Today is Arizona Gives Day, a yearly, 24-hour event benefiting Arizona charities of all sizes. In 2018, the fundraiser collected $3.2 million statewide.
This year, more than 720 registered nonprofit organizations across the state are involved, including a variety of downtown-area charities. Their focus areas include everything from providing homelessness services to preserving Phoenix arts. The event will run through midnight on Tuesday, April 2.
Here is a rundown of downtown organizations participating, with links to their donation pages:
Arts and Culture:
Herberger Theater:
On top of being a venue for numerous shows a year, Herberger Theater acts as an arts incubator and an advocate for performing arts.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/HerbergerTheater
Japanese Friendship Garden:
This cultural site provides education, event hosting and beautiful views. The garden’s goal is to provide Phoenix residents and visitors with an authentic Japanese stroll garden while celebrating the relationship with its sister city of Himeji.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/japanesefriendshipgarden
Phoenix Children’s Chorus:
This program provides local Valley youth with choral training and opportunities throughout the school year. It teaches seven ensembles, reaching about 400 musicians.
Donation Link: https://www.azgives.org/phoenixchildrenschorus
Phoenix Center for the Arts:
This organization works with the community to provide opportunities to participate in visual and performing arts through classes and educational programming for all ages.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/phoenixcenterforthearts
Phoenix Trolley Museum:
The Grand Avenue museum’s goal is to preserve historic Phoenix trolley cars and associated memorabilia, as well as educating visitors on the area’s history.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/PTM
Roosevelt Row CDC:
Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation advocates for Roosevelt Row’s arts district and the role of the arts and businesses in the community.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/rooseveltrow
Community:
Co+Hoots Foundation:
The foundation provides entrepreneurs from under-represented communities with education, resources and mentorship.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/cohootsfdn
Friends of the Phoenix Public Library:
This organization seeks to support and expand Phoenix library programs, including programs and services at Burton Barr.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/plfriends
Keep Phoenix Beautiful:
This organization is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and helps provide volunteer services, education, workshops and more related to beautification.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/keepphxbeautiful
Local First Arizona:
Local First Arizona provides support and education to Arizona small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as hosting community events.
Donation Link: https://www.azgives.org/localfirstaz
Phoenix Public Market Open Air Market:
Phoenix Public Market’s Community Food Connections helps support the weekly Saturday farmer’s market in downtown Phoenix, working with 100 local businesses and community partners.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/phxpublicmarket
Trees Matter:
This advocacy group works towards creating an increased tree canopy for the city and aims to educate the public on related topics like planting and growing.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/treesmatteraz
Education:
Arizona Science Center:
The Arizona Science center features more than 300 exhibits, live demonstrations, a planetarium and theater. Donations of varying sizes for the science center go toward STEM education and field trips.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/azscience
Ben’s Bells:
This organization’s mission is to spread and educate the community on the impacts of practicing intentional kindness.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/bensbells
Children’s Museum of Phoenix:
The Children’s Museum is rated one of the top three of its kind in the nation, according to the museum’s website. The museum’s Every Child Program provides free or reduced admission to families in need.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/childrensmuseumofphoenix
Health:
Aunt Rita’s:
This foundation raises money for Arizona agencies that deliver HIV services. It also educates and gives information on treatment services through Project HIVAZ.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/auntritas
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona:
This organization with a downtown location provides physical and developmental support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/UCPofCentralAZ
Homeless Services/Human Services:
AZ Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence:
This group provides a number of services including advocacy, education, direct services, training and technical assistance.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/acesdv
Andre House:
This hospitality center helps individuals experiencing homelessness in the greater downtown area. It serves 200,000 meals and helps meet critical needs like providing laundry, showers, clothing, blankets and backpacks.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/andrehouse
Central Arizona Shelter Services:
This downtown area emergency shelter houses 470 individuals per night and assists with permanent housing. There are a number of fundraisers listed for CASS.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/cassaz
Circle the City:
This organization provides a variety of healthcare services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/circlethecity
Human Services Campus:
The campus is a collaboration of nearly 20 non-profit organizations working to provide support services including transportation, healthcare and housing, with the ultimate goal of eliminating homelessness.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/humanservicescampus
St. Vincent de Paul:
This organization provides a variety of support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, from shelter to health services to thrift stores. There are a number of fundraisers for St. Vincent de Paul.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/stvincentdepaul
Youth Services:
New Pathways for Youth:
This Garfield community center works to empower youth through a variety of mentor and development programs such as retreats, workshops and one-on-one mentoring.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/npfy
one n ten:
This organization serves LGBTQ youth ages 11-24 with support and service programs. The organization has a central Phoenix youth center and helps teens with school, housing and other needs.
Donation link: https://www.azgives.org/onenten
Contact the reporter at Kara.Carlson@asu.edu.
