AZ Giving

Presidential Pools & Spas is spreading holiday cheer and community spirit with its upcoming “Holiday Photos for a Cause” event on November 8 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The celebration will take place at the company’s Gilbert Pool Park, located at 525 E. Baseline Road, directly next to its headquarters.

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona has received a $100,000 grant from the Arizona Lottery, a significant contribution that will help the organization continue its mission of transforming children’s trauma into resilience through the arts. The funding will provide 600 "meaningful interactions" between youth participants and trained volunteer mentors or performing artists, expanding access to healing, creativity, and connection for vulnerable young people across the state.

On October 25, the ballroom at CeCe’s Hope Center’s Night of Light Gala will glow with candlelight, masks, and music. The true brilliance of the evening will come from stories of strength, survival, and the enduring power of generosity.

When Aaron Lopo founded Horse & Hyde, he envisioned more than a restaurant and bar. He set out to build a stage for young country artists to find their voice. That vision came to life one night when a rising band, The Pocket Aces, played at Horse & Hyde and received a simple handwritten note from Lopo: “one more hour.”