Community Resources for Parents of the East Valley
Each month we profile a different organization in the East Valley. It is our hope that people in the community who see this might be able to help meet the organization's needs in some way. If you have an organization you would like profiled, please take a moment to fill out the information form by clicking below. Visit our "Families Giving Back" to view and submit other non profit "wish lists".
Junior Achievement is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We believe every child deserves an education in economics and finances in order to inspire and prepare them for success in a global economy.
Our goal is to help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace.
In learning these lessons, and putting them into quantifiable action, our students become intimately familiar with economics and finances. They become better prepared to assume their role in the practical world of work and responsible citizenship.
Junior Achievement educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise and understand business and economics to improve the quality of their lives.
We do this by developing:
* The desire in young people to value education and stay in school
* Positive attitudes in young people toward work
* Business and education partnerships that create a bridge between the classroom and the workplace
Throughout JA's sequential and integrated kindergarten through grade 12 programs, students use information, apply basic skills, think critically, and solve complex problems to prepare them for life as adults.
JA has programs for Elementary, Middle and High School, as well as after school programs.
Click to view all the programs JA has to offer!
Junior Achievement relies on over 5,000 volunteers annually to help aid our mission. Varied skill sets are needed for multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year. JA needs Classroom Volunteers to lead developed JA lesson plans that encourage the understanding of financial literacy, citizenship and entrepreneurship in K-12 classrooms across Arizona. JA BizTownTM Volunteers help students run their own companies and achieve personal goals through a four hour simulation. Special Events Volunteers are needed to become committee members, helping with the planning and development of a fundraising event and are also needed on the day of the occasion to assist Junior Achievement staff with the execution of the fundraising event. Lastly, Junior Achievement has multiple projects where Administrative Volunteers are needed to assist development and education staff with office duties.
Click here to fill out a volunteer interest form!
"Open 4 Business" Golf Tournament
Date: December 12th, 2008
Location: Whirlwind Golf Resort
Hailed as the premiere, nonprofit, amateur golf event in the Valley. 260 top executives from leading businesses come together for a unique opportunity to entertain top clients or recognize outstanding contributors within their companies. Golfers enjoy complimentary breakfast, on-course lunch, complementary champagne, cigars, cocktails all day, buffet reception, contests, entertainment, raffle, live & silent auction, and amazing tee prizes!
Foursome: $5,000
Contact: Joss Francheterre, 480-219-0205 or jossf@jaaz.org
Download the "Open 4 Business" Golf Tournament Brochure
