THE SOCIETY OF A THOUSAND THANKS

One of the greatest privileges of serving in Arizona is being able to work with a generous community of people who care about the well-being of our state. We are filled with hope and gratitude as we see our community rally and unify through a shared commitment to serve and to care about one another.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATION GIVES BACK IN A BIG WAY TO SUPPORT SVDP’S FIRST-GENERATION SCHOLARS

Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for the overwhelming and extremely generous $1.2 million in funds raised for SVdP’s Scholarship Program. It was an honor and the chance of a lifetime for SVdP’s scholarship recipients to attend the 16th annual Evening On The Diamond, presented by Crescent Crown Distributing, at Chase Field. The evening, hosted by D-backs President, CEO and General Partner Derrick Hall, celebrated the team’s community impact and charitable giving heading into the team’s 25th anniversary and was highlighted by signifi cant award presentations, including a paddle raise event where many dedicated philanthropists stepped up to the plate to support fi rst-generation scholarship students through the SVdP Scholarship Program.

The $1.2 million gift will help expand the program that helps students overcome barriers and increase the number of Arizona scholars who will receive scholarships, mentoring and wraparound services specifi cally designed for fi rst-generation students.

Opus Foundation invests deeply in SVdP’s Workforce Opportunities Program

The Opus Foundation demonstrates its generosity as it continues to back its investment and belief in SVdP’s Workforce Opportunities Program. Not only did the foundation support the launch of the program, but it has now also committed $150,000 over the next three years to help the Workforce Opportunities Program impact the community. Thank you, Opus, for your trust in our model that focuses on building up our guests’ professional skills to help them sustain themselves for the long-term and end their homelessness for good.

Vanguard Hometown Grants supports rehousing of Ozanam Manor residents

Did you know that moving someone into an apartment is one of the most expensive parts of the rehousing process? That’s why Vanguard Hometown Grants gave SVdP $50,000 toward its “Oz Going Home Fund,” which helps support the graduated residents of SVdP’s Ozanam Manor transitional housing facility for veterans, those with disabilities, and those over 50. $40,000 will help with move-in costs as the residents transition to more permanent housing. The other $10,000 supports food assistance for the residents, providing sack lunches and more. Thank you, Vanguard Hometown Grants!

ACF Animal Welfare helps SVdP care for pets of people experiencing homelessness

Thanks to a grant of $20,000 from ACF Animal Welfare, SVdP’s Companion Animal Program can help get pets of unhoused guests the care they need. So often pets are the only source of strength, courage, and unconditional love for their owners living on the street. Many will not enter shelter unless they can have their pet. Support of our CAP program ensures pets and owners can be safe, cared for and sheltered together. Thanks, ACF Animal Welfare, for contributing to veterinary care and pet essentials ranging from collars to food, beds and toys!

Board of Visitors helps SVdP keep an eye on vision health for uninsured elderly

Eye care can be especially expensive for lowincome, uninsured patients. And when those patients are older and in greater need of regular check-ups and treatment, the bills can add up. That’s why SVdP is grateful to the Board of Visitors, Arizona’s oldest women’s charitable organization, for its gift of $40,000 to save the eyesight of uninsured elderly patients who visit SVdP’s Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic. Their gift helps preserve the long-term quality of life for this patient population and supports the ophthalmological services and treatment that is much needed. Thank you!

Season for Sharing aids SVdP efforts to prevent homelessness

Every day, SVdP works to keep people in their homes, helping them avoid eviction and homelessness by paying off rent and utility bills. It’s one of the best and most-effective solutions to keep homelessness from increasing, which is why SVdP is so thankful for the $20,000 it received from the Season for Sharing campaign held by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com to support this effort. The funds received helped keep fi ve families in their homes so that they wouldn’t have to experience a single day of homelessness. Thank you to the news outlet and its supportive readers!