Sadly a local non-profit in Cottonwood, Arizona which is supposed to serve the Verde Valley has been reported and caught using donations for personal use. Cassidy Phoenix the administrator of The Verde Villages was caught in December posting a social media video boasting about having first dibs on clothing brought in for struggling families. After community complaints she removed the video. Former volunteers have documented her stealing clothing as well as pocketing financial donations for personal use and boasting about it. Several private text messages were shared where Cassidy boasts to volunteers about how she allows her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend have access to resources hoping it won't get out to the public. As of January several 13909, Tax-Exempt Organization Complaints have been filed with the IRS regarding misuse of financial donations by Cassidy Phoenix's Cottonwood, Arizona non-profit group. Please do not donate to The Verde Villages until the IRS concludes their fraud investigation.
Country of complaint: United States
Recommendation: House of Ruth - Cottonwood, AZ