We’re thrilled to have been able to serve our community in so many ways over the past few years, and eager to assist more people in the years to come!
These are a few of the success stories we have been blessed to be a part of.
Mesa Hydration Campaign
Partner and drop off location for the Mesa Hydration Campaign since 2015, focused on ensuring that the vulnerable populations of Mesa are hydrated in the hot summer months, using our resources to not only provide and collect water, but to raise awareness for the campaign.
Christmas Gifts
Supported over 70 local children each Christmas since 2017 by providing Christmas gifts for them, with 106 students in 2023. Children were identified by their school social workers, and would not have had Christmas gifts otherwise. Gifts were individually selected from wish lists and wrapped for a truly personal experience for each child.
Finishing High School
Supported a high school senior who lost her mother by providing resources for gas, car insurance, senior pictures, prom dress, prom ticket, cap and gown, and graduation announcements so she could finish her senior year of high school.
Teddy Bears for Kids in Crisis
Equipped every police and fire vehicle in Gilbert and Mesa with teddy bears to provide to children in stressful situations.
Yearbooks
Provided yearbooks to Meridian Elementary students who could not afford one.
School Employee Assistance
Helped an Augusta Ranch Elementary classified employee attain required professional endorsement to continue working.
Science Camp
Provided scholarships for Augusta Ranch Elementary sixth graders to science camp.
Grants
Provided Matching Grant for Desert Ridge High School which provided a 3D Scanner and 3D Printer for an after-school engineering club, as well as a grant for an AirTrack system for the school Dance program to allow special needs students the opportunity.
Supporting Families
Assistance to numerous families for rent issues, providing hotel rooms, food, rent assistance, and other help in times of need, including a family whose home was destroyed by a semi truck.
Medical Assistance
Supported local residents with medical assistance for sudden and unexpected health issues.
Recycle Your Bicycle
Donated bikes to Recycle Your Bicycle to provide foster children with their very own bikes.
Hungry Kids Fed
After being contacted by a local elementary school who learned that a child was going home to a home with empty cupboards, we brought groceries to the school so mom would get them when she picked up her child from school.
Golf Tournament
Assisted in and promoted a golf tournament fundraiser for a local resident fighting cancer resulting in over $5,000 of support.
Food Drives
Provided thousands of grocery bags and have served as a drop-off location for an ongoing food collection event that has raised over 30 tons of food for United Food Bank
Salvation Army
The Klaus Team rings the Salvation Army bell each Wednesday in December annually at two doors at a local grocery store, and Klaus Team Cares provides matching funds donations to encourage our neighbors to give.
Diabetic Alert Dog
Helped a 12 year old boy raise money to train his dog to be a Diabetic Alert Dog
Support for Fallen Officer
Provided immediate financial support to the family of fallen Phoenix Police Officer David Glasser – EOW 5/19/16
Adopt a Highway
Adopted a highway - Ellsworth Rd north of McKellips, where Klaus Team Members regularly meet to pick up litter along the highway.
Car Accident Help
Provided financial support to a Desert Ridge High School student who was a car accident victim to replace lost wages (he helped support his family with a part time job) and provide tutoring during recovery, which allowed him to finish his senior year of high school.
Eagle Scout Projects
Helped with financial assistance for Eagle Scout projects benefitting the East Mesa community
School Clothes
During COVID-19, charities that assisted local low-income elementary school students with school clothing were unable to meet the need. We worked with Kohls to get students a discount and we provided school social workers with gift cards to provide students in need
Help in Difficult Times
Assisted with tragedies such as house fires, funeral expenses, and family support for those left behind when family members took their own lives, as well as supporting suicide prevention programs in the East Valley.
Housing Assistance
Provided one-time assistance to families in need to help them stay in their homes, paying landlords and apartments complexes directly, or securing accommodations at extended stay hotels.
Supporting Our Partners
Provided grants to community partners such as United Food Bank and Community Housing Partnership so they can continue to do the amazing things they do in our community.
