Some in the philanthropy world are calling it a generosity crisis with fewer Americans donating to nonprofits. Cox, however, is helping to bridge the gap, increasing Arizona grants to at least $10,000 and some to $20,000. Cox employees, who fund Cox Charities through personal contributions, have raised $540,000 this year for nonprofits in the communities where they live and … [More]
$1.5M Pledge Fuels Phoenix Children’s Suicide Prevention Expansion
Carlisle Companies Incorporated has pledged $1.5 million to expand Phoenix Children’s Suicide Prevention Program, strengthening efforts to identify and support youth at risk for suicide. This new commitment builds on Carlisle’s initial investment, which launched the program’s pilot phase in March 2023. Since its inception, Phoenix Children’s Suicide Prevention Program has … [More]
Powering the Future: How the SEMI Foundation Is Building America’s High-Tech Workforce
In a brightly lit room at a local Arizona science center, a group of middle school students huddle around a small workstation, carefully donning miniature cleanroom suits. Their eyes widen as they peer through microscopes, manipulating tiny silicon wafers, marveling at the technology that powers the devices they use every day. This is SEMIquest in action — a traveling STEM … [More]
Everspin Strong in Volunteering
Everspin Technologies employees recently spent time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children during the company’s annual technology conference. The event was the latest in a series of service projects that reflect Everspin’s culture of giving back, with employees regularly engaging in community activities throughout the year. … [More]
onsemi Highlights Global Philanthropy
Onsemi reported $3.4 million in charitable donations to communities worldwide in 2024, including $2 million awarded to 52 organizations advancing STEAM education in underserved communities. Employees contributed 10,500 volunteer hours, with more than 2,000 team members participating in service projects across the globe. The company also matched $40,000 in employee donations … [More]
Valley of the Sun United Way Chooses Park Central for New 14,000SF Headquarters
Valley of the Sun United Way will relocate its headquarters to the revitalized Park Central development in the heart of Phoenix, establishing a new collaborative space designed to serve as an asset for the community at large. The nonprofit will take over the entirety of the Graham Building at Park Central, a space about half the size of its current offices to reduce its … [More]
Arizona State University Receives Record $115M Gift to Launch Conservation Futures School
Arizona State University has received an unprecedented $115 million philanthropic investment from the Rob Walton Foundation to establish the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures — a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping conservation science education and workforce development on a global scale. The donation, the largest ever made to ASU, will also rename ASU’s … [More]
Kitchell Rallies Teams for 36 Community Projects, Celebrating 75 Years in the Valley
Marking its 75th anniversary, Kitchell is honoring the vision of founder Sam Kitchell with a month-long Founder's Day campaign, powered by the Kitchell Foundation and employees across four states. Launched on the National Day of Service (Sept. 11) and continuing throughout the month, this year's program spans 36 events in four states—demonstrating the company's enduring … [More]
Valley Credit Union Launches Foundation to Scale-Up Local Giving
Arizona Financial Credit Union announced the launch of Arizona Financial Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local communities through financial empowerment, charitable giving, and long-term community investment. Building on the success of Arizona Financial’s Local Causes Visa® debit card program, which has awarded over $600,000 in … [More]
3-Year Grants from McCarthy Building Companies
McCarthy Building Companies Inc., through its philanthropic community impact program, Heart Hats®, recently named two Arizona charities, Ryan House and Arizona Bleeding Disorders, as its charitable partners for the new three-year grant cycle, which runs through 2027. In addition to volunteer support from McCarthy’s more than 900 Arizona employee-owners and their families, Heart … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Supports Community
The Delta Dental Institute recently released its 2024 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental companies made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1.8 million, positively impacting 426,166 people across the state’s 15 … [More]
OneAZ Credit Union Grants Strengthen AZ’s Workforce
OneAZ Credit Union recently awarded $130,000 in Legacy Grants to three dynamic Arizona nonprofits — JobPath, Change Labs and Startup Tucson — all dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and entrepreneurship across the state. … [More]
Serving Up Kindness: How Spinato’s Pizzeria Blends Family, Flavor and Community Impact
When Ken and Elaine Spinato opened their first Scottsdale pizzeria in 1974, sales for the day totaled just 69 cents — one iced tea. Fifty years later, Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen has grown into a Valley institution, serving its signature sweet-sauce Chicago-style pizzas and diverse menu at six locations across Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, Phoenix and Gilbert. … [More]
Leveraging LinkedIn for Community Leadership
Turn posts into partnerships
What was once a platform used for job searches and digital résumé posting is now an essential tool for business leaders to connect their knowledge, interests and community impact to their followers. In today’s digital age, business leaders can and should utilize LinkedIn to signal their values, build valuable connections and become advocates for change. With a shift … [More]
Charitable Trust Awards $6M to Advance Higher Education in Maricopa County
Trustees of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded a total of $6 million in unexpected grants to six of Arizona’s largest colleges and universities to advance their higher education missions in Maricopa County. “The grants are an expression of Piper Trust’s ardent belief in the vital role that colleges and universities play in the health and strength of our … [More]
Phoenix Restaurant Chain Partners with Food-Rescue Nonprofit
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, a modern Mexican grab-and-go brand, announced a one-day partnership with Waste Not, a local nonprofit that works to eliminate food waste and hunger, on Sept. 25, National Quesadilla Day. The restaurant will donate $1 from all quesadilla sales across all ten restaurants to Waste Not to benefit the nonprofit’s food rescue programming. This give-back … [More]
Phoenix Tiny Home Builder Partners with Arizona Housing Fund
Phoenix-based luxury tiny home builder myHAUSING has announced a year-round partnership with the Arizona Housing Fund, pledging $1,000 for every unit sold. From October 15–18 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction, myHAUSING will more than double its impact—donating $2,500 per unit sold—and offering buyers $1,000 off when they make a direct donation of $25 or more to … [More]
Credit Union Joins as Founding Partner in Reimagined Arizona Cardinals Foundation
Desert Financial Credit Union is expanding its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals by serving as a founding partner of the newly launched Arizona Cardinals Foundation, a charitable initiative dedicated to supporting Arizona's special needs community. The Foundation, which replaces what was formerly known as Cardinals Charities, is dedicated to supporting individuals and … [More]
