Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Individuals generously donating blood, volunteering and giving financially are essential to our lifesaving mission.

Creative Testing Solutions holds the tremendous responsibility and honor of helping to ensure blood and plasma supply safety. Annually, we test more than 22 million blood and plasma donations enterprise-wide. Considering the necessity, versatility, and therapeutic impact of blood and plasma, our work impacts millions of lives each year. What we do matters.

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Recognizing a child’s earliest experiences and relationships establish the foundation for all future development, Southwest Human Development’s more than 40 comprehensive programs focus on young children – ages birth to 5 – and their families in the areas of child development, mental health, Easterseals disabilities services, early literacy, Head Start, family support and child welfare, and professional development and training. Founded in 1981, Southwest Human Development serves 140,000 children, families and professionals each year.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a community development corporation committed to building strong, healthy communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change and self-sufficiency to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of those we serve. CPLC has been committed to serving communities in Arizona since its inception in 1969. Since then , CPLC has grown to be one of the largest community development corporations (CDC) serving Arizona, Northern New Mexico and Nevada. CPLC was ranked the third largest Hispanic non-profit in the country in 2014 by Hispanic Business Magazine. CPLC serves over 190,000 individuals annually, of which approximately 65% are low-income. CPLC offers the promise of opportunity through its four distinct yet integrated service areas: Housing, Health and Human Services, Economic Development and Education. Some of the programs included in these areas are housing counseling, clinical counseling, community revitalization, and charter schools. Currently CPLC has 32 sites throughout Arizona serving Latino and Native American communities and rural areas in a culturally and linguistically competent manner. While CPLC’s core competency is serving the Latino community, the agency helps all individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating more than 265 private preschools and elementary schools across the country. With more than 20 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood, ensuring they are fully prepared to succeed when beginning the elementary education so critical to their development. The name Cadence Education reflects our strong educational expertise, and supports our belief that children thrive when they can explore in an environment that guides them with a dependable rhythm or pattern. Our “Birds of Flight” logo represents how we approach early childhood education. Like migrating birds in flight, our education starts with an experienced leader who sets the direction and enables others to soar to new heights. Different wing positions reflect our belief that while there is certain rhythm (cadence) to education, the individuality of each child is always respected and encouraged. Four birds symbolize the elements of peace of mind created through our brand promise – education, fun, nurture and communication. Cadence Education provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We are hiring teachers, directors, and educators across the US who can foster a love of learning. We offer enhanced childcare tuition benefits in many locations. Inquire today.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is one of the oldest and largest non-profit organizations in the state, and a nationally recognized leader in the human services field. For more than 65 years, we have provided job training and employment programs to Arizonans in need through the sale of donated goods in our retail thrift stores. Currently employing more than 4,000 individuals throughout central and northern Arizona, and with annual revenue in excess of $100 million, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an innovator in the retail industry, and a top provider of education and employment placement services.