The season of giving is officially here in Arizona, and it’s time to give back to our community by supporting local toy drives for little ones. The following are a handful of Phoenix toy drives to contribute to this holiday season.
Philanthropy
Nonprofit of the Month: River of Time Museum
After an 18-month shutdown due to the pandemic, River of Time Museum & Exploration Center reopened its doors in Fountain Hills in the spring. Here, Executive Director Cherie Koss discusses River of Time’s recent remodel and the fun events and programming the museum has in store this season.
Drink Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
You’re invited to drink pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through Oct. 31, pop by these Phoenix restaurants to sip on a delicious limited-edition drink all the while raising funds to aid in the fight against breast cancer.
Nonprofit of the Month: Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children
According to its president and founder Chrisie Funari, Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children “helps kids with cancer.” Though put simply, the nonprofit’s impact on local families going through the unimaginable hardship of having a loved one with pediatric cancer is tremendous.
Arizona Travel Destinations Helping Nonprofits Grow
Phoenix is a top vacation destination due to its beautiful desert atmosphere, warm weather and metropolitan features. Such top-notch vacation destinations aren’t just beneficial to tourists, but also to local, state and national nonprofits looking to find new and exciting ways to fundraise.
Nonprofit of the Month: STEP (Student Expedition Program)
Tracy Baynes, founder and president/CEO of STEP: Student Expedition Program, discusses the nonprofit’s summer Alaska trip, how the pandemic has affected STEP students and how readers can help.
Nonprofit of the Month: Esperança
Since 1970, Esperança has aided more than 50,000 families across the globe each year–including here in Phoenix–by providing social, mental and physical health services in under-resourced communities. Here, Jeri Royce, president and CEO of Esperança, discusses its new community garden and news of its upcoming Night with Esperança event.
Girls Mentorship Empowers Next Generation of Arizona Girls
The future is bright for Arizona’s up-and-coming generation of teens and young girls—at least if Girls Mentorship has anything to do with it.
Nonprofit of the Month: Soroptimist International of Phoenix
Soroptimist International of Phoenix is celebrating 100 years of ensuring that all women and girls have the proper resources and opportunities to reach their full potential. Here, past president Paula Norby how education access affects a wide number of issues that impact women and how readers can help.
Nonprofit of the Month: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona
For nearly 40 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona has been a home away from home for families with children facing medical challenges, Here, Kerry Schulman, CEO, discusses how the pandemic has affected Ronald McDonald House and how community members can best give back to the wonderful cause.