Hellene Henrikson Fund Awarded $105,000 to 8 Local Nonprofits

We are so grateful for the support we have received from the Hellene Henrikson Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Thanks to the grant funding, we are able to create a Chrysalis Recovery Community at our Intensive Outpatient Program and increase access to services. Women who live in the Chrysalis Recovery Community will benefit from supportive housing, emergency food pantry, peer support, and transportation services. As a result, we anticipate more members completing their treatment plan goals successfully and gaining stable housing and employment when discharged from the program. This translates into mothers and children being reunified, a strong workforce for local employers, financial independence and tax revenue generated by women in the workforce, fewer people living on the streets, in parks, and around businesses, as well as prosocial engagement in community, including in faith communities, schools, community centers, and more. We are immensely grateful for the support and partnership of the Hellene Henrikson Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills.

— Emilia Honkasaari, Vice President of Communications and Development at The Haven

This grant allows Saavi Services for the Blind to enhance support for blind seniors, building confidence, and connection through expanded workshops and holistic care.

— April Eady, Development Director at Saavi Services for the Blind

This grant will enable us to continue providing evidence-based solutions to the disability community, offering caregivers of children with disabilities access to counseling, parent training courses, and a supportive community.

— Michele Thorne, CEO at Care 4 the Caregivers

Receiving this grant allows us to touch the lives of the Autistic community that adds quality, community, friendship, support, love and acceptance that this population may not receive otherwise.

— Kate Elliott, Executive Director at Autism Society of Southern Arizona

This program will offer scholarships for low-income children to participate in Casa de los Niños’ mental and behavioral health treatment program regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay copayments. Together, we'll break the cycles of trauma and abuse, empower families and children, and reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health support.

— Favin Gebremariam, VP of Development and Public Relationsat Casa de los Niños

Receiving the Hellene Henrikson Fund grant allows our organization to support a larger number of critical classroom projects related to behavioral health needs. Our teachers and administrators are seeing increased stress and anxiety in our students since the pandemic, resulting in the need for innovative strategies to help our students while in the classroom. This grant allows us to help address these needs in a larger capacity than would have otherwise. This grant will help thousands of students over many years in our community.

— Tim Kromer, Executive Director at the Amphi Foundation