Through NCADD licensing and status as a local Phoenix 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, much of the funding for the moms is provided for by the State of Arizona through Magellan Health Services and the United Way. But no assistance is provided for the children and many of their day-to-day living expenses.

We needed an alternative source of steady income, not only to sustain the program but to provide for the children and enhance overall living conditions. In March 2007 Sally Lara, CEO of NCADD Phoenix, and Bob Goodwill of American Textile Recycling Services of Arizona (ATRS-AZ), met and worked out a mutually agreeable neighborhood recycling program.

We were happy and optimistic at the prospect of sustainable supplementary income for our program. ATRS-AZ agreed to provide all the necessary infrastructure required: The familiar orange donation boxes, labor, trucks, supplies, management, warehousing & the expertise to convert public donations of clothing, shoes and miscellaneous household articles into much needed cash.

Weldon House administrators work together with ATRS-AZ, giving them a monthly list of needed items which are collected directly from the donation boxes and delivered to the Weldon House. The scope of items ranges from clothing to pots and pans, silverware, linens, towels, toys, cookbooks, vacuum cleaners, furniture and everything in-between. It constantly changes.

The additional cash generated provides assistance in many areas, from paying utility bills and facility maintenance, to day care and after school programs for the children, clothing, GED and career development expenses, YMCA group membership, furniture, dental expenses, and the list goes on...

We are pleased to tell you that the recycling program through your support has provided all that we've dreamed of and more. We at NCADD, and all the moms and children at Weldon House, extend our deepest gratitude and sincere thanks for your kindness and generous donations. For all those responsible for allowing access to your property for donation box sites, we could not have done this program without you.

In addition to helping the program at Weldon House with your donation, you are helping the environment, as well, by recycling items that might otherwise end up in landfills, saving energy and raw materials in the process.

If you would like to sponsor a donation box site, there is absolutely no cost to you. Please contact ATRS-AZ at 1-866-900-9308 and they will be happy to meet and work out the details with you. You may also contact Mike Holt or Don McGee by email.