Philanthropy United

PHILANTHROPY UNITED: Creating Purpose with Nicholas Sandoval, Founder & CEO of CreatePurpose.org

Create Purpose began in November 2014 with the purpose of creating a pilot program to offer orphans and vulnerable children living in centers a valuable education program. Our founder Nicholas Sandoval, had been visiting centers and donating time and money for nearly a decade. 

Over the years he saw that something was missing: the commitment to the children was minimal and sporadic and there was a need for more sustainable programs that support the children's need for a practical education and help them thrive in the real world. 

With that idea in mind, Nicholas teamed up with local do-gooders, academics and organizations to create an educational and nurturing program with a worldly perspective that serves children and the community. 

Feeding The Hungry & Harvesting Compassion, Meet Nicolee Thompson  Founder and CEO of Harvest Compassion Center. 
The mission of HCC is to provide food and clothing in a hope-filled environment to the underserved in the greater Phoenix area. 
Since opening our doors the Harvest Compassion Center has met and visited with over 38,000 families from the local community. The Harvest Compassion Center is completely free to the public allowing all guests to shop freely for food, hygiene, baby and clothing items. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. Each guest is allowed one visit every 30 days and is asked to provide proper identification that states their current home address. Each guest must bring with them their I.D. and also a utility bill.
www.harvestcompassioncenter.org 

She's NEVER Quitting! Marsha Petrie Sue Represents The Woman's Outdoor Media Association

Who are the members of the WOMA? We are media/industry women & men focused on increasing media attention for women in the outdoors, especially women in the fields of shooting, hunting, fishing, and archery! We are very passionate about our mission! Season 1, Episode 10

Giving Life to the Valley with Margaret Stephens Reed & Amy Winski of ValleyLife Arizona

At VALLEYLIFE, everyone matters. No person in our community should ever be overlooked or ignored because of a physical or mental disability. Sadly, every day here in Arizona, that’s exactly what happens.

Without VALLEYLIFE, many of those we serve would be forgotten, abandoned, or become homeless or imprisoned.

VALLEYLIFE is a nonprofit organization that provides premier services to individuals with disabilities to enhance their quality of life. We are committed to helping people with disabilities in our community by enriching their lives with rewarding experiences and valuable opportunities. We enable them to live a life with choices, independence and dignity. Our services are delivered through our caring and dedicated staff, specialized programs and advocacy.

VALLEYLIFE is a 501(c)3 organization. Since 1947, we have been assisting individuals with disabilities in the greater Phoenix community in the pursuit of a full and meaningful life.

VALLEYLIFE offers production services including shrink wrapping, order fulfillment, assembly, sorting, kitting, labeling and packaging, as well as services in the janitorial, customer service, retail and restaurant industries. For more information visit: http://valleylifeaz.org/

Our vision is to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer!
Our mission is to provide free breast health education, mammograms, testing, and direct assistance to breast cancer patients with wigs, support, and resources in Arizona
www.checkforalump.org

Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness of MS at all sports stadiums while raising funds directly for families with MS Warriors and for the advancement of research at the Johns Hopkins Project Restore MS Research Center in hopes of finding a cure.

Together, we are #spreadingORANGE!

The money MS4MS raised directly goes to the research for finding a cure for MS. Johns Hopkins Medicine Research Center for MS is our primary beneficiary. Our funds also go directly to those families that are affected by the disease and need extra financial support. 

Through events hosted at sports stadiums across the country, MS4MS is spreading orange through the excited action of sports, community, and awareness. Thank you to the players from professional sports teams across the nation spreading orange!

We All Need Community, Meet Founder of SavingAmy.org, Jennifer Kiernan
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Saving Amy was founded with a mission to empower individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness by transforming lives through mentoring, teaching life skills, educational advancement, and financial stability through employment. Amy’s story represents the impact that community can have on changing lives and ending the cycle of homelessness.

Amy and family are the reason Saving Amy was founded. While volunteering in a local homeless shelter, founder Jennifer Kiernan experienced that many of the families that were working towards a better life, fell back into homelessness or were stuck in poverty once they left the shelter. 

Today, Amy is working, reunited with all of her children, and is living on her own. Her daughter is in her second year of college. Her son is a sophmore in highschool and a straight A student and is looking forward to attending college. Amy’s youngest is a carefree 11 year old.

The Saving Amy community knows how important it is to help foster continued healing, connect to resources, teach life skills, and nurture inner transformation. Through love and compassion we provide a supportive community that provides hope and encouragement.  Every person deserves a place, the dream of a better life, self-worth and dignity.  Saving Amy strives to create such a place.
www.savingamy.org

Tackling Trauma with FuelEd | Developing Resilient, Trauma Informed Educators
Now more than ever, schools and districts need to equip educators with the interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and emotional well-being necessary to build strong relationships and support students. Schedule a call with one of our specialists to discuss your challenges and ways we can help you meet your goals.
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The Baller Dream Foundation exists to lift the spirits of brave young warriors and their families affected by cancer. Founded by testicular cancer survivor Frank DeBlasi, The Baller Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the spirits of children and young adults affected by all forms of cancer.

In tandem with our ambassadors around the world, The Baller Dream Foundation creates spectacular experiences for children and young adults battling cancer. Rather than “patients,” we call the stars of our mission, Ballers!

We honor our Ballers at epic events where we celebrate their achievements and present their amazing personalized gifts! Gifts from the past have included a new car, a trip to Spain to see Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, and an afternoon with celebrity chef 
www.ballerdream.org

Philanthropy United: Walking A Positive Path with Dr. Maria Hesse, Board Member of Positive Paths AZ | Season 1, Episode 3

Encourage others to invest in the futures of East Valley women in need, and to support East Valley women to be resilient and positive contributors to their communities. Positive Paths exists to support East Valley women in need by providing a life-bridge to economic stability, personal growth and professional achievement. We do this through mentorship programs, scholarships, and supportive services.
https://positivepathsaz.org/