mission TO CREATE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR ARIZONA AND FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY WHILE HAVING FUN.
vision TO BE A WORLD-CLASS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT EXECUTES INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES, DRIVES ECONOMIC GROWTH AND CHAMPIONS CHARITABLE CAUSES, INSPIRING PRIDE IN ALL ARIZONANS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHO WE ARE
EVENTS
Board of Directors...................4
Spirit's Birthday....................... 34
Welcome Letter.......................5
Teacher Mask-Up..................... 36
By the Numbers......................7
Par 3 Challenge....................... 38
Fiesta Bowl Family...................8
Virtual Draft Day...................... 40
Spirit........................................14
Community Golf...................... 42
Volunteers...............................16
Learning Center...................... 44
Initiatives
Operation Santa...................... 46 Playground Builds................... 48
COVID-19 Relief......................20
Kindness Arizona..................... 50
Diversity Scholarship...............22
Field Donation......................... 54
PLAY at Hance Park.................24
Sanctioned Events................... 55
Grant Cycle.............................26 Wishes for Teachers.................28
Game week
NACDA...................................30
PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl......... 58 Community Impact.................. 60
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Who we are
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Every team needs a steady hand guiding it along and the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors helps keep the Bowl a perennial success story. Our Board sets policies, oversees finances, and determines the Bowl's future direction. Ray Artigue
Marchelle Franklin
Tom O'Malley
Patrick Barkley*
Harry Garewal
Jim Phillips
Brian Bednar
Bryce Hancock
Dawn Rogers
Brett Benton
Gary Hanson
Rachel Sacco
Judy Bernas
James Hatfield
Denise Seomin
Tim Brown
Richard Horn
Bryan Sperber
Dr. Javier Cardenas
Steven Leach
Mike Wilcox
Dave Dorward
Rob Longo
Glenn Wong
Ed Erhardt
Kelly Mero
Mark Fast
Randal Norton
*Chair of the Board of Directors
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WELCOME For the past 50 years, Fiesta Bowl Charities has been dedicated to being “More Than Just a Game®” and serving the Arizona community. In a year full of uncertainty and challenges, Fiesta Bowl Charities stayed true to our mission to serve hundreds of thousands of Arizonans through events and initiatives focusing on our core pillars of youth, sports and education. With a total of $5.5 million in charitable giving in 2020-21, we provided $2.5 million to 44 nonprofits, awarded $1 million in COVID-19 emergency relief, donated $2 million to the Margaret T. Hance Park Revitalization Project and fulfilled the wishes of 200 teachers with $2,500 grants. From mask distributions and playground builds to virtual parties and statewide kindness caravans, we have had a unique and monumental year. This was all possible because of the continued support of our incredible fans, partners, volunteers, board, committee, ambassadors and staff. Thank you to all!
Tim Brown
2020-21 Charitable Giving Committee Chair
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By the numbers
$21 Million [IN CHARITABLE GIVING FROM FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES IN THE PAST 10 YEARS]
2020-21 season
$5.5 Million AWARDED THIS YEAR THROUGH GRANT CYCLE, COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING, WISHES FOR TEACHERS, RESOURCE ROOM, MASK DISTRIBUTION & HANCE PARK REVITALIZATION
3,723,570 42,000 MEALS SERVED
BOOKS DISTRIBUTED
50,000 PPE FACE MASKS DISTRIBUTED
STUDENTS IMPACTED BY TEACHERS’ WISHES
70,432
688,316 YOUTH SERVED THROUGH GRANTS
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Family
Yellow Jacket Committee The Fiesta Bowl Committee is made up of a team of community leaders, who dedicate themselves in work with sponsors, volunteers, staff, and the Board of Directors to support the Fiesta Bowl and other events.
2020-21 Yellow Jackets Zahid Arab
Chelsey Golightly
John Knebel
Brad Morin
Andrew Shultz
Eric Barkyoumb
Jeffrey Golner
Lucas Kraut
Michael Muraco
Robert Simmons
Scott Bernstein
Chris Gracey
Steven Kruczek
Justin Naber
Brad Smidt
Bryan Beverly
Darius Green
Jonathan Levin
Barry Nelson
Ben Smith
Eric Bottolfsen
Brian Gubernick
Mike Lindsley
Tim Newquist
Nick Smith*
Damon Boze
Kirk Harbaugh
Jake Logan
Ed Olsen
Jeff Smith
Robert Bridge
Bob Hart
Madison Major
Sharon Perry-Gibson
Greg Stark
Taylor Burgoon
Ryan Hatch
Jim Manley
Kelly Peru
Brad Tennison
Joe Cafferelli
Marc Hertzberg
Ty Martin
Ramey Peru Jr.
Gannon Thiel
Jennifer Cannon
Dan Hobaica
Tim McBride
Calvin Platten
Christopher Tuma
Gene Carl
Troy Hoberg
Kirk McClure
Tim Potter
Devin Vos
John Craiger
Joe Hourigan
Brian McCrea
John Rawicz
Sean Ward
Walker Crowson
Randle House
Sean McElenney
Dean Rennell
Josh Wein
John Damiris
Matt James
Craig Mercure
Josh Rossman
David Weissman
Arthur (Jason) De Luigi
Daniel Johnson
John Meza
Michael Rossman
Andrew Western
Brian Debnam
Patrick Joyce
Brett Miller
Richie Schmock
Larry White
Nate Dominguez
Raj Kapur
Chad Miller
Zach Sebastian
Antone White
Kirk Fonfara
Jim Kebert
Brian Moll
Marcus Seiler
JW Wight
Adam Fullerton
Nick Kieffer
Jason Moore
Logan Senoski
Brian Wilder
Dean Gekas
Eric Kline
Kate Moore
Davina Seville
Frank Zimmerman
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Family AMBASSADORS
Our Ambassadors support the Fiesta Bowl Committee and provide first-in-class hospitality to administration, players and guests for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and the PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl teams and at our year-round events.
2020-21 Ambassadors Pauline Argeros
Laura Davis^
Shelly Huckfeldt^
Kelly McCormick^
Amy Schapira^
Tammie Armeni^
Dennice Dunaway^
Simone Janssen^
Elaine Molski^
Andrea Scott+
Nicole Barrington
Kimberly Fajardo+
Samantha Johnson
Val Nikolaus^
Sandra Searle
Marilyn Bechtold^
Vicki Fiorelli
Vera Kelly^
Jan Nowell^
Alethea Session
Lora Dal Bo
Le Lani Forrest^
Monica Kruck
Ronda Parker
Mary Beth Sheleman
Kyla Braker
Vicki Frailey^
Bridget Kruck+
Sheila Perkins^
Melanie Smith^
Marisa Calderon^
Lorraine Gentile^
Marie Larson^
Sharon Perry-Gibson^
Chantri Sukpon^
Karen Casassa
Mary Gleason+
Kathy Leazotte
Amy Peters^
Vicki Tallon^
Ellen Casey^
Judy Greene^
Annie Leko
Connie Peters^
Gayle Tanber^
Kathleen Casey-Walker^
Monica Hale
Sheryl Long^
Carol Piowarsy^
LaBertha Umbreit^
Allison Chafin
Terri Hall
Hillary Mackowski^
Irma Prescott
Stephanie Van Gorder^
Sally Clements^
Laura Hardy+
Deborah Maloney^
Gail Reed
Molly Weiss^
Josefina Comstock^
Jennifer Harmon^
Wendy Manning
Linda Rondeau
Anna Williams
Faye Cook^
Janey Haugen^
Susanna Martinez
Deborah Rothstein
Brittany Wilson*
Donna Cubillas^
Carolyn Holden^
Kathie May^
Sooz Rudolph^
Judith Wodash^
Lourdes D'Sylva^
JoAnn Holland^
Erin McCormick
Stephanie Ruiz^
Michelle Wray+
* Ambassadors Chair
^Emerita Ambassador
+Associate Ambassador
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Family Staff
Fiesta Bowl staff continually set a new standard and work diligently year-round to make sure our Bowl games, events and philanthropic efforts in the community have maximum impact and serve the organization’s mission.
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Daniel Adams
Emily Holden
Lenny Paoletta
Marcos Arroyo
Rosemary James
Christian Portaro
Gail Avisar
Curt Krizan
Brenda Puga
Cheyenne Brumlow
Scott Leightman
Bernard Richardson
JoDee Disney
Jose Moreno
Harrison Seidner
Eddie Eixenberger
Paige Mueller
Suzie Warren
Peggy Eyanson
Alex Nash
Billy Welsh
Tim Gleason
Mike Nealy
Bob Whitehouse
Angel Guzman
Jule Ortbahn
Spencer Wilson
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Spirit
Spirit was created from a solar flare in 1971 and found his way to Arizona. Bursting with energy, Spirit worked to find someone to partner with that shared in his uniqueness. Spirit heard rumblings of a new college football bowl game called the Fiesta Bowl and since he loves to be the life of the party, the Fiesta Bowl was a perfect match! Spirit wanted more than just a game however, he wanted to partner with someone who shared his values of Youth, Sports and Education. He had found his home. Since that faithful meet up, Spirit and the Fiesta Bowl have been a staple of the Valley. Everyday Spirit brings the same energy as the solar flare from which he came. He makes sure every event he attends is a Fiesta!
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Volunteerism For the past 50 years, the Fiesta Bowl has been proud to serve the Arizona community through volunteerism. Fiesta Bowl volunteers, Board of Directors, Ambassadors and Yellow Jacket Committee members work endless hours to host high profile college football games and events.
We are honored and thrilled to be the presenting partner for the Fiesta Bowl volunteer program. This collaboration is a natural fit with our Mobilize AZ public health movement. Through Mobilize AZ, we are tackling the health challenges hitting Arizonans the hardest by bringing together education, resources, and communities to reduce the impact of opioid misuse and substance use disorder, mental health, and diabetes.
Pam Kehaly President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
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COVID-19 RELIEF Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have been on the frontlines serving the Arizona community. To show support of these organizations, Fiesta Bowl Charities donated $1 million to 18 nonprofits across the state who helped the community through youth programming and food services.
Without the support of Fiesta Bowl
We’ve always relied on community
Charities, we never would have been able
for support in our mission to fight
to keep up with the demanding need of
hunger. In 2020, that support was
essential worker’s facilities, especially
even more critical! We couldn’t
when the pandemic first hit. The Fiesta Bowl
have met the demand and provided
didn’t hesitate. They made a decision to make
the millions of meals and other
a difference and they made it fast. It’s one
services without Fiesta Bowl
thing to send financial support – which is
Charities’ generosity. Thank you!
significant – but at the same time it was even bigger to know that we had a true partner in the middle of crisis. And that’s who they are… TRUE partners. Their investment, their support, their incredible care… I wish I could express the depth of impact it had on our families, our Club members, and our staff.
Sam Fowler Vice President of Development, Boys & Girls Club of the Valley
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Michael McDonald Chief Marketing Officer, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
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EMPOWERING DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Supporting their commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Fiesta Bowl Organization and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona came together to create the Empowering Diversity Scholarship. Through the scholarship, 16 minority students received $5,000 to use in their post-secondary education.
There are many young Arizonans who share our longstanding commitment to diversity and community, and this scholarship will help them continue to pursue their goals now and into the future
Pam Kehaly President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
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PLAY AT HANCE PARK On December 15, 2020, the “Fiesta Bowl PLAY at Hance Park” was unveiled. The 20,000-square-foot PLAY is the centerpiece of the opening phase of the Hance Park renovation and was made possible thanks to a $2 million legacy gift from the Fiesta Bowl and supporting partners: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, BHHS Legacy and AZSTA. PLAY features a climbing wall, a separate net climbing structure, a water mist play feature and a sand play area positioned under a shade canopy. Its other unique amenities include three animal-themed play structures. The animal play structures are made of 95 percent recycled plastic lumber and are GreenCircle Certified.
Celebrating the opening of this new amenity is a thrill, and I'm grateful for the commitment of the Fiesta Bowl and its partners to make it a reality, Having unique features like this one, make the park a destination for residents citywide and creates a neighborhood park for those who live nearby. A vibrant and active park will also help attract families and visitors to our growing downtown for years to come.
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The city is grateful to the Fiesta Bowl and its partners for this significant commitment to the Hance Park Revitalization Project. Their legacy gift jump-started this important renovation of the park, which is crucial to the ongoing revitalization and growth of downtown. It's also exciting to celebrate this beautiful new playground for what it offers to families: a place for their kids to get outside, jump around and play during this otherwise difficult year. By masking and physically distancing, they can do it safely and have some fun!
Michael Nowakowski
Kate Gallego
Phoenix District 7 Councilman
Phoenix Mayor
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GRANT CYCLE Fiesta Bowl Charities donated $2.5 million to 44 nonprofits and legacy projects in the 2020-21 season. Each organization is dedicated to serving the Arizona community through youth, sports and education.
We are so thrilled with this gift.
ICAN is incredibly honored to
The timing is also perfect given our
receive a $50,000 grant from
commitment to open up our resident
Fiesta Bowl Charities to support
camps and day camp this summer.
our free after-school programs.
Girls are so in need of social
This past year has been filled with
emotional connection and physical
uncertainty, especially for the
activity, launching our mountain bike
youth and families that we serve.
program will likely be the highlight
With the help of Fiesta Bowl
many hundreds of girls summer
Charities, ICAN will continue to
experiences with Girl Scouts.
grow these valuable resources,
Tamara Woodbury CEO, Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus Pine Council
creating an equitable future for more youth and their families.
Shelby Pedersen CEO, ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth
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2020-21 FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES GRANT RECIPIENTS
OF TUCSON
Youth Development Lasts a Lifetime™
®
Down Syndrome Achievement Centers educate. inspire. believe.
VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER
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Wishes for teachers
For the fifth year in a row, the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program helped to make classroom wishes across the state come true. Teachers filled out an online application to explain their classroom wish and 200 teachers from across the state were randomly-selected to receive a $2,500 grant to make that wish come true. • • • • • •
5,439 total years teaching 70,432 students impacted by these wishes being granted 45 different municipalities or townships included 161 different schools selected 67 school districts and 19 charter schools 71 colleges and universities represented from teacher alma maters What’s more fun than granting wishes? Wishes for Teachers is even more meaningful this year as teachers have adapted to extraordinary circumstances. Desert Financial has had a long history of supporting education to honor the legacy of our 15 founders, all teachers. It’s our pleasure to serve as the title partner for this year’s Wishes for Teachers, and collaborate with Fiesta Bowl Charities to make those exciting calls to deserving teachers.
Jeff Meshey President and CEO at Desert Financial
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Nacda
NACDA Community Service Award presented by Fiesta Bowl Fiesta Bowl and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) partnered for the fourth year to recognize the volunteerism and community outreach efforts by a NCAA Division I institution. This year Vanderbilt was selected for its Dancing Dores program and Vanderbilt University Dance Marathon. A 13-hour event allows student-athletes to meet, play games and interact with Miracle Families with sick or injured children. In the months leading up to the event, athletic teams raised $42,000 in pre-event fundraising and another $18,000 in 24 hours for match day for the hospital.
NACDA McLendon Scholarship Presented by Fiesta Bowl To support the next generation of leaders in the college athletics industry, a John McLendon Minority Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded by the Fiesta Bowl annually to a student associated with an Arizona-based four-year institution. This year’s recipient was Sophia Elenga, who graduated from Arizona State University and plans to continue her education in sport law and business.
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Spirit's birthday CHALLENGE: THE 2020 REMIX September 25, 2020 While Spirit’s Birthday is typically celebrated with a flag-football game, this year over 300 children from Boys & Girls Clubs across the state participated in Spirit’s Birthday Challenge: The 2020 Remix, a week-long virtual event. Challenges varied from team chants to relay races. The week culminated with an online birthday party to celebrate our favorite mascot and announce the high scores from the week.
Spirit's Birthday was a welcomed and much needed addition to our summer camp experience last year. Summer 2020 was a challenging one, with COVID still very much a factor in our staff and members' realities. It was refreshing to focus on something so amusing and exciting at that time, as it incorporated many elements of fun and Club spirit that makes the Boys & Girls Club experience so special.
It was so fun, especially the dancing! And it was a great break from [virtual] school.
Mason C. CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Flagstaff/Cogdill Branch
Liz Byrne Thunderbirds Branch Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
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Teacher mask-up drive-up October 20 (Phoenix), 22 (Flagstaff) & 26 (Tucson), 2020 Fiesta Bowl Charities, in partnership with Arizona Lottery and BHHS Legacy Foundation, distributed 50,000 PPE face masks to educators across the state to help prepare them for their safe return to the classroom. Drive-up distributions were held in Northern, Central and Southern Arizona where teachers had the chance at a Golden Ticket. Throughout the three events, $10,000 worth of DonorsChoose gift cards were randomly distributed. Teachers who could not attend a Mask-up Drive-up event were invited to request masks for the staff and teachers at their school to be mailed.
The Arizona Lottery is proud to partner with the Fiesta Bowl to distribute thousands of face masks to teachers across our great state, Together, during this difficult time we are working together to provide this vital personal protective equipment to teachers who are on the front lines teaching our children and keeping them safe.
Gregg Edgar Arizona Lottery Executive Director
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Mask Up
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Par 3 challenge October 28-30, 2020 The fourth annual PNC Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive took place at the beautiful Short Course at Mountain Shadows. Foursomes competed for a chance to win on every hole, from cash prizes to cars. Four golfers per round qualified to take a shot for $1 million cash, one player coming within a few feet of the grand prize. The event sold out for all three days, with proceeds benefiting Fiesta Bowl Charities and its nonprofit partners statewide. Gorgeous weather, a picturesque golf course, premium gift bags and prizes on every hole make the PNC Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive the premier charity golf event in Arizona.
As we focus on growing PNC’s presence in Arizona, we find that the Fiesta Bowl Organization is aligned well with our company and employee values. Together we can strengthen and enrich the lives of our neighbors in communities where we live and work.
Cathleen Walker PNC Regional President & Head of Corporate Banking For Arizona
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Virtual draft day November 10, 2020 200 teachers were invited to join a video call on November 10 to receive an update regarding their Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers application. To their surprise, they were met with partners, community champions and local celebrities that shared that their wish was being granted.
The impact that Wishes for Teachers
The impact of this program on my
will have on my students is that
students and me is immeasurable!
this very generous gift will give my
I was able to supply my students
students an exciting and engaging
with the gift of reading through
learning tool that will get them
a multitude of books at their
excited about learning new things
fingertips. In a year where students
with a hands-on approach. I am
cannot share materials, it has been
so humbled and overjoyed by the
amazing to give my students individual
generosity!
fiction and non-fiction books. We have
Jana Weaver Toltec Elementary School, Special Education Kindergarten
been so thankful for the Interactive Whiteboard we were granted. It has made virtual learning take flight!
Bianca Woolridge Freedom Traditional Academy, 2nd Grade
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COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC December 8, 2020 The Fiesta Bowl Community Golf Classic was created to support Arizona nonprofits in their fundraising efforts. While Fiesta Bowl oversaw the operations, organizations were able to sell foursomes to earn dollars. Participants had the chance to win cash prizes, special gift packages and even cars on every hole.
The Fiesta Bowl Community Golf Classic was yet another example of the commitment to the community by Fiesta Bowl Charities. The event was well-organized, respectful to health guidelines, and added an upbeat and positive experience and perspective. Fiesta Bowl Charities represents true leadership in making life better for Arizona youth, sports, and education.
Marcia Meyer CEO/Founder, The Be Kind People Project
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Learning center December 9, 2020 Fiesta Bowl Charities and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona worked together to renovate the learning center at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa. The revitalized space received new furniture, technology and supplies that nearly 100 children will use daily.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is proud to partner with Fiesta Bowl Charities to help transform this room at Sunshine Acres. We thought we could really spruce it up and make it feel as vibrant as the kids are. The energy in this room is wonderful to promote kids being able to learn and interact with one another.
Christine Wiggs Vice President, Community & Health Advancement
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OPERATION SANTA December 17, 2020 33 children from Luke Air Force Base with a single-parent household or with a parent deployed for the holidays were invited to attend Operation Santa. Families picked up a $300 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card, a swag bag and dinner from Rudy’s BBQ in a drive-thru style event.
When I can walk and be part of a child’s discovery and sheer joy… it’s a gift to me! It’s all part of being something that’s bigger than yourself and this event is absolutely that. It’s bringing a Christmas to these children and supporting our military in the process.
Greg Debernard Regional Vice President, USAA
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KABOOM!
Playground builds February 12, 2021 Fiesta Bowl Charities, in partnership with SRP and KABOOM!, constructed a new playground at Tomahawk Elementary School in Phoenix. Children, parents and staff participated in virtual activities to share their ideas and dreams for a new playground, which were made into a reality for 1,200 children annually.
It is an honor and responsibility to enrich and help a neighborhood and families in need, especially during times like these. SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit utility that has been a cornerstone of the Valley for more than 100 years. We are always looking for opportunities to invest in our community — in big and small ways.
Andrea Moreno SRP Manager of Community Outreach
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Kindness Arizona March 22-26, 2021 Fiesta Bowl and Desert Financial spread kindness across the state in a 25-stop, five-day tour called Kindness Arizona. Kindness Arizona takes the community focus of the two organizations and brings funds, equipment, supplies and cheer directly to communities around the state. Desert Financial and the Fiesta Bowl chose local organizations that aid the lives of Arizonans in the areas of youth, education and supporting front-line workers.
Our new teacher workspace has been
Together with our trusted partners
an impactful event that has allowed
at the Fiesta Bowl organization, we
teachers the opportunity to breath in
were thrilled that Kindness Arizona
the most trying time in our educational
made a profound impact across the
history. The space has provided an
state. The smiles, cheers and tears
atmosphere for teachers to share
of joy from educators, front-line
with one another their successes as
workers and nonprofit leaders were
well as their failures as we continue
inspiring. While we look forward to
to improve. Most importantly it has
the return of the Desert Financial
reminded teachers that they are
Fiesta Bowl parade, we know that in
appreciated and how important the
this one-of-a-kind year, the spirit
work is that they do.
of Kindness Arizona will live on.
Tony Cullen Principal, Flagstaff High School
Jeff Meshey President & CEO, Desert Financial
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Kindness Arizona March 22-26, 2021 Every day, 25 children come into
Catherine Booth co-founder of
foster care in Arizona. Many come
The Salvation Army believed that
with little more than the clothes on
'there is no reward equal to that
their backs. We are grateful for our
of doing the most good to the most
partnership with the Fiesta Bowl and
people in need.' Kindness Arizona
Assistance League of Phoenix to outfit
was a beautiful representation of
more than 540 children in foster care
doing the most good for the Amphi
with complete casual wear outfits
Community. Together we were able
or school uniforms. The families who
to create a space that our children
picked up clothing said it best: 'I just
will feel proud of, a total dream
really wanted to thank you so much
come true! The Salvation Army Tucson
for the clothing and items in the bags.
Amphi team was honored to be part
My kids loved everything. I really
of a campaign that represented love
appreciate all the hard work all the
in action, and we hope that served
volunteers put into these events.
as an example to continue to spread
Kris Jacober Executive Director, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
kindness to everyone we encounter.
Captain Yohani Ortiz Tucson Amphi Corps Officer, The Salvation Army—Southwest Division
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FIELD DONATION March 30, 2021 The Jerry Colangelo Branch of Boys & Girls of the Valley received the 80,000 square feet of turf from the Guaranteed Rate Bowl from Fiesta Bowl Charities and APS. The new field will serve as a cornerstone for the community as a safe place that encourages healthy, active lifestyles among youth and families.
Giving back is important to us as a company and I know the Fiesta Bowl views that as well through their philanthropic opportunities. This partnership allowed us to leverage what we do to give back to the community that supports us every day.
Jim Hatfield APS, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
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Sanctioned events Boys & Girls Club State Youth of the Year The Boys & Girls Club Arizona State Youth of the Year honors a Club member who continually demonstrates service to the Club and excels in community values, academic performance, moral character, life goals, poise and public speaking. The state champion advances into Regional and National competitions.
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Game week
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
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Iowa State WINS PLAYSTATION® FIESTA BOWL January 2, 2021 | Glendale, Arizona The 50th Anniversary of the Fiesta Bowl was indeed historic. In a matchup that was the first-ever between No. 25 Oregon and No. 10 Iowa State, the Cyclones hit the Fiesta Bowl field for the first time in school history after their most successful regular season ever. To add some more excitement, both starting quarterbacks were Arizona high school stars – the first time in PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl history that both starting quarterbacks were Arizona natives. The Cyclones made the most of playing in the biggest game in program history, its first-ever New Year’s Six Bowl, defeating the Ducks 34-17 behind solid play on both sides of the ball. Gilbert Perry High School alumni and Offensive Player of the Game Brock Purdy went 20-of-29 passing for 156 yards and a touchdown, with 39 rushing yards and another score. Star running back Breece Hall carried the ball 34 times (one short of the Bowl record) for 136 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, linebacker Mike Rose picked off his fifth ball of the season while fellow linebacker O’Rien Vance racked up four tackles, one for loss and recovered two fumbles en route to Defensive Player of the Game honors. 58
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Community impact Wishes for teachers
Playground build
Field donation
Grant cycle recipient
Renovations
Wishes for teachers schools impacted AAEC South Mountain High School
Cartwright Elementary School
Glendale American Elementary School
Manuel DeMiguel Elementary School
Santa Fe Elementary School
Academies of Math and Science Camelback
Casa Academy
Gowan Science Academy
Marana Middle School
Show Low Junior High School
Casteel High School
Hale Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School
Sierra 2-8 School
Cheyenne Elementary School
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
Maurice Cash Elementary School
Sierra Linda High School
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
Silver Valley Elementary School
Mirage Elementary School
Sirrine Elementary School
Mission Manor Elementary School
Skyline High School
Mitchell Elementary School
Smith Junior High School
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
Solano Elementary School
Mohave High School
Spitalny Elementary School
Mountain View Preparatory
Sundance Elementary School
Neely Traditional Academy
Sunland Elementary School
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
Sunrise Elementary School
Oasis Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School
Palm Valley Elementary School
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School
Surprise Elementary School
Payson High School
Tarwater Elementary School
Pensar Academy
Thatcher High School
Picacho Elementary School
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School
Toltec Elementary School
Porter Elementary School
Trevor G. Browne High School
Poston Butte High School
Twin Peaks K-8 School
Red Mountain High School
Verrado Middle School
Reyes Maria Ruiz Academy
Vista Grande High School
Rhodes Junior High School
Vista Verde Middle School
Richard Simis Elementary School
Washington High School
Round Valley High School
West Point High School
Saguaro High School
Western Sky Middle School
Sahuarita Intermediate School
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Willcox High School
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Willcox Middle School
Aguilar Elementary School Alhambra High School Alta E. Butler Elementary School Alta Vista Elementary School American Leadership Academy Queen Creek Apache Elementary School Apache Junction High School Archway Classical Academy Glendale
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Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale
Desert Sonora School
Arete Preparatory Academy
Desert Valley Elementary School
Arizona School for the Arts
Desert Vista High School
Bagdad High School
Desert Willow Elementary School
BASIS Flagstaff
Dos Rios Elementary School
BASIS Goodyear
East Valley Institute of Technology
BASIS Peoria Primary
Edison Elementary School
BASIS Tucson North
Eduprize Schools - Gilbert
Bernard Black Elementary School
Fountain Hills Middle School
Bisbee High School
Fox Creek Junior High School
Buckeye Elementary School
Frank Elementary School
Bullhead City Middle School
Franklin East Elementary School
Cactus Shadows High School
Freedom Traditional Academy
Cactus View Elementary
Fremont Junior High School
Canyon View High School
Fuller Elementary School
Capitol Elementary School
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
Carl Hayden High School
Gilbert Arts Academy
Carminati Elementary School
Gilbert Global Academy
Desert Star Academy
Heritage Academy Gateway Highland Lakes School Hirsch Academy Holdeman Elementary School Houston Elementary School Imagine Bell Canyon Imagine Prep Surprise Imagine Rosefield Independence High School Indian Bend Elementary School Innovation Academy IntelliSchool Glendale Islands Elementary School Jack Harmon Elementary School Kino Junior High School Knoles Elementary School Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School Laird School Legacy Traditional School - NW Tucson Legacy Traditional School - Avondale Legacy Traditional School Queen Creek Liberty Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Mabel Padgett Elementary School MacArthur Elementary School
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2020-21 season
Cave Creek
Fountain Hills
Scottsdale
Surprise Peoria El Mirage
Waddell
Glendale
Phoenix
Litchfield Park
Avondale
Buckeye
Mesa
apache junction
Tolleson Tempe
Goodyear Guadalupe
Gilbert Chandler
Queen Creek
Maricopa
Phoenix metro impact
San Tan Valley
Bullhead City
Flagstaff Winslow
Fort Mohave bagdad
Cottonwood Prescott valley
Prescott
Payson
Show Low Springerville Eagar
Phoenix
Stanfield Yuma
Thatcher
Casa Grande eloy Picacho Marana
Oro Valley
Tucson Somerton
Willcox Vail
Sahuarita
arizona impact nogales
bisbee
Ziegler Fiesta Bowl museum FIESTABOWL.ORG
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