AZ Giving

The Blue Watermelon Project’s “Feeding the Future” cooking contest returned for its eighth year to the Republic National Distribution Company warehouse on January 24. The contest, designed to help students develop nutritious and affordable recipes that meet the real-world requirements of the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program, featured 22 student teams from 17 schools. Students are paired with a mentor from their school as well as a mentor chef who helps them to create their own unique...

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.