THE SOCIETY OF A THOUSAND THANKS

Phoenix IDA helps SVdP provide care to uninsured patients

Many thanks to Phoenix IDA, who gave $50,000 to support the life-saving work of SVdP’s Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic, which increases access to health care for an often-overlooked population — those low-income individuals and families who are working but cannot afford insurance. Over 10% of the people in Arizona are uninsured. That’s over 700,000 who are left in a near hopeless situation if they encounter a serious illness or injury. SVdP’s clinic gives them a chance to get the care they need, and we couldn’t do it without support from groups like Phoenix IDA. Thank you!

Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation gives big boost to SVdP’s transitional housing for seniors

A very generous $100,000 will help support SVdP’s Ozanam Manor transitional housing for seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities thanks to the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation. The foundation’s gift helps give this group of people not only a safe place to stay and rebuild their lives, but also makes possible the case management, community activities and framework that wraparound each resident to bring about their rehousing success. It truly is a gift after residents go through the traumatic event that is experiencing homelessness.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers supports SVdP’s Companion Animal Program

Did you notice a cute, nostalgic and cuddly plush puppy for sale at your local Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers this holiday season? If you did, you wouldn’t be the only one!

Raising Cane’s held a fundraiser for SVdP to support the nonprofit’s Companion Animal Program (CAP), which cares for the pets of people experiencing homelessness. Cane’s sold the plush puppy dressed up as characters from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at locations across the state, raising $16,334.76 for CAP. Thank you, Raising Cane’s, for this unique fundraiser and for helping our guests who rely on their animals for companionship, love and support!

The

Rob & Melani

Walton

Foundation

supports SVdP urban farming to grow nutritious food for those in need

A compassionate and steady partner, the Rob & Melani Walton Foundation continues to breathe life into SVdP’s Urban Farms program with a generous gift of $250,000. Their gift supports the day-to-day operation of SVdP’s Rob & Melani Walton Urban Farm, which produces hundreds of pounds of fresh produce each month including a variety of lettuces, specialty greens, root vegetables and more!

Half of the produce gets cooked in our kitchen to create balanced meals for our charity dining rooms. The other half is distributed to families through food boxes and at our weekly “El Mercado” event. Thank you to the foundation for continuing to help us sustain our farm and feed people!