Name of the Organization : Save the Family
Type of Organization: Nonprofit that Helps People–General
Our Area of Service: East and North Valley
Main Services Provided, Interests Served or Populations Helped that this Organization Specializes in offering to the public: Transitional Housing, Case Management and Adult & Children’s Supportive Services
Our Mission Statement: Homelessness is damaging to everyone. Save the Family empowers families to conquer homelessness and achieve life-long independence.
What we do. Who we Help: We empower families to conquer homelessness and achieve life long independence. We offer housing and supportive services for families coming out of homelessness.
Save the Family offers 10 months of transitional housing, case management, and adult and children’s supportive services to qualifying homeless families across the East Valley of Maricopa County, Arizona.
We specifically reserve 28 units for survivors of domestic violence. This program helps those whose income is below 30% of the Federal Annual Median Income. Families work with a case manager and program staff to reach their personal and professional goals.
Organization Phone Number: (480) 898-0228
Nonprofit/For Profit?: Philanthropic Organization but no IRS tax status
Date Established: 1988
Donation Wish List—Search Items Needed—————> : Here is Our Wish List of Donated Items!
Household Items Needed
-Pots and Pans
-Dishes
-Silverware
-Bakeware
-Dishtowels
-Napkins
Cleaning Supplies Needed
-All purpose cleaners: Comet, Multi-Surface Cleaners
-Brooms, mops, rags, sponges, scrubbers
-Laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, fabric softener
-Paper towels
Hygiene Items Needed
-Shampoo and Conditioner
-Soap
-Deodorant
-Mouthwash
-Toothpaste
-Body lotion
-Body Wash
-Toilet paper
-Feminine Hygiene Products
Baby Items Needed
-Diapers (mostly sizes 4 and 5)
-Baby Wipes
Food Donations Needed–Juice & Drink Donations Needed
-Tuna and canned meat
-Boxed mashed potatoes
-Peanut butter
-Jelly
-Cereal
-Juice
-Tomato sauce
-Spaghetti sauce and noodles
-Rice and Rice-A-Roni
-Macaroni and cheese
-Pasta sauce
-Canned pork and beans
-Chicken noodle or other soup
-Saltine crackers
-Flour
-Black Pepper
-Sugar
-Ketchup
-Beans (pinto, black, kidney)
-Canned fruit
-Canned peas
-Pancake mix
-Spaghetti-Os or Ravioli
Children’s Clothing Needed
-Boys jeans sizes 8, 10, 12, 16
-Boys short sleeve shirts sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 16
-Boys lightweight jackets and sweaters sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 16
-Girls jeans sizes 6, 8
-Girls short sleeve shirts sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
-Girls lightweight jackets and sweaters sizes 8, 10, 12, 14
-Boys and Girls shoes all sizes
Adult Clothing Needed
-Men’s clothing needed and Women’s clothing needed – all sizes
-Jewelry & accessories
-Handbags
Yes, we have a number of donated items needed for us to fulfill our organization’s mission! We need your Help! Please share with friends, family members, colleagues, workplaces and organizations that may want to Donate Items!
Donation Drop Off Locations & Hours and/or Donation Pick Up Service Area : Donation Drop Off Location (NOT the same address as the Thrift Store)
456 N Vineyard
Mesa, AZ 85201
Donation Drop Off Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Call 480.363.8643 for large item pick-up
Volunteers Opportunities & All Job Descriptions———> Search for Type of Volunteer Activities You Want to Do: We need your assistance!
We are looking for volunteers to help with Child Care, administrative support, sorting donations, among other tasks. For more information, please contact our volunteer department at volunteer@savethefamily.org.
Volunteers have always played an integral role in Save the Family’s success. Last year nearly 7,000 volunteers gave the gift of time equaling over 31,000 service hours! Save the family’s volunteers contribute more than $1,000,000 in time and service annually. We rely on a robust volunteer base for the following:
Offering legal, medical, and dental support services
Acting as classroom tutors and mentors
Rehabilitating our housing units
Providing meals & snacks for our clients during their classes
Supporting our Thrift Store operations
For more information about volunteering or to organize a group volunteer project, please contact our Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@savethefamily.org or 480-898-0228 ext. 201.
Volunteer as a Group
Each year Save the Family works with over 100 businesses, civic groups and ecclesiastical organizations to support our clients. Our outstanding volunteer groups participate in a wide range of activities, including the following:
Service Saturdays
Service Saturdays was started as an opportunity for church groups, scouts, youth groups and families to come together one Saturday a month (usually the last Saturday of the month) to handle projects to benefit our client families. An example is putting together first aid kits, snack packs, family fun kits, etc. These items will help us be able to provide those “extras” for our families in need.
Welcome Home Paint and Clean Projects
With over 190 housing units across the East Valley, and waiting lists of families who desire a unit, volunteers play a vital role in our “Welcome Home” program by cleaning and painting homes to help prepare units quickly. Save the Family will provide all supplies, including bottled water. Projects can be completed within 3 to 4 hours when a group of 8 to 15 volunteers participate. We schedule group projects Monday through Friday during agency business hours. Paint and clean group projects can be scheduled up to a year in advance.
Sack Meals
Save the Family hosts weekly client-based programs that occur during meal times. In an effort to be hospitable and ensure maximum attendance, we provide a sack meal or snack to participants, both children and adults. Volunteers prepare meals at their home or workplace. Then they drop off the finished sacks at our main office during business hours. This opportunity is excellent for individuals and groups who want to contribute to our mission but have limited time to spend away from home or the office.
Clean and Sanitize Classrooms
Small groups of 5 to 10 volunteers are perfect to help Save the Family keep our classrooms and playrooms clean. Volunteer duties consist of cleaning and organizing three small rooms at our main office in Mesa. Save the Family will provide all supplies. Projects are scheduled Monday through Friday during agency business hours.
Organize a Donation Drive or Baby Shower
Save the Family welcomes volunteers willing to organize donation drives with their club, church, business, or neighborhood group. Drives allow us to support “Dynamic Way,” a provision service for clients in need of everyday items such as diapers and baby wipes, personal hygiene items, and household cleaning products. Baby showers are held for parents who don’t have loved ones able to host a shower for them. Groups of 10 to 12 volunteers organize each shower, providing refreshments, decorations, and gifts. Showers are held the first Wednesday of every month.
Holiday Sponsorship
Every year Save the Family provides holiday meals and gifts for families who would otherwise be unable to celebrate the season. We welcome groups who will sponsor holiday meals and gifts in November and December.
Teach A Class
Our clients’ needs change with time, so we’re always looking for new, beneficial classes to empower them. Volunteers currently teach classes in the following areas:
GED tutoring
financial literacy
nutrition
career development and support
Some volunteers also provide resources from the community for our clients and help with special client events. If you are interested in being engaged specifically with our client classes, please contact our Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@savethefamily.org or (480) 898-0228 ext. 201.
Join our Women’s Auxiliary
Save the Family’s Women’s Auxiliary originated in 2011 with the goal of assisting the organization to achieve its mission by helping families conquer homelessness and build a bright future for their children. This group of dynamic, community-minded women support Save the Family through projects that range from assisting with annual fundraising events, to volunteering, to promoting goodwill toward our valuable programs. The auxiliary also provides an opportunity for networking and socializing. In other words, these women support our mission and each other.
When you join the auxiliary, you can participate in several ways. We meet regularly in the East Valley. Our volunteer and support services occur throughout the year, so if you’re unable to make the meetings, you can still participate–with no obligation for minimum participation.
Visit and “like” the Women’s Auxiliary Facebook Events Page to stay updated on future events.
Yes, we have a number of Volunteer needs! We need the Help of our Community! We need your Help! Please share with friends, family members & colleagues who may want to Volunteer!
Intern Needed?–Type of Help Requested: Yes, we have a number of needs that interns can fill!
We are looking for development interns to assist with our fundraising efforts
Mentor Expertise Needed?–Help or Volunteers Requested: Yes, we have a number of needs that mentors can fill!
We are looking for dental professionals to work with our families to improve their overall oral health. These could be dentists, labs, oral surgeons, periodontists or other professionals.
Networking Opportunities, Partnerships, Joint Ventures or Group Associations sought: We are seeking businesses, churches, and other nonprofits to help advance our mission both to the community and for our families.
Organization Mailing Address: 125 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
Are you 100% Volunteer Run?: No
Organization Provides Services in this City: Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix
Organization Provides Services in this County: Maricopa
Organization Provides Services in this State: Arizona
Country of Origin: United States
Listing Information Last Updated on this Date: 9/30/14
