Phase 1 Campus - 15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
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.
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
Meet Daniel
Daniel is an adult with special needs 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. No programs where he can consistently engage. No programs that align with his faith. No 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 adults with special needs 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.
Meet the Botma Family
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7 State Championships
1 National Championship
3 Kids. 1 Family. Zero Home Court.
Grant and his wife have three kids in EVAC. Cambria, Parker, and Elle all play multiple sports and love competing.
If it wasn’t for EVAC, their family isn’t sure they would still be homeschooling.
Like many families, they worried their kids would miss out on sports, friendships, and community. But EVAC gave them something different—a place to compete at a high level while staying rooted in their faith and values.
But there is a problem.
Their kids’ teams have won championships and earned national recognition, yet they’ve never had a true home gym or field.
For the Botmas and every other EVAC family, they never fully know where they'll be practicing month to month, year to year. 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
5.14
Acres Owned
EVAC Families
100+
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.
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Weekdays with APM
Adults with disabilities gather for worship, classes, job training, art, music, and Gospel-centered community.
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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
Phase 1 Campus -
15303 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
1
Full Gymnasium
5.14
Acres
148
Parking Spaces
Worship & Multipurpose Hall
Sensory-Friendly Classrooms
Commercial Kitchen / Café
Competition Basketball Court
20,000
Square Feet
3
Classrooms
Scoreboard & Bleachers
Locker Rooms & Team Spaces
Walking Path & Playground
130' × 250' Outdoor Field
Land Owned Free & Clear
Architect Hired
Schematic Design Complete
Contractor Selected
🟡 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.
✉️ 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?
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 for events
✓ Early construction updates
0 of 50 claimed
Champion Family
$100,000
✓ Naming wall recognition
✓ Annual impact briefing
✓ Campus preview events
✓ Quarterly progress updates
Naming opportunities available: Gymnasium, classrooms, court, scoreboard, field, lobby, walking path, playground, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Able Purpose Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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Absolutely. We welcome multi-year pledges. Many Founding and Champion Family gifts are structured over 2-5 years.
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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.
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Operating costs are separate from this capital campaign and will be covered by program fees, rentals, and ongoing donor support to each ministry.
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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?
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.