Barrett-Jackson Car Show to Benefit Several Charities

It’s every car-lover’s favorite time of year: the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale from Jan. 20-28. This much-anticipated event, put on by Barrett-Jackson, will again feature highly sought-after vehicles to be auctioned off for charity. “The heartbeat of our Scottsdale Auction is, and always will be, the incredible collection of […]

Valley Recovery Center Receives $100K Housing Grant From Mercy C.A.R.E.S.

Scottsdale Recovery Center was recently awarded a 2023 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant of $100,000. The grant will fund SRC’s current and future housing endeavors for those struggling with substance abuse disorder. “We are so grateful and honored to be chosen for such an impactful grant,” said Lee Yaiva, SRC CEO. “This gift from Mercy […]

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Breaks Ground on Major Expansion

This week, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West broke ground to add nearly 12,000 square feet to the attraction most recently named the #1 Western Museum in the country. The generous donation of $12 million from Louis “Buzz” Sands IV, a respected entrepreneur and owner of several car dealerships across the Valley, is a […]

Ballet Arizona Receives $2M Legacy Gift

Ballet Arizona, the Valley’s only professional ballet company, recently announced that it received a $2 million gift from the estate of Dr. Amy Barmeier Dru. The endowment will fund both long- and short-term programs such as live music accompaniment, expansion of educational services and community engagement initiatives. The gift will also support the world premiere […]

Whispering Hope Ranch Acquired by Child Crisis Arizona

Whispering Hope Ranch, a nonprofit dedicated to offering therapeutic equestrian and outdoor adventure programs for children, teens and young adults with disabilities or trauma, recently announced its merger with Child Crisis Arizona. The Ranch will now operate as a program under the umbrella of Child Crisis Arizona. “Joining forces with Child Crisis Arizona allows us […]

2023 Class of Piper Fellows Announced

This week, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust recognized nine dedicated nonprofit leaders for their record of impact in Maricopa County. Named the 2023 Class of Piper Fellows, all will receive fellowships for study, reflection and growth. The Fellows are: Ryan Corry, chief philanthropy officer, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Kate Fassett, chief advancement […]

Newly Rebranded Phoenix Suns Charities Announces Grant Recipients

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced the rebranding of Phoenix Suns Charities to Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation. The newly renamed foundation, which recognizes both the Suns and Mercury’s community efforts, awarded its first grants to seven Arizona nonprofit organizations. “Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation celebrates the positive impact both the Suns and Mercury teams make […]

Child Crisis Arizona Completes $25M Fostering Bright Futures Campaign

Child Crisis Arizona recently announced the formal completion of its three-year, $25 million Fostering Bright Futures Campaign, which supports the construction of the Child Crisis Arizona Center for Child & Family Wellness, a 38,000-square-foot, climate-friendly, net-zero campus set to open in Mesa in 2024. The state-of-the-art Center for Child & Family Wellness will offer a […]

Sprouts Farmers Market Celebrates 5M Meals Donated

Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts Farmers Market provides customers with an easy and convenient way to make a big impact in their local communities through its Grab & Give food donation drive. In partnership with customers, Sprouts has donated more than five million meals to food banks through the Grab & Give program, including over 650,000 […]

First Responders Compete at the Inaugural North American Fall Classic

The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a nonprofit organization committed to fostering competition and physical fitness among first responders, hosted the first North American Fall Classic at Legacy Park in Mesa earlier this November.  Over 500 first responders from the United States, Mexico and Canada gathered to participate in the Olympic-style games, which featured basketball, […]