Over Coffee - The Podcast John Doering and Larry Davis

Listen to the Treasure House CEO Lauri Tanner talk about the amazing hope and inspiration they create every day!
Our Mission
Solving the Unique Challenges Faced by Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.
According to the CDC, approximately 6.5 million people in the U.S. have an intellectual disability, and this population reports difficulty finding appropriately trained and willing healthcare providers.

When public funding for education ends at age 18, educational resources and social options for individuals with an IDD are limited or unavailable. For many young adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, the transition into adulthood can be difficult.



Many struggle to find the support they need to live independently and pursue their dreams. Without a supportive community, they may feel isolated and held back, unable to reach their full potential.

Treasure House is a Glendale, AZ, residence helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) find a supportive community and a personalized plan for achieving independence, inclusion, and purpose as they transition into adulthood.

Each resident is given the same chance to lead a fulfilling life as anyone else, by removing stigmas and promoting independent living and personal growth. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive with their abilities.

Our residents have access to a range of programs and services designed to help them build the skills they need to live independently and pursue their dreams. From life coaching to job training, we’re committed to providing the support our residents need to thrive. We also provide employment services for young adults with developmental disabilities.



“As his grandparents and guardians, Justin lived with us for 15 years without any parental involvement. When Justin became 19 years old, we were at a loss. We live in a senior community. This young man had no access to life with people his age, and no means of returning to a youthful world.

Treasure House opens up a whole new horizon to its residents. It is not only a place to live – it is a place of belonging that shares an outpouring of love and care. All the efforts extended have come to fruition. May God bless you all and help you along difficult but rewarding paths.”

– Bobbie Martin, Justin’s grandmother
Our Approach
Unlocking Potential Through Individualized Support
Treasure House provides resources for young adults with IDDs. Our mission is to provide residents with the same opportunity as all others to lead successful and fulfilling lives. We support people from all walks of life with equally diverse programming. Our unique and superior living environment is intended to support residents transitioning to adulthood.

With active engagement from leadership, life coaches, and community assistants, residents are empowered daily to discover independence, community, inclusion, purpose, and more.

Residents design and participate in vocational, educational, or volunteer opportunities and learn life skills, set goals, and gain responsibilities. Through developing and managing routines, schedules, and appointments, residents have unlimited opportunities to become part of the community and exercise their minds and bodies.

Our model is built around advancing our residents’ safety and well-being, enhancing their independence, and creating connections in our community. By supporting Treasure House, you not only impact the lives of young people and their families, but you also strengthen the fabric of our community as a whole.

Treasure House directly impacts the quality of life for individuals with IDDs and their families by offering an innovative living environment that helps strengthen the community. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing an accessible and superior living experience for residents as they transition into adulthood.

Meet Chuck
With a larger than life personality, Chuck brings joy, encouragement and positivity everywhere he goes.

Chuck experienced complete healing from stage 4 cancer in 2015. Given only 3 months to live when diagnosed, with 90% of his bones affected by cancer, he had a divine moment of healing that changed his life miraculously. His story is incredible and can be found in his book Hi, I'm Chuck or by inviting him to personally tell it to a group of any size. It's a magnificent lesson of healing and hope.

Chuck has a heart to walk alongside those who are affected by cancer. He coaches out of experience and can identify with the patient having "been there" and "done that." He offers encouragement and hope from a place of understanding.

In 2022 Chuck road a road bike from San Diego to St. Augustine Florida to bring more awareness to Living Hope Cancer Foundation and inspire people to Get Up And Live.

https://www.getupandlive.org/
#getupandlive

Cleo brings an amazing story of hope and overcoming tremendous obstacles in life! A don't miss epsidoe.
Mission
Cleo N Lewis Ministries, Inc is a faith-based mission driven organization that provides outreach and community program bridge support, community support designed to serve First Responders, Veterans, Former Offenders and Homeless Community members. We provide ministerial and direct support in helping those impacted with relational, substance abuse and family issues (employment, housing) to bridge into programs or resources that would benefit them.

https://www.facebook.com/CleoLewisMinistries/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleo-lewis-9b889872/

https://www.instagram.com/cleolewisministries/

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Diana Diaz-Harrison
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.
Brief description of your service: Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. (AZACS) is the first and only tuition-free, public charter network in Arizona focused on the educational needs of students with autism. The charter’s primary focus is to use the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support students’ behavioral needs and help them access state instructional standards to the best of their ability. AZACS also uses STEAM and project based learning to help students apply foundational skills into projects that are of high interest to them. AZACS was unanimously approved to serve grades K-12 grade by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools. AZACS is serving families with two campuses in Central Phoenix, a campus in the West Valley, a Tucson Upper Campus and a fully accredited online school. Our one-of-kind charter network has been recognized nationally for excellence and innovation, winning the prestigious Yass Prize in 2022!

Website link: https://autismcharter.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Arizonaautismcharterschools IG: https://www.instagram.com/azautismcharterschools/ Phone Number: (602) 882-5544 Email address: diana@autismcharter.org; aloftis@autismcharter.org

Tracy's amazing journey has found him working with New Freedom AZ.

A little about New Freedom AZ
Our Mission: Second Chances with a Human Focus
New Freedom inspires successful community re-entry for all members and drives their success through compassionate, introspective, peer-driven support.

Our Vision: Pioneers in the Re-Entry Space
New Freedom offers a complete solution that allows justice-contacted individuals to succeed in life by creating positive change for themselves and their communities.

POSITIVE. INTENTIONAL. Determined.
We’re Servants at Heart
Together, we focus on serving others before ourselves. Our genuine desire to give back drives what we do.

We’re Transformative
Whether it be perceptions, lives, or our communities, we believe in the power of change.

We’re Compassionate
In all circumstances, we demonstrate humility and empathy without judgment, helping our members conquer their challenges in order to realize positive outcomes.

We’re Tenacious
We believe in the uncompromising pursuit of positive outcomes. With unfailing perseverance, we support our members and guide them through every step of their journey.

We’re Restorative
Everything we do is focused on making a personal, societal, and economic impact.

From Vietnam to church builder to cancer survivor. Pastor David Friend has overcome many challenges in life and brings an amazing story of hope and inspiration to the Over Coffee podcast.

www.Overcoffee.coffee

About Pastor Friend
David Friend began his education at Phoenix College but was interrupted by serving in the military in Vietnam. Upon returning to the United States and completing his service, he graduated from Phoenix College.

He studied finance and lending at Western Bancor. He worked as a part-time instructor in banking at seven community colleges in Arizona.

While working at First National Bank and First Interstate Bank from 1969 to 1984, he served as Operations Officer and Branch Manager, Commercial Lender, Vice-President and Regional Manager and State Retail Sales Manager.

David was a Vice President and in partnership with a real estate development company for three years.

He then owned and operated his own development firm, Dave Friend Homes, from 1987 to 1997.

In 1997, he went into full time ministry at Phoenix First Assembly. He was ordained in 1998 and started a new church called North Scottsdale Christian. As Senior Pastor, the Lord blessed the church with over 2,000 members. In 2015, North Scottsdale Christian merged with Phoenix First Assembly, now Dream City Church.

Currently, David serves as a board member with Dream City Church. He is mentoring businessmen and speaks on finance and prayer.

David has served as a board member with Teen Challenge, Grand Canyon University Foundation, Tucson Salvation Army, and several churches.

He resides in Scottsdale Arizona with his wife, Sharon. Together, they have two married children and six grandchildren.
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https://www.davidcfriendauthor.com/