Barro’s Pizza did their part once again to help fight hunger in Arizona. On Tues., Dec. 6, 2022, Barro’s Pizza hosted the Eleventh Annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight which raised nearly than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank. “We can’t thank you customers enough for their loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro co-owner of … [More]
Super Bowl Legacy Grant Recipient Awarded $75,000
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation announced Super Bowl Legacy Grant recipient Vitalant, the largest national nonprofit focused on blood services, is receiving $75,000 for a new bloodmobile. The announcement also marks the 75-day countdown to Super Bowl LVII. “Investing in our community is paramount … [More]
Afterschool Reading Program Receives $250K Grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
A Phoenix-based nonprofit, Read Better Be Better was awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation for its afterschool reading comprehension program. The funds will allow RBBB to expand to four new elementary school districts: Roosevelt, Liberty, Peoria, and Tempe; reaching 22 additional schools, 1,408 new readers and leaders for a total of 4,190 … [More]
Arizona Teachers Receive $1M Annual Traditional Gift Celebrating Educators
Continuing the Fiesta Bowl Organization’s annual tradition of honoring, supporting and celebrating educators throughout Arizona, Fiesta Bowl Charities granted 400 teachers with $2,500 each through the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP. The wishes were spread throughout the state this year with 72 cities and towns represented … [More]
Republic Services Donates $50,000 Towards Simulation Lab at Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s was gifted a $50,000 donation from the Republic Services Charitable Foundation to support the development of the hospital’s Simulation Training Lab. Republic Services is a leader in the environmental services industry and charitable giving is an integral part of the Company’s operations. Based in Phoenix, Republic Services believes it is essential to be … [More]
Mission Critical to End Student Hunger in Arizona
As excitement builds for Super Bowl LVII in February 2023, GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL that creates healthier school communities, announced today a partnership with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, Dairy Council® of Arizona, and purpose-minded corporate sponsors including Fry's Food Stores, Frito-Lay North … [More]
Wealth Management Co. Donates $85,000 to Support Local Scholarship in Firm’s Name
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof through in-house partners and local affiliated firms, is pleased to announce the donation of $85,000 to Arizona Tuition Connection (ATC) to support its scholarship fund to help … [More]
Fiesta Bowl Charities Brings Wardrobe to Students with Grant
Fiesta Bowl Charities has awarded The Assistance League® of Phoenix a $50,000 grant to support their Operation School Bell program. The Delivering Dreams Bus is the mobile unit of Operation School Bell®, the signature program of Assistance League® of Phoenix, that will provide wardrobe packages for over 11,000 students in need this school year. “Fiesta Bowl has been an … [More]
Fiesta Bowl Charities Announces $3 Million in Charitable Giving for 2022-23
Fiesta Bowl Charities continues to be a leader in college football for community impact, surpassing the $3 million mark for its charitable giving in the 2022-2023 season. Donations will benefit 40 nonprofit organizations across the state of Arizona who serve audiences in youth, sports and education. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Fiesta Bowl Parade … [More]
Super Bowl Host Committee Seeking Volunteers
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee recently launched its volunteer program, TEAM AZ, presented by Avnet and PetSmart. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is seeking 5,000 high-energy individuals to help welcome and assist residents and visitors as they take part in events around the Valley for Super Bowl LVII. “Having hosted the Super Bowl three times previously, … [More]
PetSmart Charities Announces $15 Million Commitment to Improve Access to Veterinary Care
More than 70% of homes in the U.S. now include a pet. While pets improve the lives of their people, some 50 million pets lack access to even the standard veterinary care needed to maintain long, healthy lives. PetSmart Charities is addressing this discrepancy with a $15 million commitment in 2022 to support veterinary organizations and community changemakers across the U.S. … [More]
Healthcare Foundation Grants More Than $1.3M to Organizations Addressing Mental Health
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is awarding more than $1.3 million to 19 organizations throughout Arizona to address mental health. Through these grants, organizations will work to enhance programs and offer services that address access, suicide prevention, youth mental health, the intersection of mental health and … [More]
Department of Education Grants $2M to Junior Achievement of Arizona
The Department of Education has granted $2 million to Junior Achievement of Arizona through the ESSER III Setaside funds, which is now called the AZ ARP School & Community Grant, to expand JA Inspire. The additional funds will be used to hire 5-7 staff and reach 175,000 Arizona middle and high school students over the next 2.5 years. “JA Inspire is our premier career … [More]
Phoenix Recognized by TV Network for Arts Initiative, Support My Club and Act One Awarded
Ovation TV, America's premier arts network, today announced that it has recognized Phoenix as part of its national and local Stand For The Arts initiative that encourages community support for local artists and arts organizations. With arts and culture providing millions of dollars in economic activity and employing thousands of people in Phoenix, the initiative encourages … [More]
Thunderbirds Charities Awards $100,000 to Florence Crittenton
Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, an affiliate nonprofit agency of Chicanos Por La Causa, is excited to announce that Thunderbirds Charities has committed to matching donations up to a total of $100,000. These donations will be used to make much needed improvements to residential homes for girls on their road to recovery. "Through this generous donation Florence … [More]
Phoenix Nonprofit Receives $175,000 Education Grant
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s strategic education initiative ElevateEdAZ is proud to announce our participation in Accelerate ED: Seamless Pathways to Degrees and Careers. This initiative is a part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and seeks to blur the lines between high school and higher education and career learning experiences, allowing students to earn … [More]
Babbo Italian Eatery Raises $105,634 for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Babbo Italian Eatery celebrated its 20th anniversary on Thursday, April 7, with the grand opening of its Goodyear location and a Day of Giving to benefit the Seena Magowitz Foundation. The community came together to support this important cause with all Babbo locations donating 100% of profits on April 7 in support of pancreatic cancer research. “We are so grateful to the … [More]
Republic Services Unveils $2 Million Sponsorship to Fund New Sustainable Garden in Phoenix’s Hance Park
In celebration of Earth Day, Republic Services, Inc. announced its $2 million sponsorship to the City of Phoenix to help revitalize downtown's Margaret T. Hance Park, transforming it into an iconic urban space that will help drive the city's civic, cultural and economic life. The Republic Services Charitable Foundation contribution will help fund the park's Republic Services … [More]
