ElevateEdAZ, an initiative through the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, recently announced its expansion into the Peoria Unified School District. This marks the 20th school participating in the program, and it will provide access to work-based learning programs, job shadowing, internships and more for over 12,000 students and teachers. “Peoria Unified is proud to partner with […]
Earlier this year, Scottsdale Arts debuted the newly renovated Civic Center, located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. A project that had been in talks for over 20 years, the updated outdoor spaces now offer a more open concept for visitors, as well as a 360º stage, new pieces of art and more. While […]
The Homeless ID Project and the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division have teamed up to help Human Services Campus clients obtain state-issued identification. Located near downtown Phoenix, the Human Services Campus is a collaborative effort between 16 organizations working together to end homelessness. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., […]
Arte para todos. Art for all. That’s the ASU Art Museum’s mission. So when a half-million dollar opportunity emerged that supports diversity within the museum’s staff, it was a perfect match. In early 2023, the ASU Art Museum, in collaboration with CALA Alliance (Celebración Artística de las Américas), was one of 10 institutions in the […]
Diana Gregory Outreach Services was recently granted $110,000 in a new initiative by The Walmart Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The program is designed to expand access to healthy, affordable food in under-resourced communities with a focus on the American Southwest. The initiative, known as the Equitable Food Access grant program, is […]
In partnership with the Super Bowl, Musically Fed, a nonprofit that works with musical artists, promoters, management and venues to donate unused meals to those in need, recently announced that they gave 3,100 meals to Valley charities during Super Bowl week. The donated meals came from collecting excess catering from the setup, Super Bowl Music Fest and the […]
New Life Center, one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the country, has officially opened its new dog park for pets of domestic violence victims. This project was made possible by a $175,000 grant from PetSmart Charities. “More than 70 percent of victims of intimate partner violence report their abusers also harmed or threatened their pets,” said […]
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Arizona Opera announced that it will release CARMEN: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL this holiday season. The spring campaign had an initial goal of raising $20,000, which was funded within three days of going live. The goal was more than doubled over the course of the campaign. “It is a thrill for […]
ACCEL, in partnership with The CarMax Foundation and KABOOM!, recently debuted their new, kid-designed playground in Phoenix. The project was a collaborative effort between ACCEL and the community, kids included, who presented ideas to create their dream playground. ACCEL is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic and vocational programs to […]
Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services (STARS) is a nonprofit focused on helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are now offering transportation services for senior citizens aged 65+ and those with disabilities in Scottsdale. The service is in partnership with the City of Scottsdale’s “Cab Connection” voucher program. It allows individuals or their caregivers […]
