Valley of the Sun United Way is celebrating a significant milestone — its 100th anniversary — with a two-year commemoration honoring a century of service, impact and community leadership across Maricopa County. The centennial theme, “100 Years of Impact,” reflects both the organization’s enduring legacy and a renewed commitment to meeting the challenges communities face today … [More]
Health Insurance Co. Invests $2 Million in Arizona Community Organizations
Wellpoint has committed more than $2 million in community-based organizations across Arizona to strengthen long-term services and supports, expand access to home- and community-based care, and support seniors, people with disabilities, and family caregivers. Wellpoint is strengthening its presence in Arizona through strategic community partnerships that advance the … [More]
Valley Gala Generates $11.4M for Life-Saving Brain Research
The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that its 61st Barrow Grand Ball, held on January 24, 2026, raised $11.4 million for Barrow Neurological Institute. With unparalleled passion and dedication, 2026 Ball co-chairs Sydney Fox and Betsy Moore led fundraising efforts to support Barrow physicians, scientists, and clinicians in advancing research that saves … [More]
Arizona Foundation Awards $838K to Support Oral Health Programs
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants to 37 non-profit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. A total of $838,372 were awarded to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental care among underserved children, pregnant women, seniors … [More]
Emergency Shelter Provider Secures $31M in New Markets Tax Credit Support
Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation is supporting Central Arizona Shelter Services with two New Markets Tax Credit allocations totaling $31 million, strengthening CASS’ ability to expand shelter capacity and deliver critical services to some of Phoenix’s most vulnerable residents. The NMTC support includes a $12.5 million allocation for CASS – The … [More]
The Generosity Commission
Group investigates declining volunteer and giving trends
The number of Americans who volunteer in civic organizations and who give to nonprofits has plummeted in recent years, with as many as 20 million households dropping out of giving between 2010 and 2016. While fewer donors are actually giving larger amounts — making up the financial gap in many organizations and increasing philanthropy overall — the more concerning trend is … [More]
How the Tempe Diablos Turned Civic Pride into Lasting Impact: From the Ballpark to the Heart of Tempe
For more than half a century, the Tempe Diablos have demonstrated how civic pride, when paired with committed volunteer leadership, can evolve into lasting community impact. What began in the late 1960s as an effort to put Tempe on the map as a spring training destination has grown into one of the Valley’s most respected volunteer‑led philanthropic organizations, one that … [More]
Credit Union’s $1.425M Donation Expands K–12 School for Hospitalized Children
When Justin Ramirez was diagnosed with leukemia at age 13, his days quickly filled with hospital rooms, IV medications and long stretches of treatment at Phoenix Children’s. In the middle of all of it, one thing helped him feel like himself again: school. To support that sense of normalcy for children like Ramirez, Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial Credit Union … [More]
‘Health for All Kids’ Pledge Debuts in Phoenix as Part of $1B National Initiative
Children’s Miracle Network, the charity that focuses solely on raising funds to support the health of all kids, launched The Health For All Kids Impact Pledge to demonstrate its participation in providing the necessary resources to support the country’s pediatric healthcare demands amid unstable funding sources. CMN has chosen Phoenix Children’s as one of three cities to launch … [More]
Valley Foundation Awards $50K to Eight Local Entrepreneurs
State Forty Eight Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Entrepreneur Grant Awards. The eight awardees were honored during the Foundation’s annual Winners’ Circle Celebration presented by SRP and Four Peaks Brewing Co. This year, the Foundation awarded a total of $50,000 to eight Arizona-based small businesses spanning wellness, food and beverage, retail, … [More]
National Food Chain’s Holiday Tour Provides 25,000 Meals Across Arizona
Checkers & Rally’s Fry Love Express wrapped up a high-energy holiday tour across Arizona this December, turning five days of community celebrations into meaningful support for families facing food insecurity. As part of the brand’s nationwide “Season of Giving” campaign, the Fry Love Express traveled to five Arizona cities, serving more than 5,000 cups of Famous Seasoned … [More]
Wealth Management Firm Donates 500 Toys to The Boys and Girls Club This Holiday
Wilde Wealth Management Group, a locally owned company headquartered in Scottsdale, has contributed to a “merry and bright” holiday season for more than 900 children in need with a donation of 500 toys and $6,000 in additional cash donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley in December. This is Wilde’s 21st year supporting a local organization during the holiday season, … [More]
$100K Donation Expands Valley Food Access as SNAP Uncertainty Grows
In response to ongoing food insecurity and uncertainty around SNAP benefits, AZ Blue committed $100,000 to ensure more Arizonans have access to nutritious meals. This funding filled various food banks with essential items throughout the state including Maricopa, Pima, Coconino, Cochise, Pinal, Gila, and Apache counties through partners such as Local First, Salvation Army, and … [More]
Homebuilder Pledges More Than $2M in 2025
Staying true to its brand promise of delivering a Life.Built.Better, Meritage Homes – the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S. – strengthened its commitment to building stronger communities across the country in 2025. Beyond funding $2 million for K-12 education initiatives, the Company donated over an additional $2 million through its philanthropic foundation, Meritage … [More]
$300K Disbursed to Bolster Arts, Education, and Family Support across Phoenix
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation announced a total donation of $300,000 to support three nonprofit organizations serving the Phoenix community. This is part of UMB’s annual corporate charitable donations that support a range of nonprofit organizations across its national footprint. To date, UMB has donated $6.4 million in 2025. “We’re building something … [More]
Holiday Giving Tradition Returns with 11th Year of “100 Cheers” Week
First Western Bank is ringing in the holiday season with the launch of its 11th annual 100 Cheers week beginning Monday, December 8, 2025. Each year, this tradition brings employees together to create joy and connection throughout the communities First Western proudly serves. What began in 2014 as a celebration of the bank’s 50-year anniversary has evolved into a signature … [More]
Community Collaboration Brings Joy to Children in Foster Care ahead of the Holidays
More than 150 Southwest Gas employees partnered with The Foster Alliance to bring comfort and joy to children in foster care during a large-scale holiday volunteer event at the company’s Phoenix office. As part of Southwest Gas’ BLUE- Building Lives Up Everywhere employee volunteer program, Southwest Gas employees along with their families assembled 100 new bicycles and made … [More]
Credit Union Extends Nearly $300K in Education Grants, Building on Two-Year Statewide Investment
Desert Financial Credit Union has renewed $292,500 in grants to 23 Arizona nonprofits for programs focused on education, marking the second year of a two-year grant cycle designed to help the organizations expand their impact. The funding continues a long-standing commitment to strengthening education, early childhood development and youth-support programs across the … [More]
