Event Name:
Make A Splash Turn the Tide Event
Description
Let’s Turn Risk Into Resilience—And Build Maricopa’s Future Workforce

Maricopa is growing rapidly—but for many teens, that growth feels out of reach.
According to the Arizona Youth Survey:

• Over 50% of local teens report feeling disconnected from their neighborhoods
• Nearly 46% say they’ve been rewarded for antisocial behavior
• 57.1% see little to no risk in drug use

The result? A generation at risk of disengagement—from school, from community, and from future opportunity.
At Be Awesome, we’re responding with purpose. Our “Make a Splash, Change the Current” campaign is designed to connect youth to their community, build life-ready skills, and prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow.
Here’s what we’re doing with the funds raised:

• Paid teen internship opportunities focused on leadership, small business training, and event management
• Workshops on career readiness, communication, wellness, and responsibility
• Hands-on entrepreneurial experiences (planning community events, presenting at city meetings, and managing youth-led projects)
• A weekend retreat to build resiliency, confidence, and collaboration

This isn’t just prevention—it’s early workforce development. And we’re doing it with intention, creativity, and incredible ROI.
We’ve already served over 300 students and families this year—and with your help, we can scale even further.
We’ve raised $5,100 toward our $25,000 goal. Help us keep momentum going.
Donate Now  https://beawesomeyouth.life/turn-the-tide
Let’s grow Maricopa’s economy and its future leaders—one teen at a time.
Warmly,
Priscilla Behnke
Executive Director Co Founder 
Event Date:
07-31-25 - 08-31-25
Event Time:
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM MST
Location:
https://beawesomeyouth.life/turn-the-tide
41714 W HILLMAN DRIVE
MARICOPA, AZ 85138
Contact Person:
BRANDI HOMAN
(phone: 520-428-7750)
Details:

 

Splash - $10

Helps provide supplies, snacks, or small incentives for a teen event

Current - $50

Sponsors one teen’s full experience at an event like Nerf ‘N Surf Funds or a workshop that develops new skills and confidence

Wave - $100

Supports planning, logistics, and materials for a large-scale community event

Surge $250

Sponsors a month of paid leadership for a teen

Tide Turner $500+

Funds an entire month of programming for all teens involved

Links:
https://beawesomeyouth.life/turn-the-tide