In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Arizona breweries will tap a special beer on Sept. 16, with a portion of the brew’s sales going to suicide prevention organizations.
Philanthropy
#StepUpWithPCH in September
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is asking the Valley to #StepUpWithPCH during September. In 2020 alone, 387 children were newly diagnosed with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
For the Kids Fundraiser Event Hosted by BackFit Health + Spine
The second annual For the Kids fundraiser hosted by BackFit Health + Spine is now accepting donations both virtually and in person until Sept. 17. The donations will benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and in exchange, Backfit is offering a multitude of complimentary services and giveaways.
Nonprofit of the Month: United Food Bank
The United Food Bank of Arizona is a private nonprofit organization that provides thoughtful food assistance through the collection and distribution of food donations, as well as other helpful essentials.
Nonprofit of the Month: KNOW Cares
In the fall, The KNOW Women, an Arizona-based women’s networking group with more than 6,000 worldwide members, announced the creation of KNOW Cares, a nonprofit focused on empowering, educating and raising funds for women and youth worldwide. Here, Sarah Benken, CEO of KNOW Women, discusses the mission and goals of the new nonprofit as well as how readers can give to this heartwarming cause.
Nonprofit of the Month: Projects Roots AZ
Former WNBA Champion Bridget Pettis has translated her passion and talents into another impactful space—this time, in the form of her Phoenix-based nonprofit, Project Roots AZ.
Childhelp Presents 25 Men Who Think They Can Cook
In an effort to support Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, local athletes, celebrities and professional chefs team up for the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser: 25 Men Who Think They Can Cook. The culinary showdown runs through June 31.
Nonprofit of the Month: State Forty Eight Foundation
Launched in 2020 by State Forty Eight, an adored local philanthropy-minded apparel line, State Forty Eight Foundation has a mission to enrich and strengthen Arizona through thoughtful partnerships, community action and investment in the changemakers of tomorrow. Alyssa Moore, executive director, discusses its Entrepreneur Speaker Series, its upcoming fundraising and volunteering events and State Forty Eight Foundation’s goals for 2021.
Nonprofit of the Month: Future for KIDS
Since the early 90’s, Tempe-based Future for KIDS has provided free out-of-school, mentor-driven programs and camps that focus on academics, athletics and ethics activities for youth who face adversity. Here, Executive Director Madonna Bistany discusses Future for KIDS’ plan to launch a Tucson chapter, the importance of mentors in a kid’s life and the nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising events.
Over Easy and Hickman’s Family Farms Team Up To Aid United Food Bank
What’s for breakfast? Consider dining at one of nine Over Easy Arizona restaurant locations in April and ask your server how to make a donation to United Food Bank, which will be matched by the restaurant dollar for dollar.