Our Partners – Make Kids Matter

Make Kids Matter

Our Partners

Make Kids Matter does not work alone. Our partners are the organizations, clubs, schools, and nonprofits that co-create programs and events alongside us — building a stronger West Valley together.

What is a partner?

Collaboration, Not Just a Transaction

Partners are organizations we actively work with to design, deliver, and expand programs and events. A partnership is an ongoing relationship built on shared mission and mutual support.

Partners vs. Supporters

Different Roles, Equal Value

Supporters provide grants or financial contributions. Partners show up with people, space, expertise, and infrastructure. Both are essential to everything we do.

What partners get

Recognition and Real Impact

Partner organizations receive co-branding on programs, social media features, annual report recognition, and the satisfaction of directly serving children and families in their own community.

Featured Partner

University & Student Organizations
University Chapter
Make Kids Matter at ASU West
Student-led chapter at Arizona State University. Engineering and STEM students serve as mentors and volunteers across all MKM programs.
Youth Basketball · STEM Sparks · Community Events
Nonprofit & Community Organizations
Wish Fulfillment
One Simple Wish
National nonprofit wish fulfillment platform. MKM partners with One Simple Wish to fulfill personalized wishes for children in our programs, ranging from school supplies to special experiences.
Need-Based Items · Wish Fulfillment Program
Open Partnership
Your Organization
We are actively seeking nonprofit and community organization partners to co-host events, share resources, and expand our reach across the West Valley.
All Programs · Contact Us to Explore
Schools & Literacy Partners
Title I Schools
West Valley Title I Schools
MKM partners with Title I elementary and middle schools across Glendale, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, and West Phoenix to deliver literacy programming and basic needs support directly to enrolled students and their families.
Literacy Programs · Basic Needs · Book Distributions
Registry Partner
National Literacy Directory
Make Kids Matter is a registered literacy provider in the National Literacy Directory (Program ID: 131188), connecting families to our Healthy, Happy & Bright program through a trusted national network.
Healthy, Happy & Bright · Family Literacy
Community & Retail Partners
Community Giving
Fry's Food Store
Through the Fry's Community Rewards program, community members link their Fry's loyalty card to Make Kids Matter, generating ongoing donations with every grocery purchase.
Community Fundraising · Ongoing
Open Partnership
Local Clubs & Organizations
We welcome partnerships with civic clubs, faith communities, sports leagues, and neighborhood organizations looking to make a direct impact for children in the West Valley.
Events · Drives · Mentorship
"Our partners are not vendors or sponsors — they are co-builders of the programs that change children's lives. Every organization we work alongside brings something we could not do alone." — Matthias Brown, CEO, Make Kids Matter

Partner With Make Kids Matter

Whether you lead an ASU club, run a local nonprofit, or represent a school or civic organization — we want to hear from you.

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