Arizonans for Children

On December 15, 2019 Arizonans for Children will be holding a huge Christmas party for children in foster care. We need *new* presents to give these children. Please ask your friends to help. For gift suggestions go to: https://go.rightgift.com/ArizonansforChildrenHolidays Gifts can be delivered to Mesa Children’s Visitation Center inside Desert Heritage Church 1020 N Horne, Mesa or at 1112 W Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013.

The holidays can be brutal for families who are effected by the foster care system.  For the kids each holiday represents a milestone of their time in care. Thanks for our community we can make the holidays a bit more cheerful. The University of Phoenix shared their fantastic creations from a Gingerbread House and Christmas Tree contest with Arizonans for Children.  M Load Services helped get these beautifully decorated trees and gingerbread houses to the Phoenix Visitation Center.  We could not have done it without their help!  Thank you Alexander & Gavin! The children at the Visitation Center watched with wonder as tree after tree and gingerbread house after gingerbread house were pulled from the moving truck.  All excited to see what would come in next! The generosity of The University of Phoenix has transformed the Arizonans for Children Phoenix Visitation Center into a holiday wonderland....

What a Saturday! We wrapped, wrapped and wrapped thanks to all the volunteer support that came out ready to get things done! We all were so busy and running around I didn't snap nearly all the pictures I wanted to.  Scout Cole was working on his Eagle project at the Arizonans for Children Mesa Visitation Center this evening.  He and his team of over 50 volunteers did a deep clean and sanitize of the entire center, something that was greatly needed. Keeping vulnerable kids visits safe and healthy, proving his natural leadership skills was a fantastic way to have a BIG impact on the lives of those we serve along with staff and volunteers. Spotlessly clean refrigerator! Completely disinfected and sanitized nursery! Floors, tables, chairs, highchairs and booster seats scrubbed 100% clean! Cleaned and organized! In addition to collecting all the cleaning supplies Cole also collected new toys for the Annual Arizonans f...

In the spirit of Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday - Giving Tuesday is a global initiative of giving back.  Join Arizonans for Children on a global day of giving this  #GivingTuesday Arizonans for Children provides services for children in the foster care system. We have 2 Visitation Centers where kids come to spend time with their parents and siblings in a fun, vibrant, non-judgmental and safe environment. These centers allow healing and bonding as the families work towards reunification. Even if the child is never reunified with their parents; time at the center allows healing memories to be created that help with what ever trauma brought them into care.  Our Tutor/Mentor program matches school age children in foster care with volunteers from the community. Just 8 hours a month and a year commitment will change the life of a child in care, your life too. Arizonans for Children does much more to support our community. From STEM classes, t...

I always start reflecting and remembering past holidays this time of year.  Some with not so great memories and some with a warm heart and laughter. For a couple years when my kids were young the family that owned the company I worked for invited us to their family Christmas party.  Raising my kids as a single mother things were often financially tight, I was tired all the time and we seemed to always be hurrying somewhere.  But the years we went to this party stand out in my mind because in all the drama and chaos of a divorce and the holidays themselves I can still see my kids being a part of their traditions, I can hear their laughter and remember their smiles and hugs. My kids got to "pull" taffy, go caroling in the neighborhood, participate in a white elephant gift exchange and sing along to the 12 Days of Christmas.  It's that 12 Days of Christmas song time that stands out the most.  The family divided into groups and each group sang the part of one ...

Volunteers from Bank of America were our first "wrappers" of the holiday season! The Arizonans for Children Annual Holiday Party for kids in foster care takes a lot of care and planning and even more volunteers. We got so much accomplished today!  From starting wrapping to Christmas tree inspection. The entire front of our MEC (Mesa Education Center) looked like a Christmas tree farm! Have you seen the video from the party last year? Click here to watch the video! If you would like to help wrap or hold a toy drive please contact Laura at az4children.laura@gmail.com  Together we can make the holidays Merry and Bright for kids in the foster care system! http://www.arizonansforchildren.org/

Tuesday's Toy Drive Challenge is  Volunteer Tracey's Barbie Accessories vs  Volunteer Treacey's Skateboard! Arizonans for Children Amazon Wish List Arizonans for Children Amazon Wish List Shop anywhere! Find the best deals and share where you find them.... Donations can be shipped to or dropped off at either Visitation Center: Arizonans for Children 1112 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix AZ 85013 M-F 9-6, Sat 10-2 1020 N Horne, Mesa AZ 85203 M-F 10-6, Sat 10-2 Together we can make the holidays magical for kids in foster care! In case you haven't seen it - watch the video from the Arizonans for Children Annual Holiday Party from last year.   Arizonans for Children Holiday Party Video www.arizonansforchildren.org

Who will help Arizonans for Children collect toys and gifts for kids in the foster care system by hanging up a flyer? Clicking share is a super easy way to help make the holidays magical for these kids! 🎅 🤶 🎄 ☃️ ❄️ Arizonans for Children Holiday Party video In case you haven't seen it - watch the video above from our party last year. This is what we do and why we do it! Can we get a flyer in every coffee shop in the valley? every gym? every church? every community center? every hair and nail salon? Will your business hold a toy drive? your club? How about your neighborhood? or Mom's group? Did you know that most of the kids coming to this party this will be the only holiday event they have? The only time they get gifts? www.arizonansforchildren.org There are a lot of non-profit agencies collecting gifts for kids in foster care.....consider helping any of them. Together we can make sure every chil...