Let's Build Foundation

What Let's Build Foundation does

Let's Build Foundation is an Arizona-based 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 2014 that delivers harm reduction, community outreach, and social determinants of health services to underserved populations in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Its core offerings include a Harm Reduction Hub at the William L. Patena Community Center in Peoria (distributing naloxone and fentanyl/xylazine test strips, plus peer recovery support), a 24/7 text line, street outreach teams, and a portfolio of named programs: "Let's Build Way of Art" (STEAM+R youth education), "Rebuild, Let's Go!!!" (workforce development for individuals experiencing homelessness), "REVIVE" (reentry support post-incarceration), "I Stand We Build" (services for domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors), and "Development Homes" (housing for foster children with developmental disabilities). A seasonal Hydration-Sustenance-Resource Station and Heat Relief Program operate May–September for individuals experiencing homelessness during Arizona summers. The proprietary "Fluid Case Management™" trademark denotes the organization's flexible, community-based case methodology rather than any underlying technology stack; there is no proprietary software, app, or AI platform. Revenue is generated almost entirely through donations (the organization claims "80+ Thousand Dollars Raised" to date) supplemented by a modest e-commerce merchandise channel (LBF Swag Shop) selling branded apparel priced $38.42–$68.42. The customer base is entirely individual beneficiaries; institutional partners — City of Peoria, AHCCCS, MCCCD, and William L. Patena Community Center — operate as referral and host relationships rather than paying customers.

Name

Let's Build Foundation

Legal name

Let's Build Foundation

Website

https://letsbuildfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Let's Build Foundation is an Arizona-based nonprofit founded in 2014 that delivers harm reduction, community outreach, reentry support, youth STEAM education, and seasonal heat-relief services to individuals experiencing substance use disorder, homelessness, incarceration reentry, domestic violence, and foster-care instability in the Phoenix metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Harm Reduction Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Harm reduction services
• Community outreach programs
• Substance use support
• Nonprofit health services
• Reentry support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations supporting 100% of programming. The foundation emphasizes that all donations go directly to programming operations.
2. Merchandise Sales (Swag Shop): Sale of branded merchandise including hoodies, sweatshirts, and apparel. Products include Youth Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt ($38.42), Unisex College Hoodie (from $56.87), and Unisex Drummer Hoodie ($68.42).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Let's Build Foundation is a nonprofit organization that delivers harm reduction, recovery support, and community outreach services to underserved populations in Arizona. Core offerings include naloxone distribution, fentanyl and xylazine test strip distribution, overdose prevention education, peer recovery support, resource navigation, and its proprietary Fluid Case Management™ approach. The foundation also runs workforce development, reentry, domestic violence survivor support, foster care housing, and STEAM-based youth education programs, and operates a merchandise store (LBF Swag Shop) to support fundraising.

Product overview

Let's Build Foundation is a nonprofit harm reduction organization offering a portfolio of community support programs. Core offerings include harm reduction services (naloxone, test strips, peer support, Fluid Case Management(TM)) and workforce/housing programs (Rebuild Let's Go!!!, Development Homes, REVIVE, I Stand We Build). Educational programming includes the Let's Build Way Of Art STEAM+R program. Seasonal initiatives include Heat Relief and the Hydration-Sustenance-Resource Station. The organization also operates LBF Swag Shop as a merchandise fundraising channel. These programs work together to meet individuals where they are and provide pathways to hope, healing, and opportunity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Harm Reduction Services Comprehensive harm reduction services including naloxone distribution, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, overdose prevention education, peer recovery support, and resource navigation for individuals with substance use challenges in Arizona.
• Let's Build Way of Art STEAM+R (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Reading) educational program combining creativity with hands-on learning experiences for youth development.
• Let's Build Development Homes Program providing safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children with developmental disabilities who are in foster care while awaiting permanent placement and specialized support.
• Rebuild, Let's Go!!! Workforce development program helping individuals experiencing homelessness with career readiness, job interview preparation, appropriate attire, grooming assistance, transportation support, and resource navigation.
• REVIVE Reentry program helping individuals recently released from incarceration transition back into communities through mentorship, support services, and positive community connections to reduce recidivism.
• I Stand, We Build Support program for women who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse, offering group support services, community connection, and future plans for emergency housing assistance.
• Hydration-Sustenance-Resource Station (HSR) Seasonal program (May-September) providing a safe place for individuals experiencing homelessness to rest, cool down, and access essential resources including cold drinks, bag lunches, cooling stations, and shelter referrals.
• Heat Relief Program Summer program providing hydration supplies, cooling resources, harm reduction support, resource navigation, and compassionate community care for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability during Arizona summers.
• LBF Swag Shop Online merchandise store selling branded apparel including Youth Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt ($38.42), Unisex College Hoodie (from $56.87), and Unisex Drummer Hoodie ($68.42) to support foundation programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ thousand dollars raised for programming
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of PeoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Peoria has been an invaluable partner in helping Let's Build Foundation expand its reach, strengthen community connections, and provide critical support to individuals and families throughout the region. Through shared commitment to service, compassion, and community well-being, this partnership supports outreach, education, resource navigation, and support programs.
• MCCCD (Maricopa County Community College District)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCCD is listed as a partner organization, with their logo displayed on the Our Partners page. Partnership supports educational pathways and workforce development initiatives.
• AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHCCCS is listed as a partner organization. Partnership supports behavioral health pathways, substance use treatment access, and healthcare resource navigation for underserved communities.
• William L. Patena Community CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarm Reduction Hub location at William L. Patena Community Center (8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria, AZ 85345) operating as the primary physical access point for harm reduction services. Open Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vitalyst Health Foundation: Arizona-based health foundation funding community health initiatives including behavioral health and harm reduction. Comparable as a regional health-focused foundation with overlapping grantmaking and advocacy priorities.
• Point Defiance AIDS Projects / Pierce County AIDS Foundation: Regional nonprofit providing harm reduction, syringe services, and HIV/AIDS support in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a community-based harm reduction and wraparound services provider.

Direct peers

• Chicago Recovery Alliance: Chicago-based harm reduction nonprofit providing naloxone, drug checking, and outreach services to people who use drugs. Comparable as a harm reduction organization with similar service offerings and street outreach model.
• Terros Health: Arizona-based nonprofit providing integrated behavioral health, substance use treatment, and primary care services to underserved communities. Comparable as a regional organization addressing substance use disorder with community-based outreach and partnerships.
• Native Health: Phoenix-based community health center providing medical, behavioral health, and social services to urban Native American and underserved populations. Comparable as a community-based provider offering harm reduction-adjacent services in the same metro area.
• Community Bridges, Inc. Arizona-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use treatment, housing, and reentry services. Directly comparable as a wraparound social services organization serving similar populations in the same geography.
• Sonoran Prevention Works: Arizona-based harm reduction nonprofit providing syringe access, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and overdose prevention education across the state. Directly comparable as a regional harm reduction organization with overlapping service lines and target populations.

Broad incumbents

• Harm Reduction Coalition (Parent / National Harm Reduction Coalition): National nonprofit advocating for and supporting harm reduction policies and practices across the United States. Comparable as the leading voice on harm reduction approaches that LBF implements locally.
• Arizona Community Foundation: Large-scale Arizona community foundation managing charitable funds and distributing grants statewide across education, health, and community development causes. Comparable as a community foundation operating in Arizona with overlapping donor and partner networks.

Emerging players

• Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona: Arizona-based nonprofit serving youth, pregnant/parenting teens, and families through residential and community programs. Comparable as a regional nonprofit with overlapping youth services and STEAM/educational programming focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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