Community Grants Supporting Local Impact and Nonprofit Programs

Community Grants Supporting Local Impact and Nonprofit Programs is sponsored by UniSource Energy Services. UniSource Energy Services focuses its philanthropic investments on education, the environment, and community assistance to vulnerable residents. Grants support nonprofits whose programs and services demonstrate measurable results in helping local communities.

UniSource’s Investments in 2025 Help Build Resilient Communities – UniSource Energy Services UniSource made strong connections in 2025 with nearly $411,000 and thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to empowering our communities and cultivating relationships. Our investments are dedicated to four key areas that align with our core values, including community vitality, education and environmental stewardship.

Here’s a look at our financial impact by the numbers: 108 nonprofit organizations $284,597 community vitality $29,900 environmental stewardship Voice from the community – Kelly McGowan, CEO of Wildfire: The community action agency receives funding for bill assistance, in addition to programs to replace and repair HVAC systems for low-income families.

“In a year when so many funding sources were in flux or threatened, UniSource’s support of our Heat Relief Initiative was essential. The company’s commitment allowed us to continue replacing HVAC systems for low-income families who had nowhere else to turn. In a state facing some of the deadliest summers on record, a failed cooling system can be life-threatening, and most households simply can’t absorb that cost.

The partnership provided immediate safety and long-term stability for the families we serve. ” UniSource ingrains volunteering in our work culture by providing volunteer activities each year through our Community Action Teams, our employee volunteer groups in each office, as well as supporting volunteers who dedicate their time to their passions.

Through our Dollars for Doers program, UniSource rewards those employees who meet a minimum number of volunteer hours, providing a donation of up to $500 to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

Here’s a look at our volunteer impact by the numbers: $5,400 donated through Dollars for Doers Voice from a volunteer – Samantha Caspe, an Executive Assistant in Kingman, spent about 60 hours volunteering last year in a variety of activities. “Here in Kingman, many of our employees serve as coaches and board members for local youth sports teams.

Last year, I worked with several employees who coached my son’s teams to earn Dollars for Doers donations. This gives us, as employees, the ability to support these underfunded programs through employee engagement. The donations are greatly appreciated and it shows how UniSource supports our community.

” Organizations and Communities We paid special attention last year to issues that are crucial to the health and safety of residents: heat relief and wildfire protection. To protect our communities from wildfires, for example, UniSource contributed $9,000 to organizations, including the National Forest Foundation to improve conditions near Prescott.

Here are the top organization recipients by area: Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County, $5,000 Lowell Observatory, $5,000 Transition Zone Horticultural Institute, $4,500 Western Arizona Council of Governments, $10,000 Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair, $5,000 Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County, $5,000 Pinetop Lakeside Senior Citizens, $6,500 Walking Down Ranch, $4,500 Bread of Life Mission, $3,500 Nogales Lions Club, $7,000 Nogales Education Foundation, $6,000 Borderlands Produce Rescue, $5,000 Yavapai County – Verde Valley: Low Income Student Aid, $10,800 Arizona Junior Rodeo Association, $5,000 Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, $5,000 Yavapai College Foundation, $5,000 Yavapai County – Prescott area: Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center, $5,300 Highlands Center for Natural History, $5,000 National Forest Foundation, $5,000 Voice from recipient – Ashley Wood, President and CEO of River Cities United Way: “With support from UniSource grants, volunteers, and advocacy efforts, River Cities United Way enhanced services to better meet client needs.

We provided winter utility assistance vouchers to help families stay warm and reduce expenses. Several months later, we installed an industrial outdoor fan to improve comfort during the summer months for public access and heat relief. In every season, we remain committed to supporting the community we call home.

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