
Grants
$ 154,485
Total Revenue
$ 638,694
Expenses
Program Staff
$ 450,040
Other Staff
$ 45,679
Facilities
$ 68,185
Volunteers
$ 1,500
Grief Support Supplies
$ 17,750
Activity Supplies
$ 47,790
Technology
$ 7,750
Total Expense
$ 638,694
Statement addressing the need for long-term funding: Ryan House is the only facility of its kind in the entire state of
Arizona. We plan to continue to support these activities through our strong fundraising program that includes corporate
and foundation grants, individual donations, workplace giving programs, third-party events, and several signature
special events. As part of our efforts to diversify revenue sources, our Reimbursement Committee has reached out to
state lawmakers and insurance industry experts to advocate for insurance reimbursement for Ryan House respite
services. Currently, there is zero insurance reimbursement for in-facility respite care such as that provided by Ryan
House. Therefore, we do have a need for long-term funding to continue to expand our services to children and families
in need. We would be grateful for continued funding in any amount to support our program.
2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application to the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Applicant Info: Name and contact information of organization applying for grant funds.
APPLICANT
Legal Name: Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation
Address: 2419 West 14th St.
City: Tempe
State: AZ
Zip/Postal Code: 85281
Main Telephone: 480-731-8400
Main Email Address: info@mcccdf.org
Website Address: https://mcccdf.org/
Twitter handle: @MCCCDF
Executive Director Name: Brian Spicker
Executive Director Phone Number: 480-731-8098
Executive Director Email Address: Brian.Spicker@DOMail.Maricopa.edu
APPLICATION PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT
Grants Officer: Sharon Weltz
Address: 2419 West 14th St.
City: Tempe
State: AZ
Zip/Postal Code: 85281
Telephone: 480-731-8407
Email Address: foundationgrants@domail.maricopa.edu
GOVERNMENT SPONSOR
Sponsor: Maricopa County
Municipality representative: Milka Doom
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors: Clint Hickman
Signature of acknowledgment from government sponsor
Project Summary - Page 2 & 3
Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation
Project Summary: A short description of the project that is no more than four (4) sentences.
The “Student Emergency Assistance Fund” promotes equity in access to education by benefiting our
most vulnerable students during a time when they need it most. The fund provides immediate financial
assistance of up to $500 to help the student overcome an emergency need (food, transportation,
utilities, books) that threatens their ability to succeed in continuing their college education.
Narrative: A narrative of no more than two (2) pages describing the following:
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project
The “Student Emergency Assistance Fund” is a continuing program that allows us to quickly respond to
requests for support from our most vulnerable students at a time when they need it most. This proposal
requests a grant of $5,000 to help us toward achieving an overall fundraising goal of $200,000 that will
support over 400 students experiencing sudden financial crisis during the 2021 calendar year.
The Maricopa County Community Colleges Foundation was established in 1977 as the 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization designated by the Maricopa County Community Colleges District to receive and
manage gifts on behalf of its 10 colleges. The foundation seeks contributions from a variety of private
sources including individuals, corporations, and foundations, and believes that everyone has the
opportunity to improve their lives through education.
The Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD), established in 1962, is dedicated to
educational excellence and to meeting the needs of Maricopa County citizens and businesses. MCCCD
consists of 10 independently accredited colleges, two skill centers, a corporate college, two college prep
high schools, and centers and satellite locations. MCCCD provides personalized education opportunities
to over 180,000 each year, and has special transfer partnerships with more than 40 institutions,
including the three public universities.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding
priorities;
The purpose of the “Student Emergency Assistance Fund” program is to provide our most vulnerable
students with an additional layer of support to keep them in school and on the path to graduation. The
program was created for the student who needs immediate financial support due to a crisis in the areas
of: Transportation breakdown, Gas, Bus Pass, Food, Books, or Utilities. Whenever possible, funds are
sent directly to utility companies, auto repair shops, etc., from the Maricopa County Community College
District Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund on behalf of the student.
The “Student Emergency Assistance Fund” aligns with the Fort McDowell funding priority of education.
This program increases the student’s ability to stay in college, building a foundation for a better life for
themselves, their family, and our community.
3. The need, population targeted, and the estimated number of people served by the grant;
We have a vision to fulfill every request for emergency assistance, keeping these students on the path
forward towards successfully achieving their college dream. To achieve this goal, MCCF is committed to
raising $200,000 to be disbursed during the 2021 calendar year to benefit an anticipated 400 low-
income college-aged students.
Needs Statement: Last year, the “Student Emergency Assistance Fund” received $30,000 in funding,
which was projected to benefit approximately 60 students in financial crisis during the 2019-2020
academic year.
During the first three months of the Fall 2019 semester, over 200 students submitted qualified requests
for emergency funding: 64 students benefitted, and 112 students were turned away. The anguish of
giving up the dream of college due to a car’s engine failure, or a past-due utility bill, or the need to put
food on the table, is something we as a community can do something about, together.
Poverty rates in the communities surrounding the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges are as high as
23.3%. Depending on the college, over 60% of students qualify for need-based financial aid. At MCCCD,
the cost of $85 per credit hour is low compared to state universities, yet additional financial support is
necessary to provide access and increase equity for our low-income students. Persistence and degree
completion rates among high-need students are significantly lower than the persistence rates for non-
high-need students.
MCCCD supports “student success” with wrap around support services to remove barriers to higher
education. Financial aid, free tutoring, academic and career counseling, food pantries, and emergency
funds help to remove barriers. We focus on career readiness, which encompasses more than completing
coursework: mock interviews, resume preparation, internships and apprenticeships, and networking
with local industry all work together to help today’s student achieve their academic goals and
successfully gain entry into their chosen career fields.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please
indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes); and,
Planned Funding Requests:
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
$5,000
State Farm Foundation
$40,000 (pledged)
Gila River Indian Community
$50,000 (planned)
Tohono O'odham Nation
$15,000 (planned)
Others (TBD)
$90,000
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TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET:
$200,000
5. The timetable for implementation of the program or project.
Based on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s funding cycle, funds deposited into the Student
Emergency Assistance Fund by December 31, 2020 will be disbursed throughout the 2021 calendar year.
A grant of $5,000 from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will benefit a minimum of 10 college
students, up to $500 each, during the Spring 2021 semester.
County Signatures – Page 4
Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document (such as a
resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support.
Budget – Page 5
Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation
Student Emergency Assistance Fund Budget
Based on past level of emergency requests, we anticipate 400 students will submit qualified
requests for emergency assistance during the 2021 calendar year. Achieving our fundraising
goal of $200,000 will benefit a minimum of 400 students @$500 each. These funds help
students weather a one-time financial emergency and allow them to remain on the path to
college completion.
FMYN Contribution
A grant of $5,000 from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will benefit a minimum of 10 college
students facing a sudden financial emergency that threatens their ability to stay in school.
Overall Program Budget
400 Emergency Assistance Requests @ $500 (max) per request = $200,000
Planned Funding Requests:
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
$5,000
State Farm Foundation
$40,000
Gila River Indian Community
$50,000
Tohono O'odham Nation
$15,000
Others (TBD)
$90,000
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TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET:
$200,000
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
from Arizona State University Foundation
for ASU Digital Prep
Applicant Info:
Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University
Address: 300 East University Drive, Tempe AZ 85281-2061
Ph: 480-965-3759 Fax: 480-727-9656
Email: OCFRgrants@asu.edu
Primary Contact:
Contact Name: Shaun Brenton
Ph: 480-965-3759 Fax: 480-727-9656
Email: OCFR
Title: Assistant Director & Grant Writer
Sponsor Info:
Maricopa County
Mayor: Clint Hickman
Mailing Address 301 West Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Milka Doom/Financial Business Analyst
Ph: 602-506-3561
Email: mc12pertgaminggrant@mail.maricopa.gov
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature from Government Sponsor
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Project Summary
Arizona State University (ASU) seeks to address both the immediate and long-term impact of the
COVID 19 crisis by expanding ASU Prep Digital, an accredited online high school that provides
a personalized anytime, any place learning option. ASU Prep Digital is prepared to address
immediate student needs relative to the pandemic and to assist schools, teachers and students to
prepare for future emergency events. Expansion of services includes: 1) consulting, training and
support; 2) online course content; 3) college pathways; 4) learning ecosystems and support and
5) direct instruction.
Project Narrative
ASU Digital Prep is a continuing project and meets FMYN Education funding priority. Funds
from FMYN will focus on students and schools in Maricopa County. With COVID 19 forcing
everyone’s hand into digitally-supported teaching and learning, we have an opportunity to launch
a future-forward vision for education innovation. ASU Prep Digital’s mandate has always been
to increase educational outcomes and build new models.
ASU Prep Digital provides flexible learning options for students and enhances teacher expertise
to lead adaptive, tech-supported learning. With quality digital learning support, educators can
close academic gaps and ultimately bridge the divide between high school and college.
With the robust support and backing of Arizona State University, ASU Prep Digital can provide:
● Consulting, training, and support for teachers and administrators transitioning to online
earning
● Standards-aligned course content for core graduation requirements and options for
advanced courses, electives, and college pathways that provide access to ASU courses
within the majors
Identified Need
Though online learning has been widely available to K-12 public schools for many years, many
schools have been reluctant or unable to invest the time and resources to authentically take
advantage. As a result, staff remained largely untrained, and many schools have not evolved
practices to be responsive to the 21st century workplace.
COVID 19 has hastened the urgency for quality, personalized digital education. Our nation’s
education system has been thrown into disarray, with teachers and administrators working
tirelessly to relocate education delivery systems from school building to the home. Though many
online providers and experts have stepped up nationwide to offer resources, the number of
resources is also a source of overwhelm.
Assuming our education system “regulates” by fall of 2020, the upheaval caused by the
pandemic will likely leave many students with academic gaps. Educators and parents will need
tools to identify and address those gaps quickly. For now, teachers have been plunged into
online instruction, most with little to no training in the systems, methods, and data. ASU Prep
Digital is working feverishly to provide teachers, students, administrators, and parents “GPS
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navigated” support and training.
Population Target and Estimated Number of People to be Served
The primary beneficiaries of this program will be high-school students (14 – 18) from low-
income households in Maricopa Cty. Working in partnership with Maricopa public schools,
ASU Prep will provide content, teacher-training, and ongoing mentor support to up to 11
Maricopa County teachers, impacting 1,650 high-need students through the 2020-2020 school
year. Students will be able to continue their education using vetted content and tools. The
program will offer students a physical teacher and a digital teacher. Longer-term impact will
enable Maricopa teachers to become experts in next-generation learning, empowering them to
pass on best practices serving as coaches and trainers within their schools as they grow in their
expertise, thus opening long-term opportunities to offer expanded course offerings, advanced
classes and college courses, and electives through quality online and blended learning.
Project Partners
ASU Prep Digital integrates seamlessly with the university to find and deliver university assets
on behalf of K-12 students. It leverages the support of ASU Open Scale courses, ASU Online
and Access initiatives that support K-12.
Other entities providing funding and support
ASU Prep Digital has benefited from philanthropic support that includes but is not limited to
New Schools Venture Fund, Walton Family Foundation, and the Silicon Valley Community
Foundation. With the support of Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation, we can expand services to 1,650
more students in Maricopa county.
Implementation timeline
The timetable for the use of FMYN funds for ASU Digital Prep will be Oct. 2020 – May 2021.
About ASU Prep Digital
Voted the most innovative university in the nation five years in a row, ASU established ASU
Prep as its model for a personalized, integrated “P-20” experience 10 years ago, adding the
digital program three years ago. To date, ASU Prep Digital has worked with more than 75
schools and several states, serving middle and high school teachers and students through tech-
enabled, digital content, with a large number of students being served in Maricopa County. Early
results demonstrate that Prep Digital’s full-time students outperform Arizona averages in Math
and ELA by double digit margins.
ASU Prep Digital is transcending traditional boundaries between “high school” and “college,”
eliminating location, modality, background, and income barriers. ASU Prep Digital actively
works with rural and underserved districts to enable them options for college prep and university
courses for credit. We know we can help Maricopa students during the current crisis and beyond.
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Signatures
Signatures: Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official
document (such as a resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support.
Municipality Representative: Milka Doom
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors: Clint Hickman
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Budget
This budget assumes that ASU Prep Digital will provide training, content, and ongoing support.
District would be responsible for providing the Learning Management System and Student
Information System. Systems can be provided by ASU Prep Digital, but the budget would adjust
to reflect those costs.
Item
Total Budget
Request to FMYN
Standards-aligned content and support
for 1650 students
$200,000
$138,000
Setup and training included in the per
student price of $90/student
$24,000
$12,000
Total
$224,000
$150,000
Long-term funding will be sought from other sources, including individuals, corporations, and
foundations. Institutional funders ASU Digital Prep is seeking support include the Arizona
Community Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Grant
Application 2020
Grant Application:
Name and contact information:
Maricopa County Public Health – Office of School Health and Wellness
Primary Contact:
Amanda Mitchell
4041 N. Central Ave. Suite 1400
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-372-0675
Sponsor Info:
Maricopa County by and through the Department of Public Health
Clint Hickman, Chairman
Board of Supervisors
Municipality Representative: Milka Doom
Signature: _______________________________
Milka Doom
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Grant
Application 2020
Project Summary
Maricopa County Department of Public Health Office of School Health and Wellness will purchase six blender
bicycles for use at Madison School District, Littleton School District, Alhambra School District, Phoenix
Elementary School District, Creighton School District, and Laveen School District. These bikes are a great way
to educate students, staff and community members on nutrition and physical activity and also support the school
district local wellness policy and a healthier school environment. The blender bicycles will be used for nutrition
and physical activity education as an alternative to other classroom celebrations that typically include sweets or
less healthy options.
Narrative:
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project;
Maricopa County’s Department of Public Health, Office of School Health and Wellness Initiatives consists of a
team of experts in the field of nutrition and physical activity. Through a partnership with the Arizona Nutrition
Network, our staff provides services and resources to teachers, students, and their parents at multiple schools
within Maricopa County. Our team of Registered Dietitians (RDN) work to assist in an integrated school, parent,
and community approach to change the health behaviors of the children of our future. The blender bikes would
be a new initiative and a continuing project within the work that is currently taking place in the school health,
nutrition and physical activity programs. It is new since schools would have their own blender bike to use more
regularly but continuing project since most of these schools currently loan our Maricopa County blender bike on
a regular basis. All schools listed above have a local wellness policy that supports healthy behaviors of children
within their district. Also, all districts have internal staff to support the blender bike initiatives through the school
district child nutrition services and the Arizona Department of Education requirements for local wellness policy
implementation.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding priorities;
The blender bike project would satisfy the education portion of the priority areas by assisting school district local
wellness policy demands. Each school is required to maintain a Local Wellness Policy to promote student
wellness, while preventing and reducing child obesity. The blender bike would offer another option to provide
nutrition and physical activity education to students, staff and the families within the school district.
It will also satisfy the area of health including health promotion, wellness activities, and recreational activities
that promote physical activity and nutrition. The blender bike is very popular at large health fairs and community
events to promote health.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Grant
Application 2020
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated number of people
who will be served by the grant;
The need to be addressed includes the increasing obesity epidemic, lack of nutritional knowledge, and inadequate
physical activity. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 13.7 million children and
adolescents are affected by obesity within the United States. Due to this rising epidemic, each school is required
to meet demands of a local wellness policy for schools that participate in the USDA meal programs, ensuring that
each student’s health and wellness is a priority. The blender bike will meet the demands of the local wellness
policy by ary School District, Creighton School District, and Laveen School District districts as they are the
districts that currently providing nutrition education, healthy alternatives to classroom parties, and physical
activity opportunities. We are targeting Madison School District, Littleton School District, Alhambra School
District, Phoenix Element borrow and utilize the Maricopa County blender bike the most and are low-income
schools within Maricopa County. A total of at least 40,000 students can be served through this project. The
research link below shares the success of a blender bike by promoting nutrition and physical activity.
https://joe.org/joe/2018april/tt5.php
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please indicate
whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes);
We have received support from the targeted districts mentioned previously. Their role would be to use the blender
bikes for school-related events such as classroom parties, health fairs and parent nights. We also have support
from Maricopa County Department of Public Health. School districts will track data, use, and maintenance of
the blender bikes. They will use the Arizona Department of Education Activity and Assessment tool to track
nutrition education and physical activity via the local wellness policy implementation. See link for tool.
https://www.azed.gov/hns/nslp/lwp/ we will not submit applications to any other tribe for support or funding for
the blender bikes.
5. The timetable for implementation of the program or project;
Once anticipated funding is received in August of 2020 we would move forward and purchase the 6 blender bikes
which will take about 2 to 3 months to receive due to customization and delivery. Each bike will include
customization reflective of the school district name and health messaging. Once blender bikes arrive to schools
we would provide schools with marketing materials to support blender bike use and provide support to schools
with events, nutrition education and physical activity lessons using the bikes.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Grant
Application 2020
Signatures – Page 4
Signatures: Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document (such as a
resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support. Applications without signatures will be considered
incomplete.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Grant
Application 2020
Budget – Page 5
Attachments: Attach a detailed budget for the program or project, a statement addressing the need for long-term
funding (if applicable), and any other relevant attachments that will give the Grant Committee a fuller understanding of
the program or project. The budget is required; however, other attachments are optional.
The table below gives a breakdown of funding for the six blender bikes, customization, and accessories. There will be no
need for future funding of this project, as the blender bikes will be maintained by individual school districts for many
years of use and education.
Proposed Budget Expense
Quantity
Cost
Total
6 Fender Blender Pro
6
$1,950
$11,700
Custom Wheel Cover
6
$350
$2,100
Custom Frame Branding
6
$100
$600
Blendtec Blender
6
$160
$960
Easy Transport Wheels
6
$35
$210
Discount
-$1560
Shipping
6
$75
$450
Processing Fee for credit card
$433.80
Total
$14,893.80
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Natural Playspace Redesign Intervention at Paideia Academies
A Project of Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability
Proposal to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Name and contact information for government entity/organization applying for grant funds.
Organization: Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University
Address: P.O. Box 2260, Tempe, AZ 85280
Email: OCFRGrants@asu.edu Phone: 480-965-3759 Fax: 480-727-9656
Primary Contact: Name, address, email, and telephone numbers for the primary point of contact.
Name: Kristin Travagline Address: P.O. Box 2260, Tempe, AZ 85280
Email: OCFRGrants@asu.edu Phone: 609-558-9619
Name and contact information of government sponsor, including signature of acknowledgment
from government sponsor:
Municipality Representative: Milka Doom
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors: Clint Hickman
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Project Summary: A short description of the project that is no more than (4) sentences.
In partnership with Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Sustainability, Paideia Academies South
Phoenix has ambitiously set out to build natural play and learning environments (NPLE), demonstrating to
the wider community the possibilities for school spaces to be more comfortable, healthier, and
environmentally friendly spaces for children to learn and play. By setting up and maintaining garden spaces
throughout the two Paideia campuses, the school and community will benefit from: increased access to food
in a low-income area; enhanced education; cleaner air; and cooler playspaces.
Narrative: A narrative of no more than (2) pages describing the following.
1.) The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project;
ASU’s Natural Playspace Redesign Intervention at Paideia Academies is an ongoing project led by School of
Sustainability faculty member Jennifer Vanos. Paideia Academies is a Title 1 Charter School in South Phoenix
serving pre-K to eighth grade. The school is located in a diverse, low-income, underserved area of Maricopa
County. The community largely struggles with food insecurity, air pollution, heat, high traffic, low walkability,
low income, and lack of healthy and safe playspaces.
Natural play and learning environments (NPLE) exhibit miniature landscapes full of compelling play and
learning opportunities, ready to be discovered by children through innovative and sustainable solutions.
NPLEs show improved cognitive function, physical activity, mental health, and behavior for various ages and
abilities. In these spaces, children are surrounded by hills, gardens, sandpits, trees, orchards, climbing walls,
rocks, streams, caves, labyrinths, sundials, and other natural features that help children discover nature while
they play and build social cognitive, and motor skills. No such school playspace exists in Maricopa
County.
Currently, the school is committed to re-naturalizing two spaces (of four) and adding numerous gardens for
“STEAM”-based learning and healthy food. The spaces will allow for experiential learning, creative and
cooperative play, and mindfulness spaces. We will continue long-term research on children’s behavior,
physical activity levels, classroom performance, child health, reductions in sun, heat, and air pollution through
design, and sustainable water use. The research is also a pilot demonstration that will create baseline data and
a needs assessment for other schools throughout the county, state, and country to implement the NPLE
concept. It is bridging a gap that is not currently being assessed by schools, districts, and communities–
particularly in low-income areas and Title 1 Schools.
2.) The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding
priorities (i.e. education, public safety, health, environment, and economic and community
development);
There are four main goals of this community-based research project, which align with the Fort McDowell
funding priorities of education, health, environment, and community development:
1.) To decrease exposures to heat, solar radiation, and air pollution using interventions focused on
naturalization through vegetation, shade, and efficient water use in school playspaces.
2.) To increase safe outdoor learning and physical activity throughout the year based on collaborative
data collection with school nurses and teachers.
3.) To enhance child well-being through sustainability education, garden-based learning, and nature-
based play.
4.) To improve community, health, and learning through growing food and plants, and providing
connection to the land and environment to establish long-lasting gardens that become valuable
school and neighborhood assets.
Achieving these goals will help to fulfill the mission of the school, which is to “Empower the whole-child
body, mind, heart, spirit – through education, leading to lifelong learning, good citizenship, solid careers, and
healthy families.” These goals will support individual, family, and community resilience and health through
education, empowerment, and stewardship to the land in an experiential and collaborative way.
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3.) The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated
number of people who will be served by the grant;
Need: ASU initiated this project given the need for greenspace, fresh fruits and vegetables, educational
opportunities, and pollution reduction in this underserved area of Maricopa County. The school’s location
ranks in the 95–100th percentile in the nation for the air pollutants ozone and particulate matter, as well as
traffic proximity, as environmental justice indicators from the EPA. Poor air quality in South Phoenix is
linked to high rates of childhood asthma and hospitalizations and is an important health equity issue.
Evidence is mounting that the use of green infrastructure, such as trees and hedges, as barriers can
significantly reduce pollution levels at human breathing height (Abhijith et al., 2017).
Target Population: Paideia Academies is a pre-K-8 Title 1 Charter School. Eighty-four percent of the
students are on the free/reduced lunch program, which are largely minority students from Hispanic/Latino
(67%) & Black/African American (20%) backgrounds.
Projected Number of People Served: Paideia Academies services 840 students. In addition, the project will
benefit their families, the surrounding community, and serve as a model for other schools.
4.) The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please
indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes); and
We are actively pursuing additional funding in order to sustain this important project. ASU Foundation is a
private, nonprofit organization that raises and invests private contributions to Arizona State University. The
foundation coordinates and directs all major fundraising campaigns on behalf of ASU and its colleges and
schools, including the School of Sustainability. At this time, ASU Foundation is not submitting applications
to other tribes for this particular project. Other support that has been received:
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ASU’s Healthy Urban Environments Funding ($50,000) – Maricopa County Industrial Development
Authority – Jan 2020-Aug 2020 (used for student research assistants, sensors, and data collection).
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ASU’s Knowledge Exchange for Resilience ($15,000) - Piper Foundation Funding (used to support
student research assistant, physiological sensors, and participant incentives)
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ASU – Vanos Research Start-up Funds – has helped partially support undergraduate student aid,
sensor purchasing, and Vanos’ time.
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CAPLTER NSF Research Project – Funded Vanos for 0.5 months in summer 2019 for summer
salary support for data collection and analysis.
5.) The timetable for implementation of the program or project.
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Ongoing: Design creation in progress for two outdoor areas (one at each campus––Baseline campus
and Terrace campus––adjacent to one another) in South Phoenix. Designs should be finished within
3–4 weeks (Late April). Construction is set to begin late May 2020.
•
Air quality and microclimate sensors to be removed from site once construction begins.
•
Summer 2020 (June–Aug) will involve the construction (moving ground for hills, safe water
retention, building bioswales, building learning walkway)
•
Late August 2020 – building raised bed gardens; install learning pieces (logs, sundial, wood seats)*;
install shading (pergola, willow arched tunnel)*
•
Air quality and microclimate sensors reinstalled.
•
September 2020 - Building of gardens; install boulders.*
•
Late September – Early October 2020 - Plant hedges and trees at school community tree planting
events; plant cacti and shrubs along learning walkway. The early fall is generally the best time to plant
in this area.
•
November: Install signage.
*Note that these are just some of the pieces to be installed from our budget. We will be completing
installations of other play pieces as well (amphitheater, gazebo, caves, sandbox, etc.) for which we are seeking
further funds.
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Signatures: Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or country. Applications without
signatures will be considered incomplete.
Municipality Representative: Milka Doom
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors: Clint Hickman
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Natural Playspace Redesign Intervention at Paideia Academies Budget
Item for Natural Play and Learning Environments
Cost
Trees & Shrubs – across two sites:
10 Fruit Trees (15 gallon) @ $220
$ 2,200.00
C515 Trees (15 gallon) @ $125 per tree
$ 1,875.00
15 Trees (30 gallon) @ $200 per tree
$ 3,000.00
Shrubs/Trees for hedges – 5 gallon – 50 @ $50 each
$ 2,500.00
Raised Bed Gardens – for Daycare and Kindergarten x 2
$ 5,000.00
Landscaping – community cultural learning pathway, in
collaboration with Desert Botanical Gardens
$ 12,000.00
Educational Signage – 8 @ $90 each
$ 720.00
Pergola
$ 400.00
Willow arched tunnel
$ 990.00
Concrete Analemmatic Sundial
$ 670.00
Sitting Log
$ 824.00
Stepping Stumps (12)
$ 1,275.00
Boulders - 20 at $250 each
$ 5,000.00
Landscaping – creation of a bioswales around LEHR gardens
$ 10,000.00
Maintenance Costs
$ 5,000.00
Clarity Sensors (air quality)
$ 4,500.00
Arable Sensors (microclimate)
$ 3,000.00
TOTAL Estimate $ 58,954.00
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
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Applicant Organization Information:
Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
2999 N. 44th St. #250
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Office: (602) 258-0990
Primary Contact:
Genevieve Villegas, Advancement Director
Office: (602) 258-0990
Cell: (602) 320-7283
Email: Genevieve.villegas@ywcaaz.org
Sponsor:
Maricopa County Representative(s:)
Milka Doom, FBA
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
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Project Summary
YWCA's Senior Meals program prepares 103,000 nutritionally balanced meals and provides
social activities, companionship, and transportation for 1,200 low-income senior and disabled
adults in Glendale and El Mirage. YWCA coordinates service at four locations to provide hot
meals in group settings and delivers meals and companionship to homebound clients
through our Meals on Wheels program. Our clients are poor with no opportunity to increase
their income, often without family support, and don’t have enough to eat on a daily basis. In a
majority of cases, the meal they eat with us is their only meal of the day.
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project.
Funds are requested for the YWCA Senior Meals program to provide nutritionally balanced
meals, social activities, companionship, and transportation to low-income senior and
disabled adults in Glendale and El Mirage. YWCA coordinates service at four locations to
provide hot meals in group settings, educational opportunities, self-improvement activities,
health screenings, health fairs, and other socialization activities. The program offers
transportation to engage and support clients through Dial-A-Ride, and delivers meals and
companionship with our Meals on Wheels program to homebound clients. Our trained staff
visits with clients, circumventing loneliness, isolation, and conducts wellness and mental
health status checks. YWCA provides pet food for animal companions with our We Feed Four
Feet program. Clients qualify based on financial need through a confidential intake interview
and application. Participants are asked to pay a minimal fee based on their income.
Program Activities:
1) Serve one nutritious meal each weekday at three senior center locations and once a month
at one additional senior center.
2) Prepare and serve registered dietitian approved meals.
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.
Outputs:
1) Provide 36,000 meals to 700 unduplicated seniors and disabled adults in Glendale
and El Mirage at one of four YWCA Centers.
2) Deliver 67,000 nutritious meals to homes of 500 unduplicated seniors and disabled
adults unable to visit one of our Centers.
3) Provide 11,000 rides to and from our Centers through Dial-A-Ride.
This is a continuing project. Our most recent accomplishments with the Senior Meals
program are serving 98,761 meals to 1,162 unduplicated seniors and disabled adults, gave
10,189 rides through Dial-A-Ride, conducted 1,800 activities, and fed 107 pets through the
We Feed Four Feet program for Meals on Wheels clients.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s
funding priorities (i.e., education, public safety, health, environment, and economic and
community development)
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
Page 3 of 4
This program serves the public by providing nutritious hot meals, disease prevention,
wellness activities, recreational activities that promote physical fitness, nutrition in seniors and
disabled adults. In the U.S., 8.6 million adults over 60 face hunger, and nearly a third of them
are disabled. There is a way to help. Nutrition programs for our elderly prevent or delay early
placement of seniors in nursing homes. They help manage chronic health conditions
reducing costly hospital and care center stays. Our Senior Meals program provides nutrition,
socialization, and support to seniors and disabled adults helping them eat, remain
independent, and live with dignity.
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the
estimated number of people who will be served by the grant.
One in five Arizonans reported that there were times in the past 12 months that they didn't
have enough money to buy food their family needed. St. Mary's Food Bank reports that 1 in 7
Arizona seniors live in poverty, and Arizona's hunger rates are higher than national averages.
Glendale's fastest growing population segment is baby boomers ages 55 to 64. Meals on
Wheels recently found that 83% of low-income seniors do not receive the home delivered
meals they need. The US Senate Committee on Education and Labor maintains that proper
nutrition extends seniors' lives and helps them maintain independence when combined with
recreation, socialization and education. Nutrition programs prevent or delay placement of
seniors in nursing homes and help people manage chronic health conditions. The YWCA
works to nourish and support seniors in Glendale and El Mirage. The target population is low-
income seniors and disabled adults in Glendale AZ and surrounding communities. Key
findings include that 57% of participants report their meal from YWCA as their main meal and
47% report as their only meal of the day. This program serves approximately 1,200 low-
income disabled adults and seniors in Glendale aged 55 years and older.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support
(please indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes).
The YWCA collaborates and shares resource with several agencies in the west Valley with a
goal to eliminate elderly hunger, and the only organization that delivers meals to the elderly
in the West Valley. The YWCA initiated collaborations with other non-profit organizations to
decrease and ultimately eliminate hunger in Glendale's elderly community. This includes the
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Region One to plan and coordinate services for seniors.
Partnerships include:1) the City of Glendale to provide recreation and socialization activities
at one of the Senior Centers; 2) the Japanese American Citizens League to provide meals at
their facility monthly to its seniors; 3) St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance shares maintenance food
and supply items to stock our pantry with food products for our senior participants to take
home and distribute monthly; 4) Gleaner's Brown Bag Program distributes food products;
and 5) Waste Not delivers excess food products from local grocery stores. YWCA will submit
applications to Tohono O’odham and Gila River Indian Community.
5. Timetable for implementation of your program or project. This is a year round program
with a fiscal year ending on June 30th.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
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Detailed Organization Budget
Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
FY2019-2020
Senior Meals Programs
REVENUES
Foundations/Corporations
$ 328,800.00
Individual Contributions
$ 13,000.00
Area Agency
$ 526,000.00
United Way
$ 100,000.00
Glendale-CDBG
$ 60,000.00
Senior Fees
$ 38,100.00
Net Revenue
$ 1,065,900.00
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Marketing & Outreach
$ 5,544.00
Communications-Phones
$ 3,460.53
Depreciation
$ 9,112.04
Employee Benefits
$ 40,841.09
Food-Raw
$ 224,652.00
Food-Packaging
$ 37,344.00
Insurance
$ 11,698.09
Training & Education
$ 2,250.00
Occupancy-Bldg-Permits
$ 58,965.54
Operational Exp
$ 29,744.38
Payroll Taxes
$ 46,796.85
Postage
$ 664.20
Printing
$ 1,687.56
Professional Services
$ 14,060.75
Salaries
$ 511,411.03
Specific Assistance- Dial a Ride
$ 24,000.00
Supplies-Office
$ 6,586.30
Transportation
$ 33,618.00
Vehicle Fuel & Repair
$ 3,444.00
TOTAL GENERAL & ADMIN EXPENSES
$ 1,065,880.36
NET
$ 19.64
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Maricopa County – Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Grant Application
Grant Application (Page 1)
Applicant Info: Name and contact information for government entity/organization applying for grant funds.
Name of Organization: STEP: Student Expedition Program
Address: 5021 North 20th Street, #10782
City/State/Zip: Phoenix, AZ 85016
Website Address: http://www.stepexpedition.org/
Primary Contact: Dr. Tracy Baynes, Founder/President
STEP: Student Expedition Program
Primary Contact Phone Number: (520) 609-1149
Primary Contact Email Address: tbaynes@stepexpedition.org
Primary Contact: Name, address, e-mail, and phone number(s) for the primary point of contact.
Primary Contact: Dr. Tracy Baynes, Founder/President
STEP: Student Expedition Program
Address: 5021 North 20th Street, #10782
City/State/Zip: Phoenix, AZ 85016
Primary Contact Email Address: tbaynes@stepexpedition.org
Primary Contact Phone Number: (520) 609-1149
Sponsor Info: Name and contact information of government sponsor, including signature of acknowledgment from
government sponsor.
Maricopa County
Municipality Representatives:
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Municipality Representative;
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Contact Information:
480-231-8525
Acknowledgement of
Submission by Authorized
Municipality Representative:
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Program Summary (Page 2 & 3)
Program Summary: A short description of the program that is no more than four (4) sentences.
The STEP College Prep Program equips Arizona’s low Income, high schoolers knowledge, tools, and resources to
successfully transition to college and attain a degree. We guide and advise STEP scholars regarding summer
programs, college internships, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help make a college degree
attainable. We engage STEP scholars in a comprehensive, multi-year college preparatory program strategically
designed to prepare them for and graduate from college.
Narrative: A narrative of no more than two (2) pages describing the following:
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project.
STEP: College Prep Program is a continuing project (multi-year program). Students participate in the program at
no charge to them or their parents. STEP students enter the program during their sophomore year and
participate through high-school graduation.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding priorities
(i.e., education, public safety, health, environment, and economic and community development).
Purpose of Program: To educate and develop low-income, underserved, Arizona high-schoolers. We equip STEP
scholars with the knowledge, tools, and resources to successfully transition to college and attain a degree. We
guide and advise STEP scholars regarding summer programs, college internships, and financial aid and
scholarship opportunities to help make a college degree attainable. We engage STEP scholars in a
comprehensive, multi-year college preparatory program strategically designed to prepare them for and
graduate from college. STEP strives beyond the call of duty to inspire change in our next generation of leaders.
How Program Meets Fort McDowell’s Funding Priorities. The specific area in which STEP’s program helps to
contribute toward the FMYN’s educational funding interest pertains to STEP’s proven ability to enhance a
student’s academic outcome.
Our Outcomes: Since the start of STEP’s College-Prep Program:
100% of our students have gone directly to college from high school.
96% are attending college or have obtained a college degree.
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated number of
people who will be served by the grant.
Need Program Fulfills? The STEP program helps contribute toward Arizona’s statewide initiative to
Increase college readiness and high-school graduation rates
Raise awareness regarding options beyond high school.
Helping students to secure scholarship funding to make college more affordable.
Target Population: Low-income Arizona high school students.
Estimated Number of People Served by Grant: 250
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4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please indicate
whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes).
College-Prep Program - FY 2019-20
Funding and Support Received
Foundations
$232,052
Corporations
$5,750
Individuals
$75,000
Total
$299,790
Resolution of Support: Letters of support are currently being reviewed for consideration of support through the
City of Mesa, Mayor’s office. If approved, STEP will submit grant applications to the following tribes.
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Gila River Indian Community
5. The timetable for implementation of the program or project. STEP begins working with high school students
during their sophomore year through high school graduation (and beyond). Sustainability is achieved through
STEP’s phased student engagement and participation initiatives. The timeline for this funding request would be
projected for April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021. Being that this is a multi-year program, our funding request could
also be viewed as flexible being that we provide focused college advising through a series of 36 workshops and
one-on-one mentoring with staff. Below is a brief timeline example of our program.
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Signatures (Page 4)
Signatures: Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document (such as a
resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support. Applications without signatures will be considered
incomplete.
Maricopa County
Municipality Representatives:
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Municipality Representative;
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Contact Information: 480-231-8525
Signature of Submission by
Authorized Municipality
Representative:
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Budget – Page 5
Attachments: Attach a detailed budget for the program or project, a statement addressing the need for long-term
funding (if applicable), and any other relevant attachments that will give the Grant Committee a fuller understanding of
the program or project. The budget is required; however, other attachments are optional.
Program Budget: Attachment
Statement of Need: Attachment
Relevant Attachments: To give Grant Committee fuller understanding of program – Attachment
The application shall be no more than five (5) pages in total, except for any attachments. Fort McDowell reserves the
right to require additional documentation as necessary.
March 23, 2020
Ms. Verlene Enos
Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Prop 202 Grant Application
Applicant Info
1. Primary Organization Contact: Laura Magruder, CEO
2. Name and contact information for organization applying for grant funds:
Maggie’s Place
4001 North 30th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Office: 602-262-5555; Direct: 602-596-4985
lmagruder@maggiesplace.org
www.maggiesplace.org
3. Name, address, e-mail, and phone number(s) for the primary point of contact:
Laura Magruder, M.Ed.
CEO
Maggie’s Place
4001 North 30th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Office: 602-262-5555; Direct: 602-596-4985
lmagruder@maggiesplace.org
www.maggiesplace.org
4. Name and contact information of government sponsor, including signature of acknowledgment
from government sponsor:
Milka Doom, FBA
Clint Hickman, Chairman
Maricopa County Department of Finance
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
602-506-3561/Email
__________________________ ______________
Milka Doom, FBA
Department of Finance
Project Summary:
Maggie’s Place’s mission is to provide houses of hospitality and ongoing support to help pregnant and parenting women
in need reach their goals and welcome them into a community filled with love and dignity. We are respectfully
requesting a $20,000 grant for our Emergency Shelter Program, which will pay for a portion of the costs of providing
shelter and basic needs for approximately 76 moms and babies. In 2019, we served 130 unduplicated moms in our
homes, providing 30,366 bed nights and 54,777 meals. We cared for 94 children and welcomed 43 babies into the world.
Narrative:
1. Proposed Program:
The Emergency Shelter Program at Maggie’s Place is a continuing program. We serve pregnant and parenting women
who are homeless, desperate, and have nowhere else to go. They are typically alone on the streets, in a car, in a shelter
that cannot accommodate pregnant women, or with someone potentially dangerous. Maggie's Place provides life-
changing programs by offering a warm and welcoming community, a safe place to live and learn, and ongoing services to
help women become self-sufficient as they await the birth of their babies.
Requested funds from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation ($20,000) would be used for emergency expenses such as
prenatal care, food, supplies, bus passes, and shelter costs for 76 homeless, pregnant women and their babies residing
in four emergency shelter homes in Maricopa County (The Michael House in Glendale, The Magdalene House in Phoenix,
The Elizabeth House in Tempe, and The Hannah House in Mesa) during 2020/2021 .
2. Purpose of the program and how it meets Fort McDowell’s funding priority (Health):
For pregnant women experiencing homelessness, with no family or support system, Maggie's Place is the answer. Most
women and we serve have had little or no prenatal care until they arrive at Maggie’s Place, which can lead to premature
delivery, low birth weight, and other medical complications. The majority of our moms are victims of domestic violence,
and the majority have turned to opioid misuse or substance abuse to cope with their desperate situations.
Maggie’s Place’s Emergency Shelter Program provides homeless pregnant/parenting women and infants with a
nurturing home environment and nutritious food; maternity/infant supplies; weekly therapeutic counseling; bus passes;
mentoring; case management; a savings program; life skills courses; referrals to community agencies for parenting
classes, counseling, job training, and housing; access to education programs; knowledge of state programs (health
insurance, day care subsidies, food stamps, child support, and cash assistance); informal modeling of healthy family life,
including resolving conflict, making decisions for the common good, upholding expectations, and celebrating goals
achieved. Our solutions-based program benefits the community by delivering essential services for women and children
with the goal of increasing self-sufficiency, independence, and breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
Maggie’s Place strives to achieve the following two goals: 1) Provide for the immediate physical and emotional needs of
our clients, and 2) Assist clients in achieving long-term goals by connecting them to community resources. To achieve
these goals and meet the needs of our clients, Maggie’s Place also offers: wrap-around services and comprehensive care
programs, a supportive community, a Family Success Center for current and Alumnae moms, an Economic
Empowerment Program, Fit Moms, Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Early Childhood Development, and more.
More than just a shelter, Maggie’s Place is the first time many high-risk moms experience a trauma-sensitive, healthy
family environment where they can focus on their physical and emotional needs. Women can join Maggie’s Place at any
point in their pregnancy and stay until their baby is 12 months old. Typically, a mom and her baby have their own room;
pregnant women share rooms. Maggie’s Place strives to achieve the following outcomes to demonstrate the success of
the program.
Outcome#1: 100% of homeless pregnant women/infants served (76 participants) will
gain safe shelter (provide shelter, basic needs, medical care, and social support).
Outcome #2: 100% of women served will gain improved physical, mental, and dental
health through regular medical/dental care and counseling.
Outcome #3: 90% of moms served will gain job skills, education, or certificates to
increase their ability to gain independence.
3. The need for the program, population targeted, and estimated number of children who will be served by this grant:
The January 22, 2019 Point-In-Time Count for Maricopa County revealed 2,417 females were homeless, of which 48%
were unsheltered (unsheltered rates increased 22% from 2018 to 2019). In April 2018, Cronkite News Arizona PBS
reported that the number of homeless people not in shelters was up 27% in Maricopa County. Since 2014, the number
of homeless has increased by 149%. Phoenix metro communities are seeing people that used to be classified as
experiencing episodic homelessness now classified as suffering long-term chronic homelessness. Furthermore, the
unsheltered count has been increasing since 2014 by approximately 25% each year, while the sheltered count has
generally been decreasing. These women are vulnerable and preyed on in the streets, alleys, and empty buildings across
Maricopa County. Homeless women have higher rates of chronic and mental illness, poor birth outcomes, and mortality.
They are the highest users of emergency room services and are most likely to die on the streets if they do not receive
comprehensive services designed to meet their unique needs. Birth complications among homeless women are
prevalent, and their children also experience harmful health conditions.
71% of our moms are victims of domestic violence, and 40% have been hospitalized as a result of a domestic violence
injury. Sixty-one percent (61%) of clients report opioid addiction. All (100%) of our clients have experienced chronic and
intermittent homelessness, have never experienced sustainable employment, have poor credit or no spendable credit,
lack understanding of creating options for survival, and would rather hold a sustainable job than be unemployed. Most
are pregnant, dehydrated, and malnourished when they enter our care. Their unborn babies are at extreme risk; if
moms have already delivered their babies, without Maggie’s Place, they may not survive life on the streets.
4. Partners: Maggie’s Place leverages a variety of community partnerships and collaborations to provide specialized
assistance to women living in our homes, as well as ongoing support after they leave Maggie’s Place. Our major
collaborators include: ASU College of Social Work, Catholic Charities Social Services, Touchstone Health Services, St.
Joseph’s Family Medical Center, ASU Morrison Institute, Creighton School of Nursing, Hushabye Nursery, Voices of
Influence, Courage and Empowerment (VOICE), Fresh Start Women’s Center, Phoenix Crisis Pregnancy Centers,
Homeward Bound, Save the Family, United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM), Center for Hope, Chrysalis Shelters,
La Mesita, Aid to Women, Crisis Nursery, Family Promise, Changing Lives, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence (NCADD), Lifewell, A New Leaf, House of Refuge, and Community Medical Services.
Other entities providing funding and support: The Board of Visitors, Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation, Vanguard
Foundation, Sundt Foundation, The Molly Blank Fund, US Bank, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Arizona
Diamondbacks, Kieckhefer Foundation, In-N-Out Burger Foundation, Isagenix Foundation, Gila River Indian Community,
Westgate Resorts Foundation, and Employees Fund of the Boeing Company.
5. Timetable for implementation of the program:
This project is ongoing. All program activities take place throughout the year, and the women work closely with Maggie's
Place Family Coaches to achieve their goals on an ongoing, individual basis. Our homes are open 7 days per week, 365
days per year. Women enter and exit the homes on an ongoing basis. All grant funds would be used within a one-year
time period.
Signatures: Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document (such as a
resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support. Applications without signatures will be considered
incomplete.
__________________________________________________________________
2020 Emergency Shelter Program Budget
Statement addressing the need for long-term funding:
Maggie’s Place fills a unique niche in serving homeless pregnant and parenting women
in Maricopa County; therefore, we do have a need for long-term funding so that we
may continue to support this vulnerable population with life-changing programs that
extend beyond the grant term by providing lifelong benefits to homeless women and
their children. We strive to break the cycle of poverty, which will impact future
generations. Our diversified fundraising efforts include corporate, foundation, and
government grants, individual donations, Board of Directors support, and special
events.
We appreciate the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council’s past support, and its
consideration of continued support.
Revenue and Support
Contributions
$335,169
Grants
$270,288
In-Kind Donations
$ 39,200
Total Revenue and Support
$644,657
Expenses
Staff Related
$378,193
Guest Related
$ 72,800
Guest Programs
$ 13,500
Fundraising Event Expense
Volunteer Related Expense
Insurance (non-payroll)
$ 31,004
Occupancy Expenses
$ 36,800
Telephone
$ 17,600
Automobile
$ 24,000
Maintenance and Supplies
$ 18,360
Professional Fees
$ 2,000
General Administration
$ 2,000
Interest
Depreciation
$ 48,400
Total Expense
$644,657
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340 E Coronado Rd, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.775.5090
amandahope.org
EIN: 46-2522889
March 24, 2020
Ms. Verlene Enos
Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Prop 202 Grant Application
1. Applicant Information:
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
340 East Coronado Rd., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-775-5090
amandahope.org
2. Primary Organization Contact:
Lorraine Tallman, Founder & CEO
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
340 East Coronado Road, Suite 102
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Lorraine@amandahope.org
602-790-7673
3. Sponsor:
Maricopa County
Milka Doom, FBA; Clint Hickman, Board of Supervisors Chairman
Maricopa County Department of Finance
602-506-3561/Email
________________________________
Milka Doom, FBA
Department of Finance
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Project Summary
Founded in 2012 in memory of Amanda Hope, who lost her four-year cancer battle at age 12, the mission of Amanda
Hope Rainbow Angels (AHRA) is to bring dignity and comfort into the harsh world of childhood cancer and other
life-threatening diseases. AHRA serves 2,000 Maricopa County pediatric cancer patients (and their families) each
year as they navigate the unthinkable journey of cancer. Our vision is to: (1) Provide Comfycozy Care™ gifts to all
children diagnosed with cancer and other blood related disorders; (2) Support healthcare professionals in providing
person-centered care to children and their family with empathy and understanding; and (3) Help families have voice
and choice above the harsh protocols often present in the healthcare system. Our Comfort and Care Program
targets the imminent emotional and psychological needs of families navigating cancer diagnoses and associated
treatments through no-cost family counseling services and play therapy for children.
Narrative
1. AHRA’s Comfort and Care Program began in 2016 to increase access to behavioral health care in children ages
3-18 (and their families) who are undergoing cancer treatment, with the goal of reducing stress and anxiety
through proven strategies that mitigate trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis. AHRA discovered that this
behavioral health component was missing from cancer treatment in Arizona. Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
appreciates Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s consideration of a $15,000 investment in this continuing program.
2. AHRA’s Comfort and Care Program meets Fort McDowell’s Health funding priority. The purpose of
Comfort and Care is to empower children with cancer, connect with siblings, support parents, and promote
resilient family relationships. We increase access to mental health services for high-need, uninsured, low-income
populations by providing children and families with screening and treatment for behavioral health issues
stemming from cancer-associated trauma. Given cancer’s pervasiveness, families come from all walks of life and
we serve ALL children, parents, and families who need our help. Our services are customized to each child, and
family, through the following no-cost programmatic components that embrace the unfathomable, while ensuring
that no family walks the cancer journey alone.
Children with cancer must find the strength to withstand treatment, and a way to sustain hope. Patients often
experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD throughout the course of treatment, and for years
afterward. Despite these being some of the most trying times a person can imagine, hospital counselors are only
available for a limited number of hours or visits, on a very restricted schedule (if even covered by insurance). It
is not enough. Often, needed counseling simply does not occur. Unmet emotional and psychological needs
compound the suffering individuals’ experience and can lead to further complications. Financial stress becomes
insurmountable when parents must provide round-the-clock care for sick children. Many parents lose their jobs
due to caregiving demands, filing for bankruptcy and experiencing diminished quality of life, and divorce is
common. Siblings frequently suffer nightmares and anxiety, feeling abandoned, scared, resentful, and guilty
while struggling to cope. Many adopt behavioral issues by acting out, withdrawing, giving up on school, or
abusing drugs and alcohol. Comfort and Care includes:
Licensed Family Counseling takes place immediately upon diagnosis to help parents process their
emotions and understand how to support their child’s cancer journey, siblings, and their family unit.
Play Therapy is specialized, age-appropriate counseling for children who find it difficult to verbalize
feelings. In play therapy, trained therapists guide children to help them express their feelings, using a great
selection of play materials that can include puppets, arts and crafts materials, sand and water, clay, small
figures, dressing up props, musical instruments and books.
Teen Support Groups and Individualized Counseling offer teenagers comfort without judgement or fear.
Parent Connection Support Groups and Moms Mentoring allow parents, caretakers, and extended family
members to share similar struggles and learn coping skills they can use with their children and themselves;
they also receive individual and group counseling, as needed. Mentoring is a bilingual program.
Mindfulness Kits are new in June 2020.
Amanda Hope on the Go is our mobile therapy unit that will travel throughout Maricopa County delivering
child and family therapy sessions to those who are unable to travel to our offices.
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3. After accidents, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14
(American Cancer Society). A cancer diagnosis is often accompanied by other
psychosocial side effects that should not be ignored. Pediatric patients commonly
experience symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD during treatments for cancer
and chronic or life-threatening illnesses. These symptoms can develop and/or be
present starting the moment of diagnosis, throughout the duration of treatment, and
continuing for years post-treatment. While the medical world can treat the symptoms
and the cancer, the emotional and mental components of a cancer diagnosis on the
patient and their families must also be attended to in order to maintain the best
overall quality of patient care and family wellness. Emotional problems not addressed
now will remain with the person throughout their lives and may negatively impact
their future.
According to Mental Health America, the importance of diagnosing and treating depression in its early stages can
be likened to catching cancer in its early stages – early intervention is critical. Youth with cancer are at greater
risk for depression and other mental health conditions compared to adults with cancer. The following
information and statistics pertain to depression, and barriers to care:
The prevalence of untreated youth with depression in Arizona is 69.7%.
Like adults, having insurance coverage does not mean access to needed treatment. The
percentage of youth with severe depression who received insufficient treatment (less than 6 or
no sessions of treatment) in Arizona is 83.3%.
There are an estimated 8,300 child psychiatrists across the county compared to over 15 million
youth with mental health disorders. In Arizona, the ratio of patients to providers is 800:1.
(http://www.aacap.org/aacap/resources_for_primary_care/Workforce_Issues.aspx)
Low reimbursement rates, combined with a limited number of providers and high demand for
help means that many providers do not accept insurance, forcing families and individuals to
pay high out-of-pocket fees or go without care.
Peer support specialists, workforce development programs, telehealth, or primary care models
like Collaborative Care are possible solutions to the significant mental health workforce gap in
the states.
CancerCare, a leading national nonprofit organization based in New York, is one of only a few
that provide comprehensive services to patients and caregivers, including counseling, phone,
online and in-person support groups, educational workshops and more, all at no cost.
(https://media.cancercare.org/reports/original/cancercare2017impactreport.pdf
Cancer is frightening, and painful. Every needle prick, poke, and prod, creates anxiety and fear in a child, making
the physical reactions to their necessary medical treatment that much more excruciating. The need for AHRA’s
Comfort and Care Program supports healthcare professionals in providing family-centered care to children with
empathy and understanding, enabling families to have stronger voices, with more choices, amidst harsh
healthcare system protocols. By providing this service at no cost, and through their entire journey, we are
meeting a large unmet need in an equitable, holistic, and more effective manner.
The estimated number of people who will be served by the grant is approximately 500.
4. AHRA Partners include: Arizona State University School of Social Work Institute for Operations Research and
Management Sciences, Cancer Support Community, and Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. In
collaboration with healthcare professionals, hospital Child Life counselors and social workers, Amanda Hope
also works with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Cardon Children’s Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird, and
Diamond Children’s Medical Center (in Tucson).
Other entities providing funding and support: Becton Dickinson/CR Bard, Fiesta Bowl Charities, Arizona
Coyotes, Thunderbirds Charities, Scottsdale Active 20/30 Foundation, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Sundt
Foundation, Valley Kids Foundation 20/30, and Executive Council Charities.
5. Timetable for implementation of the program: September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021.
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Signatures
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Comfort & Care Budget
Grant funding will contribute to a portion of the staff costs for licensed counselors and therapists, as follows:
Statement addressing the need for long-term funding: Since Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels’ Comfort and
Care Program offers life-changing benefits, for both patients and their families, this critical program requires the
need for long-term funding. Cancer does not take a break, and neither will we in supporting families during their
most challenging fight.
Personnel
Behavioral Health Counselor, DBH, LPC, Bilingual(FT)
$ 48,000
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, (FT)
$ 40,000
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Play Therapist(PT)
$ 30,000
Benefits & Taxes
$ 7,032
Total Personnel Cost
$125,032
Consultant Licensed Professional Counselor (off-site)
$ 12,000
Professional services
Program Expenses
Mentoring
$ 11,075
Support Groups
$ 6,197
Operating Expenses
Accounting & Legal Services (allocated)
$ 389
Center supplies & materials
$ 1,993
Fundraising
Insurance Expense (allocated)
$ 534
Printing
$ 500
Rent and Occupancy (allocated)
$ 15,000
Telephone (allocated)
$ 310
Software subscriptions
$ 1,500
Total Non-Personnel Costs
$ 49,498
Total Expenses
$174,530
360 E. Coronado Road
Suite 180
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel 602.840.1644
Fax 602.845.7969
www.azkidney.org
Ms. Verlene Enos
March 25, 2020
Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
ATTN: Prop 202 Grant Application
Requesting $110,000
Project Summary: Kidney patients who are 1) on dialysis or 2) have received a
kidney transplant or 3) are living kidney donors sometimes need help with emergency
living expenses. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent housing evictions
and utility shut offs for patients contending with temporary financial hardships. An
additional purpose is to prevent those hardships from undermining medical stability
and quality of life.
The Emergency Living Expenses for Dialysis and Transplant Patients Program
is a joint effort of the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona (NKF AZ) and Arizona
Nephrology Social Workers. NKF AZ also has long-standing relationships with
Arizona utility companies and municipalities that facilitate mediation of payment
arrangements for patients. The program was suspended in July 2018 due to lack of
funding after having operated continuously for almost two decades. The suspension
was caused by unprecedented increases in applications for transportation assistance
that persist even today. Some important donor support also shifted away from
emergency living expenses in order to fund transportation and prevention
programming. Historically, the program has helped hundreds of people to remain in
their homes with heating, cooling, and municipal services operating. Landlords and
mortgage servicers have welcomed payment from NKF AZ to cover a month of rent
or mortgage in order to help their tenants and homeowners catch up.
The purpose of our Program is to prevent specific social determinants of health
(stable housing and basic utilities) from being undermined, which can affect the
Local Government Entity Contact:
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Milka Doom
Maricopa County Government Relations
301 W. Jefferson, Suite 960
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-7208
MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Organization applying for funding:
National Kidney Foundation of Arizona
James Ivie, PhD, LCSW
Director of Patient Services
360 E. Coronado Rd., Suite 180
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 840-1644
jivie@azkidney.org
OFFICERS
Chairman
Michael Krassner
Secretary
Savas Petrides, MD
Treasurer
Dave Bassuk
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gina-Marie Barletta, MD
Lynne A. Boschee
Lee Cauble
Randy Cooper, MD
James Goodnow
Keith Killough
Karen Martingilio
Leonard McDonald
Pradeep Mehra, MD
Kenneth Moskow
Sharareh Saadat, MD
Darren Tosetto
Michael Urman
Dan Walton, MD
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman
Mandip Kang, MD
IN MEMORIAM
Carol G. Bombeck
Erma Bombeck
Melvin L. Cohen, MD
Robert S. Cohen, DO
Kenneth E. Johnson, Sr., MD
Daniel J. Potter, MD
Glenna Jones Shapiro
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Leslie A. McReynolds
360 E. Coronado Road
Suite 180
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel 602.840.1644
Fax 602.845.7969
www.azkidney.org
medical stability of patients. The financial hardships faced by kidney patient households are often temporary due
to a health setback, a lapse in insurance coverage, an unusual expense, or job loss. Help from NKF AZ to pay a
past due bill often buys enough time for the household to recover from the setback and restore its monthly
budget. The needs of three different categories of patients are fulfilled by the Program:
1)Dialysis patients: In-center hemodialysis patients must travel to their clinic three times a week for the rest of
their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant. The whole dialysis routine can span up to six hours, which
rules out steady jobs for many patients. Those who live on a fixed income, such as Social Security, can struggle
with unusually high bills or unanticipated expenses outside of their normal monthly budget. When there is another
breadwinner in the household, their job loss or even a reduction in hours of paid work can disrupt the monthly
budget. These are households that often live month-to-month and paycheck-to-paycheck. Home dialysis patients
are even more vulnerable because their homes are specially equipped with medical devices. Clean environments
are maintained to ensure safety and to prevent infection risks. Utility shut-off and eviction notices threaten to
terminate a patient’s ability to dialyze at home and take away the healthy environment that was in place.
2)Transplant recipients: These patients no longer need dialysis but they must take immunosuppressant drugs for
the rest of their lives. In addition to protecting the transplanted kidney, immunosuppression increases
vulnerability to infection and environmental hazards. Patients need environmental conditions that are clean, safe,
and include all of the same housing, utility, and municipal services described above. Just as lapses in access to
healthcare and medications can threaten a patient’s medical stability, so can financial hardships that interrupt the
ability to pay monthly bills.
3)Living Kidney Donors: Altruistic organ donors often face challenges to their household budgets immediately
after the surgery to procure their kidney. They may lose income due to the time spent at pre-transplant medical
appointments and again during their recovery time post-surgery. Not all donors have paid sick leave. The
Program offers help without waiting for an eviction or a shut-off notice to be received. Pre-emptive assistance
removes anxiety and uncertainty about the impact of “down time” on their financial health.
The Program can serve patients anywhere in Arizona. There are currently over 10,000 dialysis patients statewide
and over 600 kidney transplants are performed in Arizona each year. Roughly one-third of those transplants
involve living donors. There are over 130 dialysis facilities in Arizona and all of them can refer patients to the
Program. All of the five Arizona transplant centers can refer patients too. Prior to suspension of the Program in
July 2018, the numbers of patients helped ranged from 150 to 200 per year. Our current proposal projects
assistance for 200 patients if funding is awarded in the amount requested. The timetable for implementation of
the Program spans from the time of the award in the fall of 2020 for a full year until the fall of 2021.
PROJECTED PROGRAM BUDGET
Program Category
Amount Requested
from Ft. McDowell
Total Program Budget
Projected Numbers of
Patients Helped
Housing
$80,000
$80,000
80
Utilities
$30,000
$30,000
120
Total:
$110,000
$110,000
200
Statement of need for long-term funding: There is currently no other funding available for this program. A multi-
year grant would address an unmet need while NKF AZ appeals to alternative sources for sustained funding.
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Legal name of the organization
Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, Inc.
Identification Number
86-0103282
Address
715 West Mariposa Street
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Telephone Number
(602) 274-7318
Contact Name
Barbara Ralston, Special Assistant to the Board of Directors
Email: bralston@flocrit.org
Number: (602) 288-4555
Proposed Program: Girls Living Well
Project Type:
Continuing Program
Funding Priority: Health Care
Municipality Representative
Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Board of Supervisor’s Chairman
Clint Hickman, Board of Supervisor’s Chairman
Signature:___________________________
Date: ______________________
Clint Hickman, Board of Supervisor’s Chairman
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Project Summary:
Florence Crittenton’s Girls Living Well program—a unique and vital initiative—provides long-term
benefits for at-risk girls in residential treatment with comprehensive health and wellness care. This
includes: healthcare screenings; mental health assessments; primary and specialty medical care; oral
healthcare; access to nurses 24/7; and physical fitness and nutrition classes. All of the girls who benefit
from the program are at-risk and underserved in the healthcare and mental health systems.
Narrative
Founded in 1896, Florence Crittenton’s mission is to give every girl whose life we touch safety, hope
and opportunity. Through its dynamic and rich history, it has been dedicated to serving at-risk and
underserved girls and young women in the State of Arizona.
Today, the agency has evolved in its mission to annually serve more than 1,000 vulnerable girls and
young women, ages 10-25, providing housing, healthcare, education, counseling and social support.
This unprecedented array of gender-specific, culturally competent and trauma-informed/responsive
services is not found elsewhere in Arizona and meets the individual needs of each resident.
Florence Crittenton’s Girls Living Well program impacts the health and well-being of 200 at-risk and
disadvantaged young women, ages 10-18, residing within the agency’s Therapeutic Group Home
(TGH), yearly. TGH is a residential treatment facility that provides behavioral health therapy,
substance abuse treatment, medical care, education, basic needs provision, physical fitness and
enrichment activities. Girls are placed into the TGH program by child welfare, juvenile justice, tribal
communities and the behavioral health systems to help them break intergenerational cycles of abuse,
neglect, addiction, homelessness and victimization.
The Girls Living Well program, established in 2004, encompasses integrated healthcare, effectively
addressing holistic needs of TGH clients. The program prioritizes and fosters the development of
positive life-long wellness practices. It has successfully evolved in its service delivery to this
vulnerable population to provide healthcare programming to TGH clients through the following
program goals: 1) provide clients with on-site access to preventive, primary and behavioral healthcare
services; 2) deliver high-quality, gender-specific, culturally-competent and trauma-informed
healthcare services; 3) educate clients on healthy eating and active lifestyles for long-term positive
lifestyle; and 4) foster positive relationships and trust between clients and healthcare professionals.
Aligning with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s funding priorities of health care, Florence Crittenton’s
Girls Living Well program addresses the complex and diverse healthcare needs of underserved girls
and young women in Arizona.
The 2019 Kids Count Data Book ranked Arizona 46th nationally indicating the state is lower than
average in child well-being, which signifies the considerable need among our most vulnerable
population—children and youth. Arizona’s Department of Child Safety estimates more than 14,000
children are currently in the state’s care, which indicates a critical need for a safe place to reside for
this population. Even worse, children in state custody experience many gaps in care, including
healthcare.
While other community organizations exist that offer similar services, Florence Crittenton’s gender-
specific, culturally competent and trauma-informed/responsive approach remains unmatched—a key
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component to the agency’s innovative programming. No other community organization offers high
quality, comprehensive care to girls and young women who have suffered various forms of trauma and
have been involved with multiple child-serving agencies within the child welfare, juvenile justice and
behavioral health systems.
These girls and young women are often the most difficult to reach and thus the most in need of
treatment and support. Throughout the years, Florence Crittenton has helped foster the successful
healing and recovery of thousands of girls and young women. The agency’s evidence-based programs
engender true positive change in their lives, empowering them to make positive choices, attain a sense
of self-worth, increase their self-reliance and grow into independent and successful young women.
Partnerships
Each year, Florence Crittenton grows our network of partnerships with organizations that bring
ancillary services and activities to the at-risk girls we serve. These partners enhance and expand our
service delivery and challenge us to seek ways to continue meeting the ever-changing needs of girls;
therefore, our clients achieve better outcomes related to their health, education and personal
development.
Some community partners include: Free Arts of Arizona – provides art therapy and crafts; Gabriel
Angels – provides onsite pet therapy; Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine – provides life skills, leadership
and empowerment workshops; K2 Adventures – offers equine therapy; Release the Fear – offers life
skills and character; Phoenix Children’s Hospital Crews’n Healthmobile – conducts medical,
psychological and behavioral health assessments; Pima Prevention Partnership – provides
programming that teaches girls about how to make good choices when it comes to intimacy and
promotes abstinence; and Valley of the Sun 20/30 Club – offers prevocational and recreational
activities.
Implementation Timeline
The Girls Living Well program fulfills an important community function by fully addressing the
immediate and holistic healthcare needs of female youth in the TGH. In our 2021 fiscal year (July 1,
2020 - June 30, 2021), the TGH clients will benefit from the following activities:
•
An Initial Health Screening – These screenings include: health, dental and vision screenings;
pregnancy testing; psychological exams; and creation of personalized medical plans for each client;
•
Access to 24/7 Nursing Care and Health Monitoring - One RN/Medical Program Manager and one
LPN oversees and implements the Girls Living Well program; and
•
Individual Health and Wellness Programming – Weekly health, nutrition and fitness activities are
conducted by program staff and partners to support clients’ physical health.
With the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s investment and partnership with other funders, the Girls
Living Well program will provide full comprehensive treatment and support to 200 at-risk girls—an
investment of $50 per girl. The high-quality care received is not fully covered by the agency’s state
contracting partners who specifically only cover behavioral health therapy. With a commitment to meet
the immediate and holistic needs of girls, the program complements the behavioral health therapy
received.
Florence Crittenton anticipates applying for funding to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community in fiscal year 2021.
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Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona
Operating Budget - Medical Program
Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
Revenue
Contracted Program Revenue
$ -
Foundation and Corporate Grants
$ 210,000.00
Government Grants
$ 20,000.00
Individual Contributions
$ 145,000.00
Gifts-in-Kind
$ 6,565.00
Investments
$ 27,458.00
Total Revenue
$ 409,023.00
Expense
Salaries & Wages
$ 418,200.00
Benefits
$ 88,843.00
Professional Services
$ 61,714.00
Supplies
$ 11,499.00
Communication/Network
$ 1,752.00
Occupancy
$ 34,783.00
Licenses & Fees
$ -
Transportation, Travel, & Meetings
$ 1,100.00
Other Expense
$ -
Administrative Overhead
$ 27,129.00
Total Expense
$ 645,020.00
Surplus / Deficit
$ (235,997.00)
Raising Special Kids
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March 24, 2020
Ms. Verlene Enos
Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Prop 202 Grant Application
1. Applicant Info:
Raising Special Kids
5025 E. Washington, St., Suite 204, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602-242-4366 x208
www.raisingspecialkids.org
2. Primary Organization Contact:
Christopher Tiffany, Executive Director
Raising Special Kids
5025 E. Washington St., Suite 204, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602-615-2565
christophert@raisingspecialkids.org
4. Sponsor Info:
Maricopa County
Milka Doom, FBA
Clint Hickman, Chairman
Maricopa County Department of Finance Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
602-506-3561/milka.doom@maricopa.gov
__________________________
Milka Doom, FBA
Department of Finance
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Project Summary:
Raising Special Kids (RSK) began in 1979 and exists to improve the lives of children with the full range of
disabilities, from birth to age 26, by providing support, training, information, and individual assistance so families
can become effective advocates for their children. We provide statewide services to reach all children and families
who need our help and are applying for a Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation grant to support our Parent Education
Program for Parents of K-12 Children with Disabilities focusing on Positive Behavior Support. Developed in
partnership with Northern Arizona University, this curriculum is presented free of charge to families in urban, rural,
and underserved communities throughout 6 communities: Payson, Phoenix, Yuma, Flagstaff, Tucson, Sierra Vista,
and Tuba City.
Narrative:
1. Proposed Program: Raising Special Kids respectfully requests $15,000 in funding for our Positive Behavior
Support Parent Training for parents of K-12 children with disabilities. This is a continuing program.
2. Purpose of the program and how it meets Fort McDowell’s funding priority (Education): Positive Behavior
Support Parent Training will be offered online and in person, thereby serving families both in Arizona's
metropolitan areas, as well as underserved areas where these educational offerings are limited.
The goal of this program is to directly train and educate parents of children with disabilities and special health
care needs to manage their child’s behaviors. Parents will learn that their children’s behavior is really a form of
communication, and the online workshops will teach evidence-based strategies and tools for positive outcomes.
Managing challenging behavior can be very stressful, but the behavior indicates there is a problem in learning
and not in the person. We all learn to behave in certain ways in order to get what we want. In order to achieve the
same goals, people with special needs may behave in ways others find “challenging” or “difficult.”
It is critical to see children’s behaviors as a form of communication. To respond well to the needs of a child
exhibiting challenging behaviors, parents must understand what the child is communicating and, in turn,
understand what their response communicates back to the child.
Positive Behavior Support Parent Training is a 2 to 3-hour parent education/training curriculum developed by
Raising Special Kids, in partnership with Northern Arizona University. This training helps parents:
- learn evidence-based approaches to identifying the reason for, or function of, a child’s behavior;
- receive tools they can use to modify and change behavior through positive behavior reinforcement;
- understand how to monitor their child’s behavior using data collection tools/charts; and
- see their child’s behavior as communication; and to learn how to help their child(ren) meet their unmet
needs through cooperation rather than coercion.
In addition to providing evidence-based strategies and tools, this training/
workshop teaches the importance of optimism, a key predictor for parental
success in using these tools for positive outcomes.
Positive Behavior Support Parent Training will be offered by Raising Special
Kids at no cost to families in Payson, Phoenix, Yuma, Flagstaff, Tucson, Sierra
Vista, and Tuba City—and it will be provided in English and Spanish. We are
proposing to serve 125 families over a one-year period.
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3. The need for the program, population targeted, and estimated number of
children who will be served by this grant:
Our motto, “Families helping families,” reflects Raising Special Kids'
commitment to support families in all forms and from diverse cultures. RSK
serves as Arizona’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center and as Arizona’s
Parent Training and Information Center. Raising Special Kids fields more than
7,000 calls each year from Arizona parents of children with disabilities and special
health care needs, from all regions of the state. The most common reason for
parent support requests involves challenging behavior as parents’ main concern
(over 30% of inquiries come from parents seeking assistance managing their
child’s behaviors).
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 children living in the United States has at
least 1 developmental disability such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, intellectual
disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, hearing loss, blindness, stuttering, seizures, and cerebral palsy. In
addition, 1 in 5 children has a more substantial special health care need.
All are challenging to treat effectively. These children need services from multiple systems – health care, public
health, education, mental health, and social services. Families spend enormous amounts of time, energy, and
money caring for children who have complex health conditions and disabilities and there is pain and frustration
because:
- nothing really seems to work to resolve the challenges their children present;
- lack of social opportunities for their children;
- impact on marriage;
- impact on siblings; and
- fears about the future.
Marital problems are reported to be present to a greater degree because of the lack of time for nurturing the
marriage, plus the frequent problem of parents disagreeing on what needs to be done for the child. A high
percentage of these marriages end in divorce.
These families need a level of support that Raising Special Kids helps them find.
“Our son is 10 and has complex medical needs. One of the reasons he is doing well is that early on, before age
2, we were referred to Raising Special Kids. There is so much information out there, but parents need someone
reliable to count on for guidance and support. We had never heard about early intervention services and so
many other things. Being connected to Raising Special Kids means that we can help our son receive the care he
needs.”
4. Partners: Northern Arizona University and Arizona Department of Economic Security – Division of
Developmental Disabilities. Specific to each community: Public and Charter Schools, Community Health
Centers, Early Intervention Providers, and Behavioral Health Providers.
Other entities providing funding and support: Kieckhefer Foundation, Arizona Cardinals Charities, and
Thunderbirds Charities.
5. Timetable for implementation of the program: Our timetable will begin upon notification of funding from the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation: September 1, 2020 and ends on August 31, 2021 (12 months).
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Maricopa County Signatures:
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BUDGET FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PARENT TRAINING
Source
Description
Amount
Salaries and Benefits
Family Support Specialist (.50 FTE)
$27,500
Supplies
Parent training materials
$ 2,000
Travel
Mileage and Lodging for Training
$ 2,060
Other
Meeting Expenses
$ 1,440
Supplies
Technology
$ 5,000
Total Project Costs
$38,000
Statement addressing the need for long-term funding: Raising Special Kids requires long-term
funding for our Positive Behavior Support Parent Training since we are providing vital information at no
cost to families of K-12 children with disabilities. In many instances, we are the only resource for support
that families have, and we connect them with vital information that will help them care for their child
with disabilities in the here and now, while helping them prepare for that child’s transitions and future.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Arizona Campaign Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children
Application to the:
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
March 25, 2020
Applicant Information:
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Primary Contact:
Arizona Office
Lisa James
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
ljames@gcjpr.com
602-274-1988
Sponsor Information:
Maricopa County
Milka Doom – Municipality Representative
Clint Hickman – Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Please see signatures on the resolution on Page 4.
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Project Summary:
From the front lines of freedom to units in Arizona, Marines make legendary sacrifices. Sending
their children to school should not be one of them. Thanks to patriotic investors in the Arizona
Campaign, we’ve awarded more than $275,500 in need-based scholarships to 90 students
studying at 19 different Arizona colleges, universities, and career and technical education (CTE)
programs this academic year. With 65 percent of today’s jobs requiring post-secondary
education, an investment in this scholarship program is a critical way to recognize Marines,
Navy Corpsmen who serve with them, and their children for sacrifices made to protect all of us.
Narrative:
1. Proposed Program and Whether New or Continuing: The Arizona Campaign supports
the Scholarship Foundation’s national mission – Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children
– in The Grand Canyon State where there are approximately 40,000 Marine veterans and 3,800
active duty Marines. A $50,000 grant from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will result in
post-secondary education scholarships for the children of our Nation’s heroes when they are in
financial need. Eighty (80) percent of the grant will benefit 12 - 20 students with the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation Scholarship that will provide access to higher education they could
not otherwise afford; and 20 percent of the grant will support the Scholarship Program that
makes awards along with operating functions that sustain it.
The Scholarship Foundation has been Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children since
1962. We have become the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to
military children. With the help of our funding partners, over 58 years we have compiled a
record since then of awarding more than 40,000 scholarships worth nearly $135,000,000. This
year, our track record includes awarding $275,500 in scholarships to 90 students studying in 19
different Arizona institutions. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Scholarship recipients will
combine this learning opportunity with the lifelong values they learned as the children of
Marines: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. In short, they will be fully prepared for productive
lives and contributions to the quality of life in Arizona.
2. Purpose of the Program and How It Meets Funding Priorities: The sole purpose of
the Scholarship Foundation’s program has been, and remains, providing need-based scholarships
to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen so they can access post-secondary education and
its lifelong benefits. One of the most remarkable benefits is that college graduates earn, on
average, $1,000,000 more in their lifetimes than their high school only counterparts. This helps
make our scholarships a meaningful way to honor Marine and Navy Corpsman parents for the
courage and resolve exemplified by their service.
The Arizona Campaign meets Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s priority funding area of
education. This campaign provides a scholarship program throughout the state, and it spreads
from the classroom into our Arizona workforce and communities. Projections are that as of 2020,
65 percent of jobs will require post-secondary education and training, compared to 28 percent in
1973. Undoubtedly, this trend has contributed to identifying education as one of Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation’s priority funding areas.
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3. Need for Program, Targeted Population, and Number of People Served: Active duty,
veteran, and retired U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen attached to Marine units face an uneven
burden when it comes to their children’s access to post-high school education, because the cost
of this education outpaces their family income. These families cannot spend one-third of their
$60,000 average annual salary on even an in-state, public college which costs $20,000 a year;
and their children cannot afford to take on the average student loan debt of $30,000. These costs
present a crushing burden for Marines who have put themselves in harm’s way to protect us.
Marine families – families where every member has sacrificed for our country – need and
deserve help managing this burden. Our scholarships meet this need as they pave the way for
Marine parents to gain peace of mind and satisfaction in an enhanced future for their children.
This counters a recent study’s finding that 88% of active duty families feel the general public
does not understand the challenges or sacrifices made by service members and their families.
We anticipate providing up to 20 transformational post-secondary awards with the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation Scholarship. Where possible, this scholarship will have a preference
for students from Maricopa County, the municipality where over half of our Arizona students
reside. This means your grant’s benefits will accrue directly to Arizona and Maricopa County.
We commemorate the success of the Arizona Campaign and recognize its supporters at the
Annual Arizona Celebration Ball held in Phoenix. The attendance at this signature event has
grown to 400 community, government, and military leaders along with scholarship recipients and
their families. We would be honored to recognize the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for your
$50,000 grant at the 2021 event.
4. Partners and Entities Providing Funding and Support: The Scholarship Program and
sustaining operations benefit from the support of community leaders who promote participation
in the Arizona Campaign among their peers. They include Arizona Campaign Co-Chairs Victoria
Bellomo-Rosacci, Ray Brooks, and Joanna Sweatt. They also consist of Arizona Honorary
Campaign Co-Chairs Karin and Ed Robson and Sue Glawe. The 27-member Arizona Scarlet &
Gold Committee similarly promotes the Arizona Campaign.
The Scholarship Foundation is grateful for the funding of the 2019 Arizona Campaign provided
by these organizations (note: 2020 Arizona Campaign grants have not yet been received):
Timothy T. Day Foundation, Inc., Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, BlueCross BlueShield of
Arizona, Albertsons – HQ, Arizona Public Service, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. We plan to
submit applications to several other tribes in the hope some may provide the core of support
needed to secure our Arizona scholarships: Gila River Indian Community, Pascua Yaqui Tribe of
Arizona, Tohono O’odham Nation, and Ak-Chin Indian Community.
5. Timetable for the Program and Implementation: We award scholarships per academic
year which typically runs from August/September – May/June annually. Grants received by May
31 fund scholarships in the upcoming academic year. Grants received after May 31 fund
scholarships in the following academic year. The portion of the grant from the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation that supports the Scholarship Program and operational functions will be applied
to needs upon receipt and cover a full year of activities.
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This page held for the official resolution signed by the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors.
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Income Statement
FY2020
Arizona Campaign
Revenues
Donations
$550,000.00
Total Revenues
$550,000.00
Expenses
Arizona/Event Expense
$200,477.00
Total Expenses
$200,477.00
NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
$349,523.00
Accrual Basis Note:
The annual cash pledge payments received from previous multi year pledges are not included
in the annual revenues.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Statement addressing the need for long-term funding:
The Scholarship Foundation has developed a track record of awarding a scholarship to every
qualified child of a Marine or Navy Corpsman during our 58 years. Our ironclad commitment is
that no matter where or when a Marine serves, we are Semper Fidelis – always faithful –
whenever they have a son or daughter in need. Every investment in the Scholarship Foundation
is essential to upholding this pledge, and we have a robust development program to fulfill it
every year. We are keenly aware that we can fulfill this pledge only through the generosity and
collaboration of our supporters. Consequently, we do everything in our power to express our
appreciation for the difference our investors make in the lives of Marines, Navy Corpsmen, and
their children. We believe this result is why most of our investors renew their support.
2020 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Submitted by Back To School Clothing Drive
Applicant Information
Back To School Clothing Drive
360 E. Coronado Rd. #200
Phoenix AZ 85004
Office: (602)256-9408
Primary Contact:
Nikki Eancheff, Grants Manager
Cell: (602) 677-9397
nikki@btscd.com
Sponsor
Milka Doom, municipality representative
Clint Hickman as the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
2020 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Submitted by Back To School Clothing Drive
Project Summary
The New Clothes, New Beginnings program provides new school uniforms, outfits, backpacks
and school supplies to children from low-income families. Each year 5,000 student receives two
pair of shorts or skorts, two polo shirts, one belt, one sweatshirt, one hand-sewn item, three
pairs of socks and underwear, one pair of shoes, and one backpack filled with school supplies
and hygiene items .
1) The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project
This continuing program provides new school uniforms, clothes, athletic shoes, backpacks,
school supplies, and hygiene items to up to 5,000 low-income children. Another 4,000 low-
income children throughout Arizona receive backpacks filled with school and hygiene supplies.
Beneficiaries are Kindergarten to 6th grade children from low-income families attending a
partner Maricopa County Title I public elementary school. All items are new and BTSCD ensures
that all partner school uniform requirements and other clothing and quality standards are met.
Staff consults with schools to confirm needs and allocate the inventory. Officials from each
partner school or social service agency select students most in need of assistance to attend.
Hundreds of volunteers help convert the Grand Canyon University Sports Arena into a retail
store for one week in July to distribute the clothing and supplies to students. Each day during
the event 1,000 students arrive by bus to select their clothes and supplies, escorted by a school
appointed chaperone. Daily, about 400 volunteers help the children find their school's uniforms
in the right size and all the supplies they need.
Each child who attends the event receives two shorts or skorts, two polo shirts, one belt, one
sweatshirt, one hand-sewn item, three pairs of socks and underwear, one pair of shoes, and
one backpack filled with school supplies and hygiene items. Students also select items from the
Stitches of Love department. This department is filled with clothing and accessories hand-sewn
by volunteer seamstresses year round, and other items for the children to choose from.
Students also select new books to take home with them, provided for by the Alpha Delta Kappa
sorority. During the event students participate in activities including free dental screenings,
STEM camps for older children, and other event day activities.
Indicators: 90% of students registered receive school uniforms or clothing, backpacks and
school supplies.
Outputs
1) 5,000 students receive two complete school outfits and one backpack filled with school
supplies and hygiene items
2) 4,000 backpacks filled with school supplies distributed to students from low-income families
through local nonprofit organizations and in northern Arizona through the BHHS Legacy
Backpack Buddies program.
2) The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s
funding priorities (i.e., education, public safety, health, environment, and economic and
community development).
This request satisfies the education focus by helping families properly clothe and supply their
children for school. The goal of New Clothes, New Beginnings is to help Title I Maricopa County
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elementary schools reduce a barrier to attendance by providing clothing assistance to children
in need. The program provides basic needs to support and positively impact the student, family,
school, and community.
3) The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the
estimated number of people who will be served.
In 2018, Arizona captured national attention with the Red For Ed Movement highlighting our
state’s suffering educational system. Unsafe classrooms, limited schools supplies, teacher salary
freezes, after-school program cuts, low student success rates and the second lowest dollar/per
student spending ratios nationally ($8,123 compared to $12,602) rank Arizona 49th out of 50
states. More alarming is that 16% less funding goes to school districts with higher poverty rates.
We hear stories of selfless teachers using personal resources to ensure all of their students
have access to the same resources to succeed in school. To give these working poor families the
help they need, BTSCD offers services to Title I schools. Title I designation means that at least
40% of students qualify for the National School Lunch Program, or NSLP. The target population
is 5,000 low-income K- 6th grade students attending a Title I school in Maricopa County. Title I
designation means that a high percentage of students are educationally and economically
disadvantaged. Students who attend qualify for the National School Lunch Program, or NSLP.
Families complete a Household Income Application to qualify for the NSLP when they enroll
their children.
4) The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support
(please indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes);
and
Below is a list of partnerships that have been in place for many years for our program:
1. National Charities League: Provides and coordinates significant volunteer support.
2. BHHS Legacy Foundation and Legacy Connections: Provides major funding and other support
to provide 10,000 backpacks filled with supplies.
3. KPHO CBS 5: Official media partner for event week and telethon concurrent with program
activities.
4. Grand Canyon University: Provides space, event support and inventory storage for
distribution event.
5. Bank of America: Corporate sponsor and provides significant employee volunteer support.
6. AT Still University: Provides dental screening.
5) The timetable for implementation of the program or project.
This is program and activities takes place throughout the year.
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Detailed Project Budget
2020 New Clothes, New Beginnings Budget
Revenues
Amount
Corporations/ Governments/ Foundations
$300,000
Special Events
$50,000
Total Revenues
$350,000
Expenses
Salaries
$43,715
ERE
$3,934
Telephone and Utilities
$1,590
Rent and Grounds Maintenance
$14,912
Office Supplies
$620
Travel
$1,100
Postage & Printing
$2,363
Insurance
$1,620
Dues & Subscriptions
$600
Program Expense
$275,986
Marketing and Advertising
$660
Technology
$2,900
Total Expenses
$350,000
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
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Applicant Organization Information:
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
352 E. Camelback Rd. #101
Phoenix AZ 85012
Office: (602) 258-8100
Primary Contact:
Bridget Costello, Director of Development
Office: (602) 258-8100 x 919
Email: bcostello@freeartsaz.org
Sponsor:
Maricopa County Representative(s:)
Milka Doom, FBA
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
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Project Summary
Free Arts is the only nonprofit organization in Arizona delivering creative and therapeutic arts
programs, at no cost, to children ages 3 to 21 who face abuse, neglect, and homelessness. We
delivered programming to more than 7,000 children in foster care or emergency shelter services
at 100 locations with more than 800 volunteers. We collaborate with 40 social service
organizations and 16 major arts and culture organizations.
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project.
Free Arts programs began in 1993, developed to interrupt the cycle of trauma in foster, abused
and homeless children’s lives through the arts, providing a path to a healthier life. This
continuing program incorporates the trauma informed care curriculum with a knowledge of
ACES scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences of potentially traumatic events such as:
experiencing violence or abuse, witnessing violence in the home or community or having a
family member attempt or die by suicide that occur in childhood from ages 0-17), and our own
outcomes model to deliver resilience-building art programs to the underserved population of
homeless and abused foster children. Our four programs detailed:
Free Arts Weekly Mentor Program builds trusting relationships by connecting volunteer mentors
with small groups of children. Mentors lead the children through intentional art making projects
for 8 to 16-week sessions. Our scripted mentor curriculum guides mentors through each session
for maximum therapeutic benefit. Staff support mentors by arranging substitutes, conducting site
visits, and individual coaching. This support allows mentors to be successful even in challenging
circumstances.
Free Arts Camp Series engages mentors and professional teaching artists to support children
as they bravely explore their stories through various art forms. The Camp Series allows children
to share their skills and stories with the public through: a one-week Multicultural Art Camp, the
Art of Leadership Camp, and a two-week Theater Camp. The Camp Series is the most popular
program in the community we serve with the greatest impact due to 30 hours of consistent
programming. The program moves children quickly through outcomes and towards our goal of
building resilience.
Free Arts Professional Artist Series commissions professional teaching artists to teach a
specific art form that culminates in a final performance or exhibition. This program is particularly
effective in building skills and self-efficacy.
Free Arts Days connect children with their communities via one-day creative events with our
arts and culture partners. Partners include cultural institutions such as the Phoenix Art Museum,
Arizona Ballet, and Phoenix Symphony. This program allows children to explore a variety of art
forms and connect with caring adult mentors while learning about and experiencing the beauty
of the art museums and cultural institutions.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort
McDowell’s funding priorities (i.e., education, public safety, health, environment, and
economic and community development)
This program addresses the education and health priorities. Free Arts programs interrupt the
cycle of trauma in foster, abused and homeless children’s lives and, through the arts, providing
a path to a healthier life. The programs and written materials available in both English and
Spanish, and children can participate in more than one program
Our evaluations show the following results for our innovative programs:
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Submitted by Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
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1) 90% of children report improved feelings of safety;
2) 93% of children report improved self-expression;
3) 93% of children and caregivers report improved coping and communication skills;
4) 98% of children and caregivers report improved self-efficacy;
5) 98% of children and caregivers report improved resilience.
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the
estimated number of people who will be served by the grant.
In June 2019, 14,205 Arizona children lived in out-of-home care and ranked 46th in the nation
for child well-being. These children struggle with feelings of anger, fear, shame, isolation, and
sadness. Without effective intervention, these children face an adult life thwarted by violence,
drugs, crime, and other destructive behaviors. Free Arts programs combine the arts and
mentoring to help children build resilience, hope, develop self-efficacy, acquire skills, express
themselves, and feel safe. Free Arts’ programs support children by connecting caring mentors
and artists to provide an outlet for emotional expression resulting in increased self-confidence,
and the ability to build trusting relationships with adults. Artistic self-expression helps people
become more physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy, resolve conflicts, develop
interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, handle life adjustments, and achieve
insight. Free Arts works with children 3 to 21 years old that come from 40 social service
agencies in Maricopa County. This includes children residing in homeless and domestic
violence shelters, foster care group homes, foster and kinship families, residential treatment
centers, or attending alternative program schools. In 2019 Free Arts served 7,221 children with
the following demographics: Gender: 58% female and 42% male; Ethnicity: 43% Multi-Racial,
25% Hispanic, 16% African American, 13% Caucasian, and 3% American Indian; and Age 7%
were 0-6 years old, 56% were 7-13 years old, 35% were 14-17 years old, 2% were 18-20 years
old.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and
support (please indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any
other tribes).
Free Arts programming is free of charge for more than 40 social service agencies at more than
100 sites in Maricopa County such as domestic violence and homeless shelters, foster care
group homes, residential treatment centers, unaccompanied minors program, and school.
Partners provide space and transportation for their clients. Free Arts also engages with
numerous arts and culture organizations and community groups for resources, venues and
special events. This is our only tribal request; however, Free Arts is researching other tribal
grant opportunities beginning this year.
5. Timetable for implementation of your program or project. This is a year round program
with a fiscal year ending on September 30th.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2020 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Request
Submitted by Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
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Detailed Organization Budget
2020 Budget
FY20 New Budget
INCOME
Corporate
408,000
Foundation Grants
295,000
Government Grants
164,000
United Way
85,000
Individuals
679,000
Events
54,000
Other
251,511
Total Income
1,936,511
EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits
1,102,126
External Support Services
246,943
Program Expenses
38,515
Art Supplies
32,495
Program Evaluation
6,020
Refreshments
63,375
Board
975
Program
48,250
Staff
3,500
Development
7,900
Executive Director
2,500
Misc. Refreshments
250
Volunteer
15,490
Volunteer Screening
7,240
T-Shirts
8,250
Space Rental
7,500
Rented Transportation
2,500
Equipment Rental
1,500
Operational Expenses
166,496
Technology
35,451
Outreach
83,831
Fundraising
84,372
Building Hope LLC Expenses
88,412
Total Expenses
1,936,511
Applicant Info:
Maricopa County
301 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-3011
Primary Contact:
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Municipality Representative
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
301 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003
Milka.Doom@maricopa.gov
(602) 506-3011
Sponsor Info:
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Municipality Representative
Milka.Doom@maricopa.gov
_____________________________________
Signature
Project Summary:
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, our state’s first and only autism-focused charter, is in its 6th year of
operation and is expanding to a larger site to meet demand. This new Arizona Autism Charter Center
will be a 63,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, currently under construction. The charter acquired
about 10 million in bond financing for Phase 1 of the project with Maricopa County Industrial
Development Authority serving as issuer. The school is seeking a capital grant from the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation to build out Phase 2 of the project, which will add a Gymnasium and Fitness Center, a
Vocational Training Café and a Vocational Training Thrift Store to offer wellness and vocational training
opportunities to the students and families attending the school, as well as the greater autism and special
needs community.
Narrative:
The proposed program or project, and whether it’s a new or continuing project.
Arizona Autism Charter Schools is seeking a capital project grant to build out Phase 2 if its new facility,
the Arizona Autism Charter Center which will include a Gym and Fitness Center, a Vocational Training
Café and Vocational Training Thrift Store to offer wellness and vocational training opportunities to
students with autism and other special needs. Now in its 6th year of operation, Arizona Autism Charter
Schools operates out of two sites in Central Phoenix serving grades K-12. Due to high demand, the
school is consolidating its two locations onto a larger site that will accommodate the current 230
students and have room to enroll 120 more students. The new site is being designed and built with
optimal spaces for students with autism and other special needs. Phase 1 of the project is currently
under construction and will include more than 30 classrooms and instructional spaces. Phase 1 of the
site is set to open in the fall of 2020! The capital request for Phase 2 of the project will include health,
enrichment and vocational training spaces that will include a Gym and Fitness Center, a Vocational
Training Café and Vocational Training Thrift Store. Arizona Autism Charter Schools would be honored to
offer a naming opportunity to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation if awarded the requested grant to build
out either of the three spaces (Gym/Fitness Center, Café or Thrift Store.)
The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one of Fort McDowell’s funding priorities.
The purpose of the project is to create health, wellness and vocational training opportunities for
students with autism and other developmental disabilities. It is a perfect fit for Fort McDowell’s funding
priority, mainly in the area of education because we are a charter school serving K-12 special needs
students, but also in the area of health due to the fitness and nutritional programs that will be offered in
the fitness center and café and economic development due to the job skills students will acquire in the
café and thrift store. The café and thrift store will also be open to the public to offer inclusive meals and
purchasing opportunities to the surrounding community who wants to support special needs students in
their quest to train for jobs and post-secondary opportunities. Given that this project is aligned with Fort
McDowell’s funding priorities, it would be optimal for a naming opportunity in one of the three
enrichment spaces at the center, whether it be the Fort McDowell Gym & Fitness Center, the Fort
McDowell Vocational Training Café or the Fort McDowell Vocational Thrift Store. The Arizona Autism
Charter Center would be honored to recognize Fort McDowell’s capital gift to the autism community in
this way.
The need that the project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated number of people
that will be served by the grant.
Arizona Autism Charter Schools fills a great need in our community as our state’s first and only tuition-
free, non-profit charter school focused on students with autism. The school offers a best-practice model
for this population, offering behavioral supports, therapeutic services and academic programming for
students at all levels of the autism spectrum in grades K-12. The school is in high demand and has had a
waiting list of 100 to 200 plus students since its inception in 2014. Being the states only autism-focused
charter school draws families from all over the valley to attend the school and many have relocated so
their students can access the special programming. The school’s new site will help the charter serve at
least 350 students and their families, who will be able to access training and wrap around services at the
center. Additionally, the site will be open to the greater autism and special needs community to offer a
gathering place for support, training and enrichment programming. With the intent of offering services
to the greater special needs community, the project can serve up to 2,000 people per year.
The new site will be called the Arizona Autism Charter Center, and will have state of the art classrooms
and instructional spaces, currently being built out in Phase 1 of the project. The capital grant we are
seeking will help us build Phase 2, and will offer much needed enrichment opportunities which will
include the gym, café and thrift store. These spaces will be optimal for students engaging in Special
Olympics, physical therapy and other adaptive sports programs. The café will allow the school to train
older students on cooking skills, catering and the food service industry as well as offer a nutrition
program for students. The thrift store will allow for job training in the areas of retail, marketing,
inventory and merchandising.
The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please
indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes).
The partners in the project include Maricopa County, who is the issuer of approximately 10 million
dollars in bond financing covering needs in Phase 1 and some needs in Phase 2 of the project. The school
will be seeking additional capital grants and philanthropic funding through Maricopa County, the
Arizona Community Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation and the Gila River Indian Community.
The timetable for the implementation of the project.
As mentioned previously, Phase 1 of our new Arizona Autism Charter Center is currently under
construction and is set to open in August of 2020, at the beginning of next school year! The charter’s
board and leadership team plans to secure capital funding from the above sources to open Phase 2 of
the project the following school year, in the fall of 2021.
First Place® AZ Learning for Independence Workshops for Adults with Autism
FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION GRANT APPLICATION – Page 1
Applicant Information: First Place AZ – 3001 N. Third St. – Phoenix, AZ 85012
Primary Contact: Denise D. Resnik – Founder, President & CEO (same address as above)
602-228-3928 – denise@firstplaceaz.org
Sponsor Contact: Maricopa County – 301 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 960 – Phoenix, AZ 85003 – Clint Hickman,
Chairman of Board of Supervisors & Milka Doom, Municipality Representative
____________________________________________
______________________
Milka Doom, Municipality Representative (Signature)
Date
PROJECT SUMMARY/PROPOSED PROGRAM – Pages 2 and 3
First Place AZ requests funding of $47,800 for the development of on-site and online First Place AZ Learning for
Independence Workshops for adults with autism and other different abilities. This first new property, First Place–
Phoenix, opened in July 2018 in the heart of the urban region after nearly two decades of planning. We will
develop the workshops using our current Learn4Independence® (L4I) 32-course curriculum that focuses on a wide
range of independent living skills.
Funding for this project will enable First Place to use the tested curriculum, already being taught at the on-site
First Place Transition Academy, and benefit a broader audience of special needs adults everywhere. Funding will
allow us to develop a pilot program for a selection of condensed workshops and create an online portal accessible
to more people beyond First Place.
The L4I curriculum was specifically developed for individuals on the autism spectrum and is currently taught
over a two-year timeframe, with a four-semester model. The rich content includes standard courses, 17 weeks in
length, with eight courses taught per semester. Each course is designed with a similar structure to present new
information, assess knowledge via worksheets, midterms and final exams, along with the application of learning
through the development of projects and presentations. Courses start with basic information and build to more
advanced concepts to support more independent living. Topics range from work, finances and personal
relationships to health, nutrition and safety.
2. Purpose of Program
The proposed pilot program will address the most pressing concerns of nutrition/health, safety and
employment, which meets the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s health, safety and economic and community
development funding priority areas. It further empowers First Place to help individuals learn and practice greater
self-sufficiency in preparation for volunteering, employment and healthier, more joyful and meaningful lives as
valued members of their communities, wherever that may be. First Place intends to develop a workshop series
sustainable through public support, including the Arizona Dept. of Education and Division of Developmental
Disabilities funding.
First Place AZ is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 2012 with the mission to develop
communities that integrate adults with autism and other special abilities into the fabric of society through
housing, healthcare, education, employment, supportive systems and culture. Our goal is to ensure that housing
and community options are as bountiful for individuals with autism and other disabilities as they are for everyone
else.
Led by market principles, First Place is creating replicable residential and post-secondary education models
that promote collaboration among the private, public, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to serve as catalysts for
advancing public policy focused on housing solutions for special populations. Such advances support local
economic development and create opportunities for volunteerism, employment and
independent/interdependent living for members of this population.
First Place AZ is leveraging the investment of 20-plus years in community development by the Southwest
Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), our sister nonprofit, by addressing the needs of an ever-increasing
population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood in record numbers—approximately 60,000 per year
in the U.S., a number that is on the rise. Our work has captured the attention of PBS NewsHour through two
nationally broadcast segments featuring Greater Phoenix as “the world’s most autism-friendly city.”
This unique development offers three primary components: 1) The First Place Apartments provide access to
various services and amenities—with all the benefits of community-connected, independent living—by a broad
range of differently abled adults; 2) The First Place Transition Academy offers courses and life skills-based training,
including career development, to help residents find employment and live more independently; and 3) The First
Place Global Leadership Institute serves as an international training center for professionals, direct support service
providers and medical personnel, and a robust site for research and public-policy advancements. The Institute will
lead the development of the proposed on-site and online workshops.
3. Need for Program and Population Served
Once the decision is made to take that major next step to First Place or another place away from the family home,
parents themselves face a whole new set of challenges: how to ensure their adult children will be able to gain the
skills they need to live more independent, self-sufficient lives for the very first time. First Place recognizes the
need for innovative solutions in light of current data and these lifelong challenges:
•
Autism is the largest disability group among adults in the U.S.
•
The incidence of autism today is 1 in 59 compared with 1 in 2,500 20 years ago.
•
The unemployment rate among adults with autism is 86%.
•
The lifetime incremental cost per individual in this population: $2.4 million
The target population served by First Place is adults ages 18 and older with autism and other special abilities.
In addition to more than 100 First Place–Phoenix residents and staff, hundreds of other community members,
family members and professionals from across the Valley will ultimately benefit from greater accessibility to the
Learning for Independence Workshops. Funding from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will result in ongoing, future
exponential impact throughout Maricopa County and beyond.
4. Program Partners
Workshop development and implementation will fall under the auspices of the Maricopa County IDA Center for
Training, Education & Employment, one of five First Place Global Leadership Institute centers. First Place will
select six to eight courses (in line with the funding priority areas listed in Section 2) from the current 32-course L4I
curriculum to launch this pilot program, which will be housed at First Place–Phoenix. The Global Leadership
Institute will oversee training of instructors and staff members, and oversee the development and operation of
the online and on-site workshops.
First Place is also partnering with The Precisionists, Inc. in a landmark jobs initiative titled the “Phoenix
Precision Project” to create 1,000 new jobs in Arizona within the next three to five years for adults with autism
and other neuro-diversities. TPI is a Delaware-based national company that creates jobs for and trains individuals
across a broad range of different abilities, including autism. Individuals who meet program enrollment criteria (to
be determined before launching the pilot) will also have access to TPI’s qualification process for employment. The
Arizona Dept. of Economic Security and Salt River Project currently participate as employers of adults with autism,
including several residents of First Place–Phoenix. Funding for the workshops would also provide additional
career-readiness opportunities to residents and community members.
As a First Place partner, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation would receive recognition for its support of the
Learning for Independence Workshops for Adults with Autism at First Place–Phoenix. No additional tribal grant
applications will be submitted for this program.
5. Timetable
Sharing the benefits of our L4I independent living curriculum beyond First Place and with the community at large
has been one of our primary goals from the start. An August notification date would help First Place to launch the
implementation of this yearlong pilot workshop program as early as this fall.
SIGNATURE PAGE/SIGNED COVER SHEET – PAGE 4
(Maricopa County will provide an official resolution signed by the Chairman of the Board. This
document will be uploaded to Fluid Review and must be included in your application to the tribe.)
BUDGET – PAGE 5
First Place® AZ Learning for Independence Workshops for Adults with Autism
Program Budget
Proposed Budget Items
Cost
First Place AZ staff & faculty time (Global
Leadership Institute)
$27,600
SARRC faculty time
10,400
Online platform development/design
3,000
Research & data collection
3,000
Development of enrollment criteria
2,000
Promotion/communication coordination
1,000
Materials, venue expense, misc.
800
Total Budget
$47,800
Attachments: Curriculum samples for workshop development, First Place AZ Fact Sheet