We build community power in Phoenix, AZ by connecting neighbors, strengthening skills, and turning empathy into action. Together, we grow a kinder, more resilient city.
In winter 2024, volunteers met Lucas, a former construction worker experiencing homelessness. He asked for a blanket; we offered time to listen. A month later—through community partners—Lucas had a job, temporary housing, and chose to help others. “Someone saw me, not just my situation,” he said. This is the heart of PLIES.
A community where every person has the opportunity to rise, share, and shape a sustainable future—because real strength grows from empathy, connection, and shared action.
Practical action, human connection, shared progress.
Career mentoring, resume clinics, and skill labs for local youth and job‑seekers.
Neighborhood support network linking volunteers with families facing short‑term challenges.
Warm kits, books, and small gifts for neighbors rebuilding their confidence and stability.
Micro‑grants that ignite community‑led ideas making a positive, local impact.
A week of hands‑on service, skill‑building workshops, and a showcase of local initiatives. Meet neighbors, exchange ideas, and turn compassion into action.
Venue: Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Arizona
Format: Exhibits • Workshops • Volunteer Day
All sessions are designed to be inclusive and family‑friendly.
Everyone can help write the next chapters of kindness.
Have an idea for your neighborhood? Pitch it for the Seeds of Hope Fund.
Share Your Idea