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Child Crisis Arizona receives $250,000 grant from Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

“My recent visit to Child Crisis Arizona was filled with the kind of joyful moments that stay with you, but it also reinforced just how essential this organization is to our community,” The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Co-Founder Renee Parso...

Runway for Research raises support for women’s cancer research

The event featured a runway fashion show, shopping experiences and opportunities for attendees to support cancer research initiatives focused on improving outcomes for women. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philan...

Brookfield Residential commits $100,000 to United Food Bank

Brookfield Residential has committed $100,000 over four years to United Food Bank to support food assistance programs across Arizona. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Brookfield Residential has comm...

Sundt Construction commits $1 million to Phoenix Children’s cancer center

During the event, Phoenix Children’s patient Lilly shared her experience receiving care at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October 2024. Following chemotherapy and surgery. (Submitted Photos/Dig...

TSMC Arizona awards $20,000 grant to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

For more than 30 years, Fresh Start has provided individualized support in education and training, careers, financial management, family stability, and health and well-being. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philan...

Tempe Diablos open annual grant cycle for local nonprofits

The grant program supports organizations working in education, youth development, health, the arts, community enrichment and other services. In 2025, Tempe Diablos awarded more than $700,000 to 98 nonprofit organizations. (Submitted Photos/Digital...

Terracon Foundation awards $22,000 to Arizona education and STEM programs

The Terracon Foundation has awarded $22,000 in spring 2026 grants to four Arizona organizations supporting education, workforce development, STEM outreach and student scholarship initiatives. (Submitted Photos/FreePressPhilanthropy) Staff Repor...

Wesley CHC receives $500,000 grant for new Phoenix health center

The funding will support development of the Mary Rose Wilcox Center for Health Care and Innovation, a two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility under construction near Central Avenue and Hadley Street just south of downtown Phoenix. (Submitted Photos...

Hospice of the Valley receives $100K grant to expand dementia support program

The program provides in-home clinical and emotional support to families caring for a loved one with dementia at any stage. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Hospice of the Valley has received a $100,0...

Thunderbirds Charities grant for $500K to support Scottsdale youth programs at Boys & Girls Clubs

This school year, Ivory is attending the recently opened Steve & Maria Sanghi Branch in South Scottsdale, where she will continue exploring new interests and building skills for the future. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports ...

Women’s Collective awards grants to three Valley organizations

The three organizations were selected for programs that align with The Women’s Collective’s mission of advancing women’s leadership, economic mobility and community engagement. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Phil...

The Joy Bus to honor Derrick and Amy Hall at 15th anniversary gala

The Phoenix-based nonprofit will honor Derrick and Amy Hall with its Hummingbird Award during the event, which also marks a milestone year for the organization after delivering its 100,000th medically tailored meal. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePr...

Swim for the Light campaign underway to support Valleywise behavioral health programs

Launched in 2020, Swim for the Light has become an annual effort within the Valley swimming and diving community. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Valleywise Health Foundation and Xavier College Prep...

Give-A-Thon raises nearly $2.5 million for Phoenix Children’s

All proceeds from the Give-A-Thon benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund, which allows the health system to direct resources where they are needed most. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy The annual ...

Arizona Pet Project receives $30,000 grant to support pet owners facing housing instability

The funding was awarded through the 2026 Community Health Improvement Grants program and will support pet-inclusive services designed to help people access housing, healthcare and other critical resources without being separated from their pets. (...

$500K grant boosts Junior Achievement programs for Arizona students

The funding will help Junior Achievement of Arizona increase access to educational programs focused on personal finance, entrepreneurship and workforce preparation. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy ...

Jersey Mike’s customers raise nearly $44,000 for Valleywise Health patients

The fundraising effort will help support programs, technology, equipment and services that benefit pediatric and burn patients. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Jersey Mike’s customers across Arizon...

Phillips Law Foundation funds anti-human trafficking training in Tempe

More than 100 public safety and victim services professionals attended the three-day training held in Tempe from Aug. 3-5. The event was hosted by Missing in America Network and the Human Trafficking Training Center. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreeP...

Alpha Chi Omega surpasses $300,000 in support for A New Leaf domestic violence programs

Located near Arizona State University, A New Leaf’s Autumn House Domestic Violence Shelter has benefited from Alpha Chi Omega’s volunteerism, advocacy and philanthropic support. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Fre...

AZ Blue Foundation grant helps expand postpartum support across Arizona

The nonprofit’s It Takes a Village initiative is training, certifying and contracting community-based doulas to support families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Phi...

Art Heals Arizona receives $540,000 grant to expand trauma-informed arts programs statewide

The grant will support programs including Weekly Mentor, Professional Artist Series, Free Arts Days, Camps Series and Resilient Roots. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Art Heals Arizona has received ...

Junior Achievement raises $110,000 at Builders & Birdies golf tournament

Proceeds from the event will support Junior Achievement of Arizona’s efforts to provide financial and career readiness education to young people throughout the state. (Submitted Photos/DIgitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy ...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino guests raise more than $14,000 for Veterans In Need Project

The Caesars Makes Change program allows guests to donate spare change — up to 99 cents — when cashing out slot machine vouchers. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino presented a ...

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...

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Events

Scottsdale Public Art exhibition ‘Delicately Drawn: Alexandra Bowers and Matthew Hunt’ explores detail and devotion in drawing

October 29, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

Basecamp construction begins at Saddleback master-planned community

Construction is underway on Basecamp, a resident amenity and gathering destination planned for the Saddleback master-planned community in Peoria.

September 18, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

Camelot Homes’ The Edge at Joy Ranch wins four Gold Nugget Awards

Camelot Homes received four Gold Nugget Awards for its Scottsdale luxury community, The Edge at Joy Ranch, during the PCBC Gold Nugget Awards ceremony July 29 in Anaheim, California.

August 27, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

RE/MAX honors Don Matheson with Paramount of Excellence Award

RE/MAX Fine Properties announced that Don Matheson, founder of The Matheson Team, has received the RE/MAX Paramount of Excellence Award, one of the organization’s highest honors.

August 19, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

Compass expands into northern Arizona with addition of veteran real estate professionals

Compass is expanding its presence in northern Arizona with the addition of longtime Arizona real estate professional Shane Randall, formerly of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, as the brokerage continues growing in the Flagstaff market.

August 10, 2026 No Comments

Real Property & Homes

Hackberry Silver Mine sells for $10 million after one week on market

A historic piece of Arizona mining history has sold for $10 million after going under contract in just seven days.

July 10, 2026 No Comments

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.

June 26, 2026 No Comments