Jose Solarez Scholarship

A scholarship program created to help youth in Guadalupe, Arizona stay in school, named after Jose Solarez, a founding and long-time ABC Board member who passed away in 2012.

Geographic Scope: Guadalupe, Arizona

Focus Areas:

• Educational support for youth (pre-school through 12th grade)
• Guidance and tutoring
• After school enrichment
• Basic needs assistance (shoes, clothes, hygiene items, school supplies)

Current Goal: Raise $5,000 annually for scholarships (raised $5,885 in previous year)

Partner Organization: Flight 33 organization administers the scholarship funds and serves 250-300 students annually

Matching Challenge: Anonymous donor provides $2,500 matching challenge - 100% of donations up to $2,500 will be matched dollar-for-dollar

Eligibility:

• Youth in Guadalupe, Arizona
• Pre-school through 12th grade students

Contact Information:

• Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation
• ATTN: Jose Solarez Scholarship
• 501 E. Thomas Road
• Phoenix, AZ 85012
• Phone: 602-712-9200

Background: Jose Solarez was a founding member of ABC and the Arizona Foundation for Behavioral Health. He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's degree in secondary education in Native American and Chicano Studies. He held positions including Gila River Indian Community Community Service Director, Tribal Manager for Pascua Yaqui, Town Manager for Cities of El Mirage, San Luis, and Guadalupe, and Municipal Judge for Guadalupe.

How to Apply / How to Donate

Donation Methods:

1. Online: Donate through the ABC website using Stripe payment processing
2. Mail: Send a check payable to ABC Housing with "Jose Solarez Scholarship Fund" noted on memo line to:
   • Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation
   • ATTN: Jose Solarez Scholarship
   • 501 E. Thomas Road
   • Phoenix, AZ 85012

Suggested Donation Amounts:

• $35 or $50
• $100, $200, $300 or more

Note: This is a donation/fundraising program for the scholarship fund, not a traditional grant application. ABC is raising funds to provide scholarships to youth in Guadalupe through the Flight 33 organization.