The Citi Foundation named 30 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that will collectively receive $15 million to support their efforts to provide small businesses with the vital resources needed to sustain their operations and support economically vulnerable households impacted by COVID-19. Two in Arizona: Chicanos Por La Causa: Helps individuals and … [More]
Customized Chevys donated to the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation Will Help Ensure the Community Stays Safe
The Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation just received three new, customized police Chevy Tahoes and one uniquely-wrapped Chevy Camaro partially donated to the Foundation by Courtesy Chevrolet. Each of the vehicles was on full display Friday night at a recognition ceremony (video of Mayor Gallego honoring the 125 reserve police officers and their families) hosted by Phoenix Police … [More]
Arizona REALTORS® Donate $25,000 to the Arizona Housing Fund
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® recently approved a donation of $25,000 to the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) on behalf of the 2020 REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) Major Investors. The Arizona Housing Fund is a dedicated and sustainable funding source for nonprofit agencies that build and operate permanent supportive, low-income, and working poor … [More]
Republic Services Charitable Foundation Awards Second Round of Committed to Serve Grants to NeighborWorks America for Small Business Revitalization
The Republic Services Charitable Foundation has awarded grants totaling $1 million to eight local affiliates of NeighborWorks America for revitalization projects benefiting small businesses that have suffered a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are part of the Company's previously announced $3 million Committed to Serve pledge to support locally owned … [More]
Free Arts Virtual Art Auction Raises Over $80,000
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona held its first ever virtual art auction on Oct. 21-26, and 71 beautiful works of art sold, raising $80,483 for the nonprofit. “The funds raised will be used to support Free Arts' programs as we move forward during and after the pandemic transforming children’s trauma into resilience through the arts,” said Alicia Sutton Campbell, … [More]
Earnhardt Sponsors Phoenix Children’s Hospital Off the Record Online Concert
Chris Young will headline Off the Record, the annual fundraiser for the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation hosted by major sponsor, Earnhardt Auto Centers. The multi-platinum country music entertainer has many hits including "I'm Comin' Over", "Drowning", "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)", "You", "Raised on Country", and "Losing Sleep." "For the first time ever, … [More]
Smart & Final Hosts Fundraising Campaign to Support Local Community Nonprofits
Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, announces a new campaign to support the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation. The fundraiser will benefit thousands of local organizations in California, Arizona and Nevada that fall within the Foundation’s five pillars of focus: Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger … [More]
Amidst Increased Need, Chrysalis Shelter Receives Major Disinfectant Donation Aimed at Protecting Residents from COVID-19
Staff at domestic violence shelter and prevention organization Chrysalis this week accepted a donation of 123 gallons worth of hospital-type liquid disinfectant. The donation from Phoenix-based ProKure Solutions, which also included accessories like sprayers, is expected to provide each of Chrysalis’ three facilities with full time use of ProKure V liquid disinfectant for at … [More]
Venezia’s Pizzeria Raises $5,000 for United Food Bank
Venezia’s Pizzeria donated $1 for every pizza sold from Aug. 17-19, 2020 to United Food Bank. The pizzeria reached their goal, raising $5,000, to provide 25,000 meals to local families in need. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we received during the last few months, and we wanted to show our gratitude by giving back to those who need it most right now,” said … [More]
CenturyLink Donates 3,800 Back-to-School Items to Arizona Foster Kids
As children across Arizona begin returning to school in some fashion, CenturyLink is doing its part to ensure the transition is as easy as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with OCJ Kids — an organization that provides services and resources to children living in foster care — CenturyLink employees recently donated nearly 3,811 back-to-school items and … [More]
Fulton Homes’ Annual School Supplies Drive Kicks Off in August with New Name, Promotion
Back-to-school costs can be challenging for many families, but this school year in particular poses a whole new challenge as online learning costs can be crippling. With the majority of students expected to return to the classroom virtually, Fulton Homes is proudly brining its annual “School Supplies for Small Fries” program across the Valley from August 3rd … [More]
Sundt Foundation Donates more than $75,000 to Valley Charities
During its third-quarter disbursement, the Sundt Foundation awarded over $75,000 in grants to 25 Phoenix-area nonprofits. “It’s an honor to be able to support 25 organizations throughout the Valley,” said Cathie Gabriel, the Sundt Foundation’s Tempe region board member. “Being able to give back to the communities where we live and work is extremely rewarding.” The Sundt … [More]
UnitedHealthcare Donates More than $100,000 to Nonprofits in Arizona
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $105,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Arizona to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities. In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating $12.3 million through Empowering Health grants across 21 states. … [More]
Local Credit Institution Raises $4,600 for the American Lung Association
TruWest® Credit Union has raised $4,600 for the American Lung Association through the first ever Fight for Air Climb in Phoenix. The Fight for Air Climb is an event where community members typically climb stairs together in support of raising awareness and funds for the cure of lung disease but was hosted virtually this year. Over 50 TruWest Credit Union team members rallied … [More]
#yesphx Summer Social for Good Raises more than $24,000 for Arizona Small Businesses
The month-long #yesphx Summer Social for Good fundraiser, hosted by Local First Arizona, StartupAZ Foundation, ThrivePHX, and #yesphx, raised a total of $24,690 for struggling small businesses in Arizona. The local entrepreneurial community usually comes together every July for the Summer Social, but due to Covid-19 and the financial hardships many businesses are facing, … [More]
Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi Do Their Part to Help Arizona Families
Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi did their part once again to help Arizona families affected by pediatric cancer. Last month, Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi donated proceeds from the sale of all lunch specials from all Barro’s Pizza locations in the Valley. It was just reported that for the fifth year in a row, they reached their goal of donating $40,000 to Arizona Cancer Foundation for … [More]
Law Group donates $30,000 to Homeless Families
Rack Law Group, PLLC, is pleased to announce a charitable contribution in the amount of $30,000 to purchase laptops for kids to ensure that they can engage in remote learning and complete schoolwork during this time of crisis. This commitment follows the law firm’s collaboration with The Infinite Bond Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity that has worked closely with A New Leaf to … [More]
WaFd Bank Arizona Donates $80,000 to Local Nonprofits Amid COVID-19
Through its WaFd Bank Foundation, WaFd Bank Arizona’s 31 branches were able to come together and donate $40,000 to Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), based in Phoenix, and the Primavera Foundation, based in Tucson, in recent weeks to help them continue their critical operations amid COVID-19. “Our purpose through the Foundation is to facilitate direct giving to … [More]
