West and South Area

Phoenix Office

Phoenix Office

Board of Directors | Associate Board
Professionals Board – Denver

 

In 1954, Father William B. Wasson of Phoenix, Arizona, founded the first Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) home in Mexico. His devotion to the care of orphans inspired an outpouring of financial support and volunteers for his humanitarian cause. Father Wasson’s family and friends in Arizona offered support by sending clothes, food and money. This led to NPH USA (then Friends of Our Little Brothers) being incorporated as one of the state’s first nonprofits in 1965.

 

After 50 years of succesful fundraising, a fire that started in the electrical wiring destroyed the office in Tempe on October 11, 2003. Thanks to the help of many individuals and organizations who donated funds, time and supplies, there was no interruption in the support provided to the homes. Now located in Phoenix, the Southwest regional office encompasses the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Annual events include The Power of One Luncheons in the Spring and the Gala in the Fall.

 

NPH raises the kids and we raise the funds, and we need your help! We welcome everyone who would like to get involved. Register online today to volunteer!

 

Read area-specific stories on our blog here.

Staff

Amber Biddison

Fundraising Event Specialist

Belinda Roda

Donor Relations Manager

Emily Gomez

Donor Relations Coordinator

Wafa Shami

Donor Relations Officer, California (West and South Area)

Events

Fiesta en Familia – Dallas

Fiesta en Familia – Dallas

Saturday, 02/15/2025

Please join us for our annual event featuring food, drinks, and games benefiting thousands of children and families living in extreme poverty.

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NPH Family Visit

NPH Family Visit

Thursday, 03/06/2025

Friday, 03/14/2025

Come meet Alexis Beltran from NPH Guatemala during his visit to the Midwest this spring!

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Faces of Hope

Faces of Hope

Wednesday, 04/23/2025

In honor of World Health Month, join us for updates and new stories about NPH’s St. Damien Pediatric Hospital’s impact in Haiti and the life-changing services which continue to benefit thousands of children and families.

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Cowboys, Cocktails, and Charity

Cowboys, Cocktails, and Charity

Saturday, 05/31/2025

Join us for a memorable evening at Rancho Moonrise, a stunning Hill Country retreat just outside of Austin, as we come together to support NPH USA and its mission to care for vulnerable children across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Travel Opportunities

News

Leave a Legacy

Leave a Legacy

08/05/2025

When you include NPH USA in your estate plan, your generosity transforms the lives of vulnerable children. Thank you for ensuring that NPH USA can impact children and families well into the future.
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