Credit Union Awards $750K to Arizona Nonprofits

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OneAZ Credit Union brought together more than 150 business and community leaders in Phoenix for its annual “Aspirations” event in partnership with Novle, where the OneAZ Community Foundation also awarded $750,000 to five Arizona nonprofits focused on economic opportunity, education, and community development. The event featured a panel discussion with OneAZ President & … [More]

Bank Investment Launches Veterans Dental Program in Phoenix

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Western Alliance Bank announced a $100,000 donation from the Western Alliance Community Foundation, which serves as the bank’s charitable arm, to support the launch of a new veterans dental care program at Catholic Charities MANA House in Phoenix. The funding will be administered by AzDA Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of the Arizona Dental Association. The donation … [More]

Health Insurance Co. Invests $2 Million in Arizona Community Organizations

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Wellpoint has committed more than $2 million in community-based organizations across Arizona to strengthen long-term services and supports, expand access to home- and community-based care, and support seniors, people with disabilities, and family caregivers. Wellpoint is strengthening its presence in Arizona through strategic community partnerships that advance the … [More]

Milestone Anniversary: Halle Burn Center

by Mike Hunter

Valleywise Health recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center transforming care for burn patients by providing innovative treatments that have become a model for hospitals across the country. It is the first and only facility in Arizona to bring together teams of expert surgeons, nurses and medical professionals from diverse … [More]

Milestone Anniversary: Shasta Pools

by Mike Hunter

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in February 2026, the company was founded in Arizona by the same family who runs it today. Starting with a tiny crew literally digging pools by hand as the Valley’s first suburbs were growing, Shasta has built or remodeled more than 100,000 pools across Arizona and now employs several hundred people. … [More]

Milestone Anniversary: Hunter Contracting Co.

by Mike Hunter

Celebrating its 65th anniversary in February 2026, the Valley-based contractor has grown from a small ditch-lining business into one of Arizona’s most respected heavy civil builders. From highways and bridges to parks and water systems, Hunter’s projects are woven into daily life. … [More]

Valley Gala Generates $11.4M for Life-Saving Brain Research

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The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that its 61st Barrow Grand Ball, held on January 24, 2026, raised $11.4 million for Barrow Neurological Institute. With unparalleled passion and dedication, 2026 Ball co-chairs Sydney Fox and Betsy Moore led fundraising efforts to support Barrow physicians, scientists, and clinicians in advancing research that saves … [More]

Arizona Foundation Awards $838K to Support Oral Health Programs

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The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants to 37 non-profit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. A total of $838,372 were awarded to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental care among underserved children, pregnant women, seniors … [More]

Emergency Shelter Provider Secures $31M in New Markets Tax Credit Support

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Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation is supporting Central Arizona Shelter Services with two New Markets Tax Credit allocations totaling $31 million, strengthening CASS’ ability to expand shelter capacity and deliver critical services to some of Phoenix’s most vulnerable residents. The NMTC support includes a $12.5 million allocation for CASS – The … [More]

UMB Contributes $300,000 to the Phoenix Community

by Mike Hunter

UMB Bank, n.a., a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation recently donated $300,000 to support three nonprofit organizations serving the Phoenix community: Brophy College Preparatory, Great Hearts Academies and School Choice Arizona. This is part of UMB’s annual corporate charitable donations that support a range of nonprofit organizations across its national footprint. … [More]

Credit Union’s $1.425M Donation Expands K–12 School for Hospitalized Children

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When Justin Ramirez was diagnosed with leukemia at age 13, his days quickly filled with hospital rooms, IV medications and long stretches of treatment at Phoenix Children’s. In the middle of all of it, one thing helped him feel like himself again: school. To support that sense of normalcy for children like Ramirez, Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial Credit Union … [More]

‘Health for All Kids’ Pledge Debuts in Phoenix as Part of $1B National Initiative

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Children’s Miracle Network, the charity that focuses solely on raising funds to support the health of all kids, launched The Health For All Kids Impact Pledge to demonstrate its participation in providing the necessary resources to support the country’s pediatric healthcare demands amid unstable funding sources. CMN has chosen Phoenix Children’s as one of three cities to launch … [More]

Valley Foundation Awards $50K to Eight Local Entrepreneurs

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State Forty Eight Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Entrepreneur Grant Awards. The eight awardees were honored during the Foundation’s annual Winners’ Circle Celebration presented by SRP and Four Peaks Brewing Co. This year, the Foundation awarded a total of $50,000 to eight Arizona-based small businesses spanning wellness, food and beverage, retail, … [More]

National Food Chain’s Holiday Tour Provides 25,000 Meals Across Arizona

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Checkers & Rally’s Fry Love Express wrapped up a high-energy holiday tour across Arizona this December, turning five days of community celebrations into meaningful support for families facing food insecurity. As part of the brand’s nationwide “Season of Giving” campaign, the Fry Love Express traveled to five Arizona cities, serving more than 5,000 cups of Famous Seasoned … [More]

Wealth Management Firm Donates 500 Toys to The Boys and Girls Club This Holiday

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Wilde Wealth Management Group, a locally owned company headquartered in Scottsdale, has contributed to a “merry and bright” holiday season for more than 900 children in need with a donation of 500 toys and $6,000 in additional cash donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley in December. This is Wilde’s 21st year supporting a local organization during the holiday season, … [More]

CornerStone Staffing: Building Stronger Communities, One Connection at a Time

Giving back is a natural extension of the company’s identity

by Tyler Butler

When CornerStone Staffing opened its doors in 1991, it was a modest, family‑run staffing agency in Fort Worth with a simple belief: Strong businesses are built on strong people. More than three decades later, that belief has grown into a companywide ethos, one that now stretches across 11 locations, 65 employees and a rapidly expanding presence in the Greater Phoenix … [More]

BioLab Gifts Alma Mater with $2.2 Million

by Mike Hunter

BioLab Holdings, Inc., an ASU alumni-founded biotech manufacturer in Mesa, recently gifted ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business with $2.2 million to support new scholarships, professional development travel, and the creation and buildout of the BioLab Sales and Innovation Lab. … [More]

Carlisle Companies Supports Suicide Prevention Program

by Mike Hunter

Carlisle Companies Incorporated recently pledged $1.5 million to expand Phoenix Children’s Suicide Prevention Program, strengthening efforts to identify and support youth at risk for suicide. This new commitment builds on Carlisle’s initial investment, which launched the program’s pilot phase in March 2023. … [More]