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For years, Arizona has had the highest number of high school dropouts in the nation. Arizona Project ChalleNGe is changing the lives of these dropouts by teaching them the values and skills necessary to succeed in life.

 

For More Information ~ Contact:

 

Col. Charles McCarty

 Phone: (480) 988-4100  Ext. 202 ● Email:  McCartyC@azpc.org

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Ruthie Klase

Phone: (480) 988-4100 Ext. 228 ● Email:  klaser@azpc.org

 

Mailing Address: Arizona Project ChalleNGe Main Office

20395 E. Rittenhouse Rd. ● Queen Creek, AZ 85242

Recruiting Office:  1-800-296-8110, Ext. 228

 

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Mission Statement:

"With our ChalleNGe Program, the Arizona National Guard will be able to fill a void by providing a challenging military-based educational program in residence for high school dropouts who desire to succeed; thereby keeping with the theme developed by the National Guard Bureau "ADDING VALUE TO AMERICA". The intent of our program is to challenge each participant academically, physically, psychologically, and emotionally so that they can function productively in our community".

 

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Organization History:

In 1993, Arizona demonstrated national leadership by becoming one of the first in 10 states to establish and fund a Project ChalleNGe Program. Since then 27 in 25 states have followed our lead. There is NO COST to the student or the student's family. The Arizona National Guard Military Youth Corps Challenge Program is paid for by the United States Department of Defense and supported by the National Guard Bureau and the State of Arizona. We are a non-profit (501(c)(3) organization. Our monies for Scholarships are from fundraisers, public donations.

 

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Community Services:

Assist high school dropouts with the completion of a G.E.D. diploma. Prepare students to compete & succeed in a work environment. Establish strong moral and ethical work standards applicable to home, community & work. Teach the value and importance of community living & social skills necessary to function in a changing society. Prepare students to live healthy and productive lives.

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Community Projects We Sponsor:

HUD (Housing & Urban Development) Community Revitalizations. Globe, Miami, Superior, Douglas, Casa Grande, Coolidge,  Apache Junction, Surprise, Cottonwood, & Phoenix.

Special Olympics, Breast Cancer Run, Veteran's Parade, Chandler Ostrich Parade, Diamondback's Opening, Sun's Opening, Grand Canyon State Games, G.A.I.N/(Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) Events.

 

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Volunteer Opportunities:

MENTORING is the core of Project ChalleNGe.  For more information on our Mentoring Program ~ CLICK HERE.

 

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