On Thursday, February 25th, more than 120 Arizona insurance professionals gathered to raise over $27,000 in support of local nonprofits at the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s second annual Swing for the Green Charity Challenge. Held at Top Golf Scottsdale, this event brought the local insurance industry together for a fun-filled night of celebration and … [More]
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Donates Nearly $75,000 to 10 Deserving Charities During 2nd Annual ‘10 Days of Giving’ Campaign
Larry H. Miller Dealerships has officially wrapped its second annual “10 Days of Giving” campaign, in which the group donated nearly $75,000 to 10 charities over 10 days. Aimed at spreading cheer to deserving Metro Phoenix and Tucson charities, the campaign wrapped up with a $5,000 donation to Scottsdale-based HopeKids on January 8. The funds were distributed through Larry H. … [More]
Phoenix Area Toyota Dealers Donate $500,000 to Local Communities in 2015
Valley Toyota Dealers, a group of 10 Toyota dealers throughout the metro Phoenix area, continued to show their commitment to the communities in which they live and whom they service this year, donating more than $500,000 to local community organizations in 2015 – nearly doubling their 2014 community contribution. In addition, the Valley TDA, along with support from Toyota Motor … [More]
Desert Schools Donates More than $500,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union has donated more than a half-million dollars to 1 Darn Cool School, Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s formal school program. Facilitated through the hospital’s trivia game show, the generous check amount was revealed and presented to the hospital in a fun and interactive way. Hosted on PCH-1, the hospital's closed circuit station, the weekly … [More]
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Universal Technical Institute Announce New STEM Education Scholarships
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has announced a new scholarship program with Universal Technical Institute that will pave the way for Club members to pursue a STEM-based career in the in-demand transportation service industry. The program offers 15 full-tuition scholarships to any of UTI’s automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle or marine programs at its … [More]
Jaburg Wilk Delivers Truckload of Winter Items for Dogs and Cats
During the month of December, the law firm of Jaburg Wilk held a drive for HALO Animal Rescue and the Arizona Humane Society. Jaburg Wilk employees were asked to bring in gently used items that could help dogs and cats stay warm during the winter. The bed of a full size pick-up truck was filled with blankets, dog beds, towels and toys and they were delivered to Halo Animal … [More]
Phoenix Teachers Honored with $30,000 in Educational Grants as part of Farmers Insurance’s ‘Thank America’s Teachers’ Program
Today, local Farmers Insurance® agent Kristin Elves presented twelve teachers at Abraham Lincoln Traditional School with $30,000 in educational grants as part of the company’s Thank America’s Teachers℠ initiative. "Teachers across the country are so passionate about what they do, and they are committed to improving their schools in any way they can," said Elves. “I am so … [More]
Burton Family Flash-Funds Hundreds of High School Club Requests
In a single day of flash funding, the Burton Family Foundation fulfilled all of the extra-curricular activity requests of 26 area high schools, meeting the needs of more than 100 different clubs. Founder Christy Burton did it with just a few mouse clicks, thanks to Phoenix-based nonprofit Support My Club. The organization provides an online crowd-funding platform designed to … [More]
Renewal by Andersen Benefits House of Refuge
Renewal by Andersen is doing its part to support the families who have been victims of domestic violence, in recognition of National Make A Difference Day and in conjunction with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women have been victimized at some point in their lifetime, and, according to the 2009 Women’s Health Data Book Report, more than 2.5 million … [More]
2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open and The Thunderbirds Raise Record-Breaking $9,060,731 for Local Charities
Waste Management Phoenix Open hosts, The Thunderbirds, will hand out $9,060,731 to local charities through proceeds raised from the 2015 tournament, Thunderbirds Big Chief Danny Calihan announced today at the Foundation for Blind Children. This is the highest single-year charitable donation in tournament history, helping to reach a historic milestone of more than $100 million … [More]
Farmers Insurance Supports Sandra Day O’Connor Football Team with $15,000
Farmers Insurance℠ will host the Kick-Off Classic at Phoenix’s Sandra Day O’Connor High School (SDOC) on Friday, August 21, having made a $15,000 donation to mark the beginning of the school’s football season. The donation helps fund the purchase of new uniforms and other equipment for the school’s football program. "I’m always looking for ways to help my community, and I … [More]
Salut Kitchen Bar Supports Camp for Special Needs Children and Adults
On Sunday, Salut Kitchen Bar donated 20 percent of its sales from select dishes and cocktails to Lions Camp Tatiyee. The camp, the only organization of its kind in Arizona, provides a traditional summer camp experience for adults and children with special needs at no charge. Customers enjoyed good food and drinks for a great cause! All day long, a portion of the sales of … [More]
Arizona Bank & Trust Focuses on Women’s Financial Education and Philanthropy
Arizona Bank & Trust continues its commitment to community involvement with a focus on women and philanthropic efforts that help families. One of Arizona Bank & Trust’s key initiatives is the Women’s Financial Forum, a free community resource designed to guide women in their understanding of financial and investment management. The forums are led by Nancy Tengler, … [More]
Sprouts Partners with Vitamin Angels to Provide Vitamins to One Million Undernourished Children
For the third consecutive year, Sprouts Farmers Market is partnering with the nonprofit Vitamin Angels to support health and nutrition for children. Sprouts aims to help connect one million undernourished children with life-changing and lifesaving nutrients through in-store campaigns at more than 210 locations in August and October. The partnership has provided vitamins to more … [More]
Protravel International Supports Local Food Drives with 2.27 Tons of Food and 200 Hours of Volunteer Time
Protravel International, headquartered in New York City and with a location in Scottsdale, announced that in a collective effort – in tandem with a philanthropic initiative called the “Day of Giving” organized by its parent company – its nearly 1,000 agents and employees came to the aid of local food banks by contributing 5,014 pounds of needed food items, volunteering 200 … [More]
T.W. Lewis Foundation Awards Ten Scholarships to Barrett, The Honors College at ASU
T.W. Lewis Foundation continues its mission to help people reach their potential by offering 10 high performing graduates with a $5,000 scholarship for four years ($20,000 total) to Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University (ASU.) The Foundation has awarded 130 scholarships to Maricopa County students since its inception in 2002. The Foundation recognizes that, … [More]
Bank of America Awards $275,000 in Grants to 20 Nonprofits Providing Workforce Development and Education in the Valley
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced $275,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits providing workforce development and education opportunities in Valley communities that include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler. The grants are part of Bank of America’s focus on employment opportunities and preparing the under-employed and the next generation of workers with … [More]
Fry’s Food Stores ‘Round Up’ Campaign Raises Over $65,000 for Special Olympics Arizona
In an April campaign hosted by all 119 locations of Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona, residents were encouraged to round up their totals to the nearest dollar in support of Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ). Through this effort, Fry’s was able to raise more than $65,000, showing not only Fry’s continued support, but also Arizona’s immense generosity and patronage for the … [More]
