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2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Angel Babies Mission Angel Babies is a community-based charitable organization dedicated to supporting low-income families, children, seniors, and individuals experiencing hardship by helping, outreach services, and resource support within the Tolleson community. Project The Angel Babies Community Support & Resource Assistance Program provides essential resources such as food boxes, hygiene kits, diapers, clothing, school supplies, and holiday assistance. The program also organizes community outreach events including back-to-school drives, toy distributions, and emergency assistance support to help families facing financial hardship. Tolleson Residents The organization estimates serving approximately 1,000 Tolleson residents, including low-income families, children, seniors, and vulnerable individuals. Program goals include providing emergency assistance to at least 75 Tolleson families, distributing essential supplies, and hosting at least three community outreach events within city boundaries. Boundaries of Service Area Angel Babies serves residents within the City of Tolleson, with services specifically focused on the 85353 area and individuals living within city boundaries. Budget Angel Babies is requesting $5,000 to support direct program services. Funds will be used for food assistance supplies, hygiene kits and diapers, school supplies and children’s clothing, community outreach event costs, and holiday assistance items. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Cornerstone Community Development Corp dba Mercy House Community Center Mission Mercy House Community Center provides youth education, family support services, and emergency assistance to low-income households in the Southwest Valley, helping families access essential resources and improve long-term stability and well-being. Project Funding will support Tia Mica’s Closet & Pantry, an existing program that provides nutritious food, hygiene items, clothing, and seasonal assistance to families experiencing hardship. The program also connects residents with community resources and referrals while operating as a consistent year-round support hub. Tolleson Residents Mercy House Community Center serves approximately 5,140 individuals annually, including an estimated 600 or more Tolleson residents through pantry services, outreach activities, and seasonal assistance programs. Boundaries of Service Area Services are provided at Mercy House Community Center in Cashion, Arizona, serving Tolleson and surrounding West Valley communities, including parts of Phoenix and unincorporated Maricopa County. Budget The total program budget for Tia Mica’s Closet & Pantry is approximately $69,000. The Tolleson Community Grant would cover about 7% of the total program cost and support food distribution, hygiene and clothing assistance, staffing, operational costs, and refrigeration equipment needed to store perishable food safely. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Gervonni Cares Inc. Mission Gervonni Cares works to stabilize families experiencing housing insecurity by providing eviction prevention services, legal navigation, and advocacy that help residents maintain safe and stable housing. Project Funding will support Eviction Prevention Services through the organization’s Stuck in the Middle (SIM) Program. Services include reviewing leases and eviction notices, educating tenants on landlord-tenant law, preparing residents for court hearings, providing court advocacy, mediating between tenants and landlords, and coordinating referrals for rental assistance and supportive services. Tolleson Residents The program expects to serve at least 120 Tolleson individuals or families annually, with approximately 100 referrals coming directly from the City of Tolleson based on historical referral patterns. Boundaries of Service Area Services are provided from the organization’s office in Goodyear, Arizona, through virtual consultations, and through in-court advocacy within Maricopa County Justice Courts serving Tolleson residents. While Gervonni Cares serves Maricopa County, this proposal focuses specifically on Tolleson residents. Budget Gervonni Cares is requesting $5,000 to support eviction prevention services. Funds will support personnel costs for certified community legal advocates ($3,250), legal education and court navigation materials ($750), and case management and program operations ($1,000). The total SIM Program budget is approximately $368,400, meaning the Tolleson grant would represent about 1.4% of the total program budget. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Homeless Youth Connection, Inc. Mission Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) works to eliminate barriers to education for youth experiencing homelessness so they can graduate from high school and create long-term pathways to stability and success. The organization provides case management and supportive services that help youth remain in school and transition successfully into adulthood. Project Funding will support the Empowering Youth for the Future (EYFTF) Program, which provides case management and support services for youth ages 13–21 experiencing homelessness. Services include assistance with basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene supplies), transportation, education support, healthcare access, life skills training, employment readiness, and connections to housing options such as host homes or transitional living programs. Tolleson Residents HYC serves more than 700 homeless youth annually through its programs. Through this grant, the organization anticipates serving approximately 40 youth who live in or attend school in the Tolleson Union High School District, including youth residing in the City of Tolleson. Boundaries of Service Area Services are provided throughout Maricopa County and Flagstaff, primarily through partnerships with schools, including schools within the Tolleson Union High School District. Services are delivered on school campuses, through community-based settings, and through housing programs located in Phoenix and host homes. Budget Homeless Youth Connection is requesting $5,000 from the City of Tolleson. The EYFTF program has a total budget of approximately $1,765,933, meaning the Tolleson grant would represent less than 1% of the program budget. Funding helps support case management staff, youth services, housing support, and student assistance such as transportation, school supplies, healthcare costs, and basic needs. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Mitchell Swaback Charities, Inc. dba Harvest Compassion Center Mission Harvest Compassion Center works to alleviate food insecurity and support families in need by providing nutritious food, hygiene products, and essential resources that promote dignity, health, and stability for individuals and families facing hardship. Project Funding will support Harvest Compassion Center’s food and hygiene distribution program, which provides groceries and personal care items to families experiencing food insecurity. The program distributes nutritious food items such as canned proteins, pasta, rice, cereal, fresh eggs, and fresh produce, along with full-size hygiene products including shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and other personal care supplies. Tolleson Residents The program serves individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, including residents from the City of Tolleson who access Harvest Compassion Center’s services. (The specific number of Tolleson residents served annually was not specified in the budget document.) Boundaries of Service Area Harvest Compassion Center serves families across Maricopa County, including residents from the City of Tolleson who visit the organization’s service locations for food and essential items. Budget Harvest Compassion Center is requesting $5,000 from the City of Tolleson. Grant funds will support the purchase of: • $1,500 in nonperishable food items • $1,500 in hygiene products • $1,000 in fresh eggs • $1,000 in fresh produce The Tolleson Community Grant would represent approximately 1% of the total Harvest Compassion Center Tolleson program budget. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Revolution Ministries a Place of Miracles dba Revolution Ministries Mission Revolution Ministries is a Tolleson-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health, welfare, and quality of life of local residents through community programs focused on youth development, recovery support, mentorship, and family engagement. Project Funding will support community-based programming at Revolution Ministries’ Tolleson campus, including youth mentorship programs, 12-step recovery support meetings, and family outreach initiatives. These programs provide structured leadership development, life skills training, and peer support in a safe environment while also offering community events and volunteer-driven outreach activities for families. All services are provided at no cost to participants. Tolleson Residents Revolution Ministries serves approximately 1,000–1,500 individuals annually, with an estimated 500–700 Tolleson residents participating in programs each year. Boundaries of Service Area Programs are operated at the organization’s campus located in Tolleson, Arizona, with services specifically focused on residents living within the City of Tolleson. Budget Revolution Ministries is requesting $5,000 from the City of Tolleson. Funds will support program operations including recovery program materials, youth mentorship curriculum and supplies, outreach event costs, activity materials, and facility-related operational expenses necessary to host programming. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Teen Lifeline Mission Teen Lifeline’s mission is to prevent teen suicide in Arizona by strengthening youth resilience and fostering supportive, connected communities. The organization provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and mental health education to teens through peer-based services and prevention programs. Project Funding will support Teen Lifeline’s Crisis Hotline and Prevention Education Programs, which provide free, confidential mental health support to teens. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline and text line, peer counseling provided by trained teen volunteers supervised by behavioral health professionals, suicide prevention education, and the School ID Initiative, which places the hotline number on student ID cards so teens always have access to help. These services help teens manage emotional distress, develop coping strategies, and connect with local mental health resources when necessary. Tolleson Residents Teen Lifeline expects to serve more than 300,000 individuals statewide in 2026, including at least 1,800 residents from the City of Tolleson through hotline services, school programs, and outreach activities. Boundaries of Service Area Crisis hotline operations are based in Phoenix and Tucson, while prevention education workshops and outreach activities occur directly in schools within the City of Tolleson, including partnerships with Tolleson Elementary District, Sierra Linda High School, Tolleson Union High School, and other local schools. Budget Teen Lifeline is requesting $5,000 from the City of Tolleson. The organization’s total operating budget for 2026 is approximately $2,185,545, and the requested grant would support staff salaries and program operations related to crisis response and youth outreach services. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Tolleson Community Coalition (TCC) Mission Tolleson Community Coalition works to improve the health, welfare, and quality of life of Tolleson residents by connecting community members especially vulnerable populations, to resources, education, and support networks that promote family stability and well-being. Project Funding will support Charlando Entre Mujeres, an existing program that provides culturally relevant education and support for Spanish-speaking women in the Tolleson community. Through monthly meetings and outreach activities, the program provides education on domestic violence prevention, mental health awareness, family wellness, and personal safety. The program also connects participants to community resources and creates a supportive environment where women can build relationships and reduce social isolation. Tolleson Residents The program expects to serve more than 200 individuals annually, including approximately 100 residents from the City of Tolleson who will participate in meetings, workshops, and resource navigation services. Boundaries of Service Area Program activities take place within the City of Tolleson, including meetings hosted at local community centers, partner organizations, restaurants, and faith-based facilities. Priority service is given to residents living within Tolleson city limits. Budget Tolleson Community Coalition is requesting $2,500 from the City of Tolleson. Funds will support educational materials, workshop facilitators, meeting refreshments, Spanish-language resource printing, outreach materials, participant emergency assistance, and program operations for the Charlando Entre Mujeres program. 2026 City of Tolleson Community Grant Program Trellis Mission Trellis works to promote housing stability and long-term economic security by providing financial education, housing counseling, and homeownership support services. These programs help individuals and families improve financial readiness, maintain stable housing, and pursue sustainable homeownership opportunities. Project Funding will support the expansion of Trellis’ Homeownership Center services for Tolleson residents. The program provides HUD-certified housing counseling, financial literacy education, and homebuyer education classes. Participants receive one-on-one counseling on budgeting, credit improvement, debt reduction, and mortgage readiness, as well as group classes covering the homebuying process and financial planning. Outreach will also be conducted to increase awareness of these services among Tolleson residents. Tolleson Residents Trellis expects to serve approximately 20 Tolleson residents annually through financial counseling, education workshops, and housing readiness services. Program outcomes include improved financial readiness, debt reduction, increased savings, and potential homeownership opportunities for participants. Boundaries of Service Area Services will be targeted specifically to City of Tolleson residents. Counseling and educational activities may be provided at Trellis’ Phoenix office, at community partner locations in Tolleson, or through virtual service delivery to ensure accessibility. Budget Trellis is requesting $5,000 from the City of Tolleson. Funds will support program costs including staff time for certified housing counselors, program materials, financial literacy curriculum, and outreach efforts to increase access to homebuyer education and financial coaching. Trellis Tolleson Finance and Bu… The organization’s Homeownership Center program budget includes operating expenses such as salaries and benefits, professional services, and other operational costs totaling approximately $547,399 in program expenses according to the budget table shown in the finance document.