Community Resources

Faith-based resources in Arizona that provide support to individuals and families in need. These organizations focus on various services such as food assistance, foster care support, housing, and community outreach, often rooted in faith-based values.

• Arizona 1.27
  A church-based movement engaging local churches to support the Arizona child welfare system, particularly in foster care and adoption.
  www.az127.org
• OCJ Kids (Opportunity, Community, Justice for Kids)
  Supports foster youth in group homes with life skills, financial literacy, and mentorship from a faith-inspired perspective.
  www.ocjkids.org
• CarePortal
  An online platform connecting churches with the needs of struggling families and children, supported by faith communities across Arizona.
  www.careportal.org
• Arizona Faith and Families
  Rallies Christian churches to provide biblical training and support for families involved in fostering and adoption.
  dcs.az.gov/faith
• All Faith Community Services
  A Buckeye-based nonprofit offering emergency food, clothing, and self-help programs to move people from poverty to productivity.
  www.allfaithaz.org
• St. Vincent de Paul – Arizona
  Provides emergency food boxes, dining halls for hot meals, and transitional housing support for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, all rooted in Catholic social teachings.
  www.stvincentdepaul.net
• Salvation Army – Arizona
  Offers food pantries, meal programs, and emergency shelter services across multiple Arizona locations, including transitional housing for those in crisis, guided by Christian principles.
  www.salvationarmyphoenix.org (Phoenix-specific; other regions available via main site: www.salvationarmyusa.org)
• Catholic Charities Community Services – Arizona
  Delivers affordable housing options, rental assistance, and food assistance through pantries and community programs, serving vulnerable populations with a faith-based mission.
  www.catholiccharitiesaz.org

These organizations leverage faith-based principles to deliver practical assistance, often in collaboration with state agencies or community partners.