The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants totaling $793,149 to 39 nonprofits throughout Arizona that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. The funding supports projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental care among underserved children, pregnant women, seniors and adults, […]

Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) announced it has distributed over 20 million free event tickets valued at over $1.2 billion to our nation’s heroes in cities across America. Michael A. Focareto III, U.S. Navy veteran, CEO and Founder of Vet Tix, said the organization is committed to giving back to the military community. “What sets […]

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, donated more than $2 million in 2023 through community events, giveaways and grant funding. The organization is dedicated to providing assistance to youth programs across Arizona through its philanthropic efforts. It donated $583,000 to over 70 nonprofit events in the youth […]

Keep Phoenix Beautiful, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering the community to improve the quality of life in the Valley, recently named Jhenifer Shipe as its new president and CEO.  Shipe, who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years, most recently served as the director of major gifts and donor engagement for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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, 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 […]

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 […]