This year, $25,000 will be awarded to participating nonprofits through Shine Forward Southern Arizona. Learn how local donors, the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation, the Burton Family Foundation and an anonymous donor are creating an opportunity for even greater community impact.

Hunger can affect our neighbors in ways we don't always see. From Green Valley and Sahuarita to Amado and Nogales, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona provides food, resources and pathways toward greater stability. Meet this Shine Forward nonprofit and discover how local support can help strengthen Southern Arizona.

What if $100 could support a local cause you care about and bring you together with the community doing good right here in Southern Arizona? Give $100 to a participating nonprofit through Shine Forward Southern Arizona by November 11 and receive two complimentary tickets to Sip, Swirl, Shop & Shine Forward, while supplies last.

The Burton Family Foundation is continuing its investment in Southern Arizona with a generous $10,000 gift to the Shine Forward Southern Arizona Prize Pool. The contribution brings this year’s prize pool to $25,000, creating even more opportunity for participating nonprofits throughout the I-19 corridor.

The Community Performance & Art Center is more than a place to see a show. From performances and visual arts to classes, workshops and community gatherings, CPAC helps make Green Valley and the Santa Cruz Valley a richer place to live. In this Nonprofit Spotlight, the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation shares why CPAC matters to our community.

For nearly 40 years, Friends of Madera Canyon has brought volunteers, donors and community partners together to help conserve and protect one of Southern Arizona’s most treasured natural places. In this Community Spotlight, discover how it all started, what happens behind the scenes, and how each of us can help preserve Madera Canyon for generations to come.

Discover how Arivaca Human Resource serves rural Southern Arizona with meals, food assistance, senior outreach and emergency support, and how you can donate through GGVCF's Shine Forward Southern Arizona initiative.

That spirit of connection is at the heart of Shine Forward Southern Arizona, a year-round initiative of the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation created to help people discover, connect with and support the nonprofit organizations serving our region.

Sometimes an idea begins with history and grows into something capable of shaping the future. That is what the Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society hopes to accomplish with the first annual Porter Wilson Exhibition Friendship Games, scheduled for March 5 and 6, 2027, at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School.

As charitable giving becomes increasingly digital, donors are asking for something fundamental: accuracy, transparency, and trust. Here’s what new research tells us about donor expectations and why those findings matter for nonprofits and the communities they serve.

The Animal League of Green Valley gives cats and dogs in need a safe place to land and another chance at home. Discover TALGV's impact and the many ways our community helps make its work possible.

Leadership starts with getting involved. Learn how the Elevate SGV Community Leadership Program is preparing local leaders to strengthen communities across Southern Arizona through education, collaboration, and civic engagement.

Every act of generosity creates a ripple effect. Learn how local giving strengthens nonprofits, supports neighbors, and helps build a stronger Southern Arizona—one gift, one volunteer, and one partnership at a time.

Discover why community foundations play such an important role in strengthening Southern Arizona. Learn how local giving, nonprofit partnerships, and community collaboration create lasting impact for generations to come.