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Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank 
Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank is more than the name implies. It is a faith-based non-profit organization which provides many services to families who are hungry and in need. Agua Fria was founded through the Presbyterian Church in 1981 and moved to the Avondale location in 1996. The Food Bank served 44,000 people in 2019 and the Clothing Bank provided clothing assistance to 22,000 people during that year. In addition, Agua Fria has daily showers available, together with towels and a hygiene kit, for those who do not have the luxury of cleanliness in their everyday lives. It also has a baby care program and provides school uniforms for qualifying students each year. Through the unselfish support of donors and volunteers the organization steadfastly provides a better life for those in need.
DPPC mission support for Agua Fria has continued to raise funds for their programs for many years. The generous donations from DPPC members include cash and food for Turkey Day in November and Souper Bowl Sunday in February, with additional food and funds for school uniforms during Adult Bible School in June. These donations fill the hopes and dreams of the recipients, along with the hearts of the parishioners who give.
Read more about Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank at www.affcb.org.
Habitat for Humanity - Central Arizona
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works to build strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Read about the 24th DPPC family! Evelyn, Francisco, and Ezekiel
Website: https://habitatcaz.org
Benevilla
Benevilla believes that caring for the needs of older adults reaches beyond the individual to the entire family. Not only do their well-established services offer assistance to older adult clients, but many programs address the ongoing needs of caregivers and families.
Website: https://benevilla.org
Choices
Since 1983, Choices has been serving young women, men, and babies. A non-profit, privately funded community health center in compliance with federal and state laws. Choices serve the Greater Phoenix area. They are staffed by client advocates and medical professionals who are here to listen and provide the facts and information to help individuals make informed decisions about their body, sexuality, and future. All consultations are confidential. The majority of our services are free or at a very low cost.
Website: www.choicesaz.com
Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres is a Christian community with heart that empowers persons with developmental disabilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity and purpose. Rainbow Acres provides exceptional housing, life-enriching programs, and loving, holistic care in a safe, vibrant, inclusive ranch-style community.
Website: https://rainbowacres.com
Valley View Community Food Bank
Valley View Community Food Bank is more than a food bank. Our commitment is to do as much as possible to serve the needs of our diverse community. Our mission is to serve those in need with compassion and respect while providing the resources for wholesome nutritious food. Valley View Community offers a safe, positive environment where those seeking help can easily find the resources they need to feed themselves and their families.
Website: https://feedingaz.org
New Life Center
Helping to eliminate domestic and sexual violence through support services, education, and expertise. Creating an Arizona where all live free of domestic and sexual violence.
Website: https://www.newlifectr.org
Dysart Community Center
Dysart Community Center is an oasis of opportunity, providing educational programs such as ESL, GED, citizenship and an afterschool program in the Surprise Senior Center with retired seniors and children. After school programs and a summer camp improve kids’ schoolwork and help reduce crime and juvenile delinquency. There are health fairs, nutrition classes and a Mobile food pantry. In partnership with St. Mary’s food bank, the Kids Café program ensures each child has a nutritional meal every day.
Website: https://dysartcommunitycenter.org
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a gathering for high school age youth from the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church that occurs every three years. The next event will occur in 2022 on the campus of Purdue University. Desert Palms members support at least one youth from the Presbytery of the Grand Canyon.
Café Justo
Café Justo is a Grower owned Coffee Cooperative based in southern Chiapas Mexico, formed to address the poverty and migration from Mexico to the U.S.A.
Website: https://www.justcoffee.org
UMOM
UMOM restores hope and rebuilds lives by providing shelter, services and affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Website: https://www.umom.org
A New Leaf
changing lives in our local community
Since 1971, A New Leaf has provided assistance to those most in need in our community, helping families, children, and adults overcome the challenges they face.
These challenges are often unexpected, and can be devastating. Whether it be the loss of a job, a medical crisis, domestic violence, homelessness, or another heartbreaking crisis, A New Leaf is here to help households recover and thrive.
With a rich ecosystem of services, A New Leaf provides a comprehensive foundation for families and individuals who fall on hard times or are looking to get ahead.
website: https://www.turnanewleaf.org