Annual ACF event honoring local philanthropy and nonprofits scheduled for September 16

Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Ted Prina expresses his gratefulness for the support from his wife, Renee during their speech upon wining Volunteer of the Year in 2024. This year's grant awards and award ceremony is sheduled for Sept. 16 at EAC.

The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley opens registration for the grant celebration and announces 2025 grant recipients

Contributed Article/Courtesy ACF

SAFFORD—The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley invites the public to the Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration, an annual event honoring local nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and philanthropists. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher. Registration is now open at acf.cventevents.com/gggc2025.

During the recent competitive grant cycle, nonprofit organizations serving Graham and Greenlee counties were awarded a total of $47,000 to support projects in education, social services, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and other areas. Grant awards will be given to these organizations during this year’s event. 

In addition to the grantees, the following awards will also be presented:

  • Graham County Nonprofit Organization of the Year
  • Greenlee County Nonprofit Organization of the Year
  • Ed and Angie Sawyer Volunteer of the Year (Graham County)
  • Greenlee County Volunteer of the Year 

For more information about the event or nomination process, please contact Regional Philanthropic Advisor Selena Valencia Salazar at ssalazar@azfoundation.org or call 520.439.0595.