AZ Giving
Sleep America and Tempur-Pedic Donate Hundreds of New Beds in Arizona
In an unprecedented partnership, Sleep America, the largest mattress retailer in Arizona, and Tempur-Pedic, the most highly recommended bed in America, have donated over $300,000 worth of mattresses to Arizona charitable organizations...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Bob Rink of Through Each Others Eyes
Encouraging people around the world to understand and appreciate diverse cultures through photography is the premise behind the magic of the Through Each Others Eyes organization. After years of creating beautiful global photography, Through Each Others Eyes has now reached its 25th anniversary. Bob Rink, TEOE’s Board President shared with us the vision and what the Valley can expect from them in the next few months.
AFM: How did the Through Each Others Eyes organization begin?
BR: Through Each Others Eyes began in 1988 as an artistic outreach...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Karen Doerflein of Global Rescue Project
Global Rescue Project is a nonprofit organization established to help end human slavery in Ghana, West Africa as well as in other parts of the world. Their mission is to bring hope to the children enslaved who are suffering daily with life-threatening duties in Ghana's fishing industry. With the mentality that believes "no need is too small and no voice too quiet to be heard," GRP devotes the time and energy to educate, advocate, and eliminate human slavery and poverty. Here, AFM takes a look at the issues and the ways GRP helps these kids, with insight from Karen Doerflein, the Director of Fundraising & Corporate Giving.
Derrick Hall Steps Up to Bat for Phoenix Nonprofit Homeward Bound
Derrick Hall, CE0 & President of the Arizona Diamondbacks and his wife Amy will serve as honorary chairs of the inaugural fundraiser Double Down for Homeward Bound, to be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess on Friday, May 2 at 8 pm.
“The Arizona Diamondbacks have been supporters of Homeward Bound for more than a decade,” said Hall. “Double Down for Homeward Bound is a great example of the community coming together to provide vital resources for this worthy...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Laurie Cullity of Desert Stages Theater
Desert Stages Theater has continued to produce popular plays for families since 1995. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing the community with a fun, safe, and magical experience that is suitable for all ages. Laurie Cullity, the wife of late Gerry Cullity, shared her passion for the theater.
AFM: What inspired you to start Desert Stages Theatre?
LC: Desert Stages Theatre was co-founded by myself, and my late husband Gerry Cullity along with my mother-in-law, Joan Thompson. My...
