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BestCompaniesAZ is proud to work with Arizona’s best companies to champion non-profits who support the communities where we live and work.

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Career Connectors

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Career Connectors is a leading nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to empowering professionals in career transition by connecting them with hiring companies and valuable career resources. Through dynamic, engaging events, we provide a platform for job seekers to gain relevant insights, network with industry experts, and meet potential employers. Our events feature inspiring career speakers who offer actionable guidance on job search strategies, career growth, and professional development.

Inspired LeadHER

Sponsored by Career Connectors

A female focused leadership development program designed to accelerate more women into leadership positions. This program is a 7-month commitment to include program orientation, a fundraising workshop, six months of scheduled curriculum and a graduation party.

Dress for Success

Sponsored by LAVIDGE & Achieve

Dress for Success® Worldwide is the leading resource for advancing women in the workplace globally. Our purpose is to empower women to achieve economic mobility by providing a global network of support, workplace attire, and development tools for success.

Year Up United

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Year Up United equips students with the skills they need for success through Career Pathways, our tuition-free job training offering. Our mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that all young adults gain the experiences and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education.

Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

At Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG Arizona), we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our programs provide students with the academic support, career readiness training, leadership development, and workforce connections they need to graduate high school and build a strong future.

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Fresh Start Women's Foundation provides education, resources, and support for women to positively transform their lives and strengthen our community. Our life-changing programs focus on career, education and life skills while offering support services such as mentoring, social work and family law support.

Glow Frame Initiative

Sponsored by BRAMZ Consulting

The Glow-Frame Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals from underserved communities through real-world training in the film and audiovisual industries. We offer programs for emerging creatives as well as specialized initiatives for veterans.

Girls Who Code

Sponsored by KUBRA

Girls Who Code is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology, with the goal of reaching 5 million girls, women, and nonbinary individuals by 2030. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and champion girls, women, and nonbinary people, with a special focus on historically underrepresented groups, to become changemakers in tech.

Be a Leader Foundation

Sponsored by Fennemore

The Be A Leader Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of students who are both prepared for and succeed in higher education. Through empowering students with essential tools, leadership skills, and consistent support, Be A Leader transforms lives and creates life-long opportunities.

Learning Ally

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

At Learning Ally, we empower learners with reading differences, including dyslexia, by providing innovative solutions and building meaningful partnerships. Our volunteers directly support the many educators, students, and families who rely on Learning Ally by creating audiobooks, assisting with research, participating in call campaigns, celebrating school success, and connecting Learning Ally with companies for employee volunteer opportunities.

Junior Achievement USA

Sponsored by Achieve

Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement's programs, in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

7th Dream Helping Hearts

Sponsored by Achieve

Helping Hearts mission is transforming the lives of foster and at-risk pregnant and parenting teens and their children by providing access to education, and empowerment through community connections.

The Ivory Strong Foundation

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

The Ivory Strong Foundation is where youth and veterans are given the ink to script their destiny. Our mission is to inspire and empower youth and veterans through comprehensive programs in education, sports, and therapeutic recreation. We focus on building resilience, fostering creativity, and promoting well-being in our community. Our Vision is to build a thriving community where youth excel in education and sports, veterans find healing and support, and everyone is empowered to lead a fulfilling life.

Sara K Foundation

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Sara K Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to our mission and serving our community through our “SKF Acts of Kindness.” We support various causes such as homelessness, addiction & recovery, and awareness surrounding issues in mental health & grief.

Pawsitive Friendships

Sponsored by BRAMZ Consulting

Pawsitive Friendships, an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supports individuals with special needs by integrating pets into adaptive activities. Our approach goes beyond companionship, focusing on personal development, building confidence, and opening up new opportunities through the unique connection between humans and pets.

Year Up United

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Year Up United equips students with the skills they need for success through Career Pathways, our tuition-free job training offering. Our mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that all young adults gain the experiences and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education.

Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation (MLUF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating programs to educate women, youth, and underserved communities on entrepreneurship, financial education, ESL, mental health, and technology. With a growing network of over 28,000 members, MLUF delivers impactful programs, workshops, and community initiatives that promote personal growth, financial independence, and leadership development.

Compudopt

Sponsored by BRAMZ Consulting

At Compudopt we’re creating a new kind of tech outreach. By forging partnerships and building avenues of opportunity, we are able to get free computers in the hands of kids and families who desperately need one. Additionally, we provide technology education programs, digital literacy classes and internet connectivity solutions.

Girls Who Code

Sponsored by KUBRA

Girls Who Code is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology, with the goal of reaching 5 million girls, women, and nonbinary individuals by 2030. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and champion girls, women, and nonbinary people, with a special focus on historically underrepresented groups, to become changemakers in tech.

Candelen

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Candelen is a nonprofit organization rooted in early childhood expertise and care. Since 1976, we’ve partnered with the adults who shape a child’s world – parents, educators, and caregivers—to help every child thrive. These adults inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help little ones discover the world around them.

The Menta Group

The Menta Group runs 35 schools across Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, and Texas. With over 50 years of experience, Menta offers evidence-based educational programs aiming to address the unique needs of students, families, school staff, administrators, and communities. We remain true to our core value, the foundation of our mission since 1973 – every child deserves the right to be in school.

Arizona Autism United

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Arizona Autism United is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping as many families as possible with individualized supports. Our approach is to work collaboratively with each individual we serve, and their family, to ensure their specific needs are addressed.

Donor Network of Arizona

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Donor Network of Arizona is a non-profit organization that makes the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. Our company offers opportunities to grow personally and professionally while furthering a mission to impact lives across the entire state of Arizona.

Ryan House

Sponsored by LAVIDGE & Northern Trust

Ryan House provides specialized respite and palliative care for children with life limiting medical conditions, while also offering critical emotional and practical support to their families. Their work is both compassionate and deeply impactful, addressing a population with highly complex and often overlooked needs.

Solari

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Solari partners with local communities to design, build, and operate innovative crisis response systems and solutions that help people in crisis receive the right support at the right time.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

AFSP is a leading organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. The event brings together community members, corporate partners, and advocates for an evening of engagement and awareness.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)

Sponsored by Achieve

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is dedicated to building and delivering beds to children in need. Fueled by volunteers' kindness and donor generosity, we're growing our impact across the U.S. and beyond so every child can Sleep Well, DREAM BIG.

Ronald McDonald House

Sponsored by Northern Trust

A place where Family Stays. Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona has been serving families since 1985. With two Houses in Phoenix and one House in Mesa, we give families something that feels normal, even when nothing else is. Because when a child is in the hospital…Family Stays....And we stay with them.

Jacob’s Hope

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Jacob’s Hope is a care center (nursery) for newborns who are suffering with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or withdrawals from prenatal exposure to drugs. Our staff of caring RNs and CNAs provide 24-hour nurturing medical care for infants while the drugs leave their systems.

VALLEYLIFE

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

VALLEYLIFE provides individuals with disabilities of all ages the opportunity to live a life with choices, independence, and dignity. We service a full range of disabilities and have an in-depth understanding of how disability affects each person's life, and what support is needed.

Lasagna Love

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit and grassroots movement that aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery. We also seek to eliminate stigmas associated with asking for help when it is needed most.

Food for the Hungry

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Food for the Hungry is a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization that designs, develops and delivers solutions for more than 50 years so that children, families and communities can flourish.

Blessings in a Backpack

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.

Feed My Starving Children

Sponsored by LAVIDGE & Achieve

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.

St. Mary’s Food Bank

Sponsored by LAVIDGE & Plexus Worldwide

St. Mary’s Food Bank provides nutritious food to families, children, and seniors facing food insecurity. Each year, we distribute food to millions of neighbors throughout Arizona. Our efficient operations and purchasing power allow us to turn $1 donated into 5 meals.

Nourish One

Sponsored by Plexus Worldwide

Launched in 2018, Plexus® created the Nourish One initiative in partnership with Feeding America® to help provide meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Our mission is to support food banks and community programs while promoting wellness and helping ensure more people have consistent access to nutritious food.

Feeding America

Sponsored by Plexus Worldwide

As the largest network of food banks, pantries, and meal programs in the country, Feeding America is the leading organization in the fight against hunger in the United States. 200 food banks strong, we serve more than 40 million people in virtually every community in America.

Harvest Compassion Center

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Our mission is to provide food and clothing in a hope-filled environment to the underserved in the greater Phoenix area. (Sponsored by LAVIDGE)

Aunt Rita’s Foundation

Sponsored by Achieve

Aunt Rita’s Foundation has been a cornerstone in the fight against HIV in Arizona since its founding in 1988.

Blood Cancer United

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

As a Visionary of the Year candidate for Blood Cancer United, I am working to raise $100,000 in 10 weeks to support individuals and families affected by blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Through donations, awareness, and community support, we can make a meaningful difference and bring hope to those facing treatment and recovery.

American Diabetes Association

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

The American Diabetes Association is the leading nonprofit health organization in the United States, committed to combating diabetes through research funding, development of clinical care standards, public education, and advocacy for those impacted by the disease.

Vitalant

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply. We have a network of about 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually.

Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)

Sponsored by Achieve

At Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA), we envision a society where every person has what they need to live a healthy, purposeful life. That’s why it’s our mission to eliminate poverty and advance equitable communities.

Lauren’s Institute For Education

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

L.I.F.E. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary services for developmental disabilities. L.I.F.E. goes beyond providing traditional care to individuals with developmental disabilities. We provide comprehensive services, all in one place, addressing the whole individual.

KIND Families

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

KIND supports Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences. We are the parents, caregivers, friends and advocates for kids whose brains work differently than their peers, but have no outwardly visible disability.

Veterans Medical Leadership Council (VMLC)

Sponsored by USAA

VMLC is committed to connecting Maricopa County Military Veterans to medical, mental health, and general wellness resources and opportunities to ensure no true need is left unmet and exemplary honor is bestowed where it has been earned.

The Ivory Strong Foundation

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

The Ivory Strong Foundation is where youth and veterans are given the ink to script their destiny. Our mission is to inspire and empower youth and veterans through comprehensive programs in education, sports, and therapeutic recreation. We focus on building resilience, fostering creativity, and promoting well-being in our community. Our Vision is to build a thriving community where youth excel in education and sports, veterans find healing and support, and everyone is empowered to lead a fulfilling life.

Home Base

Sponsored by Achieve

Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education and research – all at no cost to them – regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location.

Disabled American Veterans

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a leading nonprofit that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. Every year, we help more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways by helping them access benefits they earned, like healthcare, education and disability, and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities.

Honoring America’s Veterans

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

At Honoring America’s Veterans, our goal is simple. We strive to honor and recognize our veterans through community events. With the financial support of our community members and corporate sponsors, we host a signature event, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Tens of thousands gather annually on Veterans Day to give thanks and recognition to those who have defended our freedoms.

Valors Veterans Community AZ

Sponsored by BRAMZ

Valors Veterans Community AZ mission is to connect Veterans with the Community and other Veterans as well as resources. We do this by taking a personal approach, both on an individual basis and in group settings. Our events and socials are free to the Veteran and their family to attend.

The Home of Record Project

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

The Home of Record Project's mission is to provide comprehensive housing assistance, financial stability grants, and social support services to veterans in need. We aim to fill the gaps where state and federal resources fall short, helping veterans regain stability, improve their overall well-being, and reintegrate into society as valued and empowered individuals.

Tempe Community Council

Sponsored by Northern Trust

Tempe Community Council is a longstanding nonprofit that delivers meaningful support to Tempe residents through tax-services, school based programs, clothing initiatives, and the Agency Review Program. Through this program, smaller nonprofit organizations serving the Tempe community are awarded grants that enable them to sustain and expand the valuable work they do within their respective agencies.

Arizona NonProfit Awards

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

With over 14 years in nonprofit and corporate philanthropy, and having seen many of the challenges in nonprofit fundraising, Elizabeth Santa Cruz started the Arizona NonProfit Awards as a way to recognize, uplift and support nonprofit organizations all across Arizona. Through ANPA, we aim to challenge outdated views on nonprofit funding and compensation, ensuring that organizations have the resources they need to thrive.

BBB

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

At BBB Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California, we remain your trusted partner for business and consumer confidence, committed to fostering a marketplace where businesses and consumers can trust each other. We provide essential resources like business accreditation, consumer information, small business development, and community impact through scholarships and grants.

New Life Center – Hope’s Closet

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

New Life Center is one of Arizona’s largest domestic violence shelters, providing safe housing, crisis support, and long-term services for individuals and families escaping abuse. Based in the West Valley, the organization serves thousands of survivors each year through emergency shelter, legal advocacy, trauma-informed counseling, and programs focused on financial independence and long-term stability.

Habitat For Humanity

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ & Northern Trust

Arizona’s best companies partner with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona to build homes, communities, and hope. Volunteering elevates your company’s employer brand and strengthens your teams.

Maggie’s Place

Sponsored by Achieve

Maggie’s Place provides safe housing and a nurturing community for homeless pregnant women, empowering them to thrive throughout their lifetime. We aspire to be the premier service provider in Maricopa County to our moms, babies and families, breaking the cycle of generational trauma to transform our community.

UMOM

Sponsored by LAVIDGE & Northern Trust

Founded in 1964, UMOM is located in Phoenix, Arizona and is an innovative provider of shelter, housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. Every night we provide safe shelter and supportive services for nearly 700 individuals experiencing homelessness.

Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership (H.E.L.P.)

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Our Mission is to change the cycle of homelessness through our children & provide immediate aid and comfort. Advance education and knowledge for those who have found themselves in some form of homelessness. Promote awareness and create action in our community.

Matthew House AZ

Sponsored by BestCompaniesAZ

Matthew House AZ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the East Valley (but working with families across Maricopa County), dedicated since 2021 to building bridges for refugee and immigrant families through housing subsidies, language and tutoring programs, cultural mentorship, and employment coaching. We work to create opportunities that help families fully engage and contribute to their new communities.

After The Homestretch Horse Rescue

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

After The Homestretch Horse Rescue AZ is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of former racehorses. Our aftercare program focuses on reconditioning, retraining, and re-homing these magnificent animals, providing them with the opportunity for fulfilling post-racing lives.

Better Piggies Rescue

Sponsored by LAVIDGE

Founded with a passion for giving pigs the lives they deserve, Better Piggies Rescue provides sanctuary to pigs of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Many of our pigs were abandoned, surrendered, or neglected before finding a safe home here. With fresh food, medical care, cozy shelters, and endless love, our mission is simple: make sure every pig gets the respect and joy they deserve.

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