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Cobre Valley Youth Club asks Gila County supervisors for help to expand programs, repair facilities
Summary
Carmen Casillas, president of the Cobre Valley Youth Club, told the Board of Supervisors the nonprofit has regained 501(c)(3) status and is seeking funding and in‑kind help for programs and repairs including a playground estimated near $60,000 and kitchen upgrades.
Carmen Casillas, president of the Cobre Valley Youth Club, told the Gila County Board of Supervisors on March 25 that the volunteer nonprofit serving Globe, Miami and San Carlos has regained its IRS nonprofit status and is seeking continued county support to expand youth programming and repair club facilities.
Casillas said the organization’s mission is “empowering, inspiring, and engaging our next generation,” and described a range of programs from swimming lessons and first‑aid classes to music, language instruction and one‑on‑one support for youth with behavioral or trauma‑related needs. She credited local partnerships — including Arizona@Work and the library — for helping place members in job and training…
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