Portfolio Category: Programs

In partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), the Latino Opioid Consortium’s (LOC) purpose is to decrease rates of illicit opioid use/misuse by clients in Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) and counseling treatment at the six month follow up. The LOC ensures timely treatment engagement for those with dual-diagnosis and supporting individuals with...

In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, the Mayahuel Prevention Consortium II addresses the critical issue of substance use prevention by targeting and diminishing both youth and adult perceptions of harm associated with such behaviors. Guided by frameworks such as the Strategic Prevention Framework and the...

In collaboration with Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Nopal Kitchen is a two-semester youth development program led by Amistades in partnership with Sunnyside Unified School District. The program strengthens Apollo Middle School’s culinary elective by providing fresh ingredients, hands-on instruction, and culturally relevant nutrition education. Through the Food Smarts curriculum, students gain cooking skills, learn healthy...

Working together with TEP, Our Seasons Our Stories is a culturally inclusive climate readiness initiative designed to help Latino and underserved households prepare for extreme heat and climate emergencies throughout the year. Through community-informed storytelling, the program produces a 12-month calendar that blends heat safety, energy conservation, and public health guidance with cultural traditions and...

In partnership with UnidosUS, Padres Comprometidos, a family engagement program, strengthens meaningful connections between schools and families. Grounded in the belief that parents are their children’s first teachers, the program equips families with the knowledge and confidence to navigate school systems, support academic success, and communicate effectively with educators. Through a structured series of core...

Jointly with UnidosUS, Pioneras en STEM increases access to and entry into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)-related careers for high school girls. The program fosters positive expectations for students and increased engagement in the academic process — leading to improved high school graduation rates, postsecondary enrollment and completion rates, and advancement into careers with...

In partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), the Por Vida Program enhances system infrastructure capacity to support and sustain non-discriminatory substance abuse and HIV/STI prevention and screening/testing services for youth and young adults in Pima County. Por Vida reduces disparities for those at highest risk of HIV and substance use disorders...

Working together with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family, the Prevencion Sin Fronteras program is a comprehensive initiative designed to address the complex issue of youth substance use in Cochise County. At its core, Prevencion Sin Fronteras provides tailored interventions that not only target substance use among youth but also address the...

Working together with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Raíces Vivas is a school-based environmental education program that transforms underused campus spaces into vibrant, healing green areas rooted in culture and sustainability. Centered at the program restores native tree canopy and gardens while engaging students and families in hands-on urban forestry and environmental...