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Dear Friends, How do you transform the future for youth so they follow a path toward self-sufficiency? It takes Arizona Youth Partnership’s holistic approach and YOU – a caring member of our community. Melissa grew up in poverty, raised by single mom who worked long hours to provide for herself and her children. Throughout her childhood, Melissa experienced abuse and trauma that led her to look for acceptance in unhealthy places: She tried alcohol for the first time at age 10 She experimented with different drugs until becoming addicted She dropped out of high school at the age of 16 At 18, she experienced violence that nearly took her life Melissa’s addiction and chaotic life grew out of control until she was 25 when she found help and got clean. Sadly, Melissa is not uncommon. There are 186,773 youth in Arizona considered at-risk like Melissa. Melissa overcame her barriers and now shares her story as an educator at Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP). She is passionate about our work and every day, she asks: “What if AZYP had been there when I was 11?” What if…Melissa’s mom had enrolled her in a safe, free afterschool program? What if…Melissa and her mother had attended a “Stronger Families” program where her mom learned how to set limits and Melissa learned her value as a human being? What if…Melissa had learned about the risks of using drugs at an early age and gained the skills to say no? What if…a group of community members had created a community where alcohol wasn’t available to underage students? What if…Melissa learned self-acceptance and coping skills that allowed her to see her future? You can help us change the future rather than asking “What if?” Every day, your support takes these “what ifs” and turns them into a positive future for Arizona youth and families. When you give to AZYP, we are able to: Deliver Wake Up! a program that assists youth struggling with alcohol or drug addiction Improve outcomes for pregnant teens and stabilize their family situations Create safe spaces for homeless youth in supportive, statewide shelter programs Inspire leadership among all of the individuals we serve Last year, we impacted over 10,000 youth and their family members in 29 communities across the state; there is more we can do with you on our side. I invite you to make a special year-end donation of $200, $100, $50, or any amount, to help us create a healthy, bright future for Arizona. It’s easy to make a gift by clicking here. While you’re here, I hope you will take time to learn about the many programs offered by Arizona Youth Partnership that encourage youth to grow into healthy, self-sufficient adults. Won’t you join us in changing the future? With gratitude, Lori Malangone Chief Executive Officer P.S. AZYP is a qualified charitable organization (20953) and your donation is eligible for the Arizona Tax Credit up to $400 for an individual and up to $800 for couples filing jointly. Contact your tax advisor for more information.

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Students Learn CPR, AED Procedures 18 students at AmeriSchools Academy that were attending an Arizona Youth Partnership Summer Leadership Institute were able to learn infant and adult CPR, and learn the proper procedures for using an AED machine. Youth Educator, Dominque Cruz taught the students, aged 10-13 various first aid techniques, while stressing the importance of calling 911 first. All of the students received certification in CPR and AED use.

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2016-2017 Annual Report Arizona Youth Partnership builds solid foundations for youth and families by partnering with Arizona communities to prevent and solve local issues such as substance abuse, youth homelessness, lack of educational opportunities, teen pregnancy, and challenging family dynamics. Download the Annual Report below

2015-2016 Annual Report On behalf of the Arizona Youth Partnership Board of Directors, I am honored to share this 25- year anniversary annual report. AZYP was founded in 1990 by a group of concerned citizens who saw a huge lack of services in rural Pima County and wanted to bring more resources to these areas. Pima Youth Partnership was born in the communities of Ajo, Marana and Sahuarita. In 2006, we changed our name to become Arizona Youth Partnership and expanded to Gila, Apache and Mohave Counties bringing resources to rural communities statewide. This year we celebrate 25 years of cultivating healthy foundations for youth and promoting strong families. In addition to celebrating our 25th anniversary, we began two new strategic initiatives. This includes Providence Place, a shelter for girls in Bullhead City and Open Doors Preschool in Marana. Both of these new programs represent an expansion of the amazing work that AZYP has been doing for 25 years. On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, we thank you for your support and interest in AZYP. We are looking forward to another 25 years of changing lives. Don Cox AZYP Board President Download the Annual Report below

2014-2015 Annual Report On behalf of the Arizona Youth Partnership's Board of Directors, I am happy to share the information included in the 2014-2015 annual report. This year has been a huge success with many new programs including #DoingItRight, an innovative, social media approach to youth development and leadership skills. In addition to this new program, AzYP also has a new logo and brand. We also spent this year laying the foundation for the launch of new programs that will officially begin in August 2015. This includes providence place, a shelter for girls in Bullhead City and Open Doors preschool in Marana. Both of these new programs represent an expansion of the amazing work that AzYP has been doing for 24 years. On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, we thank you for your support and interest in AzYP. We are looking towards a bright future with new opportunities. David Smith, AZYP Board President Download the Annual Report below

2013-2014 Annual Report The 2013-2014 year has been full of great success, and through this year AzYP continues to show resilience and heart. Three years ago, our Board adopted a new direction for Arizona Youth Partnership that included three new initiatives to meet the needs of the rural communities in Arizona. These three initiatives included a Charter School in rural Marana to meet the academic needs of youth and provide wrap around AzYP services, programs for homeless youth, and job and career development opportunities in our communities. While the homeless youth projects and job and career development initiatives began in 2011, in August 2013, Open Doors Community School finally opened its doors after three years of planning. To build on the other two initiatives, AzYP was also awarded a Rapid Rehousing program to expand homeless services to youth and families in Marana and provide job and career development services. In the midst of these successes, the board also welcomed a new Executive Director to AzYP. Lori Malangone has been with AzYP for nearly 10 years and she served as the Deputy Director since 2012. This year, after opening up a search process, she was selected as AzYP’s new Executive Director. Her passion for rural youth and families and her skills in programs and leading teams made her the right candidate for the job. On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, we thank you for your support and interest in AzYP. We are looking towards a bright future with new leadership and new opportunities. -John J. Grimaldi, Board President, 2013-2014 Download the Annual Report below

2012-2013 Annual Report The 2012-2013 year has brought many changes to AzYP. It has been a year of change, excitement, hard work, and growth. A large part of AzYP’s focus has been on the planning and implementation of Open Doors Community School (ODCS). ODCS is a tuition- free charter school based on the community school model planned to open in Marana on August 6, 2013. The community school model accurately reflects AzYP’s mission as it is rooted in an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement. During this year, we moved our administrative office to Marana. This move took us back to our roots, as Marana was one of the first communities AzYP served in the early 1990s. With this move, we were able to open the “community” portion of our Community School by providing an afterschool program in Marana. Each day, we had 40 K-8 students participating in healthy activities to support their personal and academic growth. The commitment of the AzYP Board and staff brings our life-changing programs to rural communities around the state. The program results and stories you will find throughout this report reflect the talent and vision associated with our organization. The future for AzYP is bright. I hope you will join us in partnering with communities to promote healthy foundations for youth and to promote strong families. David Smith Board President, 2012-2013 Download the Annual Report below