Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Assistance League® of Phoenix will hold its 52nd Annual Celebration of Caring Gala, “Big Dreams & Blueprints” on March 10, 2023, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chateau Luxe, located at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr. in Phoenix.

The evening will raise funds to benefit Phoenix-area children in need. Operation School Bell®, the nonprofit’s signature program, provides school uniforms, shoes and other necessary items for thousands of children living in poverty. Other programs include providing basic need items for newborns born into poverty, providing teddy bears for children to hold as a calming and security aid during a crisis and providing books and book sets to K-8 schools with high rates of poverty and local social service agencies.

This year’s honoree is Jim Swanson, President, and CEO of Kitchell Corporation. The employee-owned enterprise is focused on charitable endeavors in the areas of education, pediatric healthcare and social services; helping dozens of organizations in communities where they have operations. Swanson, along with the rest of Kitchell leadership, encourages community service, caring, and helping neighbors in times of need.

Assistance League of Phoenix Vice Chair Susan Frank took on the role of Event Chairman, organizing and developing the vision for an evening of entertainment, auction, networking and philanthropy for professionals and businesses from across the Valley. All proceeds from the event will be used to improve the lives of children in need in our community.

Individual tickets are $250 per person, for more information please visit https://alphx.org/celebration-of-caring-events/ . To inquire about sponsorship, email Aimee Runyon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

About Assistance League of Phoenix:

Assistance League of Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been serving the Phoenix area for 61 years. The organization has 130 members and over 1200 community/corporate volunteers and is affiliated with a national Assistance League with 120 chapters nationwide. Last year, Assistance League of Phoenix members volunteered over 26,000 hours and raised $2 million to serve over 20,000 children in the greater Phoenix community. For more information on Assistance League of Phoenix visit www.alphx.org.