The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced the launch of its 2025 Grants Program, with $3 million funding available to support local organizations that advance nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness for children and adults in the communities where Sprouts operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. “At … [More]
SRP Awards $200,000 in Grants to 55 Arizona Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects
Salt River Project (SRP) announced it will award $200,000 in STEM, history and social science grants to support 55 elementary, middle and high school classrooms across the state through its Classroom Grants Program. The SRP Classroom Grants Program aims to support schools, educators and students as they develop projects and curriculum geared toward state-mandated … [More]
Valley Nonprofit Announces Rebrand
Assistance League of Phoenix, which has served Arizona students and families for more than 64 years, is pleased to announce a rebrand that includes changing the organization’s name to Delivering Dreams of Arizona. “We are thrilled to share this exciting news with the community,” said Aimee Runyon, Chief Executive Officer, Delivering Dreams of Arizona. “The new name is a … [More]
Banner Sports Medicine Receives $1M Gift from Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury
Donation will fund sports physicals and give athletes access to the most advanced training equipment
Banner Health announced the Banner Health Foundation has received a $1 million charitable gift from the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation. The donation will help support professional-level training, testing and equipment for young athletes across the Valley. Leaders from Banner Health and the Suns and Mercury took part in Monday’s … [More]
Televerde Foundation Celebrates Major Milestones for Incarcerated Women with 2024 Impact Report
Televerde Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to incarcerated women so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is excited to announce the release of its 2024 Impact Report. This year's report highlights the continued growth, success, and transformation of the foundation's participants in … [More]
$600,000 Foundation Grant to Advance Initiatives for Adults with Autism and Other Disabilities
First Place AZ is proud to announce a transformative $600,000 grant over three years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation during national Autism Acceptance Month. The generous $200,000 annual commitment will fuel innovative research, housing initiatives and leadership development programs aimed at fostering greater inclusion where people with autism and/or developmental … [More]
$250K Multi-Year Gift Announced to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and their Children
Sojourner Center announced a $250,000 multi-year general operating grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation that will provide safe shelter and supportive services to survivors of abuse and their children. This grant funding will specifically underwrite 2,775 safe nights of rest for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking over the next two … [More]
Construction Association Names Nonprofit Pro-Bono Project
Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), the state's leading construction industry association, announces Jacob's Hope as the recipient of its annual Community Service Project. The ABA will provide free construction and renovation services to support the nonprofit's mission. Jacob's Hope, a Mesa-based nonprofit, is a specialty care nursery providing 24-hour medical care to … [More]
Partner Nonprofits Announce New Specialty License Plate ‘Driving Support for Autism’
Two Arizona organizations at the national forefront for autism research, support and services — Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) and First Place® AZ — have teamed up to introduce Arizona’s first specialty autism license plate: "Driving Support for Autism." Designed to raise awareness and generate support for autism-related programs and services … [More]
AZ Blue Invests in Scholarships to Train Arizona’s Future Healthcare Workers with $200K Gift
Arizona needs more workers in healthcare. Across the state, there is a shortage of health providers making it hard for patients to get the care they need. To help bridge the gap, AZ Blue is giving $200,000 in aid to future health workers. The gift, from AZ Blue Health Choice and the AZ Blue Foundation, provides need-based support for hundreds of students at … [More]
