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Families Giving Back

You may not be able to help the whole world, but you can make a difference in your own community. --Elizabeth P. Carter

See the list below of non-profits that could use your help! Families can make a difference in their community without it necessarily being a big time commitment or expense. Below are ways parents and kids can give back to our community. Click HERE to add your non-profit organization to this page.

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APECA

Arizonans for the Protection of Exploited Children and Adults (APECA). APECA strives to protect the dignity and well-being of commercially and sexually exploited children and adults through prevention, intervention, and education. You can help by volunteering your time to assist with local fundraising efforts (must be 18), or you can donate new household items to benefit Natalie's House - a safe haven home in our community being built to house teen girls recovering from sexual exploitation and abuse.

• Phone: (623) 247-6026 • email • website •

Goodwill

Encourage your children to donate gently used toys and clothing they've outgrown to your local Goodwill store at 1450 N. Dysart Rd. in Avondale. Goodwill has wonderful programs to help members of our community become successful in the workplace.

• Phone: (623) 925-1986 •

Hope's Closet

Help local women and children in our community by donating gently used items to Hope's Closet at 116 E Western Ave in Goodyear.

• Phone: (623) 925-0965 •

Hospital Visits

Take your children and deliver balloons and/or stuffed animals, etc. to the sick children. This is a great way to teach caring for others and show children how good giving can make them feel. Check the Health Care Resources section for area hospital listings.

Junior Achievement of Arizona, Inc.

Become a Junior Achievement(JA) volunteer. JA is a program that uses hands-on activities to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential. Following pre-determined lesson plans, classroom volunteers lead discussions and activities to encourage teamwork and leadership skills with your class.

• Phone: (480) 377-8500 • email • website •

LifeUnfolded

We will generate constant income through a non-profit, second hand childrens' store. We will need $150,000 to start, and out of that, a minimum of $98,000 of that will be directly circulated in to the art programs by the end of the first year. We will also be holding multiple clothing drives for local shelters around the Phoenix area. Times and dates for the clothing drives are to be announced.

• About Us:

A diverse field of professional artists dedicated to strengthening the confidence of foster children through their own creative ability. Creating programs for them that will convince them they are capable of whatever they can imagine.

• Phone: 928-388-2574 • Contact: Cassandra Spade • email • website •
Opportunities: Donations - Monetary, Donations - Other

Nuestra Familia

Nuestra Familia is a family support and preservation program servicing the West Valley located 9401 W. Garfield Rd in Tolleson. We offer FREE services to families in need in their own homes and in community-based settings. You can help local families by donating your time (21 years old +), furniture, clothing, food, toys, baby supplies, toiletries, and more. Contact us for more information.

• Phone: (623) 936-3980 • email • website •

Phoenix Rescue Mission

Fill a box, Feed a family (for Thanksgiving) needs groups and people of all ages to donate items to provide Thanksgiving dinners to individuals and families who are in need of assistance during the holidays. Determine how many families your or your group would like to feed and contact us to register your group and request empty boxes. Return filled box to Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1468 N. 26th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 by November 12, 2007, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Call or email us to get started and find out what items are needed!

• Phone: (602) 346-3330 • email •

Read at "Wiggles & Giggles" Story Time

Read stories, sing songs, lead activities, and see the difference you can make in a child’s day! Call Pam for more information.

Location: Golden Gate Community Center, 1625 N. 39th Ave., Phoenix

• Phone: (623) 234-3733 x111 • email •

Southwest Valley Literacy

DO YOU KNOW AN ADULT WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO READ! We have volunteers who can help them learn to read and write. Classes are free and usually one or two times a week, at various locations and times. Call (623) 695-4321 for information.

• Phone: (623)695-4321 • Address: 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Mail address is PO Box 855, Avondale, Az 85323 • email •

West Valley Child Crisis Center, Inc.

We are the largest non-profit children's shelter in Arizona. You can help support us by:

1. Holding a wish list drive,

2. Throwing a party (the price of admission could be an item from our wish list),

3. Adopting WVCCC - bring items we need from specific categories throughout the year, or

4. Volunteering.

• Phone: (623) 344-3515 • Address: PO Box 850, Glendale, AZ 85311-0850 • email • website •