FedEx Donates Mobile Canteen to Salvation Army Southwest Division

FedEx announced it donated a mobile canteen to the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) vehicle fleet of The Salvation Army Southwest Division, which is based in Phoenix and serves Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada. This is the 24th mobile canteen FedEx has donated across the U.S. and around the world since 2006. “We are grateful […]

Pizza and Puppies

Photos courtesy of Pizza to the Rescue Pizza to the Rescue opened in Phoenix in April 2024 with the mission to “Eat Pizza, Save Puppies.” The restaurant donates 25 percent of proceeds from all pizza sales to Almost There Rescue, which is located in the same parking lot. The restaurant is owned by lifelong Paradise […]

Foothills Caring Corps Receives Grant from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Grant will provide over 3,000 additional meals for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities Foothills Caring Corps, a nonprofit based in Carefree, is pleased to announce a $35,000 grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. The contribution will bolster the organization’s mobile meals program, enabling the delivery of over 3,000 additional meals to local […]

Arizona Cardinals Commit to George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center through 2030

The Arizona Cardinals recently donated $50,000 as part of a multiyear commitment to support the historic George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center at 415 E. Grand Street in Phoenix. The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, formerly the Phoenix Colored School, has been a leader in curating and advancing African American culture since […]

2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open, The Thunderbirds Raise $3.8M for Charities

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced the 2021 edition of “The People’s Open” raised more than $3.8 million for local charities. The 2021 version of the WM Phoenix Open was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through extremely reduced attendance and limited building of hospitality venues, but with the […]

notMYkid Launches AmeriCorps Program Addressing Critical Needs

Photo courtesy of notMYkid notMYkid is introducing an AmeriCorps program providing peer support for teens and navigation services for families in Maricopa County. The program utilizes part-time members to provide support, education and resources to help children and youth navigate difficult situations, prevent substance-use disorder and reach their full potential through positive life choices. notMYkid […]

Academic Opportunity of Arizona Awards $1.6M in Tuition Assistance to More than 200 Youth Across Arizona

Alan, an AOA funded student currently attending Bourgade Catholic High School in Phoenix Academic Opportunity of Arizona (AOA), a nonprofit school tuition organization based in Phoenix, has awarded more than $1.6M in scholarships to 209 students throughout the state, allowing them to further their education at a private school partner of AOA.  Founded in 2014, Academic Opportunity of Arizona’s mission is to help close the gap in education […]

Valley Leadership Names 72nd Man & Woman of the Year

Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. and Kimber Lanning will be Valley Leadership’s 72nd Man & Woman of the Year. The pair were selected because of their commitment to Arizona and track record of impact in the community, particularly on the state’s most pressing issues. “Kimber and Warren have spent decades working to strengthen Arizona, and we’re […]

Homeward Bound Offers Financial Assistance to Prevent Homelessness in the Valley

In response to Maricopa County experiencing the fastest increase in homelessness in the country in 2020, coupled with the eviction moratorium expiration and scarce affordable housing, Homeward Bound is now offering financial assistance to families facing homelessness in Phoenix. Support includes rent relief, utility assistance and more. In 2020, Homeward Bound received more than 3,000 […]