Able Purpose Ministries East Valley Athletes for Christ
Gilbert, Arizona

Build a place where ability shines by day and athletes rise by night.

A shared campus at 15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ serving two missions, every day.

$3,350,000 raised $10,000,000 goal
$2.25M land + $1.1M building
Supported by Sun Valley Community Church, Gilbert Bible Church, and founding families
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Campus aerial rendering
Phase 1 Campus - 15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
The Problem

Two Communities Without a Home

Families are struggling. You can change that.

1 in 6
children now diagnosed with a developmental disability

And these children grow up.

At age 22, school services end. Most young adults with disabilities have nowhere to go, no community, no purpose, no belonging.

Arizona has over 1 million residents with disabilities. Weekday programs are rare, underfunded, and full.

"When my son aged out of school, we had no options. The waiting lists were years long. We felt invisible."
, APM Parent
188,000+
homeschooled students in Arizona

Zero taxpayer funding for athletics.

While public schools get tax dollars for facilities, homeschool families fund everything themselves. EVAC teams bounce from gym to gym, no consistency, no home court.

Families choose homeschooling for values, but sacrifice the athletic experience their kids deserve.

"We practice at a different gym every week. Our kids have never experienced a true home game."
, EVAC Coach
Daniel surrounded by EVAC athletes and coaches, smiling together on the bleachers

Meet Daniel

Daniel is a special needs adult who loves getting out of the house. Sporting events, being around people, being part of something. That is where he comes alive.

But there is a problem.

There are no day programs that truly fit him. Not programs where he can consistently engage. Not programs that align with his faith. Not programs built around his desire to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus.

So like many families, his options are limited. And that is the reality for more special needs adults than most people realize.

Your gift changes that.
It gives Daniel, and dozens like him, a place to belong, engage, and thrive. Every single day.
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7 State Championships
1 National Championship
3 Kids. One Family. Zero Home Court.

Meet the Botma Family

Grant and his wife have three kids in EVAC. Cambria plays volleyball, basketball, track, and sand volleyball. Parker plays flag football, basketball, and baseball. Elle plays basketball and track.

If it wasn't for EVAC, they're not sure they would still be homeschooling.

So many families stop homeschooling when high school hits because they fear their kids will miss out on extracurriculars and social activities. Not the Botmas. EVAC gave them something better. A community that is fiercely competitive (Cambria alone has won two basketball state championships, a volleyball state championship, a sand volleyball state championship, and multiple track state titles. Parker won a national championship in basketball. Elle has her own basketball state championship). And it all aligns with their faith and values.

But here's the thing. Cambria is a junior with college scholarship offers in four sports. And she has never played a home game in a true home gym. Never practiced on a home field. The family never knows where they'll be practicing month to month, year to year, because EVAC has to fight for whatever gym time is available.

A home facility changes everything.
Lower costs for families. Consistent schedules. Less driving. And a high school sports experience that rivals any traditional school.

Who We Are

Able Purpose Ministries was founded in 2025 by families who experienced the gap firsthand. We're building the weekday program we wish existed.

East Valley Athletes for Christ was founded over 20 years ago and has built a thriving community of homeschool athletes, hundreds strong, but with no home court to call their own.

200+
Athletes Served
100+
EVAC Families
5.14
Acres Owned

The Window Is Now

Construction costs in Phoenix rose 7% last year alone. Every month we wait costs real money. We need to break ground this summer.

  • 📍 Land owned free & clear - 5.14 acres, $2.25M value, paid in full
  • 📐 Construction Documents underway - Final specs, permits, and budgets in progress
  • 🎯 Goal: Break ground Summer 2026 - EVAC home court by Fall 2027
  • ⏰ Costs rise 5-7% annually - Every delay adds to the final price tag
The Solution

One Campus. Two Missions. Every Day.

☀️

Weekdays with APM

Adults with disabilities gather for worship, classes, job training, art, music, and Gospel-centered community.

🌙

Evenings & Weekends with EVAC

Homeschool athletes practice, compete, and grow, finally with a home court to call their own.

The Flywheel Effect

EVAC families serve at APM ⟷ APM participants cheer on EVAC

Two communities becoming one, through shared space and shared purpose.

The Plan

What You're Building

Campus aerial rendering
Phase 1 Campus - 15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
20,000
Square Feet
3
Classrooms
1
Full Gymnasium
5.14
Acres
148
Parking Spaces
APM Spaces EVAC Spaces Shared Spaces
Worship & multipurpose hall
Sensory-friendly classrooms
Commercial kitchen / café
Competition basketball court
Locker rooms & team spaces
Scoreboard & bleachers
130' × 250' outdoor field
Walking path & playground
✓ Land Owned Free & Clear
✓ Architect Hired
✓ Contractor Selected
✓ Schematic Design Complete
● Construction Documents Phase

We've Reached the Construction Documents Phase

This is a major milestone. We've moved beyond conceptual drawings and renderings into the official architectural specifications phase. Here's what that means:

  • Detailed architectural specs are being developed for every system: structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing
  • Accurate cost estimates are being finalized with our contractor based on real specifications, not projections
  • City and county coordination has begun for permits, zoning, and compliance requirements
  • Engineering drawings are being prepared for the actual construction crews

What's next: Once construction documents are complete and permits are approved, we break ground. The timeline from here depends entirely on funding. Every dollar raised now accelerates the path to shovels in the dirt.

How to Give

Someone you trust believes in this. They invited you here for a reason.

Three Ways to Give

💬
Connect with Emmalie

Have questions? Want a tour of the property? Ready to give in person? Our Executive Director would love to connect.

emmalie@ablepurpose.org →
✉️
Mail a Check

Some of our largest gifts have come by mail.

Able Purpose Ministries
15303 S. Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295

🏦
Give Through a Donor Advised Fund

Use our EIN to recommend a grant from your DAF:

EIN: 33-4925339

Organization: Able Purpose Ministries

Every gift is tax-deductible. Able Purpose Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3).

Ready to make a transformational gift?

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Major Gift Partnerships

Join the founding partners making this campus possible.

1 of 10 claimed

Founding Family

$500,000
  • Prominent naming recognition
  • Cornerstone wall inscription
  • Private vision dinner with leadership
  • Lifetime campus access events
  • Early construction updates
Inquire Now
0 of 50

Champion Family

$100,000
  • Naming wall recognition
  • Annual impact briefing
  • Campus preview events
  • Quarterly progress updates
Inquire Now

Naming opportunities available: Gymnasium, classrooms, court, scoreboard, field, lobby, walking path, playground, and more.
Contact Emmalie for details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my gift tax-deductible? +
Yes. Able Purpose Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Can I pledge over multiple years? +
Absolutely. We welcome multi-year pledges. Many Founding and Champion Family gifts are structured over 2-5 years.
How are funds split between APM and EVAC? +
All campaign gifts go to a shared building fund managed by Able Purpose Ministries. The facility is designed to serve both organizations under a signed shared-use agreement.
What about ongoing operating costs? +
Operating costs are separate from this capital campaign and will be covered by program fees, rentals, and ongoing donor support to each ministry.
Do you accept stock or DAF gifts? +
Yes! For DAF gifts, use our EIN: 33-4925339 (Able Purpose Ministries). We also accept stock transfers and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs. Contact Emmalie at emmalie@ablepurpose.org for transfer instructions.

Give once. Impact twice.

Every dollar builds a place where adults with disabilities find purpose by day and young athletes rise by night. Will you help us break ground this summer?

Connect with Emmalie

Email Emmalie →

Give via DAF

EIN: 33-4925339

Mail a check:
Able Purpose Ministries
15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Not ready to give yet?

We'd love to give you a tour of the property and walk you through the plans. No pressure. Just come see what we're building.

Schedule a Tour with Emmalie →
emmalie@ablepurpose.org info@evacsports.org 15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
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