Fall 2011

Hope for Sunnyslope

Teens in the Sunnyslope area that we interact with generally have not experienced life outside the citylet alone their own neighborhood and don't know what the world has to offer them other than drugs, gangs, and violence. If you are a teen girl , the likeliness of making it to 12th grade without having a baby are seemingly slim to none. Giving these teens hope is a main goal of ours by showing them other possibilities for their troubled lives through weekly Bible studies and Teen Nights at Aim Right. Hope is Rising We see hope in one of the teen girls opening up about her life at school and at home. She shared how she does not have any friends that she can talk to and know they have her back, and also how she is raising her younger siblings at home due to her parents working to support them. We also see hope in the recent baptism of four teen guys. It was an awesome testimony for the younger kids who watched in awe. They dont often see positive examples of teens who are not afraid to break the mold. Sadly, one of the guys was later ridiculed by his dad for getting baptized. Pray for courage and strength for these youth!

By Jewel Miller

We have this Hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19

there going over ramps as fast as you can set them up. Praise the Lord! We are hoping to make Skate Club a weekly occurrence beginning in January. Pray for willing volunteers to commit to a weekly Skate Club. New Opportunities We are continually looking for new opportunities to partner with already existing ministries in the Sunnyslope area. Our newest possibility is partnering with Child Evangelism Fellowships after school program already in place at the elementary schools every Wednesday afternoon. Pray for this opportunity! Hope can bring light into the darkest of places. May our labor be prompted by love and our endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Paraphrased from 1 Thessalonians 1:3b) Will you pray and hope with us as we continue to interact with the children and teens of Sunnyslope, Phoenix each week?

Sunnyslope Mountain

Skate Ministry We have high hopes for Skate Club in the Sunnyslope area. We have been assisting a local church in facilitating the club every other Friday night. Results have been above and beyond, from more than expected showing up the first night to relationships already growing out of those connections. A.J. shows up early and helps set up skate ramps, and by the time I get there (still 30 minutes early), there are about a dozen kids

A.J. and Jewel Miller have been serving as ministry interns in the Sunnyslope area since May 2011 after moving to Phoenix from Ohio.

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New Arrivals
August brought the arrival of three new interns.

Volunteers Needed! How can you serve?

Kids Klub Fall Festival Wed. evening Oct. 26 Come help us with a fun event for children and their families. Serve food, lead a carnival game, make balloon shapes, paint faces, or dress up as a clown. Donations of candy, small prizes, or cupcakes are needed as well. Tutoring Tue. or Thur. eve. (TBD) NovemberMay Help a 1st or 2nd grader sharpen their reading skills through the encouragement you give one-on-one. Each student is referred by Garfield Elementary. If you can read, you can tutor! Museum Outings Wednesday afternoons The Childrens Museum of Phoenix donated 50 free passes to Aim Right. Since children only attend school half-days on Wednesdays, we would love to plan some museum outings and invite you to come along as a chaperone.
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give. Winston Churchill Dont ever question the value of volunteers. Noahs Ark was built by volunteers; the Titanic was built by professionals. Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the the people you can, as long as you ever can. John Wesley Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little. Edmund Burke If you dont believe one person can make a difference, you have never been in bed with a mosquito. Anita Roddick The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve. Jesus

Acquire the Fire Sat. Dec. 3, 2011 Provide lunch or dinner for the group of teens and staff (20-25 people) who will be attending Acquire the Fire. Teen Night Fridays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Do you have a message or testimony to share with youth? Or know someone who does? Opportunities are available for you to share with 13-19 year olds at Teen Night. Contact Caleb Reed if you would like to help with teen events. Cell: (614) 582-2873 E-mail: caleb.stephreed@gmail

Tiffany Graber from Cannelburg, IN

Any of the childrens outreach events up your alley? Contact Amy Unrau at (602) 462-1987 or amy@aimright.org

Laura McDowell from Kalona, IA

STILL NEEDED: Table Sponsors ($450 / table) Table Hosts (Invite 7 guests to dine with you)
Evan Stoltzfus from Archbold, OH

PHOENIX POINTE HILTON

Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Attendees RSVP to banquet.aimright@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

6:00 P.M.

PERCEPTIONS

Matching Grant Opportunity

Mission Increase Foundation recently awarded Aim Right a $15,000 Major Donor Matching Grant. A major donor is defined as someone who gives $1,000 or more in a given year. If you would like to contribute toward this match, one-time gifts of $1,000 or more will be doubled. You may also pledge to give $100 or more per month for the next year, and your $1,200 becomes $2,400! This grant opportunity extends until November 30, 2011.

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2012 Benefit Auction

Plan now to join us for the 17th annual benefit auction on March 10, 2012. As we prepare for this event, your donations of quilts, comforters, collectibles, quality furniture, antiques, and other hand-made items are welcome. If you live in the Valley, we will be happy to arrange a pick up of your items at your convenience. E-mail amy@aimright.org or call the office at(602) 462-1987.

Stay in the Loop!

For weekly updates, photos, and stories of how God is working in Phoenix, visit our blog, The Corner of 13th & Roosevelt, at:

aimright.blogspot.com.

Mission Statement: Established in 1991, Aim

1013 North 13th Street Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phone: (602) 462-1987 Fax: (602) 462-9686 E-mail: info@aimright.org Blog: aimright.blogspot.com Website: www.aimright.org

Right Ministries provides after-school recreational activities, educational tutoring, and moral and spiritual training for at-risk youth and children living in central Phoenix. Working in cooperation with local churches, we desire these youth to be evangelized and discipled for Christ.

President/Founder: Darrell Bacher Board Members: Chris King, John Yoder, James Miller, Arlen Godshall, Art Montoya Teen Ministry & Intern Director: Caleb Reed Office Administrator: Amy Unrau Ministry Interns: Tiffany Graber, Laura McDowell, A.J. and Jewel Miller, Seth Roggie, Evan Stoltzfus

By the Numbers: Sobering Statistics

The number of Latino children living in poverty in 2010
The Toll of the Great Recession: Childhood Poverty Among Hispanics Sets Record, Leads Nation by Mark Hugo Lopez and Gabriel Velasco, Pew Hispanic Center, Sept. 28, 2011

Percentage of the population that are Hispanic and live in the community in which Aim Right works.
http://zipatlas.com/us/az/phoenix/zip-85006.htm

Arizonas rank in poverty in the nation in 2009, just behind Mississippi at the #1 slot. Over 31% of Arizonas children under age 18 live in poverty.
Arizona Poverty Level 2nd Worst in Country by Nicole McGregor, 12 News Today, Sept. 17, 2010

Percentage of U.S. teen births attributed to a black or Hispanic mother in 2009. Black and Hispanic teens only represented 35% of the total population of 15-19 year old females, however.
Centers for Disease Control, http://www.cdc.gov/TeenPregnancy/AboutTeenPreg.htm

Arizonas national rank in the rate of children with valid reports of child abuse and neglect. Arizonas rate is nearly twice the national average. Young children are more likely to die of abuse or neglect in the Phoenix metropolitan area than in any other metropolitan area in the U.S.
Arizona Dept. of Protective Services, www.azdps.gov/Services/Crime_Victims/child

The number of hours a Hispanic child age 8-18 years old spends in daily media use. Black and Hispanic children daily use media nearly 4 1/2 hours more than white children. Black children spend nearly 6 hours per day viewing television, with Hispanics just under 5 1/2 hours, and whites around 3 1/2 hours.
Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8-18 Year Olds, Kaiser Family Foundation, Jan. 20, 2010