Valley of the Sun United Way announced today more than $9.3 million in strategic investments of programs and services provided by 101 nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Maricopa County. In partnership with First Things First and other government support, Valley of the Sun United Way also provides nearly $80 million to support families with affordable quality … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Contributed $1.5 Million Through Community Giving
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2022 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 $1,495,967, positively impacting more than 295,125 people. “Delta Dental of Arizona exists to … [More]
Catholic Education Arizona Receives $750,000 Grant to Support New Changing Lives Division
Catholic Education Arizona is honored to announce it has been awarded a generous grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. The grant is dedicated to enhancing fundraising capacity for Catholic Education Arizona's Changing Lives Division, focused on facilitating non-tax credit donations to increase scholarship assistance to underserved children for generations to … [More]
Philanthropy at the Heart of Super Star Car Wash’s Growth
Committed to being a key member in the communities it serves
For Super Star Car Wash, caring for the community has been a core value since its start in 1993. With new locations popping up across the Valley, the auto wash has continued to grow over the course of 30 years, expanding its services into California and Texas. Now, Super Star’s leadership has set their sights on Colorado, with new locations coming in 2023. Super Star Car … [More]
Home Is Where It All Starts
Affordable housing is key to economic growth in Arizona
Affordable housing has been an ongoing issue, as minimum wage and salaries remain stagnate. Maricopa County has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the United States, according to federal data, with 16.5% of the population earning an income below the poverty line. Every year, the cost of living rises, forcing housing instability. Without a stable home, individuals are … [More]
Bashas’ Supermarkets Aids Local Food Banks
Bashas’, which operates grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, was again selected by FirstFruits to participate in this year’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger initiative, one of only three chosen to participate in the give-back collaboration this year. Bashas’ supermarkets donated 20,902 pounds of apples to St. Mary’s Food Bank and United Food Bank to help families in need … [More]
Barro’s Pizza Supports Arizona Cancer Foundation
Barro’s Pizza’s contribution of $40.000 to the recent Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children telethon brought the total amount raised to more than $75,000; it also donated proceeds from lunch specials at all Arizona Barro’s Pizza locations during the month of June to ACFC. The mission of the local nonprofit is to help Arizona families with the high costs and challenging … [More]
Alcock & Associates’ Pro-Community Work
Good lawyering with a finely tuned sense of compassion and charity
Nick Alcock started his firm in a tiny office with a small shingle sign as the only marketing for his new business. His first case was pro bono, as he aided a homeless vet who came into Alcock’s office to combat a fine levied against the gentlemen for not appearing in court earlier in the month. With Alcock’s help, the vet left his office 30 minutes later with his fine zeroed … [More]
Silent Phase to Public: When to Announce a Fundraising Campaign
It’s much more than a percentage of goal raised in advance
Fifty percent. Sixty. Ninety … Conventional fundraising wisdom says nonprofits should have more than half of funds committed or in hand before publicly announcing a campaign. The intention, after all, is to ensure campaign success. While a silent campaign phase allows fundraisers to secure lead gifts and recruit volunteers behind the scenes, there is always the risk of … [More]
Sundt’s Annual Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for ALS Research
Sundt Construction recently hosted the 19th Annual Mike Gaines Golf Tournament, which raised a record-breaking total of $140,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fifty-five companies showed representation through participation and sponsorship, including Sundt Construction’s employee-owners. Mike Gaines, a senior project manager and valued employee-owner with Sundt, … [More]
Fresh Start to Expand Services for Women of Color through $1.3M Investment from JPMorgan Chase
Through a $1.3-million commitment from JPMorgan Chase to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the local nonprofit will provide expanded resources and support directly to women of color across the Valley. Fresh Start was selected as one of eight organizations nationwide to be awarded a grant from JPMorgan Chase’s Annual Challenge competition, receiving funding to increase support … [More]
Optum for Optimal Health Over 55
And for quality healthcare without barriers
Optum Care has been a leading healthcare provider since 2011, serving more than 19 million patients across the United States. From California to Pennsylvania, Optum is committed to advancing health equity, envisioning a world where local communities can provide equal access to quality healthcare without any barriers. To achieve this vision, Optum focuses on building trust, … [More]
The Influence and Impact of Small Businesses on Community
And making a difference with nonprofit partnerships
Small businesses are the backbone of community. For many, owning and operating a small business has been the fulfillment of “The American Dream.” Whether it’s opening their own bakery or starting their own contracting firm, many people have a personal story of what made them go into business for themselves. Although the idea initially might be for self-sufficiency or to be … [More]
M Culinary Concepts’ Donations Support WasteNot
Following having served 230,000 attendees as the primary caterer behind the WM Phoenix Open, the Arizona-based award-winning hospitality brand M Culinary Concepts donated a staggering 32,752 pounds of unused and chef-prepared food from the event to WasteNot, a nonprofit that diverts rescued food to organizations feeding individuals and families in need. … [More]
Law Group Launches Community Outreach Initiative
Rafi Law Group, Arizona’s premier personal injury law firm, is proud to announce the launch of Rafi’s Hope, a powerful, community-based outreach initiative. Rafi’s Hope was founded on the principle of helping others and giving back to the community. The initiative seeks to partner with local community members, organizations, and businesses to create powerful and meaningful … [More]
Amazon Donation to Provide Shoes to Maricopa County Homeless
Amazon has donated 640 pairs of tennis shoes and sandals to Phoenix-based Circle the City that will be distributed to people facing homelessness in Maricopa County as a way to promote sustainability and support the community. Shoes and footwear are always in need and are critical to the health needs of the homeless. Many people facing homelessness have aged and worn footwear … [More]
Arizona Gives Day Generates $5.1M for Nonprofits Statewide
Arizona residents donated more than $5 million to more than 875 Arizona nonprofits as part of the 2023 Arizona Gives Day, preliminary results show. With this year’s preliminary total, Arizona Gives Day has now generated nearly $42 million for Arizona nonprofits over the past decade. The event, which is presented by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers … [More]
Angry Crab Shack Turns Dining into Donations
Giving back has been crucial to the restaurant’s growth
Since 2013, Angry Crab Shack has provided a vibrant, memorable dining experience. With a focus on high-quality seafood at an affordable price, the unique concept originally launched in Mesa. Created by former NFL player Ron Lou, Angry Crab Shack is the culmination of many entrepreneurial endeavors, this one combining bold Asian flavors and Lou’s knowledge of seafood while … [More]
