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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

2011-2012 Annual Report Over the past three years I have had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors for Arizona Youth Partnership (AzYP). During that time, I have been consistently humbled by the dedication, compassion and generosity of every individual involved with this organization. Beginning with the executive team and extending out across Arizona, the staff of Arizona Youth Partnership leads with their heart, and consistently delivers quantifiable results towards achieving our long-term goals of reducing and preventing generational poverty. The success of our organization is theirs and I humbly thank them. When I assumed the position of Board President eighteen months ago, AzYP was at a major crossroads. We had lost major sources of public funding due to conditions beyond our control and the need in our communities was growing. In order to adapt to this changing landscape major changes were made to both our structure and our funding model. I have heard this compared to rebuilding an airliner while still in flight, and do not disagree with this analogy. Our board knew that we faced some very serious challenges, yet in spite of this committed not to cut services to the communities we serve. It is with extreme pleasure and gratitude that I can say we have weathered this storm and come out stronger. Over the past year and a half the transition to a more balanced fiscal approach has begun, including fee-for-service, public support, and private donations. We have been able to open a homeless youth shelter in Kingman, Arizona, and perhaps most importantly we have founded a subsidiary non-profit, the Open Doors Community School (ODCS) to operate a charter school. Open Doors is the culmination of the first 20 years of AzYP’s history and mission. Every challenge presents a new opportunity and every opportunity a new set of challenges. Our work is just beginning. Now is not the time to rest on our laurels. The road ahead for AzYP and ODCS is bright and exciting. It is my hope that I have been able to leave the organization better and stronger than when I assumed the role of President. I know that I leave it in good hands as David Smith and the Executive Commit- tee are some of the finest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of serving with. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Robert S. Campbell, II Board President, 2010-12 Download the Annual Report below

2009-2010 Annual Report We continue to move forward with great perseverance and strength. After twenty years of proven program success, AZYP continues providing precious statewide resources to rural communities. The contributions of our staff, board members and donors have allowed us to continue serving youth and families in 29 communities in 9 counties. Strong commitment to our mission to provide healthy foundations for youth and promote strong families has allowed our programs to reach a total of 22,783 youth and families across the state of Arizona. Download the Annual Report below

2008-2009 Annual Report The Greek statesman Pericles once said, "what you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." There is no better way to emphasize the amazing progress and change Arizona Youth Partnership (AzYP) has brought about in the rural communities of the Grand Canyon State. Every day our motivated staff are weaving resources into lives as they foster solid foundations for youth, champion families, and mobilize communities. With your help, we were able to reach out to 38,492 rural youth and families, empowering them with tools and resources to cultivate a more vibrant tomorrow. Download the Annual Report below

2007-2008 Annual Report As we usher in the New year, it is fitting to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the many significant accomplishments realized by Arizona youth Partnership in 2008. This past year, our organization continued to expand and enhance our vision, reaching and positively influencing 28,875 children and families in 29 communities throughout the state. As demonstrated by measurable positive outcomes, our programs are helping to improve the quality of life for all we serve. Dr. Luan Wagner Burn and her dynamic staff, with direction from our remarkable Board of Directors, remain committed to raising public awareness of the benefits of teaching healthy lifestyle skills to children and adults alike. Thank you for your time, talent and generosity over the past year. As we look ahead to an uncertain economic climate in 2009, please know that your continued commitment to Arizona youth Partnership is crucial to our success. Recognizing the need for additional programs and resources throughout the state, now more than ever – we must stay focused on our mission, “In partnership with communities, develop resources to promote the positive growth of their children.” With your support, we can continue to provide the resources essential for promoting healthy communities and ensuring a bright New year for Arizona’s families. My sincere appreciation for all you do, Monica Gates President, Board of Directors. Download the Annual Report below

2006-2007 Annual Report “If the children and youth of a nation are afforded opportunity to develop their capacities to the fullest, if they are given the knowledge to understand the world and the wisdom to change it, then the prospects for the future are bright. In contrast, a society which neglects its children, however well it may function in other respects, risks eventual disorganization and demise.” Urie Bronfenbrenner, Ph.D., co-founder Head Start Download the Annual Report below

2005-2006 Annual Report "All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without benefit of experience." -Henry Miller, The Wisdom of the Heart Download the Annual Report below

2004-2005 Annual Report Our Mission: In partnership with communities, develop resources to promote the positive growth of their children. Download the report below