Giving Back

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community, have named Tim Woods tournament chairman for the 2020 edition of “The People’s Open,” which will be played Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2020, at TPC Scottsdale. Additionally, The Thunderbirds announced that Scott Jenkins has been named assistant tournament chairman for the 2020 event.

We can all talk the talk. But at Washington Federal Bank, we are walking the walk. Our tagline is “Invested Here.”

The BHHS Legacy Foundation has officially awarded nearly $3 million between January and June to support community organizations that work to improve good health.

Webster Elementary School has both a creative and delicious program – Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) – in place to help teach students safety, responsibility and respect in the classroom. While it might sound a little odd, it has become one of the most hotly anticipated programs in the school.

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community, raised a record $13.2 million for local charities from proceeds from the 2019 tournament. This is the first time exceeding $13 million in tournament history, breaking 2018’s $12.2 million record and marking the eighth consecutive year breaking the previous year’s record.

Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to award its most prestigious honor, the Gold Award, to 27 local girls this year. This distinguished award, considered the most difficult to earn, allows Girl Scouts to take action in their communities by tackling an issue and implementing measurable change.

The Washington Federal Foundation, which facilitates direct giving to community-based nonprofits serving the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals across its eight-state footprint, contributed $794,560 to organizations in need in 2018.

Ace Hardware locations around the country raise money through a variety of fundraising activities throughout the year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). Maricopa Ace Hardware ranked No. 9 in the country for funds raised for CMN, of which Phoenix Children’s Hospital is one.

Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona and Pioneer Title Agency joined together on Dec. 7 to surprise nearly 60 children…

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, part of Caesars Entertainment and the state’s only tribal casino to have an international management partner, is coming together for its annual “Campaign for the Cause,” a month-long campaign that is aimed at raising awareness for both women’s and men’s health issues.