Transforming Communities in Yuma County and Arizona
A comprehensive center for collaborative community development through six essential pillars of service.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Unite nonprofits, educators, businesses, and community leaders in a collaborative hub that fosters innovation and drives meaningful change.
Vision
To be Arizona’s leading catalyst for collaboration — building a stronger, more connected state where every community thrives.
Our Core Pillars
Education Advancement
Scholarship programs, workforce initiatives, and mentorship opportunities for educational excellence.
Economic Development
Programs that foster economic growth and create opportunities throughout the region.
Philanthropy & Nonprofit Support
Strategic resource management to maximize social impact in the community.
Community Resource Coordination
Connecting the community with necessary resources for development and wellbeing.
Where purpose meets possibility.
Arizona Impact Center empowers nonprofits to grow, connect, and transform our community together.
Cutting-Edge Technology Initiatives
The Arizona Impact Center integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance our community service initiatives. Through artificial intelligence for service matching and virtual reality training programs, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the nonprofit sector.
Our technology-driven approach allows us to maximize impact, streamline services, and provide transformative experiences that prepare community members for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
AI-Powered Service Matching
Intelligent algorithms connect community members with the most appropriate services and resources based on their specific needs.
Virtual Reality Training
Immersive simulations provide hands-on experience in a safe, controlled environment for skill development and training.
AI Technology
Intelligent service matching for community needs
Virtual Reality
Immersive training programs for skill development and preparedness
OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the dedicated team of directors guiding the Arizona Impact Center towards transformative community development.
Shelley Mellon
Russ Jones
Reetika Dhawan
Gina Thompson
Wayne Pepper Mellon
Lisa Anderson
No more silos. Just shared space, shared purpose,
and shared impact.
Welcome to the Arizona Impact Center.
Our Impact Promise
We believe that by working together, we can solve Arizona's biggest challenges.
Collaboration is more than a concept — it's our culture.
The Arizona Impact Center is where purpose meets possibility.
Our Strategic Allies
Arizona Western College
Partnering to advance educational opportunities and workforce development programs in the region.
Northern Arizona University-Yuma
Collaborating on higher education initiatives and community development programs.
Local Government Agencies
Partnering with various local government entities to support community development initiatives.