Seeds of Hope

Celebrating 25 Years 1993–2018

MISSION STATEMENT:

Promoting opportunities to improve lives through relationships and community development.

Staff & A Firm Foundation Current Board Members: Pastor Rick Lemberg C.C. Willis, Jr.

Ruth Sheppard

Ada Knuth

Kathi Arp

Kathy O’Connor

Marjorie Taylor

Dolores Bradford

Helen Frazey

Betty Silguero These names are a blast from the past, so you might not recognize them.

Pastor Rick Lemberg

They are the visioning pastor and original members of the Seeds of Hope Board of Directors, a group formed in 1992 to begin a project that would give the poor a hand up, rather than a hand-out. We owe these 10 individuals a debt of gratitude for planting the seeds that grew into Seeds of Hope, a Christian organization promoting opportunities to improve lives through relationships and community development.

Seeds of Hope was created by the community, based on the principles of Christian community development. The opening of the hot-lunch program in 1993 marked the first in a long line of programs and accomplishments that span 25 years. Our success is based on the enthusiastic support and participation of community members.

In the following pages, we highlight people from our past, our present and our future.

We dedicate these pages to the over 50 board members, five executive directors, hundreds of volunteers, donors and friends over 25 years who have made Seeds of Hope what it is today.

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STAFF: Mark Vanderheyden, Executive Director Terri Durham, Office Coordinator Antonia Nunez, After School Coordinator, Los Angeles de Esperanza Coordinator Patricia Peterson, Hot Lunch Coordinator BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Cindy Schaider, President Esther Turner, Vice President James Fults, Treasurer Isaac Perez, Secretary Ruby Lerfald Vicki Cooper Daniel Sanchez Terri Larke Arvin Van Ry ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 702 E. Cottonwood Ln., CG • 520.836.6335 MONDO ANAYA COMMUNITY CENTER 1487 N. Crane St., CG • 520.421.0500 www.seedsofhopeaz.com

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The History of Seeds of Hope A TIMELINE

1987-1990 ���������Having a passion for ministering to the poor, Pastor Rick

Lemberg is hired by First Presbyterian Church. The Seeds of Hope steering committee starts within First Presbyterian Session.

1992-1993 �������David Brubaker is hired as first Seeds of Hope Executive

Director. First Board of Directors is established, and Seeds of Hope is incorporated. Community needs assessment is completed. Three programs are started: benevolence coordination, hot lunch (at First Baptist Church) and supervised community service for juvenile offenders, called Youth Engaged in Service (YES).

1994 �����������������������Cabana neighborhood “projects” are identified as highly

dangerous and troubled. Brubaker family moves into this neighborhood. Daily youth clubs are started in the Brubaker home. Cabana Coalition is started to clean up the neighborhood. Four drug dealers are evicted within six months.

1995-96 �������������Former “crack house” in Cabana is established as a community center.

1997 �����������������������Peer leadership program begins; community garden is

started; Tres Casitas transitional apartments are opened.

2000-2004 ���Hot lunch is moved to Calvary Baptist Church (on Second

Street). Cabana neighborhood starts a home-ownership program. Community center is moved to Casa Grande’s west side neighborhood (on Melrose).

2005 ���������������������Mark Vanderheyden is hired as Executive Director.

2007 ���������������������Grandparents raising Grandchildren program begins.

2009 ���������������������Stanfield free clinic begins at First Baptist Church, Stanfield.

2012 �����������������������Mondo Anaya Community Center is opened.

2014 �����������������������Jobs for Life begins.

2017 �����������������������Los Angeles de Esperanza senior adult program is started.

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By the Numbers* • 10,000 = Approximate number of hot meals served each year • 385 = Individuals served at the hot lunch each year • 200 = Number of volunteers from our community • 85 = Children enrolled in our after-school program • 75 = Patients seen each month through our two free clinics (Stanfield and Casa Grande) • 35 = Seniors involved in our Los Angeles de Esperanza senior center • 12 = Graduates of the Jobs for Life program • 10 = Teens currently in our peer leadership program • 4 = Number of staff members, full or part-time • Countless = Lives touched and changed through Seeds of Hope * All numbers are approximate, averaging the past 3 years

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Volunteers From the beginning, Seeds of Hope placed a high value on volunteers. We recognized that there were many in our community who desired to make a difference and, given the right opportunity, would embrace the opportunity to improve the lives of others.

Today, we can say with confidence that volunteers are our most valuable asset!

Hours donated for 2017:

6,168 FOR THE YEAR 514 EACH MONTH 119 EACH WEEK Total monetary value for 2017:

$145,318

Total active volunteers for 2017:

105

In 2017, Seeds of Hope had over 200 people volunteer their time for both ongoing and special projects. Of those, 105 volunteer on a regular/weekly basis.

Community Events

In 25 years of service to our community, Seeds of Hope has become a recognizable charity. Being committed to improving our community spiritually, educationally and socially has made us a leader in organizing annual community-wide events, like the Thanksgiving Day lunch and the National Day of Prayer.

The annual Thanksgiving Day lunch brings together other partner organizations, such as The Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Home of Hope, The Elk’s Lodge and dozens of volunteers to host the less fortunate in our community. Seeds of Hope has organized this day for 15 years.

The National Day of Prayer community-wide event brings together all corners of Casa Grande for an evening of prayer for the most important and influential corners of our society. The first Thursday in May has been the traditional day set aside for the National Day of Prayer. Seeds of Hope began organizing an evening of prayer and music in 2010. The event was originally held in Peart Park, but after a few years of unpredictable weather, the event was moved to First Presbyterian Church.

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Mondo Anaya Community Center When Seeds of Hope opened the Mondo Anaya Community Center (MACC) in Albert Cruz Park in 2012, our vision was to develop a stronger sense of community in that west side neighborhood. For the previous 10 years, our programs operated out of a small 1,100 square-foot home on Melrose Street. During that season, 25 kids from Saguaro Elementary walked to our location for our after-school program every day, and about 14 grandparents raising grandchildren and their families met monthly to work together on the challenges of raising children once again. Our programs couldn’t grow any larger simply because there was no room to grow!

When we opened the MACC doors in November, the after-school program swelled to 75 kids almost overnight! Suddenly we had room to expand not just our current programming, but also add new opportunities for many community partners to bring their resources to our neighborhood.

In addition to Seeds of Hope programming, these organizations have used the MACC to provide or host services in 2017: • Monthly wellness clinic led by Dr. Bessie Burk, Rocio Arveson and a host of volunteers from Sun Life Family Health.

• The Consulado de Mexico en Tucson brought a team four times to help individuals file legal documentation from Mexico.

• The Florence Project provides pro-bono legal help for children of incarcerated parents.

• United Way provides child-care resources to those who are daycare providers.

• Providence Reformed Baptist Church hosts its Sunday services here.

• Casa Grande Elementary School District summer feeding program.

• University of Arizona Cooperative Extension nutrition classes.

• Youth Haven Kid’s Klub program is hosted here.

• Weekly men’s Bible study.

Our location in the park has become a neighborhood treasure. As we look to the next 25 years, we will be continue our partnerships with churches, agencies and volunteers.

MONDO ANAYA COMMUNITY CENTER 1487 N. Crane St., CG • 520.421.0500

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Changing a Neighborhood, for Good Gunshots. Drug dealers. Crack houses. Boarded up homes and dirt yards. Families feeling afraid and powerless.

Locally known as “the projects,” this describes the Cabana neighborhood in the early 1990s. Located west of O’Neil Park in Casa Grande, the neighborhood was owned by an absentee landlord, and most of the residents rented with the help of government assistance. There were at least four known drug dealers in the area, and they commonly engaged in gun battles and turf wars.

Doug Price, Cottonwood Elementary School Principal, was concerned about his students. He said, “The children from Cabana tell me they’re afraid to sleep by the window at night due to gunshots. We have to do something.”

This is when Seeds of Hope entered. In 1993, the Board of Directors identified “the projects” as an area of major concern. Task forces were formed to conduct a community needs and asset assessment. Seeds of Hope Director David Brubaker and his family moved into a home in the target neighborhood. Residents identified a need for after-school programs for youth, so the Brubakers started a youth club in their home.

They befriended their neighbors and empowered them to take their community back.

After six intense months and a collaborative effort among Seeds of Hope, Cottonwood School, the Casa Grande Police Department and the property management company, all four drug dealers were evicted.

Seeds of Hope acquired one of the former “crack houses” and turned it into a community center.

Community Center Director Vangie Saucedo was hired in 1996. The youth club was expanded to include teens, through a partnership with the Salvation Army.

The neighborhood continued to flourish. The area looked so different. The Cabana property owners started a home-ownership program and slowly replaced

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the renters. By 2003, the neighborhood had improved significantly and no longer needed help from Seeds of Hope. The community center was relocated to Casa Grande’s west side, on Melrose Street.

This is Christian community development at its best. It was achieved through relocation of staff, redistribution of community assets and attention, along with reconciliation of neighbors to one another and pro-social institutions, like churches. This is what Seeds of Hope is all about — improving lives through relationships and community development.

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Arizona Gives Day Arizona Gives Day is a statewide 24-hour online-giving campaign to raise dollars and tell our nonprofit story to people across our state.

Every dollar donated that day is counted toward incentives and prizes. In 2017, Seeds of Hope won an additional $10,000 for raising the second-most money in our category.

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Celebratin g 25 Years 1993–2018

LARGEST ONLINE FUNDRAISING EVENT!

There are several ways you can participate in our biggest annual fundraiser.

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First, you can give right from your phone, tablet or computer. You can even schedule your donation ahead of time!

Second, you can ask others in your circle of influence to give.

Third, you can advocate for us by telling others what we do.

Finally, you can pray. We believe that with God all things are possible!

Mark your calendar for April 3, 2018.

Donations to Date: 2014 - $8,053 2015 - $27,953 + $10,000 prize 2016 - $54,133 + $8,000 prize 2017 - $45,130 + $10,000 prize About Arizona Gives: Arizona Gives and Arizona Gives Day is a collaboration between the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum that began in 2013. This partnership has helped raise more than $10.1 million for Arizona’s nonprofit sector. This statewide, 24-hour, online giving campaign takes place in early

April each year. The program is supported by our presenting sponsor FirstBank, along with a variety of other sponsor organizations.

Arizona Gives helps people find, learn about and contribute to the causes they believe in, while enabling nonprofits to share their stories and engage the community through a unique online giving platform.

Donors can create an account to pre-schedule donations, set-up recurring donations and make changes to their giving throughout the year, or they can check out as a guest and give immediately. Donors can also use

advanced search filters to find nonprofits by the criteria they choose, such as location, focus area or even which organizations qualify for an AZ tax credit.

Any qualified 501(c)(3) organization located in or providing services to Arizona can register to receive donations through AZGives. org. All nonprofit organizations are verified for eligibility before being allowed to participate on the website, ensuring that donors are giving to legitimate organizations.

For more information on donating, please visit: www.seedsofhopeaz.com

Annual Dinner The Seeds of Hope Annual Dinner is so much more than just a meal and fundraiser. It is an annual showcase and celebration of the lives changed by Seeds of Hope and the volunteers who made those changes come about. Each year, dynamic speakers inspire attendees to continue serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities.

Every event has a bit of fun thrown in, too! In 2015, we went “way out West.” In 2016, we were surrounded by superheroes (and found a few local heroes among us). In 2017, a trip to the islands included a huge waterfall on stage, a 35-member ukulele band and a tiki village, where shoppers found great

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silent auction items! In 2018, we celebrate our 25th anniversary during a soiree at Robson Ranch, complete with live music by the Time Bandits -- a local rock band.

The most extraordinary thing about the annual dinner is when 250 individuals from different backgrounds and different faiths join together, in one mind and without a hint of discord. Despite religious differences, they all agree on this one thing: Seeds of Hope is meeting the Biblical mandate from Matthew 25:40, which says, “That which you have done to the least of my brothers, you have done to me.”

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Current Programs choose to continue their education. For some, that will be more than most of their family members. Power Hour has given our underserved kids confidence that they can perform at the same academic level as others in their class.

Hot Lunch After-School Program

2017 stats: 85 individual children participated 7, 619 visits 18 children showed report card improvement The after-school program has instituted an initiative this past school year aimed at helping students achieve academic success. Power Hour is a non-optional 60 minutes of homework help, tutoring and reading enrichment. Power Hour uses volunteers to give undivided attention to small groups of kids in the same grade.

This intentional effort to raise test scores has proven to be a success for many of our kids. Ultimately, we want our after-school kids to graduate from high school and

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2017 stats: 385 unique participants 9,849 meals served 306 devotions given 320 emergency food boxes, 235+ hygiene kits The hot lunch program serves a heated meal to the

hungry, six days a week and free of charge. Fountains of Living Water, a downtown Casa Grande church, allows us to use their kitchen and dining area to host the lunch. In addition to lunch, emergency food boxes are distributed to needy families from supplies donated by the community, which are kept in a pantry area. Just off the kitchen is a room dedicated as a clothes closet, where those in need are able to sort through items of clothing and take what they need for the season. Local RV-park residents also provide hygiene kits that include basic hygiene items like soap, shampoo and toothpaste.

Hot Lunch Serves hot, nutritious lunches six days per week for those in need.

After-School Program • Provides a structured learning environment for at-risk youth. Volunteers provide educational support through tutoring and homework help. They also teach pro-social behaviors.

• Develops peer-leader life-skills for teens ages 13-18. Teens receive leadership training and assist in and supervise daily activities.

Adult Education • Promotes self-sufficiency for individuals and families attending these programs.

• Jobs for Life – provides soft-skills training and equipping for men and women to find meaningful work in our community.

Jobs For Life 2017 stats: 2 semesters 10 graduates

Jobs for Life provides soft-skills training and equipping for men and women to find meaningful work in our community. Courses are taught by volunteers and members of the community. The curriculum is Biblically-based, and focuses on identity, character and community. Students learn soft skills, such as how to write a resumé, how to make a vocational plan, how to conduct yourself in an interview and how to communicate effectively. Our soft skills job-training program is helping to equip our community residents with the soft skills needed to make an impact in one of the many new jobs that will be coming to Casa Grande in the near future.

• Los Angeles de Esperanza – Improves the quality of life for senior adults (55+) living in poverty by reducing social isolation and improving health and nutrition.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN • Supports grandparents who are raising grandchildren by providing advocacy and activities.

STANFIELD MEDICAL CLINIC • Offers free medical services monthly. Volunteer doctors and nurses see an average of 45 patients each clinic day.

Community Development THROUGH THE MONDO ANAYA COMMUNITY CENTER • Monthly wellness checks.

• Casa Grande Elementary School District summer feeding program.

• University of Arizona Cooperative Extension nutrition classes.

• Youth Haven Kid’s Klub program.

• Weekly men’s Bible study.

• Mexican Consulate immigrant processing location.

Los Angeles de Esperanza 2017 stats: 37 participants

Seeds of Hope began a new culturally appropriate senior adult (55+) social program this year that is designed to meet the needs of Casa Grande residents, who are living in poverty. It aims to improve their quality

THROUGH COOPERATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS • Annual community-wide Thanksgiving Day lunch.

• National Day of Prayer community event.

• Emergency Assistance Ministry, providing food and shelter to Casa Grande.

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Current Programs Continued

Dr. Douglas E Parkin, MD

Mondo Anaya Wellness Clinic Mark Vanderheyden, Executive Director

Terri Durham, Office Coordinator

2017 stats: Saw an average of 24 people on clinic days The wellness clinic teaches education and preemptive care as part of the patient’s overall health assessment.

By educating patients on how to take care of themselves to avoid chronic conditions in the future, individuals can make better nutrition choices and create exercise plans to keep themselves active.

Stanfield Medical Clinic

2017 stats: Provided individual services 408 times Each clinic day saw an average of 40 patients Food boxes were distributed by Stanfield First Baptist Church on most clinic days.

Antonia Nunez, Afterschool & Los Angeles de Esperanza Coordinator

Patricia Peterson, Hot Lunch Coordinator

of life by reducing social isolation and improving health and nutrition.

Los Angeles de Esperanza (Angels of Hope), offered in the Mondo Anaya Community Center, has an advisory board, which helps guide the development of programming that meets the cultural and unique needs of this population. Meeting Monday through Friday mornings, programming includes a coffee hour, board games, cards, puzzles and crafts. Basic instruction in computer literacy, internet safety and creating email accounts as well as social media tutorials are also provided.

Occasionally, workshops/presentations are provided by outside partners, such as Sun Life Family Health Center and University of Arizona, on topics such as health/ well-being, nutrition and exercise or fall prevention.

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Many people do not have access to medical care.

Without the Stanfield Medical Clinic, many patients with acute illnesses would go untreated, leading to chronic conditions. The volunteer doctors and nurses treat patients, write prescriptions and refer for further testing at local labs. Treating people with dignity and respect opens the door for spiritual conversations.

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Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness In October 2017, Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland announced the creation of his homelessness task force. Composed of community members who work with homeless populations in various capacities, the task force is a way to consolidate efforts and make things more efficient and effective.

The task force includes 20 community members from different agencies and nonprofits, including Seeds of Hope Executive Director Mark Vanderheyden. The group is meeting regularly to identify the challenges faced by the homeless, to determine what helping resources exist and to find out what more is needed. Issues facing the homeless identified by the task force include things such as hunger, behavioral health concerns, shelter and employment.

The homeless population in the city is diverse, as are the reasons underlying homelessness. The definitions of homeless varies among government agencies. The group agrees on one definition: not having permanent housing.

The task force estimates there are 1,000 homeless individuals in Casa Grande.

“We are seeing increasing numbers of homeless individuals come through our hot lunch program,” Vanderheyden said. “And if we really dig deeper, we will find families who are doubled-up or adults who are sharing their homes with friends to avoid homelessness. It is a complex problem.”

The task force will create an action plan to include findings and resources. The Mayor will release the final report, which is expected to be completed in a few months.

“We have been helping the homeless for 25 years and have unique insights into their plight,” Vanderheyden said. “Seeds of Hope will definitely be a central part of this community’s plan to help the homeless.”

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Sharing is Caring

Steve and Cindy Schaider have a simple philosophy about life: sharing is caring. They have lived their lives that way, whether supporting their church, volunteering or supporting local charities. Together, they want to leave a lasting, positive mark in their community through their philanthropy.

Upon moving to Casa Grande in 1980, both were blessed with good jobs — Steve with United Parcel Service and Cindy in the human service field.

Throughout their working careers, the couple regularly gave their time, their talents and their treasure. While working, they were able to give monthly financial gifts and also take advantage of Arizona Tax Credits for their charitable giving.

Now that they are retired, they had to be both creative and focused on how to financially support their favorite causes. While continuing to support their church, they primarily focus on Seeds of Hope for their charitable contributions.

“We believe in giving locally to organizations who can really use the money,” Steve said. “We know that Seeds of Hope has a low administrative percentage, and that every dollar we give is used to help those in need.”

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Like others are doing, the Schaiders assign a portion of their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their 401K to Seeds of Hope. Each year, the bank sends the RMD directly to the charitable agency. Because the money is not actually distributed to the Schaiders as the 401K account holder, it is not counted as income and it is not taxed. Accordingly, the account-holder cannot claim a charitable deduction on his or her annual tax return.

“This is a painless and easy way to give,” Steve said, “because the money never gets into our bank account.”

Steve and Cindy have also provided for Seeds of Hope in the future.

“We don’t have any children together, and this is our way of leaving a legacy in our community,” Cindy said.

To accomplish their goal, they worked with local attorney Michele Emig to have Seeds of Hope listed as a beneficiary in their trust — caring to the very end, and beyond.

Six Ways to Continue Providing Financial Support 1. CASH

The Seeds of Hope Administrative percentage is around 10 percent. That means 90 percent of what you give goes directly to support programs.

Some ways you can give: • One-time gifts • Annual gifts • Monthly giving • Donate your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) directly to Seeds of Hope from your investment account (has a tax advantage) • Give right now, today!

5. HARVESTER SOCIETY

This leadership giving-society is available for eligible gifts, and accumulates throughout the year.

Levels: • $ 5,000 – Farmer • $ 3,500 - Grower • $ 2,500 – Irrigator • $ 1,000 – Planter • $ 500 – Tiller

2. TAX CREDIT

Each level comes with a set of benefits, including a Harvester Society lapel pin.

Seeds of Hope donations qualify as a TAX CREDIT. Your donation, up to $800 annually, is deducted from the amount of tax you owe at the end of the year.

• It does not have to be given in a lump sum.

• It can be any amount up to $800 (married filing jointly).

• It is never too late to take advantage of this opportunity.

Talk to your tax consultant.

3. ARIZONA GIVES DAY

4. DONATE VIA OUR WEBSITE: seedsofhopeaz. com

6. GREENHOUSE PROJECT

This day features 24 hours of giving, and your donation has a cumulative effect.

• There are incentive prizes for organizations who collect donations. In 2016, we received an additional $8,000 due to your generosity.

• In 2017, we won $10,000 in incentives.

• Giving on this day is important.

• We will have special events – stay tuned!

Your endowment gift leaves a legacy for the children of the future.

Once we meet our goal of $1 million, the current programs benefit from fund interest.

Some ways you can contribute: • Cash donation • Beneficiary in your will • Bequeath real property • Bequeath valuables (jewels, artwork) Gov't Grants, 3%

Other Income, 7%

SEEDS OF HOPE FINANCIAL SUPPORT 2017

Other Grants, 7%

Churches, 12% Individuals, 28%

Fund Raisers, 16%

Other Grants Individuals AZ Gives Day Fund Raisers Churches Other Income Gov't Grants

AZ Gives Day, 27%

SEEDS OF HOPE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 702 E. Cottonwood Ln., CG • 520.836.6335 www.SeedsofHopeAZ.com

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Relocation:

The Philosophy

Community change can only be accomplished by people who live in that community, building on their existing assets, rather than by outsiders.

Staff and volunteers must come from within the community.

Reconciliation:

The power of authentic reconciliation between God and us, and between people of every culture and race, is an essential component of effective

ministry in our hurting world. It is based in authentic relationships between and among people.

Redistribution:

to the community’s residents and hearing their dreams, ideas and thoughts.

Excerpted from the Christian Community Development Association (ccda.org)

Redistribution brings new skills, new relationships and new resources, and puts them to work to empower the residents of a given community in need to bring about healthy transformation.

Most importantly, Christian Community Development is committed to listening

Thank You to our Sponsors

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Al & Riley’s Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Congratulations to Seeds of Hope for 25 years of service to our community. Here’s to another 25 years!

40 N. Brown Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.8450

Brutinel Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.

Brutinel congratulates Seeds of Hope for helping to provide 25 years of “Hope” to our community!

600 E. 1st St., Casa Grande 520.836.5802

Casa Grande Elementary School District

Thanks to Seeds of Hope for being a great partner in supporting the students and families of our Community. – The Casa Grande Elementary School District.

www.cgesd.org 520.836.2111

First Presbyterian Church

Congratulations on 25 years of changing lives!

702 E. Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande 520.836.5981

ROX Group

The ROX Group businesses are proud to support the mission of Seeds of Hope! Thank you Mark Vanderheyden, Terri Durham and everyone at Seeds of Hope for everything you do for our community! We at ROX Group have been touched by you and your organization personally and also as an enterprise, and we realize that you do more than meets the eye. You and your organization do indeed “deliver more than Hope” to our community and continue to excel and exceed expectations in making Casa Grande a better place, and we appreciate everything you do for our community!

P.O. Box 11190, Casa Grande 85130

ROX Media Group

442 W. Kortsen, Ste. 101, Casa Grande 85122

ROX Casa Grande Insurance

442 W. Kortsen, Ste. 101, Casa Grande 85122

ROX Travel

442 W. Kortsen, Ste. 101, Casa Grande 85122

Coldwell Banker ROX Realty

1919 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande 85122