Fifty years ago, Special Olympics Arizona was founded, comprising a single event. Today, tens of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities from across the state go for the gold in 20-plus events.
Nonprofit of the Month
Nonprofit of the Month: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Since 1954, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale has enriched the lives of Valley youth, providing them the tools to reach their full potential and be active members of their community.
Nonprofit of the Month: Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
For 10 years, Phoenix-based Parents of Addicted Loved Ones has provided hope, through both education and support, to parents of those with addictions.
Nonprofit of the Month: Breakthrough T1D
By 2025, five million people are expected to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Breakthrough T1D aims to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and better treat diabetes.
Nonprofit of the Month: Mission of Mercy Arizona
With a mission of “Healing Through Love,” Mission of Mercy Arizona provides free healthcare and prescription medications to the uninsured at six mobile medical clinics around the Valley.
Nonprofit of the Month: ALS Arizona
The vision of ALS Arizona is plainly put but mighty powerful: to end ALS and create a world free from this devastating disease.
Nonprofit of the Month: Mother’s Grace
Arizona’s own Mother’s Grace is dedicated to providing essential support for moms and children facing acute life challenges, having impacted 3,000-plus families.
Nonprofit of the Month: Identity Sports
Phoenix-based Identity Sports provides safe, uplifting content for kids and aims to reach millions of sports fans and athletes by sharing the message of faith.
Nonprofit of the Month: Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation
The Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation–named in honor of longtime Arizona chef, Tomaso Maggiore–aims to raise the level of professionalism and excellence in all aspects of the culinary industry in the Valley.
Nonprofit of the Month: New Life Center
New Life Center, which started in an eight-bed abandoned dormitory in Litchfield Park, is now one of the largest stand-alone domestic violence shelters in Arizona.