Funds will help double paid internships to 14 high school participants, providing more youth with work experience and income while building career skills; enhance curriculum materials; help acquire training equipment for skilled trades learning experiences; and sustain the momentum of their 100% success rate in the inaugural year.
Program funds will support the provision of food pantries at three sites. They estimate at least 25 students per school will receive access to nutritious food each month for 8 months over a school year. This equates to an estimated 600 student visits to the food pantries.
Funds for the YOTO Program will provide direct financial and material support to 40+ youth experiencing homelessness in Southern Arizona, helping them overcome barriers to education, meet their basic needs, and pursue high school graduation with confidence.
Funds will help Make-A-Wish Arizona grant the wishes of 425 children who are battling unimaginable healthcare obstacles, using the power of hope and joy to build strength and empower them to fight harder against their illness.
Funds for Feeding Phoenix will allow CCF to maintain consistent weekly emergency food box distributions of over 22,000 pounds of affordable, shelf-stable food. They aim to serve more than 28,000 individuals (including over 15,000 children) from over 6,500 low-income households this year.
General operating funds will keep Clubs fully staffed, maintain safe facilities, and provide programs in STEM, arts, leadership, and academics. This support ensures youth across Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Laughlin have consistent access to opportunities that build confidence, skills, and a vision for their future.