Where Community
Comes Together
Free events, workshops, distributions, and wellness programs for children and families across Arizona's West Valley — no fees, no paperwork, no barriers.
Upcoming Events
All events are completely free to attend. No registration required unless noted. Bring your family.
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway
Glendale, AZ — Backpacks, supplies & family resources
Healthy, Happy & Bright Family Literacy Event
West Valley — Workshops, books, parent sessions
Children's Nutrition & Wellness Fair
Glendale, AZ — Food distribution, health screenings
STEM Sparks Youth Workshop
West Valley — Hands-on STEM kits, ASU mentors
Holiday Need-Based Relief & Wish Fulfillment
Glendale, AZ — Gifts, clothing, One Simple Wish
Financial Literacy & Life Skills Workshops
West Valley — Budgeting, resume, college readiness
Events & Programs We Run Every Year
Six signature programs that make up the backbone of our community impact — each completely free to every family we serve.
Our flagship literacy celebration bringing together children, parents, and volunteers for reading workshops, book giveaways, tutoring, and family bonding — all in one day. Registered in the National Literacy Directory (ID: 131188).
Every August we distribute backpacks packed with school supplies — notebooks, pencils, crayons, and essentials — so every child in our community starts the school year confident and prepared, regardless of their family's income.
Monthly community events combining free food distributions (serving 50–80 families), bilingual nutrition education, free health screenings, cooking demos, and community referrals. No paperwork. Just show up.
Hands-on STEM workshops for K-12 youth featuring take-home STEM kits, bilingual parent guides, and ASU engineering mentors. Designed to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and open doors to STEM careers for underserved youth.
Monthly workshops covering budgeting, saving, goal-setting, resume writing, mock interviews, and college readiness — taught by community mentors and ASU volunteers. For teens, young adults (13-24), and parents ready to build a better future.
Our annual holiday celebration fulfilling personalized wishes through our One Simple Wish partnership, distributing gifts, clothing, and basic need items, and hosting a community celebration for children and families who need it most.
Need-Based Items — Request Support Anytime
Beyond our scheduled events, Make Kids Matter accepts need-based item requests year-round. If your child or family needs school supplies, clothing, hygiene kits, food, or other essentials — reach out. No event required. No judgment. Just contact us.
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