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Phoenix Legacy Foundation bowling fundraiser supports Arizona nonprofits

Founded in 2017, Phoenix Legacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout Arizona that serve veterans, first responders, children, families, seniors and animal welfare organizations. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports...

Heidi’s Village adds three members to board of directors

The new board members are Michael Hughes, Nikki Amberg and Michael De Cou, each bringing experience that aligns with the organization’s mission. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Community Updates Heidi’s Village, a Phoenix...

We Rise Demo Day awards funding to Black-owned businesses across Arizona

Held June 17 at the Phoenix Bioscience Core Innovation Center in downtown Phoenix, the event featured six entrepreneurs presenting their business plans and growth strategies. (Submitted Photos: Local First Arizona/DigitalFreePress) Staff Report...

Arizona Humane Society warns of rising pet intake, launches spay and neuter initiative

Ms. Siner has pledged $600,000 to launch a spay and neuter initiative and is calling on residents to contribute. She will match donations of $1,000 or more, up to a total of $600,000. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Pre...

Compass, nonprofit partnership delivers beds to Valley children in need

Compass agents and Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers are preparing for another delivery scheduled for Saturday, May 30. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy A collaboration between Compass and Sleep in...

Swizzle Inn hosts charity golf tournament for Maggie’s Place

Seventy-two golfers participated in the tournament, while additional community members contributed donations at the bar. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The community rallied as Swizzle Inn hosted ...

Delivering Dreams of Arizona hosts annual gala, raises more than $605,000

The event recognized community partners and highlighted support for the organization’s programs serving local youth, according to a press release. Nick Ciletti of ABC 15 served as emcee. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free...

Tempe Diablos award $31,500 to educators, $240K in scholarships

Tempe Diablos Charities recognized students beginning their studies at Arizona State University and Maricopa Community Colleges, awarding $240,000 in scholarships. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy T...

ABC15 telethon raises $594,810 for Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund

A longstanding part of the telethon is the “Hero for Hope” donation, recognized when supporters give $20 per month or make a one-time gift of $240 or more. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The 14th ...

AFFCF, Kiita Foundation launch community college scholarship for foster youth

The Kiita Scholarship will support at least 20 students each year and represents a significant portion of the organization’s higher education funding for current and former foster youth. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free ...

Phoenix Art Museum gala raises $1.3 million, honors Lee and Mike Cohn

Pictured above are Chris Greulich and Matthew Boland along with Catherine and Jim Tuton. (Photo Courtesy: Haute Media/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The Phoenix Art Museum recently hosted its 2026 pARTy in the Gard...

Care Fund receives Arizona Financial Foundation grant for housing support

Founded in 2013, Care Fund is the only Arizona nonprofit solely dedicated to preventing homelessness for families facing pediatric medical emergencies. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Care Fund, a ...

Stacy Fuson Foundation raises more than $105,000 at charity poker tournament

The event raised more than $105,000 to support individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports programs, equipment needs and other assistance. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The Stacy Fuson ...

Child Crisis Arizona gala in Scottsdale raises more than $1 million

Vala and David Lueth n addition to fundraising, the event honored Vala and David Lueth, pictured above, with the organization’s Legacy of Love Award, recognizing their support for children and fam...

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation reports 2025 impact serving more than 3,100 youth

Post-Secondary Program participants at a ‘Spring 2026 scholar dinner’ hosted by Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. (Photo Courtesy: AFFCF/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Community Updates Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foun...

Make-A-Wish Arizona raises $2.4 million at Wish Ball 2026

From left are Cary Flanders, Rebecca Fowler, Wish Ball Co-Chair; Lee Courtney, Andrea Robertson and their guests at Make-A-Wish Arizona Wish Ball 2026. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) From left are Michael Mallace, Jo...

Phoenix Children’s Beach Ball raises $1.3M for Hope Fund

Held at the Arizona Biltmore’s Spire Bar, the fundraiser featured food service, live music by ELI’S Band, a casino-style gaming experience and outdoor dancing. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Phoen...

Arizona Pet Project HERO Awards raise $370,000 to support pet‑inclusive services

The annual fundraiser raised $370,000 to support The Arizona Pet Project’s mission of keeping pets with their families during periods of crisis. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The Arizona Pet Proj...

Phoenix Symphony luncheon raises $240,000 for community programs

Peter Kjome, Mac Perlich and Mo Stein Regina Nixon Peter Kjome Julie Pace and Dave Seldon Mac Perlich, Peter Kjome and Leslie Deshew Meghan Cox and Cathy Stein Dian Davanzo Rex Albright and Peter Kjome Proceeds support Phoeni...

Fresh Start honors Pat Petznick Wick, Carolina Herrera with inaugural ICON Award

Fresh Start Co-Founder Pat Petznick Wick accepts Fresh Start’s ICON Award from President and CEO Kim McWaters. (Photo Credit: Orlando Pelagio Medium/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Fresh Start Women’s Foundati...

AZ Blue reports $6 million in community reinvestments in 2025

AZ Blue states that these partnerships and volunteer contributions are part of a broader effort to expand access to care, resources and community support across the state. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthr...

Concours in the Hills raises $467,000 for Phoenix Children’s Foundation

Concours in the Hills raises funds for pediatric cancer research and treatment programs, including the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy T...

Dance With Me Gala raises over $500K to benefit Ballet Arizona

Ballet Arizona dancer Trey Puckett; Artistic-Director Daniela Cardim; and dancers Ricardo Santos and Lindsay Camden (Photo Courtesy: Ballet Arizona/DigitalFreePress) Honorees Charlie and Joan Berry Madison Penney & Ali Chester, who are...

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back reports community impact

The Lerner & Rowe Gives Back team also contributed more than 4,200 volunteer hours during the year. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reorts | Free Press Philanthropy Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner &...

Childhelp hosts 22nd annual Drive the Dream Gala at the Phoenician

Childhelp Co-founder Sara O’Meara with Co-founder Yvonne Fedderson’s photograph displayed in her honor, during the 2026 Drive the Dream Gala. (All Photos Courtesy of Phil Gudenschwager/DigitalFreePress) Childhelp Co-founder Sara O&...

Wespac Charities donates $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona

Wespac Charities’ donation will support construction of additional homes, creating long-term benefits beyond a single family. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Wespac Charities announced a $100,000 d...

Rock the Rooftop event generates $40K in donations benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona and Riot Gives Back

The 2025 Rock the Rooftop fundraiser was hosted by Jason Adler, chief development officer of Riot Hospitality Group, along with Brandon Bell of Next Level Steel, John Creighton of Southwest Residential Interiors and Dillan Micus of 345 Wealth Mana...

American Heart Association West Valley Heart Walk sets fundraising record

The West Valley Heart Walk is a noncompetitive, 3-mile walk with an optional 1-mile “Survivor Miracle Mile.” (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The American Heart Association’s 2025 West Valley Heart ...

St. Joseph the Worker raises $320,000 at Be the Impact event

“This year’s Be the Impact reminded us what’s possible when a community rallies around second chances,” said Carrie Masters, CEO of The Worker. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy On Thursday, Nov. 6, ...

PCH50’s Off the Record raises $1.5 million for Phoenix Children’s

The event raised $1,512,322, bringing Off the Record’s cumulative total to $6.5 million for Phoenix Children’s since its launch in 2017. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy On Nov. 7, PCH50 hosted its ...

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Canal Convergence to spotlight Western nature at Scottsdale Waterfront

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Paradise Valley

Camelot Homes, Creative Environments earn Best Pool Design honor at Phoenix Home & Garden awards

Camelot Homes and Creative Environments received the Best Pool Design award at the second annual Phoenix Home & Garden Honors Design Awards for the pool design at a model home in The Edge at Joy Ranch community in north Scottsdale.

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Former NFL player Jon Condo builds real estate career in Arizona

Former NFL player Jon Condo closed nearly $50 million in Arizona real estate transactions last year as he transitioned from professional football to a career with Compass.

June 5, 2026 No Comments

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Camelot Homes wins 12 honors at 2026 MAME Awards

Camelot Homes earned 12 honors at the 2026 MAME Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.

May 27, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

Turco Group joins Compass amid continued demand in Valley luxury market

Arizona luxury real estate agents Anthony Turco and John Turco are moving the Turco Group to Compass, joining a national brokerage as demand continues for high-end homes in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and other Valley communities.

May 26, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

Modern residence by Boyer Vertical rises in Marion Estates

A new custom residence designed by architect Jason Boyer is under construction in Marion Estates, one of Phoenix’s established residential neighborhoods.

May 6, 2026 No Comments

Paradise Valley

Compass International Holdings appoints Greg Hague to lead home sale strategy

Compass International Holdings, a global real estate services company, has appointed Greg Hague, founder of 72SOLD, as director of home sale strategy.

May 5, 2026 No Comments