Watts College for Public Service and Community Solutions

Design Studio for Community Solutions - Maryvale Youth Initiatives

Design Studio for Community Solutions - Maryvale Youth Initiatives

Design Studio for Community Solutions - Maryvale Youth Initiatives

Learn more about your impact

When you give to this fund, you become a catalyst for real and lasting change in the lives of young people in Maryvale. Maryvale is a suburban neighborhood in West Phoenix, Arizona, known for its diverse community and engaged residents, with roughly 43.5% of residents under age 20 according to recent census-derived estimates. Your support helps break down barriers to opportunity by making high-quality leadership, education, sports, arts and civic engagement programs accessible to all youth — regardless of background or income.

As a donor, you're not just funding programs; you're investing in potential. You're helping young people build critical life skills through paid internships, discover their passions by supporting sports leagues, engage in arts programming and educational outings, and develop the confidence to lead in their schools, communities and beyond.

Your impact echoes far beyond today — it's shaping the leaders, creators and changemakers of tomorrow.

Your donation directly supports youth development programs that help young people grow into confident, capable leaders. From building leadership and civic engagement skills to preparing for post-secondary education, and from participating in accessible sports and arts programming, your generosity creates opportunities for youth to explore their passions, strengthen their voices and shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities,"

Allison Mullady, PhD, Director at ASU Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions

Impact of donor support

  • This fund creates pathways for youth to gain hands-on experience through paid internships, building essential life and leadership skills.
  • Your gift supports arts programming, sports leagues and educational outings that inspire creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence.
  • Because of you, more young people can access high-quality leadership and civic engagement programs, regardless of income or background.
Design Studio for Community Solutions - Maryvale Youth Initiatives