Rock The Rooftop, a first-year charity concert that took place under the stars on the W Hotel’s exclusive WET Deck in December and featured performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Loud Luxury, raised $55,000 for local organizations in its inaugural year benefitting Riot Gives Back which shared the proceeds with Make-A-Wish Arizona. Event committee members, including … [More]
Sundt Foundation Donates $100K to Phoenix Charities
During its latest giving round, the Sundt Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 17 Phoenix-area organizations. "Being in this position to be able to give back to our communities is a special experience," said Scott LaPoint, the Sundt Foundation’s Phoenix region board member. "Actively making a difference each quarter is something that our employee-owners are extremely … [More]
Lerner & Rowe to the Rescue, Helping Communities in Need
As the catchy advertising jingle goes, Lerner & Rowe are known as the “way to go.” They’re the firm where personal injury law meets a people-focused approach. Yet, in many communities, this firm is better known as an advocate and champion for positive change. Launched by the firm’s founder and partner, Kevin Rowe, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back (LRGB) and the Rowe Family … [More]
LevRose Commemorates Milestone with 30 Days of Giving
Commercial real estate company LevRose recently commemorated its 30-year anniversary with 30 days of giving, volunteering and donating $10,000 to local deserving charities: Children’s Cancer Network, Rio Vista Center and AZ Power Paws. Since its inception, LevRose has grown from a two-person vision to a 36-person company and completed approximately 7,000 transactions. … [More]
Waymo and Google Support Feeding America
Along with a $250,000 donation that Google.org made to United Food Bank, dozens of volunteers from Waymo and Google packed food boxes for the food bank. Autonomous Waymo Via trucks transported the boxes to a warehouse for distribution to families throughout the Valley. Google’s donation was part of a national initiative where Google.org donated $10 million to Feeding America … [More]
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Donates $15,000 to F.O.R. Maricopa
Staying true to its commitment to support nonprofit organizations throughout Maricopa, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino — through its community outreach program H.E.R.O. — recently donated $15,000 to F.O.R. Maricopa, a local nonprofit organization that provides food, opportunity and resources to the Maricopa community. Among its many awards, Harrah’s Ak-Chin has earned a Volunteer … [More]
Fundraising vs. Finance: Change the Dynamics to Build Organizational Strength
Friction between a nonprofit’s fundraising and finance teams is not uncommon, but it can lead to division within the organization and confusion in the boardroom. Conflict typically stems from differences in performance measurement, reporting standards and business terminology. Left unresolved, goals can become compromised, performance questioned and reputations damaged. … [More]
Leading National Homebuilder Brings Team Members’ Philanthropic Ideas to Life
Each year, national homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corporation puts the company's philanthropic efforts in the hands of its team members by funding their ideas for ways to give back in their communities. For its sixth consecutive year, 10 Taylor Morrison team members will be supporting a variety of local causes uniquely personal to them through the company's annual charitable … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Members Collect and Distribute Gifts for Children in Need
Through the Arizona Builders Alliance's (ABA) annual toy drive, the local construction industry came together to provide a memorable Christmas for hundreds of children in need. Approximately 150 construction companies, including Rosendin, McCarthy Building Companies, Hensel Phelps, Kitchell, and Sundt, and their employees, donated three 18-foot trailers' worth of toys and over … [More]
Cannabis Co. Makes Surprise Cash Deliveries to Local Families in Need
Many families and individuals find themselves financially strapped during the holidays, but for those who encounter unexpected hurdles, the season can be more stressful than joyous. When you add in the tightening economy, elimination of some federal assistance programs, and the increased costs of housing, groceries, energy, and more, the holidays seem like they are even more … [More]
Employee Benefits Co. Donates to Help Relieve Medical Debt
Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company, for the 3rd year in a row, is making a donation in honor of its clients to help pay off medical debt for individuals in Maricopa County, Arizona. “We have received very positive comments from our clients and others the past two years about this effort, and that’s why we are continuing to help our community through this … [More]
Credit Union Donates $235,000 to Arizona Nonprofits through Annual Grant Program
Desert Financial Credit Union is contributing $235,000 to Arizona nonprofits through its annual community development grant program. Arizona’s largest credit union increased its grant giving by nearly $100,000 this year, up from $137,500 in 2021. “Giving back to our community is a driving force at Desert Financial,” said Jeff Meshey, Desert Financial Credit Union … [More]
Credit Union Helps Homeless through $30,000 Grant
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation are proud to award a $30,000 Legacy Grant to Homeward Bound. This funding will support 160 families in the Phoenix area through Homeward Bound’s Shelter and Community Program. This program provides families experiencing homelessness with access to an array of services from financial education to youth programs. “Our … [More]
Beloved Valley Pizza Chain Raises $415k for Food Bank
Barro’s Pizza did their part once again to help fight hunger in Arizona. On Tues., Dec. 6, 2022, Barro’s Pizza hosted the Eleventh Annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight which raised nearly than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank. “We can’t thank you customers enough for their loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro co-owner of … [More]
Arizona Community Foundation Selects New President & CEO
Anna Maria Chávez will join the Arizona Community Foundation as President & CEO in February 2023 following a national executive search process conducted by Carlson Beck and the ACF CEO Search Committee. Anna Maria Chávez is an executive leader, attorney, inspirational speaker, writer, and community advocate. She has dedicated her career to advocating for others, … [More]
TruWest® Credit Union Supports MCC Supporting Students
TruWest Credit Union strengthened its longstanding partnership with Mesa Community College and support of students participating in its First Year Experience program with a recent $40,000 grant that covers tuition and fees for approximately 50 students and funds student leadership opportunities through stipends for FYE ambassadors for the 2022-2023 academic year, and in-kind … [More]
U.S. Egg Supports Arizona Helping Hands
U.S. Egg, the Valley’s ultimate breakfast and lunch spot, dedicated the entire month of November to team up with Arizona Helping Hands for its annual toy and pajama drive benefitting more than 14,000 boys and girls in foster care. All six Valley locations of U.S. Egg collected new toys and pajamas for the nonprofit. … [More]
Super Bowl Legacy Grant Recipient Awarded $75,000
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation announced Super Bowl Legacy Grant recipient Vitalant, the largest national nonprofit focused on blood services, is receiving $75,000 for a new bloodmobile. The announcement also marks the 75-day countdown to Super Bowl LVII. “Investing in our community is paramount … [More]
