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July: Phoenix Suns Charities benefits from championship run-up
Booker, who has a sister with autism, recently gave $100,000 in grants to Arizona Autism United, Central Arizona Shelter Services, YMCA of Southern Arizona, GAP Ministries and Elevate Phoenix.
June: 2021 Local Nonprofit Receives $40,000 Grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Duet has partnered with Elevate Phoenix in a unique intergenerational effort to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines for some of the Valley’s most vulnerable senior residents.
May: Devin Booker’s Starting Five ‘icing on the cake’ for Elevate Phoenix
Listen to Dalila A. Gamper, Executive Director of Elevate Phoenix interview on KTAR and 98.7 FM. “The best way I know how to say what we do is we do life with our kids,” Dalila Gamper.
May: Devin Booker receives NBA award in recognition of Booker’s Starting Five initiative
Over a five-year period, Booker will give out five separate $100,000 grants each year to nonprofit organizations, for a grand total of $2.5 million.
Elevate Phoenix Invitational 2022 Press Release
The 6th Annual Elevate Phoenix Invitational, hosted by Tom Lehman, will be held November 20th and 21st at the Phoenix Country Club with goals of exceeding $1Million for the second year in a row. Scottsdale, AZ, For Immediate Release - The 6th Annual Elevate Phoenix...
Phoenix Union Partners with Elevate Phoenix
Phoenix Union High School District has been partnering with Elevate Phoenix for 12 years and counting!Elevate Phoenix has been partnering with the Phoenix Union High School District for 12+ years and has yielded impressive results. We have grown from one class with 35...
Ann Meyers Drysdale Featured in the LA Times
Ann Meyers Drysdale and her "Sibling Splendor" with the UCLA Bruins was featured in the LA TimesNearly half a centry ago Ann Meyers Drysdale and her brother Dave led their UCLA Bruins college teams to national championships. It started with Dave in 1975 and only 3...
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May: AZTV interviews Dalila A. Gamper the Executive Director of Elevate Phoenix
AZTV interviews Dalila A. Gamper, Executive Director of Elevate Phoenix. Elevate Phoenix shares how they help at-risk youth overcome the struggles in their lives and succeed! Plus, Dalila A. Gamper talks about the generous donation from Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns!
May: Suns Guard Devin Booker receives May’s NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was honored Monday with the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of May. The award was in recognition of Booker’s Starting Five initiative. Elevate Phoenix received a $100,000 grant from Devin Booker’s Starting Five initiative.
April: Need a home COVID-19 vaccination? Need a ride? Youth help senior citizens get vaccinated
The Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust awarded Duet Partners in Health & Aging -who is partnering with Elevate Phoenix- $40,000 to help get seniors across the Valley vaccinated, especially those who are homebound or lack an internet connection.
March: Elevate Phoenix Announces Fundraising Results
Virtual event hosted by PGA Pro Tom Lehman raises $600,000 for Elevate’s work with at-risk youth. Flip to pg. 20 to read more.
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Elevator in Education Event Recap
We are thrilled to announce that our 6th annual Elevator in Education Awards event raised over $96,915 (and still...
Elevator in Education Event Recap
We are thrilled to announce that our 6th annual Elevator in Education Awards event raised over $96,915 (and still...
A $429 donation covers all expenses for one whole year for a participating student in Elevate Phoenix’s school programs
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Elevator in Education Event Recap
We are thrilled to announce that our 6th annual Elevator in Education Awards event raised over $96,915 (and still counting) to provide scholarships for students in need. This incredible success is a testament to the generosity and compassion of our community, who came...
6th Annual Elevator in Education Awards Luncheon
Reserve Your Spot Today! YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN PHOENIX BUSINESS & EDUCATION LEADERS FOR THE 6th ANNUAL PATTY & DAVID MEYERS ELEVATOR IN EDUCATION AWARD LUNCHEONMultiple Hall of Fame Member Ann Meyers Drysdale invites YOU to attend a celebratory luncheon...
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Elevator in Education Event Recap
We are thrilled to announce that our 6th annual Elevator in Education Awards event raised over $96,915 (and still counting) to provide...
6th Annual Elevator in Education Awards Luncheon
Reserve Your Spot Today! YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN PHOENIX BUSINESS & EDUCATION LEADERS FOR THE 6th ANNUAL PATTY & DAVID MEYERS...
Thank You to Our Title Sponsor Gawley Plastic Surgery
Thank you to our title sponsors Gawley Plastic Surgery/Unicorn Philanthropy Elevate Phoenix has been named charity of choice by Gawley...
R.I.S.E Summer Program
R.I.S.E - Relationships, Instruction, Support and the Equipping of urban students for their future.Our R.I.S.E Summer Program is a...
Ed Beasley
Now More Than Ever
Elevate Phoenix Delivering long-term, life-changing relationships with our urban youth~ Even if we can’t physically hug our kids, we’ll be sure they still feel our arms around them, even if it’s virtual! We continue to live out our mission in a rapidly changing world...
Safety is Our Top Concern
Safety is our top concern for our kids, their families, staff, supporters and donors! Elevate Phoenix is responding in light of Covid-19.Just like you, we are closely monitoring any new developments regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). There is nothing more important to...
AMD Awards Breakfast
Ann Meyers Drysdale Teachers Being HonoredAnn Meyers Drysdale It's About HopeDownload Your Invitation >> Join us at the 4th Annual Ann Meyers Drysdale Elevator in Education Awards Breakfast.Stayed tuned for more information! 4th Annual Ann Meyers Drysdale...
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