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Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence gets $3K Grant from We Work for Health

Founded in 1980, ACESDV works directly with victims and survivors and provides services on prevention, recognizing abuse, and encouraging help for those experiencing sexual or domestic violence. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Di...

Personal finance company offers Tempe Community Action Agency over 13 pallets of water

The water bottles will be distributed to East Valley clients through TCAA’s Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program, Meals on Wheels initiative, food pantry and heat relief community outreach Staff Reports | Digital Free Press On July ...

Cardone Ventures gives Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association $25K donation

The $25,000 donation by Cardone Ventures and the additional funds raised at the Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner, which returns Sunday, Sept. 22, will be used throughout the year by the Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association to help a variet...

United Food Bank grants $191,583 to fellow Arizona nonprofits

The RISE Agency Grant Program works to financially support partner-lead projects that elevate food pantry operations and grow the overall impact of the food assistance network within the community. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) The RISE Grant ...

Howard Sobelman elected to One Step Beyond Board of Directors

Snell & Wilmer Partner Howard Sobelman has been elected to the board of directors for One Step Beyond. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Howard Sobelman is a partner at the Snell & Wilmer law firm Staff Reports | Digital Free Press O...

Katie Thorson Wasson tapped to lead Arizona Animal Welfare League fundraising efforts

Katie Thorson Wasson Katie Thorson Wasson named director of philanthropy at AAWL Staff Reports | Digital Free Press The Arizona Animal Welfare League is naming Katie Thorson Wasson as its new director of philanthropy.“As a nonprofit organ...

The Saguaros announce $866K in grants to help children’s charities of Arizona

The Saguaros 2024 grants include a $200,000 grant to SARRC, a $150,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, and a $70,000 grant to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) The Saguaros install new board ...

ALS Arizona’s Bite Nite surpasses fundraising goal

ALS Arizona provides medical resources, support groups, and respite grants to patients diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) ALS Arizona event raises vital funds to...

AZ Blue Foundation offers grant dollars to help address loneliness epidemic

The grant will provide $75,000 to a project that builds social connections and community that, ultimately, improves health. Nonprofits and schools in Arizona can apply until July 31, 2024. (File Graphic/DigitalFreePress) AZ Blue Foundation seek...

Lisa Rehurek named vice president of board of directors at The Singletons

Lisa Rehurek was honored with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year Award for 2024. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Lisa Rehurek brings marketing expertise to The Singletons Staff Reports | Digital Free Press The Sing...

Local First Arizona receives historic $1M grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

Heart & Soil People’s Garden, 1730 S. 2nd St. in Phoenix, was founded by Garden Director Chanika Forté in 2022 on land originally donated to Local First by longtime Business Coalition members Pat and Howard Fleischmann of Community Tire Pros &...

Thunderbirds Charities give $300K to Keys to Change to support those experiencing homelessness

In Fiscal Year 2023, nearly 14,000 unique individuals visited the Key Campus. During that period, nearly 11,000 individuals completed assessments to determine their needs. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Keys to Change serves as vital respite, o...

News BYTES: Delta Dental Institute publishes 2023 community impact report

From left are Nicole Petit, RDH; Sandra Badzak, PCA; Michael Jones, president & CEO, Delta Dental of Arizona; Josefa Pucti, PCA; Susan Dimpfel, RN; and Dr. Nimit Agarwal, MD, FACP, at the banner HOPE check presentation. (Photo Courtesy: Delta ...

Homeless Youth Connection receives $600K funding program from Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

The Empowering Youth for the Future program aims to provide meaningful resources that encourage young people to finish high school and plan for post-secondary education. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers f...

Driving Independence: Foothills Caring Corps receives donation from Kiwanis Club of Carefree

Brent and Tom Pozarycki, above, deliver donation dollars to aid the Foothills Caring Corps effort to assist homebound seniors with transportation services. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Kiwanis Club of Carefree donation fuels senior trans...

Goodwill raises more than $470K at Evening of Goodwill at Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia

Tim O’Neal, Goodwill CEO and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Cameron Matthews, Grace Matthews, Todd LaPorte and Kelly LaPorte Gary Jackson, Tim ONeal and Oscar De La Salas Jenna and Bobby Ghisolfo El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo...

TruWest Credit Union donates $65K to Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix Children’s, known for its exceptional pediatric healthcare services, will benefit significantly from this contribution, furthering its mission to provide hope, healing, and the best possible healthcare to children and their families. (File...

Scottsdale Charros cook dinner and deliver grant dollars to Ronald McDonald House in central Phoenix

Ronald McDonald House Charities officials tell the Digital Free Press the Roanoke House serves all who arrive oftentimes traveling hundreds of miles to receive state-of-the-art medical care at Phoenix Children’s, Banner University Medical Center a...

Pat Petznick gives $1M to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

A view of Melinda Petznick, Alexis-Petznick, Pat Petznick, Wick Dani Petznick, Alexandra Bray and Belle Petznick at the May 16 event celebrating the legacy of the Petznick sisters who founded the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. (Submitted Ph...

Arizona Children’s Association receives $75K grant from Angel Charity

This generous support will help Arizona’s Children Association restore the crisis clinician position at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Grant dollars restore crisis clinician at the Arizona...

Paradise Valley couple hosts MS charity tournament in Surprise to support research, advocacy

Their sixth annual MS Charity tournament was held in Surprise during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. (Submitted photo/DigitalFreePress) Tournament by Surprise Pickleball Association sees 400 players, nets record $24K Staff Reports | Digital Free ...

Summer of a Million Meals returns to Valley airwaves to help fight hunger

Throughout the summer, United Food Bank, in partnership with 12News will host two giving telethon events on June 6 and July 18. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Summer of a Million Meals: United Food Bank, 12News & Fry’s host drive Staff R...

Driving Fore Health & Wellness raises over $64K for cancer care at Banner Boswell Medical Center

Among the supporters was Banner Health thoracic surgeon Brett Broussard, who shared his very personal story of being diagnosed with cancer at 17, which led him to a career as a surgeon treating cancer in others. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) S...

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty continues community support in Mexico

The volunteer team spent the weekend with the dedicated staff of the Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, where volunteers contributed to the construction of three houses led by RFCF and assisting at a dog rescue facility. (File Photos/DigitalFreeP...

Childhelp Wings Fashion Show & Luncheon exceeds fundraising expectations at Chateau Luxe

Singer Rosevelt Rawls in red Childhelp gown Left to Right: Co-Chair Ivy Cioli, Childhelp Founder Yvonne Fedderson, Childhelp Founder Sara O’Meara, Joseph Ciolli Left to Right: Michael Hampton, Co-Chair Monique Hampton, Co-Chair Ivy Ciolli, J...

Phoenix Art Museum raises over $820K at The pARTy held in downtown Phoenix

From left are Jeremy Mikolajczak Ana Tello Don and Judy Opatrny Michele and Matt Feeney. A new addition to this year’s affair, guests dined under the stars in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden, accompanied by live entertainment by Arizona-base...

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church recognized by Family Promise for volunteer efforts

Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at the Family Promise Miracle Worker Celebration. Honored for their hard work providing meals for families experiencing homelessness in partnership with Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit or...

Assistance League of Phoenix Raises over $554K at Celebration of Caring Gala

Cathy and Bob Frye, Gina and Charlie Agee, Stephanie and JD Chastain, Jody and Tim Moman, Cathy and Bob Byram Bob Nanberg, Aimee Runyon, Assistance League CEO; Rep. Matt Gress and Daniel Scarpinato Samantha Greeban and Renee Higgs Barbara...

notMYkid raises over $800K at Power of Love gala held at Arizona Biltmore

notMykid representatives tell the Digital Free Press the funds raised will support critical programs such as trauma-informed education prevention for youth and their caregivers, life skills training, peer-to-peer support, individual and family cou...

Elevate Phoenix notches $1M gift from Yield Giving open call

Spearheaded by Lever for Change, a total of 361 non-profits from 38 states and U.S. territories were selected, including Arizona’s Elevate Phoenix. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Elevate Phoenix to use grant to benefit young people of local com...

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North Scottsdale estate with 18-car garage hits market for $6.95M

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Camelot Homes breaks ground at Villas II luxury golf community at Desert Mountain

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HomeSmart Receives Blue Zones Approval for Scottsdale Worksite

Staff Reports | Business & Commerce HomeSmart, one of the nation’s top 10 real estate brokerages headquartered in Scottsdale, was recently designated as a Blue

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Real Property & Homes

Silver Sky of the Town of Paradise Valley sells $5M homesite under 48 hours

In an illustration of market demand and luxury momentum, a 1.5-acre parcel, Lot 1 named Celeste in the new-build community of Silver Sky, has officially sold less than 48 hours after being listed for $5 million.

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Realty Executives strengthens Arizona network through capital investment

Staff Reports | Real Property & Homes Realty Executives International reports it is aligning its ownership structure across Arizona and re-establishing common ownership of the

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