Amistades uses a culturally rooted intergenerational family approach to working with Latinos. We address immediate issues and develop long-term solutions that are data driven and community informed.
Amistades is a community centered non profit committed to strengthening Southern Arizona's Latino community through culturally responsive services, empowerment, and sustainable, meaningful change.
Amistades envisions empowered communities that inspire cultural preservation, self-sufficiency, and intergenerational success.
Member Proudly Supports: - Planned Giving Roundtable of Southern AZ
- Southern AZ Estate Planning Council
Over 30 years ago, Sky Island Alliance was formed by a group of passionate people who recognized the need to protect the Sky Island region, which spans southern Arizona, northern Sonora, and the southwest corner of New Mexico and where six biotic influences meet and 55 mountain ranges tower over desert and grasslands. This incredible diversity of habitat creates a home for more than 7,000 species, including black bears, jaguars, more than half of the continent?s birds, and creatures found nowhere else on Earth. In 2022, SIA took a big step into the future. Through a legacy gift from supporter Andrew O?Dell, they created the Forever Fund in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation. They chose ACF, in part, because of the foundation?s large asset pool, which allows their fund to weather financial ups and downs. They were also drawn to the foundation?s socially and environmentally screened investments. Their goal is to raise enough money in the next 10 years to support 50% of their annual operations into the future, so they can keep doing their work in the Sky Islands through science, conservation, education, advocacy, and volunteerism.
Non-profit. Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (AREDF) was incorporated in 1985 with the mission of creating a thriving, sustainable economy. Since then, the organization has been responsible for the recruitment and retention of large companies such as Northrop Grumman and Teleperformance - directly creating hundreds of jobs. They are also responsible for the successful launch and operation of two business development co-space buildings that house entrepreneurs in the startup to development stage of business. In addition to the recruitment of companies and operation of business development locations, AREDF is the founder and operator of Aerospace Arizona Association, a growing association geared toward promoting the aerospace industry throughout the State of Arizona. The organization represents southern Arizona through their influential positions on state and national economic development councils and by working with legislators on a variety of economic topics.
We offer no cost services to Employers and Job Seekers. We assist employers to find/hire qualified employees. We assist job seekers to find employment. We also, assist employers to upskill their workforce. We have training dollars to assist job seekers to upskill or change career fields. We do mini job fairs, Spring and Fall job fairs, Keys to Success Workshops and much more.
The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America's Army and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation.
Benson Hospital, located in Benson, Arizona, is a 22 bed facility providing care to both medical and surgical patients. A pharmacy is located in the facility served by a pharmacist. The hospital has six locally based physicians and physician specialists who serve the community on an appointment basis in areas such as cardiology, podiatry, mammography, and rehabilitation. A relatively new redesigned Emergency Room (ER) now offers a specialized 8-bed unit designed to provide quality emergency care 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In March 2011, Benson Hospital received Level IV Trauma Center designation for the ER from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of EMS and Trauma System. The hospital is now one of 13 in the state designated as a Level IV Trauma Center which supports the state?s Level I Trauma Centers in being able to resuscitate and stabilize a patient and transfer the patient to a more appropriate trauma center based on a patient?s injuries.
We partner to grow a restorative economy by rebuilding healthy ecosystems, restoring habitat for plants and wildlife, and reconnecting our border communities to the land through shared learning. We envision connected borderlands where rivers flow, plants, wildlife and cultures thrive, and communities develop an inclusive restorative economy where a sense of place inspires a sense of purpose.
The Club's goal is to help our youth improve their academic performance, avoid risky behavior, adopt healthy lifestyles, and build character. Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our Vision: Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
The mission of CANTER is to promote the health and independence of individuals with disabilities or special needs using equine assisted activities in a safe and caring manner. CANTER is accredited by PATH International, the national organization that sets the standards for therapeutic riding centers throughout the country. CANTER is one of only three Premier Accredited riding centers in the state of Arizona. This accreditation results from on-site inspections by PATH International in which our programs, instructors, horses, facilities, volunteers, and documentation are reviewed.In therapeutic riding, the student actively performs exercises on the horse. The exercises are supervised according to a plan developed by our instructors. Physiotherapeutic exercises can be divided into stretching, relaxing, and strengthening. Additional exercises will influence equilibrium, reflexes, coordination, posture and confidence. Psychologically, therapeutic riding develops self-awareness and improves both self-discipline and concentration. The bond between horse and rider provides strong motivation for achievement. Our goal is to have students learn to ride to the best of their ability.
Child and Family Advocacy Center models are rooted in collaborative work towards a common goal. The multidisciplinary team is the core of that model. Through the team, professionals in many fields including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, advocacy, mental health, and others are able to stay informed about where each case is in the resolution process. Because of this team work, clients and cases are less likely to fall through the cracks.
Coronado Chapter, Military Officers Association of America
Member Proudly Supports: - Cochise Serving Veterans
- Warrior Healing Center
The purpose of the Chapter shall be to promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America; foster cordial relations among retired, active and former officers of the uniformed services and their National Guard or Reserve components; protect the rights and interests of active duty, retired, Reserve and National Guard personnel of the uniformed services and their dependents and survivors; and serve our community, Cochise County, the state of Arizona, and the nation.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Fry Chapter 14, Sierra Vista, Arizona. Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Fry Chapter 14, Sierra Vista, Arizona. We are committed to the serve. Chapter 14 provides transportation to and from the VA hospital in Tucson as part of the DAV Transportation Network administered by DAV at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS). If you need transportation to or from the Tucson VA hospital, please contact DAV Hospital Service Coordinators at 520-792-1450 (Toll free1-800-470-8262), Ext. 6565, at least 5 working days in advance of your medical appointment. We also provide transportation to and from medical appointments in Sierra Vista from locations in Sierra Vista, up to Whetstone, and up to Hereford. Please call the DAV Transportation Office at 520-458-5776 between 0900-1200 at least 5 working days in advance of your medical appointment. You must be enrolled in the VA healthcare system or provide proof of military service with a DD Form 214. The transportation can be for any medical appointment in Sierra Vista).
Restore Hope, Empower People, Build Community - The Sierra Vista Dream Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The Dream Center focuses on serving the community by providing assistance and support to youth and families in need. These services include after school youth tutoring, mentoring, food assistance, weatherization of homes, clothing & household items, entrepreneurial assistance, and much more. Since 2006, we have been working in the community to bring hope to youth and families that have been impoverished. The Sierra Vista Dream was created by Clea & Ramona McCaa, who are two retired Service-Disabled Combat Veterans. Clea & Ramona understand the importance of strong families and how food security, access to resources and stable housing plays a critical role in accomplishing youth goals.
Easterseals Blake Foundation is dedicated to the vision of a Southern Arizona community where all people live healthy, productive, and independent lives. We serve more than 30,000 individuals and families across 10 counties.
By providing disability, mental health and child welfare services we make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day!
Echoing Hope Ranch's (EHR's) mission is growth, discovery and lifelong learning in safe and respectful homes and communities for adults and teens with autism and other developmental disabilities. The guiding philosophy of Echoing Hope is to acknowledge each person as a dynamic human being and to help them build as full and satisfying life as possible. Each individual with autism has a unique set of skills and strengths. Identifying these strengths, developing them and putting them to good use creates a greater quality of life for these individuals, whether that is the pride and comfort of taking care of and living in a comfortable home, participating in a social environment, or contributing through volunteering or working in their community.
EFofSV was founded in 2009, by Dr. Hal Thomas and a dedicated group of community leaders and SVUSD alumni for the purpose of enriching the learning environment of Sierra Vista Unified School District through raising and managing funds, encouraging endowments, and increasing public awareness of current and future public education challenges. Since our inception in 2009, with help from our community, generous monetary donations, and the Halloween Spooktacular fundraising Bash we have identified and funded five major areas in which we can support and enhance the educational experience of our SVUSD students.
The mission of the Good Neighbor Alliance is to provide and assist displaced persons/families in need with safe, temporary shelter and access to supportive services to work toward helping them achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.
Protecting Over 21,000 Jobs. Since 1987, The HUACHUCA 50 has exclusively promoted the economic welfare of Sierra Vista and Cochise County, AZ by supporting the continuing development of Fort Huachuca. Fort Huachuca, AZ and The Buffalo Solider Electronic Test Range includes over 100,000 total acres of land for military training, Electronic-Warfare testing, and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) training air space. This area, and surrounding communities, represent 35,000+ families, military retirees, Active Duty military, and workforce professionals.
Nela Townsend is the President. The Kiwanis Club of Sierra Vista San Pedro was chartered on January 16, 1988. Able to attract leading Sierra Vistans, especially professionals, educators, public servants, and business people, San Pedro has developed into a respected force in the community. All Kiwanis clubs are organized to a standard basic plan. Each club has great freedom in developing its own service projects, fundraising activities, meeting procedures, customs and character. Over the years, San Pedro Kiwanis has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars generating money to make major donations to the children of Cochise County. Through its foundation, Just Kids Inc., San Pedro's fundraising potency has allowed the club to make grants and donations to hundreds of organizations and for special emergency causes, scholarships, permanent community projects and many youth programs.
San Pedro Kiwanis mixes fellowship, networking, club business, community service and enrichment through weekly meetings to create a formula that leads to personal growth, lifelong friendships and community outreach that is underscored in the Kiwanis moto: Serving the Children of the World.
We are an organization committed to providing and coordinating high quality integrated care to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for the people we serve.
Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona - Outreach Center
Julie Brooks
Executive Assistant
302-01 El Camino Real Suite D Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona (LFSAZ) is a private foundation that grants funds to nonprofit organizations promoting population health and community wellness in Cochise and eastern Santa Cruz counties.
The Mission Vision and Shared Values of the newly formed Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona were designed and adopted to reflect the rich history of Sierra Vista Regional Health Center.
Local Local Shop Local is a unique e-commerce marketplace for local businesses and helps promote shopping local. Available for all small businesses in Cochise County, whether you have a website or not.
Who We Are: Love One is a prevention-focused, counter human trafficking 501c3 based in Cochise County. It is our mission to pursue, affirm, and protect vulnerable youth and adults by building authentic relationships in our communities. We do this by focusing on teaching, modeling, and growing healthy relationships through outreach events, after school clubs, and educational classes.
Our Vision:
To see Cochise County and beyond become a place where human exploitation cannot exist because our communities no longer tolerate it and are actively seeking its end.
Our Values:
We are an organization who believes everyone is created equal and deserving of love and respect. It is our commitment to serve those who are from all walks of life and show love with no strings attached.
We stabilize people during crisis and transition, build a foundation where people can thrive, and preserve dignity and respect for the most vulnerable. A future where all people thrive. Dignity: We demonstrate through our actions that all people have value and are worthy of respect.
Diversity: We recognize and accept the differences among people, fostering an environment inclusive of all.
Social Justice: We model and promote a culture of open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusiveness, promoting fairness, justice, and equal opportunities for all.
Quality: We commit to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement through anticipation and dynamic response to opportunities for change.
Community Partnerships: We build collaborative partnerships to strengthen individuals, families and communities.
Faith-based: We serve all people with an attitude of compassion and caring, recognizing and honoring our Christian heritage of God?s love in Christ for all.
The Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Program's mission is to provide scholarship assistance to the young women of Sierra Vista and the surrounding areas. We are dedicated to empowering young women to help them achieve their personal, professional and educational goals. The young women who participate in this program develop a ''platform'', a community service issue that each one will donate her time to promoting. During her year of service, Miss Sierra Vista serves as an ambassador for the community, assisting and promoting where ever she is needed. The Miss Sierra Vista Pageant is held the last Saturday of July and is a local in the Miss America Organization.
Make a Difference in Arizona. For more than 50 years, The Nature Conservancy in Arizona has partnered with communities, businesses, and state leadership to achieve conservation solutions that sustain Arizona?s freshwater, forests, grasslands, wildlife and rich biodiversity. From the high mountain forests, down our flowing rivers, to our booming cities, we continue to innovate and address new challenges.
Peach's Pantry is dedicated to fighting childhood hunger in our community. We are a food backpack program, sending non-perishable food items home weekly with students in 18 local schools, identified by school personnel as being food insecure. We also distribute Thanksgiving Food Boxes and respond to emergent requests. We began in the spring of 2013 serving 11 students in one school. Since our approval as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2016, we have grown exponentially. We couldn't have continued our operations these past 9 years and grown in size and scope with out the tireless work of our volunteers, the support of our donors, and the partnership with our school and nonprofit partners. We are always looking for new partners in our community.
Premier Alliances, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities.
Established in 1962, Premier Alliances secures federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program to provide jobs and benefits to individuals with additional needs in an accommodating environment. Our current contracts include providing grounds maintenance for non-residential areas on the Fort Huachuca Army Installation, including the historic Old Post Cemetery, and providing janitorial services for the Brian A. Terry US Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, AZ.
The Real Wishes Committee began in 2005 with the help of local REALTORS® and Business Partners. The concept was simple: Help those in our community who were in need. The principle has not changed. In the first two years, the Committee was able to help over 30 families with necessary repairs to their homes, fencing, a shed, painting, furniture, and even a new porch. In 2008, the Real Wishes Committee formed a 501(c)3 Foundation and continued its commitment to helping those in need.
The Salvation Army provides housing, food, financial and other assistance to those who are homeless or living in poverty. Last year, we provided more than 30 million people in the U.S. with a variety of services, including more than 10 million nights of lodging and nearly 60 million meals worldwide. Locally we help with food insecurity, Help others overcome poverty, teach children, combat addiction, Love the elderly, help disaster victims, provide a safe, fun environment at the corps for activities and fellowship as well as share God's love.
Cochise County Sheriff's Assist Team (SAT) is a not-for-profit group (501 c 3) that is made up of trained citizen volunteers who assist with non-enforcement duties to allow Deputies to focus on incidents and crime reduction.
Duties include:
Background Investigations
Crime Scene Security
Detention Division Assistance
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force Support
House Checks
Neighborhood Watch
Radar Trailer Placement
Support Services Assistance
Traffic Control
Other duties as assigned
SAT Members do not take enforcement action, carry weapons, or make arrests.
Membership Requirements:
18 years of age or older
Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation and polygraph
Cochise County resident
Good driving record
Good moral character
No felony convictions
U.S. Citizen
Volunteer at least 16 hours per month
As a community theatre, our primary objective is community outreach, involvement, and enrichment. By partnering with the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, we hope to further those goals.
We offer the community the opportunity to participate in and enjoy all aspects of live theatre, including productions, workshops, classes, and individual mentorship.
We are located in the Mall at Sierra Vista.
We are the Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Improvement Foundation. Our purpose is to help improve the Veterans Memorial at the Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Our goal is to invigorate the effort to promote the cultural significance of our veterans and their service to our nation. Our project consists of constructing a Veterans Trail with 14 monuments and individual memorial pavers highlighted by a Heroes Plaza to honor the service and sacrifice of our veteran warriors.
Southeast Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Dan Valle
Regional/International Director
500 E Fry Blvd, Suite M14-B, Haymore Plaza Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Member Proudly Supports: - Arizona Special Olympics
- Cochise Family Advocacy Center Lori's Place
- Good Neighbor Alliance
- Honor Flight of Southern Arizona
ARIZONA ATTRACTIONS ALLIANCE - The mission of the Arizona Attractions Alliance, a non-for-profit organization, is to provide awareness to the general public about the variety of entertaining, educational and recreational attractions operating in state of Arizona, USA through innovative marketing, and education. Develop economic and workforce assistance programs so the attractions contribute to the overall economic value of their region and to Arizona. (Non-profit application is pending). Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance Chapter. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the mission of the Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance, a 501 (c)(6) non-profit organization, is to increase awareness of and drive visitation to the southern Arizona Alliance member attractions through innovative marketing, education, and advocacy.
The First African American soldiers to arrive in Arizona at Fort Huachuca were the Buffalo Soldiers in the l890?s; the 9th and l0th Cavalries and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. The Fort Huachuca Buffalo Soldiers distinguished themselves in the Spanish American War and the charge up San Juan Hill. They were part of the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and were sent to Camp Naco, Arizona, Camp Little in Nogales and other locations in Arizona to guard the Arizona Borders during the Mexican Revolution.
Thunder Vette Set (TVS) was founded in mid-1985 and incorporated on January 31, 1986. Our membership varies, but has remained generally steady at approximately 30-40 active members at any given time. Recognizing that people enjoy different things, the leadership of TVS has created a dynamic environment that is suitable for everyone. Members of TVS participate in car shows, rally's, funk-hans, auto crosses, monthly drive & dines, parades, and local homecoming events.
Thunder Vette Set takes pride in our community. Each year we host events to raise money for different not-for-profit organizations in Cochise County. Members of TVS are called upon each year to support Veteran's Day & Christmas parades in the county. In addition, we support the local high schools during their homecomings and parades. If you have an event that you would like TVS to support, please contact us.
Thunder Vette Set is a member of the National Council of Corvette Club (NCCC) Roadrunner Region. Our membership in the Roadrunner Region connects us to about a dozen Corvette clubs in Arizona, New Mexico, & El Paso. Our membership in the NCCC expands our network to the national level, which connects TVS to countless clubs all over the nation. To show our support to other organizations members of TVS travel to events primarily within the Roadrunner Region. Our members have also been known to participate in National caravans, as well as events put on by other regions in Las Vegas. We truly have no limits to supporting our Corvette brethren.
Building 52220 Arizona Street. Fort Huachuca, AZ. 85613 In December 2019, USO Arizona opened a 4,900 SF Center located on Fort Huachuca, an Army post near Sierra Vista. With a focus primarily on service members and families at Fort Huachuca, this USO Arizona team also military programs throughout Southeastern Arizona. This USO center is located in Building 52220 and offers traditional USO services including a computer cafe, WiFi, PlayStation4 games, snacks, military spouse and family programs, and has a demonstration kitchen for cooking programs. For more information on this center, please contact arandazzo@uso.org.
Veritas opened its doors in the fall of 2000 with a full kindergarten through twelfth grade program. We are a group of committed Christians called from all walks of life, housewives, teachers, missionaries, florist, service men and women, to teach the truths of God and His Creation in the classical tradition. Veritas Christian Community School is not affiliated with one particular denomination or church, but is sponsored by local churches. Calvary Chapel, Grace Church, and the Sierra Vista Baptist Church have supported Veritas from the beginning as sponsoring churches.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary. We provide services to veterans and our community to include many youth projects. We are a 501 (c) 19. We have been a part of the Sierra Vista community for almost 70 years.
VICaP Providing Services for the Elderly, Disabled, and Homebound. The Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program is a non-profit organization providing services to the elderly, disabled and home-bound residents of Sierra Vista and nearby rural communities in Cochise County. These services are provided free of charge by trained volunteers from faith congregations, community organizations and local businesses. Our goal is to help our neighbors continue to live independently and maintain their quality of life.
