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About Care
A nonprofit serving Gilbert homebound elderly and disabled residents to meet their basic needs, encourage independence and continue living in their homes with self-respect and dignity

Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of the aging process. It is a degenerative, incurable disease of the brain. The impact on individuals, families and our health care system makes this one of our greatest medical, social and fiscal challenges. Today, there are over 100,000 individuals from all socio-economic, ethnic and racial groups afflicted with Alzheimer’s in Arizona and Southern Nevada. Increasing age is the greatest risk factor, as one in ten individuals age 65+ and nearly half of those age 85+ are affected. The vision of the Alzheimer’s Association is a world without this tragic disease. Until this vision can become a reality, however, our nationwide mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The purpose of the Desert Southwest Chapter is to equip, energize and ultimately empower individuals, families and communities to provide compassionate and effective dementia care and support in Arizona and Southern Nevada. In 1981, a group of people who had loved ones with the disease started the Alzheimer’s Association. Chapters were formed in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, and Las Vegas to provide education, support and services. In 2000, the three Arizona chapters united to form a statewide organization. Southern Nevada and Arizona joined in 2002 to form the Desert Southwest Chapter. While our Chapter is affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association, we are separately incorporated and governed locally by a volunteer Board of Directors with representation from all four Regions: Central Arizona, Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona, and Southern Nevada. A volunteer Regional Leadership Council serves as an active advisory committee in each area, helping us to ensure that community needs are met to the best of our limited resource capacity. We have a small professional staff of 32 employees, assisted by over 1,000 volunteers who strive to make a difference in the lives of people struggling with Alzheimer’s and related disorders in our communities. When we consider our area’s geographic size (158,287 square miles), population size (approximately 8 million), and the diversity of our communities, the importance of our volunteers and collaborations with other organizations cannot be overestimated. Today, the Chapter impacts thousands of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families in the two-state area through its six core programs: Helpline/ Information and Referral offers 24/7 confidential, personal telephone support to individuals by our trained specialists. We provide callers with information about the disease, support and referrals to local resources. Family Care Consultation provides individualized assessment, guidance on care options, interventions and resources to address immediate needs and to help plan for the future. Support Groups are regularly scheduled sessions of small groups of caregivers and/or individuals in the early stage of the disease who share information and experiences, build new skills, and offer peer support and ideas about issues related to dementia. Groups are facilitated by trained and knowledgeable volunteers. Education Program offers sessions designed to increase awareness about the disease and help families and professionals increase knowledge and skills to enhance the care of persons with dementia. MedicAlert® + Safe Return® is a nationwide identification and education program that reduces the risks associated with wandering and mobilizes first responders should an individual become lost. The program provides peace of mind to the caregiver and increased safety for the person with dementia. Early Stage Program represents the newly adopted sixth Core Program for the Chapter with specific activities focused on engaging, encouraging and empowering impacted individuals to fully utilize their strengths and capacities. The intended outcomes of our programs include: - To increase awareness and knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and available resources. - To empower individuals and families to better cope with and plan for disease progression and memory loss. - To reduce the isolation of the family caregiving experience and build social support. - To enhance the quality of life for both the person with the disease and the family caregiver.

COTA for Logan C
COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association) is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps families with children needing an organ transplant fundraise for transplant-related expenses. Logan Carson is a 9 year old boy living in Gilbert who needs a kidney transplant. COTA for Logan C is the local campaign to raise funds for COTA, in honor of Logan, to help with tranplant related expenses. 100% of the funds generated for COTA in honor of Logan C will be used for transplant related expenses.

Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley

East Valley RSVP
East Valley RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is a program of the nonprofit East Valley Adult Resources serving nonprofits, medical centers and government agencies in the Town of Gilbert and also throughout eastern Maricopa, Gila and Pinal counties. We provide life-changing opportunities for volunteers age 55 and over. We help meet critical needs of communities by mobilizing around 60,000 hours of volunteer service a year. We strengthen public and nonprofit agencies by matching skilled 345-400 volunteers with vital programs and services.

Empowerment Through Sports
Empowerment Through Sports is a youth sports non-profit organization that caters to children ages 6-14. ETS offers recreational sports all while focusing on the personal growth and development of the athlete. ETS has implemented supplemental elements to its programs that help the child-athlete learn about self-empowerment, community responsibility and respect for authoritative figures.

For Our City - Gilbert
There is more than enough good will to provide true heart felt giving to those in need. This becomes possible by breaking down the silos in our community and replacing them with meaningful connections. Loving human interaction is the best resource for real healing and relief and can only be provided as a voluntary act; everyone needs to love and be loved. People helping people is the way to lasting transformation of ourselves and our community. Please join us and you will find your life in the giving of it to others!

Gilbert Relay for Life
The Relay for Life of Gilbert works in the community by outreach through to our local schools, hospitals, faith organizations and business’. We are aiming to raise awareness to those affected by cancer in our community as well as work with organizations for our Relay for Life event on May 10th. Our Relay is an overnight event where teams walk throughout the night fundraising to help make strides in cancer research and fund local programs offered to members of our community.

Hospice of the Valley
Hospice of the Valley provides compassionate end-of-life care. We support patients and families and relieve suffering in all realms – physical, emotional and spiritual. Our staff is available 24/7. Most services are delivered in patients’ homes. We serve thousands of families every day throughout central Arizona, including greater Phoenix. No one is ever turned away from Hospice of the Valley because they lack insurance or financial means. For assistance, call 602.530.6900 or view hov.org.

Lutheran Social Services - SW
Family SPOT is a program of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest in collaboration with faith-based and community organizations to serve the diverse needs of young children and their families. Funding is through a grant from First Things First, whose goal is to identify health and education opportunities for children birth through five years old. Family SPOT understands that parents are the key to strong and ready children, so the program offers many opportunities to help families increase protective factors that promote strong parenting and children’s optimal development that will help lead to stronger communities. Family SPOT is equipped to offer concrete support to families in times of need such as resources and referrals, family assessments, and various parenting classes. Resources and referrals provide families much-needed access to information and links to resources to increase their capability and confidence to support their child’s safety, health, and readiness for kindergarten. Family assessment appointments are held at Family SPOT Resource Centers between staff and families who are in need of community resources; completing a SNAP or AHCCCS application and linking a family with quality healthcare providers, child care, and any other resources specific to that family’s needs. Family SPOT Resource Centers offer a variety of evidence-based opportunities for parents to increase their knowledge and understanding of parenting and child development.

Mercy Housing Southwest
Mercy Housing Southwest provides high-quality, program-enriched affordable housing to low and moderate income seniors and people with special needs across Maricopa County. In Gilbert, we operate Page Commons Apartments, serving seniors 55 years and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of the area median income. Residents have access to programs and services to help them improve their health, increase their engagement with the community, and maintain a stable, independent living situation.

Pregnancy Care Center of Gilbert
The Pregnancy Care Center of Gilbert is a non-profit organization that assists women facing an unplanned pregnancy. We provide free services including pregnancy tests, options counseling, referrals and resources as well as ultrasounds. A key program at the center is the Learn & Earn Program which allows women to learn the skills they need while earning credit towards brand new baby items from our boutique. The Pregnancy Care Center Gilbert is funded by businesses, churches, and individuals in our community and is run primarily by volunteers.

Shun the Sun Foundation
Shun the Sun Foundations is to be the principal voice for Education & Awareness of the harmful and devastating effects of skin cancer caused by prolonged sun and artificial UV rays exposure. Through fund raising efforts the foundation: Educates our school children regarding the harmful effects of sun overexposure - Builds playground Shade Structures - Plans to build Shade Structures over other community facilities - Looks to become the foremost treatment facility in fighting against and finding a cure for skin cancer

Southwest Human Development
Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Recognizing a child’s earliest experiences and relationships establish the foundation for all future development, Southwest Human Development’s more than 40 programs are designed to prevent problems before they arise or, when they already exist, provide the opportunity to intervene as early and effectively as possible. Southwest Human Development’s comprehensive services are focused on very young children – ages birth to five – and their families in the areas of child health and development, Easter Seals disabilities services, Head Start and early literacy, child welfare and professional education and training.

Starbright Foundation Inc
Starbright strives to care for the children in our valley that are victims of severe abuse and those children sold into human sex traffficking. This crime has rapidly increased and Starbright is the only non profit in the valley that serves infants through age 18 that fall victim to these horrific crimes. Starbright also cares for hurting children, hungry children and those who have needs of clothing and personal items. We educate children and adults on the issues of human sex trafficking and internet safety as well as issues that our students can face such as bullying, suicide, abuse, date rape and more. Starbright is connected to many local businesses and churches that can resource together to care for the needs of hurting children. Won't you join with us on saying "No Excuse for Child Abuse?

United Food Bank
Founded in 1983, United Food Bank's mission is to provide access to nutritious food through community partnerships, food distribution and education in the greater East Valley and Eastern Arizona. We achieve our mission by providing food and related commodities to people in need through a network of over 250 partner agencies; partnering with emergency food programs and other nonprofits that meet the needs of food-insecure people; providing a system for distributing food and commodities; educating the public about hunger; and providing services with compassion and respect for the client's dignity. As a Feeding America affiliate, United Food Bank is part of a 200-food bank network that provides connections to national food companies. As part of the Association of Arizona Food Banks, United Food Bank works to disseminate information on poverty and hunger, as well as cooperate on food distribution. In 2010, United Food Bank relocated to a new facility at 245 S Nina Drive in Mesa. This move enabled us to triple our storage capacity and feed more people. We still do all of our sorting and volunteer activities at our original location at 358 E Javelina Avenue in Mesa. United Food Bank'™s service area is over 25,000 square miles, approximately 22% of Arizona's total land area. Approximately 22% of Arizona's total population is in United Food Bank'™s service area.