There have been a number of changes at the Phoenix Art Museum under the leadership of Amanda Cruz and her team, starting with the Teen Engagement Initiative, a program that offers a community alternative for safe programming for teenagers and a place to hang out and express themselves. Thunderbirds Charities has been instrumental in this program from the beginning, and are proud to see all of the great things happening at the Phoenix Art Museum.
Continue readingWelcome to the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open #thepeoplesopen
Welcome to the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Fans Can Now Use Mobile Devices for Pictures, Video Every Day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
The PGA TOUR announced today that it is implementing a more “fan friendly” mobile device policy, allowing spectators to capture video, audio and photos in all areas every day throughout tournament week at PGA TOUR events. The new policy will start with this week’s THE NORTHERN TRUST and includes the Waste Management Phoenix Open, which will be played January 29 – February 4, 2018, at TPC Scottsdale.
Continue readingTHUNDERBIRD CHARITY SPOTLIGHT – FRESH START WOMEN’S FOUNDATION
THUNDERBIRD CHARITY SPOTLIGHT – FRESH START WOMEN’S FOUNDATION
Thunderbirds Charities has been supportive of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation for more than 10 years and recently gifted $280,000 to help with major renovations to the Women’s Resource Center in downtown Phoenix.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities Gives Valley of the Sun YMCA Coolest Summer Ever with $250,000 Grant
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced a $250,000 contribution to the Valley of the Sun YMCA to support the Y’s Water Safety, Day Camp, Afterschool and Resident Camp Quality Improvement and Outreach Enhancements.
Continue readingTHUNDERBIRD CHARITY SPOTLIGHT – GIRLS ON THE RUN
This month’s Charity spotlight focuses on Girls on the Run, a program for girls in grades 3rd – 8th that helps to inspire participants to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through the research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games.
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Thunderbirds Charities Wraps Up Spring Funding Cycle, Awards More Than $2.9 Million to 55 Valley Charities
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of the Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix – awarded more than $2.9 million in grants to 55 Valley charities during its spring funding cycle. Most notably, Thunderbirds Charities granted $300,000 to UMOM New Day Centers, $250,000 to VOS YMCA, $150,000 to Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) and $80,000 to Desert Voices Oral Learning Center.
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