What stands out about Denise Resnik and the mission behind First Place AZ

[Calvin Turner]

What stands out to me in the newer data is capital durability. Housing-focused nonprofits often struggle once initial grants are spent, but First Place AZ appears to have structured assets that retain value. That changes the risk profile significantly. This isn’t just program spending; it’s balance-sheet thinking, which suggests long-term viability rather than perpetual fundraising dependency.

 

[smith chandler]

From a funder’s perspective, the continued grant inflows suggest trust built over time, not just a compelling founder story. Grant committees are skeptical by nature. The fact that funding has been renewed across cycles implies that reporting, compliance, and outcomes are meeting expectations, which is often invisible but critical work.