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Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation gives $500K to Elevate Phoenix

Elevate Phoenix partners with Arizona’s largest high school district — Phoenix Union — which has more than 30,000 students enrolled. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Elevate Phoenix has b...

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex donates 20,000 school supplies to Valley high schools

The Mexican restaurant made donations to schools across the Phoenix metropolitan area within the vicinity of all nine Mesquite locations. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy On Aug. 13, Mesquite Fresh ...

Larry Fitzgerald, Bell Bank team up on back-to-school shopping spree

Views of the back-to-school shopping event and $100 giveaway. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. recently joined Bell Bank representatives to take 50 children from Future Stars &...

Christina Dicksen selected as board chair at United Food Bank

Christina Dicksen Christina Dicksen serves Experience Scottsdale as director of communications Staff Reports | Digital Free Press United Food Bank is announcing its newest board chair, Christina Dicksen.Since 2019, Ms. Dicksen has served ...

By The Numbers: Lerner & Rowe charitable efforts total $271K

The 2025 grant cycle will open to applicants in January and will allow Arizona 501(c)(3) organizations to apply via the form on the Lerner & Rowe Gives Back website. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Lerner & Rowe offers new round of g...

Child Crisis Arizona and Salt River Project seek applicants for pool fence safety program

Families living in Maricopa County can apply to be awarded a new pool fence at no cost if they meet certain eligibility criteria. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Digital Free Press Child Crisis Arizona is announcing expans...

Valley of the Sun United Way receives grant from NBA Foundation to support workforce development

Led by Valley of the Sun United Way, the program is facilitated in partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, Pipeline AZ, Year Up Arizona and YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) NBA Fo...

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...

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