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Like us, Mercy Care Arizona is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all Arizonans. Mercy C.A.R.E.S., Community Action Resources Education and Service, partners with organizations that advance health equity, knowing that everyone deserves to live a healthier life, and achieve their full potential. Each year, Mercy C.A.R.E.S. awards grants to projects that demonstrate positive impact to the community and align with one or more of Mercy Care’s community health focus areas. This year, they generously awarded Child Crisis Arizona a $327,000 grant that will help furnish and equip the Child Crisis Arizona Center for Child & Family Wellness, a 38,000-square-foot, 2.4-acre campus set to open this fall in Mesa.

“The new facility will allow Child Crisis Arizona to increase organizational capacity, enhance social support, and promote social programs that positively impact the mental health and well-being of our clients and community,” said Torrie A. Taj, chief executive officer of Child Crisis Arizona.

The new campus will feature rooms and spaces that will be used by at least six collaborating nonprofits to primarily serve foster and low-income children and families and families in crisis, as well as the surrounding community. It will also allow the agency to centralize operations and to co-locate currently dispersed programs, including family education, foster care and adoption, and counseling.

“In addition, funding will support the Resource Distribution Center, which distributes free basic need items and clothing to children, youth and families in crisis, as well as a youth counseling center, community partner hubs, technology center, dance and music studio, Safe Kids Car Seat Safety Station, and more,” said Taj. “We project that, with the new space, we will be able to serve 3,000 additional individuals in the first year of operation.”

Mercy C.A.R.E.S., which stands for Community Action Resources Education and Service, is Mercy Care’s community giving initiative. Through grant funding, sponsorships, volunteer efforts and board participation, Mercy C.A.R.E.S. supports AHCCCS’ Whole Person Care Initiative, which addresses social risk factors to improve health outcomes.

“This project will create greater access for children and families in crisis and offer so many vital services under one roof. As an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all Arizonans, and particularly those who are underserved with complex health needs, we are happy to partner with Child Crisis Arizona in making a positive impact on our community,” said Trisha Stuart, Mercy Care director of community relations.

For nearly 40 years, Mercy Care has been a leader in Medicaid managed care in Arizona, providing access to quality healthcare for individuals and families who qualify for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) benefits. They focus on providing access to health care services for families, children, seniors, and people with physical, developmental and intellectual/cognitive disabilities.

Thank you Mercy Cares for helping us further our mission and helping build Safe Kids and Strong Families!

Learn more about their mission and support of communities throughout the valley by following their social media pages.

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 A Very Special Thank You

To all of the generous donors who have made Honorarium and Memorial Gifts to Child Crisis Arizona as a tribute to a friend, relative, loved one or colleague.

We recognize and are grateful for our grant funders:

Grant Funders

We appreciate you sharing your special occasion with Child Crisis Arizona by holding a Facebook Fundraiser! Thank you for encouraging your friends and family to celebrate you by supporting Child Crisis Arizona.

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