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Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable Summary
February 14, 2024
Thank you for participating in this month's resource a need discussion regarding FY25 Community Development Block Grant investments led by the Community Partnerships Program Manager, Christina Panaitescu. If you have questions or follow-up regarding our conversation, or need additional information about grants, please contact the Christina at (623) 882-7804 or christina.panaitescu@goodyearaz.gov.
Click here for CDBG Information
Click here for Community Funding Information
Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank
affcb.org
Need leader of mobile pantries on 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Also need volunteers. Open board positions. If interested, contact Leanne.
More Info: Info@affcb.org | (623) 932-9135
Arizona Department of Economic Security
des.az.gov
For faith-based leaders and organizations who want to obtain resources or information on the Abuse in Later Life grant, contact Jodi Hekter.
More Info: Jodi Hekter | jheckter@azdes.gov | (480) 203-7516
AZ EIP and ADE
2024 Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Summit (azed.gov)
Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Summit: A three-day virtual conference on February 28-March 1, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Cost $45 per person. The Summit brings practitioners, administrators, leaders, and families together to share best practices. Discounts available for family members of children with disabilities and for ECE students currently enrolled in an institute of higher education. Hope you can join us! We are accepting requests for presentation proposals.
More Info: Lisa Vallee | lvallee@azdes.gov | (480) 915-5828
AZ Vineyard Church
azvineyard.com
Low-Cost Legal Clinic, February 24th 9 - Noon. Gospel Justice Center, 255 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. Click here to learn more.
More Info: Sandy Brown | sandy.brown@azvineyard.com | (623) 932-2500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
www.bbbsaz.org/
West Valley Community, it's your turn to be Big and join the largest mentoring network with Big Brothers Big Sisters. We create and foster positive mentoring relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people in our community. There is no greater example of giving back than Maryvale's own 2023 National Big and Little of the Year: Big Jose Carlos and Little Juan Carlos.
More Info: Jesus Lopze | jlopez@bbbsaz.org | (602) 393-1348
Child & Family Resources
www.childfamilyresources.org
Do you know of a parent whose child is not talking, crawling or struggling with behavior issues? Or, they were turned down by AzEIP or special education preschool? Child & Family Resources provides a free parent coaching program to help families with children with delays get on track, from birth to 5 years old. There's no cost or insurance requirements. Complete or encourage families to refer themselves through our online referral form found here or call (602) 688-554.
More Info: Tina Oluyi | toluyi@cfraz.org | (480) 327-7206
City of Hope (COH) - Our Journey of Hope
www.ourjourneyofhope.com
Looking for first responders who wish to be trained through City of Hope as a cancer support person. You will be taught what cancer is, the stages of cancer, the treatments available, as well as how to deal with caregivers and other affected individuals. Training is free and on-site either at your place or at COH. Check out the website for more information. Date of training will be determined once we have interested participants. This training will be for first responders only.
More Info: Diane Johnson | diane.johnson@ctca-hope.com | (623) 207-3048
University of Arizona Family Resource Center
Extension.arizona.edu/maricopa
Needed ASAP. Listing for the AmeriCorps volunteer: The full posting can be found here. The position is for 300 hours to be completed between March 4, 2024 and June 23, 2024. It includes a stipend equivalent to minimum wage and an educational award which can be used for themselves, a child or grandchild.
More Info: Patty Merk | Pmerk@cals.arizona.edu | (602) 908-0531
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