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Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 1. A New Leaf – A New Leaf's Housing Support Services at Erie Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- Agency declined proposed award A New Leaf’s Housing Support Services at Erie provides support services to people who have experienced chronic homelessness and have ongoing needs related to mental and physical heath. Support services are designed to build independent living and tenancy skills and connect people with community-based health care, treatment, and employment services. 2. A New Leaf – La Mesita Family Shelter Requested amount: $60,000.00 Recommendation: $55,248.27 A New Leaf’s La Mesita Family Shelter provides shelter, food and clothing to families experiencing homelessness. A New Leaf assists in securing appropriate housing options, employment, and support systems to address factors that lead to homelessness and improve housing stability and independent living. 3. About Care, Inc. – Empowering Independent Living Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $50,000.00 About Care, Inc. provides no-cost services to Chandler residents who are elderly or disabled to assist them in remaining independent in their homes. Services, such as transportation, grocery shopping and errands, friendly visits, respite, reassurance phone calls, computer assistance, minor home repairs, case management, and information and referral are provided by trained volunteers. The program defrays the high cost of assisted living, reduces isolation, and assists with improving the mental and physical health of recipients. 4. About Care, Inc.- Senior Community Wellness Collaboration Requested amount: $30,000.00 Recommendation: $30,000.00 About Care, Inc. and Neighbors Who Care partner to provide no-cost follow-up support services to homebound seniors and persons who are disabled who have been recently discharged from medical facilities. Volunteers provide assisted transportation and help to manage aftercare to decrease the future need for emergency services and hospitalization. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 5. Aid to Adoption of Special Kids – AASK Mentoring Program Requested amount: $15,000.00 Recommendation: $10,000.00 Aid to Adoption of Special Kids – AASK Mentoring program provides youth in foster care (primarily those living in non-family settings) one-on-one with a caring adult based on shared interests. Time together is self-directed by the youth-mentor match, which helps youth build confidence and prepare for life after foster care. 6. Arizona Burn Foundation – Early Childhood Burn Prevention & Fire Safety Education Program FY24-25 Requested amount: $22,487.00 Recommendation: $20,000.00 Arizona Burn Foundation’s Early Childhood Burn Prevention & Fire Safety Education Program teaches children how to be aware of items in-and-around the home that could cause a serious burn injury, and important fire safety rules. The program incorporates K-2 Arizona College & Career Ready State Standards for both safety education and literacy education. Students receive an activity book, parent guide, fire escape plan, and resources to help further educate parents on fire safety and what to do in case of an accident or emergency in English or Spanish. 7. Assistance League of East Valley – Operation School Bell Requested amount: $15,000.00 Recommendation: $13,000.00 Operation School Bell supports children and teens who attend Chandler schools where uniforms are required by providing uniforms and hygiene kits. Operation School Bell will also provide sweatshirts, underwear and socks when they are available. 8. AZCEND – Food Bank Requested amount: $65,000.00 Recommendation: $65,000.00 AZCEND’s Chandler Food Bank Basic Needs Program responds to food insecurity and hunger for individuals and families in need through the provision of emergency and supplemental food. Emergency food boxes contain enough nutritious food for at least nine meals per family member and are tailored to the unique needs of household members whenever possible. Supplemental food includes fresh/perishable food and can be accessed weekly. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 9. AZCEND – Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program – IHELP Requested amount: $105,000.00 Recommendation: $100,000.00 AZCEND’s Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (IHELP) provides emergency food and shelter to up to 25 single individuals experiencing homelessness in Chandler each night. The program operates through a collaboration of faith-based organizations in the East Valley that open their facilities to provide safe shelter and an evening meal on a rotating basis. AZCEND also provides case management and supportive services to program participants to assist them in ending their homelessness. 10. AZCEND -Neighborhood Assistance Services Requested amount: $195,000.00 Recommendation: $130,000.00 AZCEND's Neighborhood Assistance Services (NAS) provides rent and utility assistance payments to Chandler residents with low-income who are facing financial crisis. The program provides intake/eligibility services, referrals, financial education, case management, and direct financial assistance for eviction and disconnection prevention. The goal is to provide short-term assistance to alleviate the immediate crisis and long- term support to help Chandler residents reach a higher level of stability. 11. AZCEND – Senior Nutrition Program Requested amount: $150,000.00 Recommendation: $150,000.00 AZCEND’s Senior Nutrition Program provides hot, nutritionally balanced meals to Chandler residents who are either elderly or disabled. Congregate meals are provided at the Chandler Senior Center in the dining room. Meal delivery is also available for homebound seniors. Participants who engage in the home delivered meal program also receive a wellness check to assess their general health and wellbeing. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 12. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) – Chandler Mentoring for At-Risk Youth Requested amount: $15,000.00 Recommendation: $15,000.00 Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Chandler Mentoring for At-Risk Youth Program provides school- based mentoring services to youth who are at risk or have low-income in grades 2 through 6, at San Marcos Elementary School in Chandler and at ICAN. Youth and their mentors meet during their lunch hour once per week and participate in leadership development activities on the school grounds. Mentors provide guidance to youth as it relates to school and home. 13. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Inc. – Boys & Girls Clubs - Chandler Compadres Branch Requested amount: $75,000.00 Recommendation: $55,000.00 The Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Inc. (BGCV) Chandler provides structured, purposeful, and fun after-school and summer activities to vulnerable youth residing in Chandler to assist them in becoming productive, caring, and responsible citizens. BGCV promotes a sense of belonging, academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship to improve graduation rates and discourage risky behaviors. 14. Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. – My Sisters Place: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Requested amount: $75,500.00 Recommendation: $30,000.00 My Sister’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter provides emergency shelter and a range of supportive services that promote client independence, well-being, and goal achievement. My Sister’s Place also operates a 24/7 crisis hotline to provide immediate support, information, and referral. 15. CeCe's Hope Center – Housing & Case Management for Chandler Survivors Requested amount: $15,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- CeCe’s Hope Center serves women aged 18-24 who are survivors of sex trafficking. The program provides women with multidimensional care and resources to address severe trauma and medical issues, basic daily needs and securing housing. All participants are interviewed to assess their readiness and current situation to establish a holistic plan Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations that helps support their journey to self-sufficiency. This proposal requested financial support for staff and building expenses. 16. Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) – CASS Emergency Shelter Services for Chandler Seniors Requested amount: $25,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) future Senior Haven will offer 170 new non- congregate shelter beds for unsheltered adults 55 and older. Services will be provided in a gated, closed campus. 17. Chandler CARE Center Children's Medical and Dental Clinic – Chandler Children's Medical Clinic and Building Blocks for Kids Requested amount: $209,353.69 Recommendation: $174,676.50 The Chandler CARE Center Children’s Medical and Dental Clinic collaborates with Dignity Health Foundation East Valley to provide no-cost medical care to uninsured youth who otherwise may be unable to access care. The Clinic works with volunteer licensed medical providers who provide examinations, diagnostics, and treatment of minor illness and injury including chronic and co-occurring disorders such as ADHD and Asthma. Dignity Health Foundation East Valley provides access to hearing and vision screening, free glasses, and referrals. 18. Chandler Gilbert Arc – Independence in Action Requested amount: $33,996.00 Recommendation: $-0- Chandler Gilbert Arc will install walk-in showers at two of our Chandler homes. With this home modification, Chandler Gilbert Arc dedicated staff will work with the people we support in increasing their personal hygiene independence. We firmly believe that in mastering these skills, the people supported will experience a greater sense of autonomy, confidence, and motivation resulting in an increase of community- mindedness and greater opportunity to develop social relationships. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 19. Child Crisis Arizona – Emergency Care for Foster Children and Youth Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $50,000.00 The Child Crisis Arizona Emergency Placement Services for Foster Children and Youth recruits, trains, licenses and monitors foster homes for the benefit of children experiencing homelessness in the child welfare system. Foster parents provide daily care, supervision, and nurturance for children placed in their homes. Child Crisis Arizona monitors the placement of those children to ensure their safety and assess issues or needs that might arise as the foster parents integrate the child into the family structure. 20. Child Crisis Arizona – FANS Locker Room for Children, Youth, and Families in Need Requested amount: $35,000.00 Recommendation: $35,000.00 Child Crisis Arizona – FANS Locker Room for Children, Youth, and Families in Need provides basic daily living necessities, such as clothing, school uniforms and supplies, hygiene items, and household goods and diapers allowing families with low-income to use their limited financial resources for priorities such as food and shelter. 21. Civitan Foundation, Inc. – Civitan Commons Transportation and Food Distribution Requested amount: $35,000.00 Recommendation: $10,000.00 Civitan Commons Transportation and Food Distribution seeks to provide transportation services to Chandler residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), fulfilling a critical need for this demographic to access employment opportunities, essential services, and community engagement activities. 22. Comp-U-Dopt, Inc. – Digital Equity for Chandler Requested amount: $30,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- The Comp-U-Dopt program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering fundamental digital literacy skills. Participants will gain proficiency in computer basics, email management, internet usage, safety protocols, and various tech tools applicable to both personal and professional domains. Upon completion of the program participants will be able to use their computers for everyday life skills and to access online resources. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 23. Dignity Health Foundation East Valley - Chandler Children's Dental Clinic Requested amount: $227,167.76 Recommendation: $190,045.00 Dignity Health Foundation East Valley and the Chandler CARE Center work collaboratively to provide preventive and restorative dental services to low-income and uninsured youth at the Chandler CARE Center Clinic and to provide oral health education to children and adults in the community. Services include examinations, prophylaxis (cleaning), x-rays, sealants, fluoride varnish, and education at the clinic. 24. Dress for Success Phoenix – The Workforce Initiative Mobile Unit Job Training for Chandler Youth Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- Dress for Success Teen Workforce Initiative Mobile Unit Job Training for Chandler Youth program provides low-income youth with career exploration and workforce development resources. Through these and other services, the program equips socially isolated, low-income youth with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully gain employment. 25. East Valley JCC – Jbox: Seniors in Need Requested amount: $90,000.00 Recommendation: $61,247.49 The JBox program will provide one kosher meal and one kosher food box monthly to Chandler seniors with low-income. Participants may engage in services in-home or in a congregate setting where they may also participate in social and educational activities to prevent social isolation. 26. East Valley JCC – Low Income Family Scholarships Requested amount: $125,000.00 Recommendation: $68,000.00 East Valley Jewish Community Center (EVJCC) provides a high-quality educational experience for children in a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore their emotions and learn to regulate them in appropriate ways. Scholarships are provided to low-income families who cannot afford full tuition. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 27. East Valley JCC – Youth in Crisis Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $25,000.00 East Valley Jewish Community Center (EVJCC) provides a fun, peer-based program for youth from low-income families. Counselors promote strong emotional connections to assist youth in engaging with their peers and communicating their needs in socially appropriate ways. 28. EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center (SPC) – Senior Peer Counseling Program Requested amount: $12,770.00 Recommendation: $12,770.00 The EMPACT – Suicide Prevention Center (SPC) Senior Peer Counseling program meets the emotional needs of older adults through peer support to address loneliness, depression, or difficult transitions in a non-threatening environment. The program reaches seniors who would not otherwise get help. 29. For Our City-Chandler – For Our City-Chandler Operation Back to School Requested amount: $25,000.00 Recommendation: $25,000.00 For Our City-Chandler – Chandler Operation Back to School will provide backpacks, school supplies and other necessities to prepare low- and moderate-income families for a successful school year. 30. HonorHealth – HonorHealth Cancer Care Patient Transportation Requested amount: $13,200.00 Recommendation: $13,200.00 HonorHealth Cancer Care’s patient transportation assistance program will provide safe, reliable transportation to crucial cancer care appointments at HonorHealth Cancer Care centers. This service will alleviate stress and anxiety associated with arranging transportation, allowing clients to focus on their health and well-being. 31. Hope for the Homeless, Inc. – Hope for the Homeless, Inc. Requested amount: $25,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- Hope for the Homeless will provide personal care, hygiene products, first aid kits, and nutritional items to individuals experiencing homelessness in Chandler. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 32. I Rise foundation – I Rise Soccer Program Requested amount: $40,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- I Rise Soccer program seeks to create safe, accessible and an affordable soccer program to promote healthy social outcomes. By providing free membership to program participants, they have the opportunity to play in sports and grow their community. 33. ICAN: Improving Chandlers Area Neighborhoods – ICAN Positive Youth Development Requested amount: $150,000.00 Recommendation: $100,000.00 ICAN’s Youth Development Program teaches kids health and nutrition awareness, encourages physical activity and fitness, and promotes self-awareness, confidence, and positive life choices. Program activities are offered in age-specific groups and include multi-cultural, multi-media arts, tutoring, homework help and other skill enrichment classes, curriculum-based structured sports, games, and physical activity, free play, and monthly community service projects. 34. Junior Achievement of Arizona – Providing the JA BizTown Program to Primarily Low- Income City of Chandler Students Requested amount: $15,000.00 Recommendation: $10,789.01 Junior Achievement of Arizona’s JA BizTown Program provides financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurial education to Chandler students. The intent of the programs is to increase students' problem solving and critical thinking skills; introduce students to various career paths and industries; and provide students with a specific understanding of economic concepts, financial literacy skills and work readiness fundamentals. 35. Live Love – Live Love Youth & Teen Program Expansion Requested amount: $25,000.00 Recommendation: $20,000.00 Live Love provides Chandler youth access to safe, enriching spaces that contribute to their educational, social, and personal development. This funding will allow Live Love to expand services to additional youth when the new Oasis Community Center opens. Programming includes the After School Teen Program, Elementary Break Program, Youth Culinary Classes, and the Gardening Program. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 36. Matthew's Crossing – Emergency Food Assistance Programs Requested amount: $40,000.00 Recommendation: $40,000.00 Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Programs provides individuals and families in need of hunger relief with approximately six to eight days of food. Participants are eligible for one Emergency Food Box a month, and up to three Holiday Food Boxes and Meals to Grow backpacks/food closets/snack packs. 37. Mesa United Way – Chandler VITA Program Requested amount: $20,000.00 Recommendation: $20,000.00 Mesa United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation services, at seven sites, to low- and medium-income individuals and families in the Chandler community. The program is a federally sponsored, administered, and monitored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 38. Midwest Food Bank - Arizona Division – Emergency Food Box Program Requested amount: $75,000.00 Recommendation: $66,800.00 Midwest Food Bank – Arizona Division’s Emergency Food Box Program, in coordination with its fourteen partnering organizations, offers 7,500 pre-packaged emergency food boxes to low-income, food insecure children, families, and elderly annually. 39. Neighbors Who Care, Inc. – Aging in Place Requested amount: $20,000.00 Recommendation: $20,000.00 Neighbors Who Care, Inc. (NWC) provides non-medical assistive services to elderly homebound, disabled, and or frail Chandler residents to empower them to remain healthier, less isolated, and continue to live independently in their own homes. Volunteers provide services including transportation to medical appointments, dinner delivery, minor repairs, reassurance calling, caregiver respite, shopping and errands, van service, friendly visiting, and business advocacy. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 40. notMYkid, Inc. – Prevention & Peer Support Requested amount: $30,000.00 Recommendation: $23,000.00 notMYkid, Inc.’s Prevention & Peer Support program addresses substance use disorders and mental health challenges in teens struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, social media stress, self-esteem issues, THC addiction, academic challenges, and unhealthy social settings. Connecting youth and families to support is vital in preventing life-threatening conditions and destruction to young lives. 41. Oakwood Creative Care, Inc. – Day Club Program for Low-Income Chandler Seniors Experiencing Physical and Cognitive Impairments Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $45,000.00 Oakwood Creative Care, Inc. The Perfect Place provides the perfect environment for older adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment, moderate dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, or other cognitive and physical impairments. The Perfect Place offers a research- based, cutting edge, person-directed care model focusing on strengths, interests, and wellness. Activities for seniors include socially, mentally, and emotionally engaging experiences specially designed for individuals experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s related disorders, ultimately delaying the loss of cognitive, physical, and social abilities. 42. One Small Step, Inc. | Clothes Cabin – One Small Step | Clothes Cabin Requested amount: $25,000.00 Recommendation: $25,000.00 One Small Step’s Clothes Cabin provides free clothing, shoes, and linens to low and no- income individuals and families who cannot afford to buy what they need. One Small Step also provides steel-toed boots to individuals who need them for employment. In addition, clients experiencing homelessness can utilize the free laundry service and may reserve a locker for personal items for up to six months. 43. Phoenix Gospel Mission, Inc. dba Phoenix Rescue Mission – Homeless and Outreach Navigation Program Requested amount: $85,958.00 Recommendation: $-0- Phoenix Rescue Mission, Inc. dba Phoenix Rescue Mission proposes to serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Chandler through street outreach and case management services. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 44. Pups And Warriors Side by Side (P.A.W.S.S.) – P.A.W.S.S. (Pups And Warriors Side by Side) Service Dog Training Requested amount: $45,000.00 Recommendation: $10,000.00 Pups And Warriors Side by Side (P.A.W.S.S) Service Dog Training assists Veterans in coping with trauma and adversity through service animal training and certification. Classes are led by Certified Animal Behaviorists; however, the Veteran trains the animal to build rapport and emotional bonding. This method is evidence-based and helps to achieve recovery and healing that lasts. 45. Read On Chandler – Story School Requested amount: $52,000.00 Recommendation: $15,000.00 Read On Chandler works to create social change in our community by promoting early literacy and education through a strength-based and two-generation approach that builds the skills of our youngest children while also building the agency and connections between families, caregivers, and educators. Read on Chandler will build community together in-person in inclusive learning spaces where children have the chance to interact with other children their age and families have the opportunity to connect with each other and have access to other important resources. 46. Recovery Cafe Arizona – Recovery Cafe Arizona Capacity Grant Requested amount: $70,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- *Recovery Café funded through Opioid Settlement Funds in the amount of $50,000 Recovery Café Arizona helps meet a gap in care for those who suffer with addiction and trauma with an emphasis on decreasing recidivism. Additionally, Recovery Café participants work with and a coach and other individuals on rebuilding their lives with wrap around services, education, life skills, healthy living and healthy relationships. 47. Recreation and Athletics for Individuals with Disabilities (RAD) – Payment Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (PAID) Requested amount: $36,000.00 Recommendation: $15,000.00 Recreation and Athletics Payment Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities assists with registration fees and uniforms for low-income individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in therapeutic sports offered by the City of Chandler’s Parks and Recreation Division. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 48. Resurrection Street Ministry, Inc. – Driving Our Chandler Veterans 2024 Requested amount: $10,000.00 Recommendation: $10,000.00 Resurrection Street Ministry, Inc.’s Driving Our Veterans is a transportation program for Veterans living in Chandler needing non-emergency rides to and from VA medical facilities or other critical appointments. All rides are provided free of charge to the Veterans by Resurrection Street Ministry’s volunteer drivers. 49. Resurrection Street Ministry, Inc. – Feeding Our Chandler Neighbors 2024 Requested amount: $75,000.00 Recommendation: $30,000.00 Resurrection Street Ministry, Inc’s Feeding Our Chandler Neighbors program provides nutritional food boxes and other services, such as clothing and home necessity needs, to food insecure individuals and families living in Chandler. Distributions are conducted at eight to ten sites throughout the city each month. Resurrection Street Ministry also provides food to small nonprofit organizations in Chandler that do not have the ability to pick up nutritional perishable foods with proper equipment (refrigerated trucks) or to store food until it is distributed. 50. Resurrection Street Ministry, Inc. – Furnishings For Housing Stability Requested amount: $50,000.00 Recommendation: $-0- Resurrection Street Ministry, Inc. will accept referrals from City of Chandler Community Navigation and Housing Stability staff for furnishings and household items for program participants upon move-in to housing. Items may include beds, couches, kitchenware, microwaves, and dishware. 51. Save the Family Foundation of Arizona - Rapid Rehousing for Chandler Families Requested amount: $120,155.00 Recommendation: $120,000.00 Save the Family Foundation (STF) will provide Rapid Rehousing (RRH) to Chandler households experiencing homelessness. Services will include case management, supportive services, and short to medium term rent and utility subsidies paid directly to landlords and service providers on behalf of newly housed Chandler residents. Additionally, the Career Services team will identify and eliminate immediate barriers to client employment such as lack of transportation to interviews, missing certifications or clearances, insufficient skills, or inadequate clothing and equipment. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 52. Semicolon Society – Semicolon Society Community Hope Project Requested amount: $15,000.00 Recommendation: $15,000.00 Semicolon Society Community Outreach project provides Chandler youth, parents and community with mental health education as a means of suicide prevention, understanding and meaningful action. 53. St Joseph the Worker – Employment Without Barriers Program Requested amount: $20,000.00 Recommendation: $10,000.00 St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) will promote self-sufficiency and build a healthy community by providing Chandler residents who secure employment with the necessary resources to show up on their first day of work ready to succeed. Resources include transportation assistance, a uniform, and shoes. 54. The Salvation Army, A California Corporation – Chandler Corps Client Choice Food Pantry Requested amount: $20,000.00 Recommendation: $20,000.00 Salvation Army’s Client Choice Food Pantry provides food security while allowing clients to select their own food. Clients are issued points to shop at the pantry based on the size of their household. Food items are assigned a point value, with healthier items having a lower point value to encourage positive food choices. Food choice allows clients to meet dietary restrictions and preferences and choose foods they can use and prepare at home. 55. The Salvation Army, A California Corporation – Housing Stability Assistance Requested amount: $60,000.00 Recommendation: $50,000.00 The Salvation Army Chandler Corps Housing Stability Assistance program offers rent, utility, or other housing-based financial assistance to prevent Chandler residents from losing their home. The program targets low- and moderate-income Chandler households with children, who are faced with an unforeseen financial crisis. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Program Descriptions Final Recommendations 56. United Food Bank – The Emergency Food Assistance Program Chandler Requested amount: $10,000.00 Recommendation: $10,000.00 United Food Bank’s Emergency and Supplemental Food Assistance in Chandler Program collects, stores, and distributes bulk food to 150 agencies, including 12 Chandler nonprofits, that distribute emergency food boxes to those in need. 57. Valley of the Sun YMCA – Chandler Family YMCA Chandler i-Learn Program Requested amount: $20,000.00 Recommendation: $20,000.00 Valley of the Sun YMCA’s iLearn Program is an alternative education program for secondary education students. iLearn students earn the credits necessary to earn their high school diploma and tools and exposure to become successful in their next stage of life. Programming includes job training and certifications, field trips to community college and/or technical institutions, and other support to ensure students can access these programs after high school.