Empowering Futures,
Enriching Lives
We exist so that each student, regardless of their personal circumstances, has every opportunity to succeed in school and to do so with dignity.
LISA is Just Different
While public schools are considered “free,” some families can face a financial burden due to costs such as school supplies, clothing, books, tuition, transportation, extracurricular activities, field trips, lunch fees, etc.
LISA is unique in that we work directly with school administrators, teachers and social services staff to identify gaps for students from families needing assistance. We then act quickly to fill those gaps, aiming to give students the same opportunities as their peers. Our non-traditional form of aid positively impacts educational success, holistic student health, inclusion and self-esteem.
What we do
LISA provides assistance to students for things such as:
• Medical: bills, prescriptions, therapy, etc.
• Clothing: shoes, coats, etc.
• Hygiene: haircuts, toothpaste, shampoo, feminine products, etc.
• Home essentials like beds & bedding
• Class tuition
• Cafeteria outstanding balances
• Book purchases
• Admission to school fundraisers
• Graduation expenses
• School supplies and sports equipment
• Childcare costs such as preschool tuition
• Fees for activities like sports, camps, field trips, etc.
• Special events and celebrations
Feeling included helps students academically, emotionally and physically
Thank you LISA for the curriculum purchase for Title 1 that will support 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to grow our nonfiction text comprehension skills. Your purchase will help not just students during the current year, but for years to come as these materials are reusable.
Our cooking club wants to thank you for the funding that you provided for our club. Thanks to your generous donations, our students have created some delicious and amazing looking food. We greatly appreciate all you do.
Thank you LISA for buying my son a bed and bedding. I couldn’t stop crying watching him sleep last night. He is so happy. You really did an amazing thing.
Thank you for paying for the summer camps for my kids. This is something we have never been able to provide for our children and we cannot thank you enough for this opportunity! You all make this community better.
From the bottom of our hearts…my daughter and I thank you so much for allowing her to feel good about herself with nice clean clothes for school!
Thank you for helping to fund some of my trip to Washington D.C.! If it weren’t for LISA, I would have missed out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. I have gained priceless memories and knowledge because of this trip. I was able to see memorials, museums, and places I had only ever seen in photographs before. For the rest of my life, I will remember my experiences and those who made it possible for me to have them.
Thank you so much to LISA for your generosity to our students, not only here at Mingus, but the entire Verde Valley. For this student in particular, the opportunity to take this AP class would have been financially out of reach for their family. Lifting that burden gives them the ability to push themselves academically and allows them to explore a subject matter they are passionate about at a level that is challenging and thought-provoking.
I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us! Your help with my daughter’s dental bills and dental hygiene items has made a big difference. We were able to keep going without any financial stress, which was amazing. Most importantly, my daughter’s smile is brighter than ever and her dental health is better, too! Plus she aced her school year with straight A’s—your support really helped her shine. We can’t thank you enough for your kindness and the positive impact you’ve had on our lives.
Thank you for your support with our 8th grade field trip to Arizona State University. This trip aligns perfectly with the new class they are taking on College and Career Readiness. Students will see a major college campus, receive information about how to get ready for college, learn about the opportunities that await them, and attend a free college volleyball game.
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