Brighter Way Institute, an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to providing comprehensive oral health care to underserved children, families, adults, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness, has received a $700,000 multi-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The grant will support economically disadvantaged, uninsured and underinsured patients … [More]
Foundation Grants $250,000 to Help Free Arts for Abused Children Expand throughout the State
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand and enhance their programming throughout the state. Matt Sandoval, executive director of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, stated, “We believe … [More]
Report on Community Giving Shows Positive Impact to Individuals Statewide
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2023 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $2.1 million, positively impacting 252,094 people. By the numbers: $2.1 million donated to … [More]
Structuring a Corporate Giving Program That Truly Gives Back
Consider company values as well as causes most important to employees, stakeholders and customers
Corporate giving offers businesses a multitude of benefits, including creating a positive public image that can help attract customers, employees and investors while also increasing employee engagement and improving the company’s financial performance. Yet, some companies are unsure of the process to create a company-wide program and find themselves navigating several one-off … [More]
Mercy Care: Pioneering Health Access and Community Engagement in Arizona
Since 1985, Mercy Care has been a cornerstone of healthcare access for approximately half a million individuals eligible for Medicaid, Medicare and state and federal grant-funded programs. As a local, nonprofit Medicaid health plan, Mercy Care serves AHCCCS members by providing comprehensive physical and behavioral healthcare services to a diverse population, including … [More]
Piper Trust Makes $750,000 Grant to Place 200 Students in ‘Pipeline of Leadership’
Working from the premise that the nonprofit sector can provide meaningful and fruitful career paths for people in nearly any profession, a grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust will enable Arizona State University to engage students from multiple fields in the newly established Piper Servant Leader Network: Purpose-Driven Careers, No Matter the Major. The … [More]
Avnet Serve-A-Thon Supports House of Refuge
Phoenix-based global technology distributor Avnet recently hosted its 31st annual Serve-A-Thon at House of Refuge in Mesa, Arizona, where volunteers completed numerous maintenance projects for the organization that provides transitional housing in a neighborhood for families experiencing homelessness. … [More]
AZ Blue Targets Food Insecurity
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (the Foundation), in partnership with the Arizona Food Bank Network, hosted a Day of Action earlier this year as part of its efforts addressing food insecurity in Arizona, with BCBSAZ employees and community members packing a total of 3,168 emergency food boxes for St. Mary’s Food Bank. … [More]
Cordone Ventures Supports Scottsdale Police
Cardone Ventures, the Scottsdale-based company that teaches business owners how to grow and scale their businesses with a 360-degree approach, recently donated $150,000 to The Scottsdale Police Foundation on behalf of owners Brandon and Natalie Dawson and Grant and Elena Cardone. Local organizations like the Scottsdale Police Foundation fill the gap left between police … [More]
Nonprofit Receives Largest Private Donation in 21-Year History
In the largest private donation in Local First Arizona’s 21-year history, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has awarded the nonprofit more than $1 million to expand community gardens and entrepreneur development. The funds will allow Local First to double the size of the Heart & Soil People’s Garden and expand programming for the surrounding central Phoenix … [More]
Foundation Gives $600K to Help Keep Youth Off the Streets
Funds To Support the Empowering Youth for the Future Program and
Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) has received a $600,000 multi-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to support the agency’s Empowering Youth for the Future program, with $100,000 of the grant being allocated to enhance and expand a multi-purpose space for in-kind donations, volunteer work and staff functions. Construction will begin later this year on their … [More]
Mesquite Fresh: Nourishing the Community with Compassion
Social responsibility is ingrained in its corporate culture
Nestled in the heart of Arizona, Mesquite Fresh Street Mex isn't just a restaurant — it's a vibrant hub of community support and social responsibility. From its humble beginnings, Mesquite Fresh has embraced a mission to give back, forming meaningful partnerships with local organizations to uplift those in need and cultivate a culture of compassion. Central to Mesquite … [More]
Honoring Differing Donor Mindsets amid Social Upheaval
You can’t make everyone happy … can you?
With today’s myriad social issues — political polarization, protests, diversity concerns — nonprofits are bound to face conflicting viewpoints from their constituents. Longstanding donors may bail while new donors may hop onboard. That kind of turbidity can present grave consequences to a nonprofit’s bottom line. It’s a scenario San Diego’s Museum of Us knows well. In 2012, … [More]
Bashas’, FirstFruits Donate 35,000 lbs of Apples
Bashas’ and FirstFruits Farms recently donated more than 35,000 pounds of fresh apples to all four Feeding America food banks in Arizona, also helping sort and pack them at the St. Mary’s Food Bank distribution center in Phoenix. The four food banks are St. Mary’s Food Bank, United Food Bank, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and Yuma Community Food Bank. … [More]
Last Year’s Phoenix Open Raises Record $17.5 Million for Arizona Charities
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open presented by Taylor Morrison – announced the 2024 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a tournament record $17.5 million ($17,521,024) for Arizona charities. This marks the seventh time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million for charity in a single tournament. The … [More]
Arizona REALTORS: Pioneering Philanthropy for Lasting Social Impact
Powered by a pervasive spirit of volunteerism
Since its establishment in 1945, Arizona REALTORS® has epitomized a commitment to not only facilitating real estate transactions but also to fostering vibrant communities and driving meaningful social change across the state. With a membership exceeding 55,000 professionals, the association stands as a beacon of philanthropy, sustainability and social responsibility, striving … [More]
Youth Wellbeing Nonprofit Raises over $800,000 at Annual Gala
notMYkid held its 24th Annual “Power of Love” Gala on April 12, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore, bringing together local leaders, organizations and members of the community to support prevention, education and behavioral health measures protecting today’s youth. The evening raised over $800,000 to benefit youth and families through notMYkid … [More]
Delta Dental Grants Support Local Underserved Populations
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation recently awarded $793,149 in grants to 39 nonprofit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. Grants were awarded in two funding categories: Community Grants and IMPACT Grants. The funds will support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and … [More]
