Western Alliance Bank announced, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, an $800,000 grant awarded to the Yavapai-Apache Nation to support capacity building for affordable housing development. This grant funding will support Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Housing construction of Yavapai-Apache Homes IX. This 38-unit new construction project offers a … [More]
Injury Law Firm to Distribute $350K in Grants, Expanding Focus on Vulnerable Communities
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, will be giving out over $350,000 to Arizona nonprofits this year through its grant program. To be eligible for this program, the selected nonprofits had to match one or more of Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s focus pillars (youth programs, health and human services and public safety) and … [More]
Sonora Quest: Diagnostic Testing with a Heart
Bold commitment to community health
At the intersection of innovation and compassion, Sonora Quest Laboratories is setting a gold standard for corporate philanthropy in Arizona. As the state’s leading provider of diagnostic testing and information, Sonora Quest processes more than 100 million tests annually — but it’s the company’s profound dedication to community well-being that truly sets it apart. From the … [More]
Lerner & Rowe Raises $1M for Arizona Nonprofits
At its recent annual charity golf tournament, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, raised $1 million. All funds will be donated to Arizona nonprofits throughout this year through three charitable arms: youth programs, health and human services, and public safety … [More]
Mark-Taylor Employees Help ‘Feed My Starving Children’
Approximately 100 Mark-Taylor Residential employees, through the company’s corporate social responsibility program iNSPIRE, recently participated in an event with Feed My Starving Children to prepare food packages for children in need, providing 20,736 meals for starving children across the world. These boxes of food ensure that nearly 60 children are fed daily throughout the … [More]
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Donated Nearly $1M
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation recently granted a combined $946,000 to six Arizona-based nonprofits through its 2025 Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards that will enable them to make a powerful impact in their communities. Established in 2002, this signature grant program has awarded more than $11.2 million to organizations across Arizona to support transformative, large-scale … [More]
Desert Financial Foundation Awards Scholarships
Desert Financial Foundation awarded 62 Arizona students with college scholarships totaling $198,000 today. The students — some of them high school seniors, some adult learners — were selected for their commitment to volunteerism, determination to continue their education, and dedication to building better futures. … [More]
Strategically Drive Employee Engagement and Collaboration for Community
9 event ideas, from galas to give-back days
It’s no secret that the next generation of corporate leaders expects more from their employers. From flexible or remote work schedules and unique office spaces to extra perks in their benefits packages, employees are holding companies to higher standards, which also includes their expectations for an engaging corporate culture. Younger generations — particularly … [More]
Credit Union Invests $130K in Grants to Strengthen Arizona’s Workforce and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
OneAZ Credit Union is proud to announce $130,000 in Legacy Grants awarded to three dynamic Arizona nonprofits — JobPath, Change Labs, and Startup Tucson — all dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and entrepreneurship across the state. These grants will fuel programs that help individuals and entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build skills, and create long-term financial … [More]
Delta Dental Contributes $1.8M Through Community Giving, Impacting More Than 400K Individuals
The Delta Dental Institute 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 counties. “Delta … [More]
Piper Names New Director of Eyes On Learning Coalition
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has appointed Laura Smith as the new director of Eyes On Learning, a coalition of state, local, and national organizations dedicated to improving the vision health of Arizona’s children. About 1-in-4 school-age children have a vision problem that may affect their ability to learn. Healthy vision is especially vital in early childhood … [More]
The Power of Community Partnerships for Local Businesses
When it comes to locally owned restaurants and small businesses, the power and importance of community involvement cannot be overstated. Businesses are key economic and social players within their local communities. Beyond offering products or services, local establishments can become integral parts of their neighborhoods by actively engaging with the community. For many small … [More]
Over Easy Philanthropy Gives Kids a Chance
Over Easy, a local breakfast restaurant with locations throughout the Valley, brings a unique connection to its philanthropic partnership with Phoenix Children’s. Part of its year-round commitment to supporting Phoenix Children’s includes the “Kids Helping Kids” initiative that earmarks a portion of proceeds from every kids menu item sold at all locations to benefit the … [More]
Boutique Travel Advisors: Pioneering Philanthropy in the Travel Industry
Using travel as a force for positive change
When two professionals with unique skill sets and a shared passion for philanthropy come together, something extraordinary can happen. That’s precisely the story behind Boutique Travel Advisors, founded by Angie Rice, a CPA and business consultant, and Janet Semenova, a nurse practitioner with a background in wellness and healthcare. Combining their expertise in business … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Contributes Pro-Bono Project
Arizona Builders Alliance, the state's leading construction industry association, is providing free construction and renovation services to Jacob’s Hope as the recipient of ABA’s annual community service project. Jacob's Hope, a Mesa-based nonprofit, is a specialty care nursery providing 24-hour medical care to substance-exposed newborns and prenatal support to expectant … [More]
BCBSAZ Helps Roya Health Help Moms in Recovery
Thanks to a $700,000 donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, Roya Health Foundation has opened a home to give pregnant women in recovery a safe place to stay. … [More]
OneAZ Credit Union Grant to Valley Leadership
OneAZ Credit Union is investing in the future of Arizona’s change-makers through a $90,000 Legacy Grant to support Valley Leadership’s Explore Program over the next three years. The program immerses participants in the most pressing issues facing Arizona through an intensive exploration of Arizona’s rural, urban, border and Native communities. … [More]
Rafi Law Group Supports St. Vincent de Paul
Rafi Law Group, Univision Arizona and Los Altos Ranch Market came together recently for a child-focused event celebrating Día del Niño and the finale of a month-long food drive supporting St. Vincent de Paul, at which Rafi Law Group presented St. Vincent de Paul a $50,000 check. Funds were raised through the efforts of Rafi’s Hope, the firm’s volunteer and philanthropy arm. … [More]
