SAFFORD — The Arizona Community Foundation announced the Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration, an annual event honoring local nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and philanthropists, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher.
Check-in is at 4:30 p.m. and the event begins at 5 p.m.
Registration is now open at Overview ⋮ 2026 Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration ⋮ Arizona Community Foundation ⋮ Events.
Last year, nonprofit organizations serving Graham and Greenlee counties were awarded a total of $49,600 to support projects in education, social services, environment and sustainability, healthcare, and more.
In addition to grants presented to nonprofit organizations serving Graham and Greenlee counties, 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
Click here to nominate an organization or individual.
Ed and Angie Sawyer Graham County Volunteer of the Year
- 2017 — John Bonafas
- 2018 — Ruth Powell (posthumous)
- 2019 — Paulette LeBlanc
- 2022 — Chris Gibbs
- 2023 — Linda Lopez
- 2024 — Ted Prina
- 2025 — Tim Linden
Greenlee County Volunteer of the Year
- 2017 — Doug Barlow
- 2018 — Catie Gross
- 2019 — Jesus Garcia
- 2022 — Steve Ahmann
- 2023 — Steve Guzzo
- 2025 — Theresa Campbell
Graham County Nonprofit Organization of the Year
- 2017 — Safford Lions Club
- 2018 — Mt. Graham Safe House
- 2019 — Our Neighbor’s Farm and Pantry
- 2022 — Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS)
- 2023 — Gila Valley Arts Council
- 2024 — Secret Soldiers
- 2025 — Gila Valley Samaritan Home
Greenlee County Nonprofit Organization of the Year
- 2017 — Duncan Pride Society
- 2023 — Greenlee County Tourism Council
- 2024 — Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS)
