AZ Giving

A chance meeting at an international design conference has blossomed into a meaningful project for Arizona families. When Charlie Ray, owner of Phoenix-based The Green Room Landscape Architecture, attended a conference in Sweden last year, he crossed paths with the founders of Netherlands-based nonprofit Office for the New Earth (ONE). Inspired by their mission and work, Ray invited founders Niels Hofstee and Michael Vrijhof to Phoenix, where the group began designing a healing play environment for an Arizona nonprofit, marking the start of an impactful international partnership.

The spirit of giving was in full swing at The Saguaros’ 36th annual Niteflite Golf & Gala, where members, sponsors, and supporters came together to make a meaningful impact on Arizona’s children. Held November 14-15, the two-day fundraiser set a new record, raising $1.37 million for Saguaros Children’s Charities, an organization dedicated to supporting programs that enrich the lives of kids.

As the holiday season draws ever-closer, CHASSE Building Team once again demonstrated its commitment to the community with its fifth annual CHASSE-Giving event, bringing holiday joy to families across Arizona. While the event traditionally kicks off before Thanksgiving, the spirit of giving has now extended into the broader holiday season, highlighting the company’s dedication to supporting those in need during this special time of year.

Child Crisis Arizona’s 2025 Lunch for Love was a powerful testament to community and compassion. Nearly 500 guests gathered at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, where the organization raised more than $1 million in just one hour to support foster care and adoption services, family education, children’s counseling, and health and wellness programs. The tone for the afternoon was set by Child Crisis Arizona chief executive officer Torrie A. Taj, whose welcome painted a raw and human portrait of the realities many young people face.