AZ Giving

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community, raised a record $12.2 million ($12,213,207) for local charities through proceeds from the 2018 tournament, Thunderbirds Big Chief Carlos Sugich recently announced.

Phoenix Rescue Mission has launched its second-annual “HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS” campaign with the hope that the Valley’s homeless and disadvantaged populations do not go hungry this holiday season. 

The nonprofit is currently is in need of food, water, hygiene items, new socks, toys, volunteers and monetary donations to support the Homeless for the Holidays campaign. The campaign runs through Dec. 31.

For a complete list of items needed and drop-off locations, visit 

On November 12, 2013 Audra Sanders, her mother Carol, as well as her uncle Tom Fitzpatrick were murdered by Audra’s father. It was a fall afternoon, like any other except that four lives in a quiet Central Phoenix neighborhood would be ended in a horrific act of domestic violence. The murder-suicide quickly dominated local and even national news.

This month marks the Season of Giving in celebration of Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia's 10th anniversary. Through December, the resort hosts a variety of programing and events to thank its loyal customers and give back to the community. Via the Stay Package, guests can book two nights and get the third night for $10 (it also includes a commemorative take-home hamsa hand). In addition, each stay at Omni supports