The Interfaith Partnership includes not only the faith community, but also non-profits and school district representatives. Those who attend the meetings often come across families in need. Through sharing information and resources, they are better able to direct those families to the resources they need. Many of the organizations have developed partnerships in addition to a better understanding of the many health and human services available. 

Some partnerships include: 

• Littleton Elementary District partnered with the Agua Fria Food Bank, to have some of the remaining produce from school meals delivered to the food bank instead of being thrown away.
• Lions Club partnered with the Resource Center and Avondale Elementary School District to assist with vision screenings.
• LDS Church has partnered with the City to bring volunteers to participate in Make A Difference Day.

The Interfaith Partnership was created by Former Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers with the initial goal of bringing the faith community together to share ideas and information about resources that could assist the community.  The objective of the Interfaith Partnership was to create a network to provide support to those in crisis within the community.  

The Interfaith Partnership continues to be a way to share information or request assistance/support for programs or initiatives that provide health and human services to area residents. 

Resources

Programs, Services, and Resources from Interfaith Partners

Avondale Neighborhood Family Services Resources

Schedule of Meetings

Interfaith Partnership meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 8:30 - 10:00 am. The meetings alternate between the Avondale Resource Center (995 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323) and the Avondale Visitor & Conference Center (11490 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323). There are no meetings in June or July.

If you are interested in attending an Interfaith Partnership meeting and would like to be added to our mailing list, please email dcollier@avondaleaz.gov.  

2025 Meetings

• January 28 - Resource Center
• February 25 - Visitor & Conference Center
• March 25 - Resource Center
• April 22 - Visitor & Conference Center
• May 27 - Resource Center
• Summer Break for June/July
• August 26 - Resource Center
• September 23 - Visitor & Conference Center
• October 28 - Resource Center
• November 18 - Resource Center
• Winter Break for December