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A private foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust honors Virginia Piper’s philanthropic commitment to changing lives and strengthening community.

Phoenix, AZ
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#Nonprofits are the invisible backbone of our communities—but many people don’t realize how often they benefit from their work. A new guide from @NatlCouncilNPs helps organizations tell their stories in more powerful, people-centered ways.
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Preschool & early child care lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Without that early boost, future success can be harder to reach. We applaud orgs like @ReadOnArizona & @AZFTF that are working to close the gap and expand access for Arizona families.
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Child care and early education are essential to Arizona families, the programs can be both expensive and scarce. What are the solutions?
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Big cheers to McKayla Banks Thomas for turning a clothing drive into a boutique-style experience full of dignity, choice & joy! Her “Warm Hearts, Fresh Starts” effort at @SVdP brought confidence & care to women in need—& may inspire more kindness ahead.
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Congrats to AllThrive 365 and The Worker—two inspiring nonprofits recognized among the 2025 Excellence in Business Awards winners by the @phxchamber! Piper Trust is proud to celebrate your well-deserved recognition.
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The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected five Business of the Year recipients for its inaugural Excellence in Business Awards (formerly the IMPACT Awards), which recognize companies that demonstrate...
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Big applause for @childsplayaz, which was recently featured by @AmericanTheatre magazine! Their powerful work sparks imagination and inspires young minds. We’re proud to support this nationally recognized gem of Arizona arts.
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With a new space and expanded kitchen, @TheJoyBusOrg aims to grow from 250 to 2,500 meals a week for cancer patients. Piper Trust is proud to support this powerful mission.
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The Joy Bus is much more than a restaurant. The new, bigger space will help expand its meal delivery program.
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The Piper Fellows program invests in the professional development of nonprofit leaders in Maricopa County. Applications for these fellowships for outstanding social profit leaders are due by Aug. 1. Learn more! #PiperFellowship #PiperFellow
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Arizona is advancing early reading through a statewide network of aligned, data-driven strategies. From schools to libraries, partners are collaborating to support students & families. We're pleased to see orgs like @ReadOnArizona leading the way!
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Arizona is doubling down on its commitment to close the literacy gap, particularly in underserved communities. 
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Last week, we were honored to host author Melissa Pritchard for a #PiperConversation on Florence Nightingale & Virginia Galvin Piper—two women whose legacies of compassion & servant leadership continue to inspire. Grateful to Melissa & all who joined us for this meaningful event.
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Today, we celebrate all the fathers, father figures, mentors, and role models who strengthen and nurture our community. Happy Father's Day!
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Today, we celebrate a milestone: CALA Alliance’s 15th anniversary—and the grand opening of CASA CALA, a new arts & culture hub in downtown Phoenix! Stop by the open house to tour the new space & learn how CALA is deepening its impact across Arizona.
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After 15 years of championing Latinx arts and culture in Arizona, CALA Alliance is hosting a party in its new home.
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The Musical Instrument Museum is featured in The Saturday Evening Post—a national spotlight on one of Arizona’s cultural gems. Don’t miss this beautiful tribute to the power of music and connection! @MIMphx @SatEvePost #ArtsMatters.
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With a collection of thousands of instruments from around the globe, Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum is an interactive experience for the eyes and ears.
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UMOM New Day Centers COO Monique Lopez used her Piper Fellowship to explore social enterprise models and bring bold ideas home. Watch how her journey is shaping @UMOMndc's future on the new episode of It Happens at STN. #PiperFellow #PiperFellowship
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As Valley temps rise, @PhoenixSymphony is bringing hope & healing to shelters & transitional housing centers like @CircletheCityAZ. Their musicians share the power of live music—turning intimate performances into moments of joy, dignity & connection.
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Discover how The Phoenix Symphony's community programs provide relief and joy to those in need during the summer heat.
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What’s the definition of revitalization? A Piper Fellowship. Learn more and apply by August 1. . #PiperFellow #PiperFellowship #NonprofitLeadership
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Piper Trust welcomes @ceci_moss as the new director & chief curator of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. With her broad experience in contemporary art & multidisciplinary institutions, we excited to see what’s ahead for @_SMoCA under her leadership.
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Ceci Moss, Ph.D., will start on July 14 as the new director and chief curator for Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA).
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We’re delighted to see @dfsphoenix moving into its new home at @ParkCentralPHX! This expanded, accessible space reinforces their mission of empowering women, teens & young adults across the Valley.
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bizjournals.com
Dress for Success relocates to Park Central in Phoenix, expanding services for women's economic independence with a larger, more accessible space.
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This week, the Arizona Jewish Historical Society officially broke ground on the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center, a first-of-its-kind facility in Arizona designed to educate and empower Arizona’s youth to stand up against antisemitism and hate.
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Piper Trust is proud to welcome Laura Smith as the new director of @kidsvisionaz! She brings deep public health & vision care experience to lead this coalition for Arizona kids. Thank you to founding director Karen Woodhouse for her incredible leadership!
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Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has appointed Laura Smith as the new director of Eyes On Learning, a coalition of state, local and national organizations ...
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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan on receiving India’s prestigious Padma Shri Award! As former director of the @NSF & a longtime leader at @ASU, his work continues to build bridges & inspire across AZ & the world. Congrats, Dr. Panch!
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