Charity News Archives

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $50,000 to USO Arizona to Support Military Members and Their Families

On June 25, Thunderbirds Charities presented USO Arizona a check in the amount of $50,000 to bolster the program which supports U.S. military service personnel and their families in Arizona.

Scott Jenkins Elected New Big Chief of The Thunderbirds for 2021-2022

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins was elected Big Chief of The Thunderbirds for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Thunderbirds Volunteer at Ability 360’s Disability Community Vaccination Event Supporting Special Olympics

The Thunderbirds continue to be active in the community and routinely donate money to many community-based organizations that improve the quality of life for Arizonans in need.

It Starts with Junior Golf – JGAA’s Thunderbird Invitational

The game of golf is extremely important to the State of Arizona, and with roughly 200 golf courses in the Phoenix area alone, the game is a defining feature of the Valley of the Sun. The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – are obviously extremely familiar with golf

In the Community – Girl Scouts of Arizona

Continuing with The Thunderbirds In the Community Conversations, 2021 WM Phoenix Open Assistant Tournament Chairman Michael Golding held a virtual discussion with Christina Spicer, Deputy Director of the Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.

Thunderbirds Charities Donates more than $2.5 Million to Valley Charities During Fall Funding Cycle

Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to 56 Valley charities during its 2020 fall funding cycle.

Thunderbirds Charities awards Zion Institute $80,000 to expand its Early Childhood Education Excellence

Thunderbirds Charities recently presented Zion Institute a check in the amount of $80,000, towards the expansion of their PS-EXCELLENCE (Preschool excellence) program.

In the Community Conversations – Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

Throughout 2020 and now into the new year, The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – have reached out to their incredible charity partners to help spread messages of hope and help to the local communities

The Thunderbirds Pitch in at St. Mary’s Food Bank for the Holidays

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – were back at St. Mary’s Food Bank before the Thanksgiving Holiday to assist with emergency food preparation.

In the Community – Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Continuing with The Thunderbirds In the Community Conversations, last year’s WM Phoenix Open tournament chairman Tim Woods held a virtual discussion with Dr. Wayne Franklin, accomplished cardiovascular surgeon…