What Pima Prevention Partnership does

Pima Prevention Partnership (PPP) is a Tucson, Arizona-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1992 that delivers evidence-based youth and family prevention services to underserved adolescents and their caregivers in Pima County. The organization's core portfolio spans four youth-facing programs — Tucson Youth 411 (substance abuse prevention), Youth 2 Youth / Y2Y (youth advocacy and empowerment), Axios "I am Worthy" (violence prevention and juvenile delinquency reduction), and B-Unique (teen pregnancy prevention) — plus a family-strengthening workshop stack including Connect to Family (using Guiding Good Choices and Active Parenting curricula) and Strengthening Arizona Families (using Strengthening Families and Staying Connected to Your Teen). All programs draw on validated curricula such as Too Good, Choosing The Best, Love Notes, and Positive Potential, and are delivered free of charge to end users. Through its wholly owned Partnership Schools subsidiary, PPP also operates tuition-free charter schools for grades 6-12 across Tucson (Pima Partnership High School, Pima Partnership Academy, Pima Partnership Performing Arts High School) and historically Phoenix (Arizona Collegiate High School).

The business model is a hybrid of charitable donations (via a Donorbox portal and the annual Harry Kressler Classic Golf Tournament), government grants (originating with a $2.2M OSAP founding grant in 1992 and including SAMHSA-recognized programs), and fee-for-service contracts structured hourly or per-project at cost with institutional purchasers such as school districts and community organizations. Distribution is community-led and field-based: direct service delivery in Tucson-area schools, community workshops, one-on-one mentoring through the Axios project, and AmeriCorps-supported volunteers. No proprietary technology platforms, APIs, or AI systems underpin delivery; the infrastructure is human-mediated and curriculum-driven, with a Wix website as the primary digital surface.

Under founding Executive Director Harry Kressler, the organization scaled from a single 1992 project to more than 80 projects with a $10.7M budget by the mid-2010s. In 2016 PPP completed a corporate merger with COPE Community Services, a behavioral health provider that consolidated back-office functions and expanded service capabilities. Geographic scope subsequently contracted from Pima and Maricopa Counties to Pima County only. The current leadership team is anchored by CEO Rod Cook (succeeding Kressler following his 2015 death), with named senior directors overseeing Programs & Business Development, Human Resources, and Quality Management. No venture or institutional investment ownership is present; the entity is governed by a Board of Directors.

Name

Pima Prevention Partnership

Legal name

Pima Prevention Partnership

Website

https://thepartnership.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Prevention Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth prevention services
• Substance abuse prevention
• Family strengthening workshops
• Charter school education
• Violence prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, PPP relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization hosts the annual Harry Kressler Classic Golf Tournament and maintains a general donation portal through Donorbox.
2. Fee-for-Service Contracts: PPP structures fees for service by the hour or by the project. Programs are provided at cost, including school-based academic enrichment, juvenile delinquency prevention, substance use prevention, parent/caregiver workshops, youth development, and mentoring.
3. Government Grants: Originally founded in 1992 with a $2.2 million grant from OSAP (Office for Substance Abuse Prevention). The organization has secured various government grants and behavioral health licenses to fund prevention and treatment programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pima Prevention Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that delivers youth prevention programs (substance abuse, violence, teen pregnancy), parent and caregiver education workshops, and operates tuition-free charter schools for grades 6-12 in Tucson, Arizona. All youth and family services use validated evidence-based curricula and are provided free of charge to the community, funded by grants, donations, and fee-for-service contracts.

Product overview

Pima Prevention Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing a portfolio of youth and family services. The core offerings include: (1) Youth Services programs: Tucson Youth 411 (substance abuse prevention), Youth 2 Youth (youth advocacy), Axios "I am Worthy" (violence prevention), and B-Unique (teen pregnancy prevention); (2) Parent/Caregiver Services including one-day workshops and multi-week programs like Connect to Family and Strengthening Arizona Families; and (3) Partnership Schools, a network of tuition-free charter schools for grades 6-12. All programs use evidence-based or evidence-informed curricula and are provided free of charge to the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tucson Youth 411: Substance abuse prevention project using Too Good evidence-based curriculum for youth ages 10-17, focusing on preventing/delaying first use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
• Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y)
• Axios / I am Worthy Project
• B-Unique
• Connect to Family Program
• Strengthening Arizona Families

Products and services

• Tucson Youth 411 Substance abuse prevention program for youth ages 10-17 using the Too Good evidence-based curriculum to prevent or delay first use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs and build resilience and decision-making skills.
• Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y) Youth empowerment and advocacy initiative that trains students in leadership, public speaking, media literacy, and legislative engagement to combat alcohol and drug misuse in their communities.
• Axios "I am Worthy" Project Violence prevention program for youth ages 10-17 using the Too Good curriculum to reduce juvenile delinquency, aggression, bullying, and weapons-related behaviors, with optional one-on-one coaching and school-based mentoring.
• B-Unique Teen pregnancy prevention program focused on healthy relationships, sexual risk avoidance, and STD/HIV prevention education using evidence-based curricula including Choosing The Best, Love Notes, and Positive Potential.
• Parent and Caregiver Workshops One-day and multi-week parenting skills workshops and family strengthening programs for parents and caregivers of youth ages 5-17, including Connect to Family (Guiding Good Choices, Active Parenting) and Strengthening Arizona Families (Strengthening Families, Staying Connected to Your Teen).
• Partnership Schools Tuition-free charter schools for grades 6-12 offering small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and academic and skill-building enrichment activities, operated through PPP's wholly-owned subsidiary and including Pima Partnership High School, Pima Partnership Academy, and Pima Partnership Performing Arts High School.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced youth tobacco use by 27 percent through Full Court Press program (1994)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COPE Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Completed a corporate merger with COPE Community Services in 2016, combining resources and operations of both organizations to expand services.
• Republic of the Marshall IslandsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Opened Drug Abuse Treatment Program in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in 2009.
• Pan Asian Community Alliance CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Initiated Pan Asian Community Alliance Center in 1995 to serve specific community needs.
• PRO Neighborhoods Grant Making ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Initiated PRO Neighborhoods Grant Making program with partners in 1995.
• Pima County Teen CourtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Initiated Pima County Teen Court in 1995 as alternative justice program for youth.
• Stork's NestminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Helped establish Stork's Nest residential program for pregnant women in 1994.
• AmeriCorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPP hosts AmeriCorps volunteers who provide community service. Contact person is Chandra Puvvada at 1346 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705.
• Partnership SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates two charter schools in Tucson for grades 6-12: Pima Partnership High School (accredited 2005), Pima Partnership Academy (Grades 7-8, established 2008), Pima Partnership Performing Arts High School (established 2016), and Arizona Collegiate High School in Phoenix (established 2011).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Southern Arizona: Regional YMCA serving Tucson with youth development, family programming, and prevention/health services. Overlaps with PPP on youth development and family strengthening but operates a broader portfolio including fitness and aquatics.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for Boys & Girls Club affiliates, providing youth development programming across the U.S. Comparable mission and programming model but at much larger national scale with a broader portfolio of services.

Regional players

• Chicanos Por La Causa: Large Arizona-based non-profit delivering education, youth services, and family support across the state. Comparable regional footprint and overlapping charter school operations and youth/family service offerings.
• Casa de los Niños: Tucson-based non-profit providing child welfare, family preservation, and prevention services to at-risk children and families. Operates in the same local market with overlapping child protection and family strengthening offerings.
• Child Crisis Arizona: Arizona-based non-profit providing child welfare, family strengthening, and prevention services to children and families. Operates in the same regional market with overlapping family-strengthening and prevention offerings targeted at similar at-risk populations.
• Southwest Behavioral & Health Services: Arizona behavioral health provider offering substance abuse prevention, treatment, and youth/family services. Comparable prevention-to-treatment service continuum in the same state, particularly post-PPP's COPE merger.

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona: Regional mentoring non-profit serving Tucson and surrounding counties with one-on-one youth mentoring. Directly comparable to PPP's Axios mentoring program and AmeriCorps-supported coaching services in the same geographic market.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson: Local affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America serving at-risk youth in Tucson with after-school programming, mentoring, and prevention education. Operates in the same geography and serves the same youth population (ages 10-17) as PPP, making it the most directly comparable local peer.
• National 4-H Council: Youth development non-profit offering substance abuse prevention, healthy lifestyle, and positive youth development programming using evidence-based curricula. Closely aligned with PPP's prevention, life-skills, and youth empowerment mission and curriculum-based delivery model.
• Communities In Schools: National non-profit that places site coordinators inside K-12 schools to deliver prevention, mentoring, and student support services. Shares PPP's school-based GTM motion, evidence-based programming, and target population of at-risk middle and high school students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/The-Partnership/100075710205782
• Instagraminstagram.com/pimaprevention
• Xx.com/sin_puertas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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