Kindness Arizona

DESERT FINANCIAL FIESTA BOWL 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 an impactful event that has allowed teachers the opportunity to breath in the most trying time in our educational history. The space has provided an atmosphere for teachers to share with one another their successes as well as their failures as we continue to improve. Most importantly it has reminded teachers that they are appreciated and how important the work is that they do. Tony Cullen

Principal, Flagstaff High School Together with our trusted partners at the Fiesta Bowl organization, we were thrilled that Kindness Arizona made a profound impact across the state. The smiles, cheers and tears of joy from educators, front-line workers and nonprofit leaders were inspiring. While we look forward to the return of the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl parade, we know that in this one-of-a-kind year, the spirit of Kindness Arizona will live on. Jeff Meshey

President & CEO, Desert Financial

DESERT FINANCIAL FIESTA BOWL Kindness Arizona

March 22-26, 2021

Every day, 25 children come into foster care in Arizona. Many come with little more than the clothes on their backs. We are grateful for our partnership with the Fiesta Bowl and Assistance League of Phoenix to outfit more than 540 children in foster care with complete casual wear outfits or school uniforms. The families who picked up clothing said it best: 'I just really wanted to thank you so much for the clothing and items in the bags. My kids loved everything. I really appreciate all the hard work all the volunteers put into these events. Kris Jacober

Executive Director, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Catherine Booth co-founder of The Salvation Army believed that 'there is no reward equal to that of doing the most good to the most people in need.' Kindness Arizona was a beautiful representation of doing the most good for the Amphi Community. Together we were able to create a space that our children will feel proud of, a total dream come true! The Salvation Army Tucson Amphi team was honored to be part of a campaign that represented love in action, and we hope that served as an example to continue to spread kindness to everyone we encounter.

Captain Yohani Ortiz

Tucson Amphi Corps Officer, The Salvation Army—Southwest Division