AZ Giving

Phoenix Rescue Mission has launched its innagural  “HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS." Running now through Dec. 31, the campaign hosts several events throughout the fall and winter to support the homeless and less fortunate during the holiday season. Phoenix Rescue Mission aims to serve more than 108,000 meals during the holidays.

“More than 25,000 people in Maricopa County have no place to call home, and many of those individuals are young children with single mothers. Can you imagine how difficult it must be for these kids during the holidays when everyone else is celebrating and they’re not even...

Now through Nov. 6, Giant and 

Meghan Alfonso believed she could make a difference in her community. Little did she know, she was going to impact 62 families in less than four years.

Before she became the CEO for Pearce Family Foundation, Meghan Alfonso worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and contributed to raising money in a variety of events. She worked with many families and patients closely, and she would often hear the same story from them: they received attention and love at the hospital, but when they went back...

In 2009, at the age of 39, Holly Rose discovered she had a lump that turned out to be breast cancer. She was fortunate enough to find the cancer in the early stages and save her life.

During that time, her family and community were there for her, cheering her up every step of the way. The support she received pushed her to give back to the community, and soon after she started Don’t be a Chump! Check for a Lump! with the help of a childhood friend. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to motivate other...