Volunteer companies and organizations have a unique opportunity to conduct in-house drives to provide necessary items for children and families in Arizona. Arizona’s Children Association is pleased to offer these unique collection opportunities for groups who are interested in helping the children and families we serve.  Little things can make a big difference!

Example volunteer drives include:

"Gifts of Hope" Holiday Drive

During the Winter Holidays, "Gifts of Hope" campaigns are held throughout the state to ensure that those in need have a happy holiday season.  We invite you to take the time to bring your organization, office or family together to celebrate the holidays with a “Gift of Hope” to children and families who need your help.  Three unique ways to get involved: support an entire family, sponsor a child, or conduct a toy drive.  Click here to learn more about Gifts of Hope!

"Just for Me" Bags Drive

Every day more than a dozen children across Arizona come into foster care. Most leave behind all of their possessions when they are suddenly and unexpectedly removed from their homes. They wake up in a strange bed, in a home with people they did not know and in a situation not of their own making.  "Just for Me" bags are provided to Arizona's Children licensing workers to give to their families when a new child comes into care.  "Just for Me" bags include essential items for infants and children.  We need your help to continue to provide "Just for Me" bags for all of the children who come into the care of Arizona's Children families.  Groups can hold drives for “Just for Me” bag items and/or “stuff” bags with supplies.

Hygiene Products Drive

Hygiene products for every age group are essential items in "Just for Me" bags and are also provided to others who are unable to afford these everyday necessities.

School Supply Drive

A variety of school supplies are needed for youth throughout the year, including pens, pencils, rulers, paper, notebooks, and much more.

Toys and Books Drive

We encourage your group to consider collecting new age appropriate toys and books for children of all ages. 

Sports Equipment Drive

Collecting new sports and game equipment will help Arizona’s Children Association family agency member Golden Gate Community Center where they work every day ‘to provide programs and services that improve the quality of life for children and families in west central Phoenix neighborhoods.’

Safety Items Drive

Consider a "Safety Items" drive for your group to ensure that foster families have the supplies they need to ensure the safety of the children in their homes.

Contact Leah Stegman at 800-944-7611 x111 to set up a volunteer drive for your workplace or organization.