Concord at Market Place, IA
Focus Areas
Affordable Housing
Our vision is to create vibrant, supportive communities where families can thrive, build strong connections, and enjoy a better quality of life. Affordable housing provides many community benefits, including increased consumer spending, job and economic growth, reduced evictions, and decreased homelessness. In addition, it provides stability for children who need safe, stable places to learn and grow.
In 2022, the Call to Action Foundation, a private operating foundation, was established to preserve and expand access to affordable housing for working families and seniors in the West and Midwest. Since our inception, we have invested over $80 million to help secure and preserve affordable housing for communities in need. Our mission is to develop and maintain high-quality, affordable housing in the communities where we live and work. We are committed to providing safe, welcoming homes that foster stability and growth.
Our Housing Investments
We currently operate affordable properties across the West and Midwest in collaboration with many key community partners. For questions about availability, eligibility, or the application process, please visit the website for the property and contact the property manager directly.
For information regarding our upcoming property, The Afton at Sparks Marina, property and waitlist, click here.
Senior Housing
Seniors have spent their entire lives living and working as members of the communities they reside in. Unfortunately, it can be difficult and costly to maintain a family residence that is far larger than most seniors need. Market-rate rental units can often be too expensive on a fixed income as well. Affordable senior living ensures that seniors can enjoy their retirement in the communities where they can live and thrive for a long time to come.
Workforce Housing
We believe that accessible and affordable workforce housing is crucial to the prosperity and growth of communities. The rapid rise in home prices, combined with increasing interest rates, means that many housing options available to working families are no longer attainable at reasonable prices. More essential workers, such as teachers, police, and firefighters, are forced to move out of the communities they call home. Workforce housing ensures that workers can live and thrive in the communities where they work and play.
Preservation Loan Program
Affordable housing communities and projects across the country are struggling to meet the demands of high interest rates and debt service payments. Many existing affordable housing projects with floating loan terms have created interest payments well above existing budgets, leading to smaller cash flows and difficult operating situations.
To address this need, the Call to Action Foundation launched a program that offers short-term preservation loans at below-market rates to help ensure projects can continue to operate and succeed even as interest rates plateau or increase.
Applicants must have at least 40% of units restricted to 60% or below AMI and an additional 35% of units at or below 80% AMI. Please note that these loans are extended only to eligible affordable housing projects located in the Wasatch Front, Utah; Carson City, Nevada; and Boise, Idaho. Loans do not apply to individuals.
To learn more about our Preservation Loan Program and eligibility, please click here.
Scholarships
We believe in the transformative power of education and the importance of investing in young talent. Through our scholarship program, we aim to remove financial barriers and create opportunities for driven, high-potential students to thrive. By supporting the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers, we're helping build a brighter, more equitable future for all.
More than Financial Support
In addition to financial aid, our Scholars gain access to mentorship, academic counseling, leadership development, and personal and professional support. Since 2007, we’ve awarded over $7 million in scholarships to students in need. Each student meets regularly with our Scholarship Advisor and attends events and workshops designed to support them throughout their academic journey.
Meet our Scholars
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 scholarship recipients! We are proud to support this incredible group of students as they begin their college journeys. Each recipient was selected for their academic promise, leadership, and dedication to their communities. We look forward to following their progress and celebrating their achievements in the years ahead.
2025-26 CTA Scholarship Recipients
Arizona State University – Polytechnic
University of Arizona
CO School of Mines
University of CO Boulder
University of CO Boulder
University of CO Boulder
University of CO Boulder
University of CO Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
University of CO Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
CSU - Fort Collins
Colorado Mesa University
University of CO Colorado Springs
University of Nevada – Reno
University of Nevada – Reno
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada – Reno
University of Utah
University of Utah
Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University
Weber State University
Weber State University
Edgar Sandoval
Marianna Martinez
Luis Montoya Mata
Kyliegh Grant
Paul Afriyie
Briseyda Hoyos
Yahelie Soto Pulido
Dagmawit Solomon
Trinity King
Arsema Taffese
Makayla Mondragon
Maikol Plaza
Kylie Rosaschi
Eduin Perez Castellanos
Toby Brooks
Christina Manglicot
Jovanika Polich
Caitlin Whitaker
Allie Spackman
Emma Milner
Lizet Hernandez-Cortes
Indiana Coyle
Mathematics
Speech, Lang, & Hearing
Mechanical Engineering
Business Administration
Computer Science
Business
Business Administration
Biomedical Engineering
Psychology
International Relations
Psychology
Computer Engineering
Management
Biology
Marketing
92Nursing
Business
Biology
Secondary Education
Criminal Justice
Management
Psychology
We currently have 92 scholarship recipients attending schools across several states. Our scholarship recipients represent a variety of amazing students working hard to reach their academic goals and a bright future. Here you can meet a few of our 2024 scholarship recipients.
Who Are Our Scholars?
Our scholarship recipients represent a diverse group of outstanding students working hard to reach their academic goals. Scholars accepted to our program are required to keep a 3.0 GPA, dedicate 500 hours of community service, and be committed to staying engaged in our learning opportunities.
How to Apply?
Our scholarship application program is currently closed. Please check back in January 2026 for updates and information on the next application cycle. In the meantime, feel free to explore our FAQs section below for helpful details about the scholarship program, including eligibility requirements.
You can also download our scholarship program info sheet [here] for a quick overview.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Who is eligible to receive this scholarship?
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Be a resident of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, and Utah and meet all in-state residency requirements for college of attendance.
- Have a 3.0+ high school GPA.
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Have a goal of earning a bachelor’s degree within four years or an associate’s degree within two years.
What is required of scholarship recipients?
- Maintain a 3.0+ college GPA.
- Meet with the CTA Scholarship Advisor 2 times each semester (online or in-person).
- Meet at least 1 time per year with college academic advisor.
- Work or volunteer 500 hours each year, which includes paid/unpaid internships.
- Major in an approved degree (see CTA Approved Majors List below).
- Participate in CTA scholarship events.
- Send semester grade report to CTA Scholarship Advisor.
- Maintain good academic standing and refrain from engaging in misconduct or criminal activity.
What are the approved majors?
(as listed or similar):
- Accounting
- Aviation
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Data Science
- Economics
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English Teaching
- Finance
- Geological Engineering
- Geological Science
- Graphic Design
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teaching
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Nursing
- Operations and Supply Chain
- Physics
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
What is included in the scholarship?
The need-based scholarship funds the full cost of attendance for four years ($25,000 maximum annually) at non-profit, public, universities and colleges in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, and Utah. This is a last dollar award.
Is this award renewable?
Yes. You must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet the requirements to be considered for renewal. Each year, you will receive an email notification with instructions to complete the online renewal application. You will need to provide a transcript showing your cumulative GPA.
Additional Questions?
Please email our scholarship advisor, at:
Food Security
An estimated 44 million people are faced with hunger every year in the United States, including more than 13 million children. Hunger knows no boundaries and it touches every community in the United States.
Since 2020, the Call Foundation in partnership with FJ Management's subsidiary Maverik, has helped provide over 16 million meals* to Feeding America in its fight against hunger. In 2023, Maverik’s food waste reduction program also donated over 500,080 pounds of food, which is equivalent to 416,733 meals* pounds of surplus food helping to provide over 433,401 additional meals. The food waste reduction program is active in more than 400 Maverik stores across 13 states.
*MealClaim - $1 helps to provide at least ten meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.
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Early Childhood
The Call Foundation's Early Childhood Grant Program supports organizations and initiatives that assist children (ages zero through eight-years-old), parents, caregivers, and teachers. The foundation seeks to ensure all children and families in Utah and our region have equal access to high-quality early childhood education and mental health services.
Our Focus: Early Childhood Education & Family Mental Health
At the Call Foundation, we invest in the early years—when the foundation for a child’s lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing is formed. We support organizations on the ground that are making a measurable difference in the lives of children and families across Utah and the Intermountain West.
Our grantmaking focuses on early childhood education and mental health, with an emphasis on equity and access. We believe that every child—regardless of background—deserves the opportunity to thrive. By supporting high-impact organizations working directly with families, educators, and communities, we aim to address root causes and create lasting change.
Why Early Childhood Matters
The first years of life are a period of unparalleled growth and opportunity. During this time, a child’s brain develops rapidly, shaped by early experiences, relationships, and environments. Positive experiences in early childhood lay the groundwork for school readiness, emotional resilience, and lifelong success.
Conversely, early adversity—including trauma, poverty, and systemic inequities—can have lasting negative effects. Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shows that exposure to early trauma is linked to poor health outcomes, developmental delays, and increased risk for poverty and justice system involvement later in life. These challenges are disproportionately experienced by children of color and other historically marginalized communities.
That’s why we take an upstream approach: by investing early, we can prevent harm, support families, and strengthen communities for generations.
Our Vision
We support evidence-informed, community-rooted programs that address the most pressing needs of young children and those who care for them. This includes trauma-informed mental health services, high-quality early education, and family support programs that build confidence, connection, and long-term stability.
Our partners are innovators and changemakers—organizations delivering services with compassion, equity, and measurable impact. By backing their work, we are advancing a shared vision: that every child in our region has the opportunity to grow up healthy, supported, and ready to succeed.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more equitable future—starting at the beginning.