Young people in Arizona's foster care system will continue to receive critical educational services and support throughout the final year of the National Center for Youth Law's FosterEd Arizona initiative, and well into the future, thanks to a generous $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The funding will allow the FosterEd Arizona team to continue … [More]
Child and Family Wellness Center to Open in Mesa
Child Crisis Arizona will celebrate the opening of its highly anticipated 38,000-square-foot Center for Child & Family Wellness on Wednesday, Sept. 25 with a free, interactive open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The 2.4-acre Child Crisis Center for Child & Family Wellness, located at 424 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa, is a state-of-the-art, net-zero campus offering myriad … [More]
Credit Union Donates $150,000 in Community Impact Grants Statewide
30 Arizona nonprofits to receive $5,000 grants.
OneAZ is announcing that the OneAZ Community Foundation is donating $150,000 in Community Impact Grants to 30 Arizona nonprofit organizations. “The OneAZ Community Impact Grant program embodies OneAZ’s commitment to being a catalyst for positive change in the communities we serve,” said Brandon Michaels, President of the OneAZ Community Foundation and President & CEO of … [More]
Arizona Nonprofit Receives $700,000 over Two Years to Support Oral Health Care Services
Brighter Way Institute, an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to providing comprehensive oral health care to underserved children, families, adults, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness, has received a $700,000 multi-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The grant will support economically disadvantaged, uninsured and underinsured patients … [More]
Foundation Grants $250,000 to Help Free Arts for Abused Children Expand throughout the State
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand and enhance their programming throughout the state. Matt Sandoval, executive director of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, stated, “We believe … [More]
Report on Community Giving Shows Positive Impact to Individuals Statewide
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2023 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 $2.1 million, positively impacting 252,094 people. By the numbers: $2.1 million donated to … [More]
Piper Trust Makes $750,000 Grant to Place 200 Students in ‘Pipeline of Leadership’
Working from the premise that the nonprofit sector can provide meaningful and fruitful career paths for people in nearly any profession, a grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust will enable Arizona State University to engage students from multiple fields in the newly established Piper Servant Leader Network: Purpose-Driven Careers, No Matter the Major. The … [More]
Nonprofit Receives Largest Private Donation in 21-Year History
In the largest private donation in Local First Arizona’s 21-year history, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has awarded the nonprofit more than $1 million to expand community gardens and entrepreneur development. The funds will allow Local First to double the size of the Heart & Soil People’s Garden and expand programming for the surrounding central Phoenix … [More]
Foundation Gives $600K to Help Keep Youth Off the Streets
Funds To Support the Empowering Youth for the Future Program and
Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) has received a $600,000 multi-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to support the agency’s Empowering Youth for the Future program, with $100,000 of the grant being allocated to enhance and expand a multi-purpose space for in-kind donations, volunteer work and staff functions. Construction will begin later this year on their … [More]
Foundation Awards $1M to Organizations Addressing Arizona’s Most Critical Health Challenges
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement has awarded more than $1 million to 28 organizations addressing Arizona’s most pressing health challenges. Funding will help organizations focus on four key areas: mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, and health equity. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona is … [More]
Nursing Students Plan Impactful Programs at Phoenix Community Organizations
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at the Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix prepares students to earn their RN license in 12 months. What sets the ABSN program apart is its community program planning project, which captures the Ignatian value of cura personalis (care for the individual person). Each cohort of ABSN students spends … [More]
Youth Wellbeing Nonprofit Raises over $800,000 at Annual Gala
notMYkid held its 24th Annual “Power of Love” Gala on April 12, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore, bringing together local leaders, organizations and members of the community to support prevention, education and behavioral health measures protecting today’s youth. The evening raised over $800,000 to benefit youth and families through notMYkid … [More]
Nonprofit Retail Partnership Celebrated 10-Year Anniversary of In-Store Fundraiser
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Valley (BGCAZ) and local Ross Stores Associates joined forces for a grand celebration of Ross' 10th annual "Help Local Kids Thrive" in-store fundraiser which raised more than $96,000 to support local Club kids. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Ross Stores celebrated Ross' 10th annual "Help Local Kids Thrive" … [More]
Keeping Pets with Families Is Goal of New Nonprofit Partnership
First-of-its-kind program assists UMOM to keep pets with families at their facilities with supplies, veterinary care and more
Pets are proven to improve the social, emotional, and physical health of their human companions, especially in times of crisis and hardship. When an individual or family is facing the loss of housing, fleeing domestic violence, struggling with chronic illness, job loss, or the death of a loved one, their companion animals are often the only solace and connection they … [More]
Statewide Digital Awareness Campaign Addressing Arizona’s Housing Crisis Launches
Home is where it all starts is launching a statewide digital awareness campaign to provide solutions to the state’s housing crisis and make sure every Arizonan has a place to call home. People in Arizona’s healthiest neighborhoods live more than 24 years longer than people in the least healthy neighborhoods. This is largely because it is harder for people in the least … [More]
Nonprofit Launches New ‘Fair Chance’ Program from $500,000 Chase Foundation Grant
Valley of the Sun United Way is forming a new Fair Chance Collaborative to help address the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the justice system. The Collaborative was catalyzed by a $500,000 investment from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. The new Collaborative will build off existing efforts and explore … [More]
Board of Visitors Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Staff for Senior Living Organization
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from The Board of Visitors that will be used to support the expenses of a vitally needed member advocate in their ReCreación adult day health program. “We are thankful to receive support from The Board of Visitors as we work to reach more individuals in need of services,” said Tami Bohannon, president and … [More]
Local Coffee Roaster Continues Fundraising Efforts Across the Valley
Since its establishment in 2008, PRESS Coffee, local specialty coffee roaster, has been dedicated to the community. Not only have they stayed committed to providing quality, sustainable coffee to local Arizonans, but for the past six years, PRESS has continued to give back to the community, raising money for numerous non-profits through grand openings, events and their biggest … [More]
