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Ways to Give to AZYP Donate Online Employer Matching Donations We are grateful for the following corporations who participate in Employee Giving and Matching Campaigns! Check with your employer to see if they have a matching or payroll deduction program. Give by Phone Please call Jetzabel Glennon, Development and Communications Director at 520-500-9995 to make a secure transaction by phone. Donate by Mail Mail a check to: Arizona Youth Partnership 7575 W. Twin Peaks Rd., Suite #165 Tucson, AZ 85743 ShopRaise Leave a Legacy Make a legacy gift by including Arizona Youth Partnership (EIN 86-0669087) in your estate planning. Planned gift options include wills and bequests, stocks and mutual funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance retirement plans or IRAs, real estate transfers, and more. If you tell us about your future gift in advance, we can help ensure that your intentions are carried out. To make a legacy gift, contact: Jetzabel Glennon, Development and Communications Director at Jetzabel@AZYP.org | 520-500-9995, or Shirley Lamy, Chief Financial Officer at Shirley@AZYP.org | 520-500-9991. Donate a Car Easily donate your car to benefit AZYP! CLICK HERE TO DONATE YOUR CAR Host a Fundraiser Easily host a fundraiser to benefit AZYP by selecting Arizona Youth Partnership on Facebook! CLICK HERE to setup your Facebook fundraiser

Cultivating Healthy Foundations to Build Stronger Families & Strengthening families by strengthening the community. ABOUT US About Up Top (About) Cultivating Healthy Foundations to Build Stronger Families STRENGHTENING FAMILES BY STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY OUR MISSION & VALUES OUR HISTORY OUR PARTNERS OUR MISSION & VALUES MISSION STATEMENT AZYP empowers youth to harness their strengths to live healthy and purposeful lives. -- We do this by engaging with youth, families, and communities through intentional programs and services, as well as through partnerships with community organizations. We earn trust by creating an atmosphere of integrity and respect for all. OUR VISION We envision a future of: Empowered youth; strong, stable families; thriving communities OUR VALUES 1. Service to Community comes first. 2. Respect means there is space for everyone. 3. Teamwork powers our impact. 4. Accountability to fulfill our commitments. 5. Dedication & Drive for our mission. 6. Care & Compassion for self and other. BACK TO TOP Misson & Values OUR HISTORY History AZYP was founded in 1990 by a group of concerned Pima County citizens who sought to provide rural communities in the county access to the services available in the Tucson metro area. In 2006, AZYP expanded to serve rural communities across Arizona and seeks to employ a root cause approach to fighting poverty, build healthy, self-sufficient youth and families through evidence-based prevention programs and community involvement. THE STORY BEHIND OUR LOGO The icon before our agency’s initials represents a seed in which a “C” is incorporated for Community. The heart within the seed shows our love for Arizona communities and the leaf represents cultivating healthy families. In the AZYP initials, the Y is pulled forward to showcase the importance of Youth in all that we do. Please note: Unauthorized use of Arizona Youth Partnership's logo is prohibited. Prior approval is mandatory if you intend to include our logo on your website. Contact us to request permission and guidelines for usage. Contact Jetzabel Glennon for your request Jetzabel@azyp.org | 520-500-9995 BACK TO TOP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FORM 990 2023-2024 Financial Statement 2023-2024 IRS Form 990 2022-2023 Financial Statement 2022-2023 IRS Form 990 2021-2022 Financial Statement 2021-2022 IRS Form 990 FINANCIAL & OTHER REPORTS OUR PARTNERS OUR PARTNERS BACK TO TOP

The Empowering Minds Conference, held on October 21, 2025, was more than just an event, it was a movement toward stronger, more connected communities. Hosted by Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP), the conference brought together more than 200 participants for a full day dedicated to suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and gatekeeper trainings. From Planning to Purpose: The Road to Empowering Minds The journey to the conference began months in advance, with a shared goal: to provide the best possible experience for attendees while increasing Arizona’s capacity to recognize and respond to mental health crises. Every detail mattered; from finding the perfect breakout session presenters to securing sponsorships and community partners that made this event possible. One of the biggest priorities in planning was ensuring attendees could walk away with real connections and local support. As a parent who has personally navigated the challenges of helping a child through a mental health crisis, I know how overwhelming it can feel to not know where to turn. That experience fueled my commitment to building a strong network of tabling partners representing a wide range of mental health, wellness, and community resources. The result was a huge success. The ballroom was filled with organizations ready to offer guidance, services, and support to anyone seeking help for themselves or someone they care about. Having those resources all in one place truly brought the vision of Empowering Minds to life. A Day of Learning, Healing, and Empowerment The conference opened with a heartfelt Land Acknowledgement by Mr. Jonathon Rios , followed by a warm welcome recognizing our sponsors, presenters, and tabling partners, the heart of this event. Their expertise and passion helped equip attendees with the tools to strengthen mental health supports in their communities. Our morning keynote speaker, Dr. Lexi Hernandez , set the tone with an inspiring message on resilience and self-care. We cannot give from an empty cup, and Lexi's message was a needed reminder for our attendees, dedicated to becoming gatekeepers and supporting their communities through a mental health challenge or crisis. Throughout the day, participants engaged in gatekeeper trainings such as SafeTALK, Be A Link, and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), gaining evidence-based skills to recognize and respond to signs of suicide and mental health distress. Breakout sessions offered opportunities for deeper learning on specific topics regarding populations in Arizona where there are high rates of suicide. These breakout sessions included: Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Supporting Older Adults In Our Own Voice (NAMI) Mental Health in Rural Arizona Self-Care and Coping Strategies Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities and Suicide Awareness Supporting Military Families and Veterans Honoring Resilience: Mental Health and Historical Trauma in Indigenous Populations During lunch, Dr. Anahi Ortiz, AZYP Board Member, delivered a moving keynote address rooted in lived experience. Her reflections on prevention, loss, and healing offered a powerful reminder of why this work matters. A Day Recognized and Remembered Adding to the celebration, the City of Tucson Mayor’s Office issued a Proclamation declaring October 21, 2025, as “Empowering Minds Day.” This recognition underscored the importance of collective action in advancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention across Arizona. The Lasting Impact By the end of the day, participants left not only with new knowledge but with a renewed sense of purpose. The Empowering Minds Conference succeeded in: Equipping community members with practical, culturally relevant suicide prevention skills. Expanding partnerships among schools, behavioral health agencies, and local organizations. Increasing Arizona’s statewide capacity for early identification, intervention, and referral for youth and adults experiencing mental health challenges. Connecting individuals and families to a powerful network of resources through our dedicated tabling partners. As one attendee shared, “It was more than a conference, it was a reminder that every one of us can be a lifeline.” Through shared learning, honest conversations, and collaboration, the 2025 Empowering Minds Conference truly lived up to its name; empowering each of us to build stronger, safer, and more compassionate communities. Written by: Kelley Coronado, Director of Youth Wellness Division.

Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) is proud to announce that we have been selected as  the only grantee in Arizona  for the  Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) grant , awarded by the  Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Family and Economic Stability Demonstration and Innovation Division (FED Innovation Division) . This highly competitive national grant supports programs that help youth and families build and sustain  healthy relationships ,  strong marriages , and  positive father-child interactions —all essential components of long-term family and community well-being.    Through this funding, AZYP will launch  Project READY (Relationship Education & Development for Youth) , designed to strengthen the foundation of healthy relationships among high school students across five Arizona counties:  Gila, Navajo, Mohave, Pinal, and Pima . With a special focus on  rural communities , Project READY will use a  systems-level approach  to bring relationship education directly into schools and community spaces, ensuring both youth and educators have the tools to foster strong, respectful, and supportive relationships while learning skills that support  successful transitions to adulthood.    The initiative is part of the  Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life)  opportunity under the HMRF program. This effort aims to help youth, particularly those in  high school (grades 9–12)  and  early adulthood (ages 18–24) , develop skills to navigate relationships, understand the value of marriage and family formation, and prepare for a successful transition into adulthood.    Project READY will incorporate  evidence-based curricula  to teach essential life and relationship skills such as communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and decision-making. But the project extends beyond the classroom – it involves  school staff, peer groups, and community awareness campaigns  to create lasting change and promote a culture of healthy connections among youth.    “Strong relationships are the cornerstone of thriving communities,” said  Gauri Gladish, CEO of Arizona Youth Partnership .  Through Project READY, we’re equipping young people with the knowledge and tools they need to build healthy relationships in high school and for their future. Learning the importance of these skills during high school years creates a strong foundation for setting healthy relationship expectations, fostering stable families in the future, and contributing positively to the communities they call home.      Arizona Youth Partnership is honored to bring this impactful program to youth across the state. As the sole Arizona recipient of this federal award, AZYP remains committed to  empowering youth to harness their strengths, make positive choices, and live healthy, purposeful lives .    Stay tuned for more information  about Project READY, including updates on program activities, partnerships, and the launch of our new Project READY webpage —coming soon to www.azyp.org !

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