Fiesta Bowl

Extending the impact of Arizona's most robust teacher support program, Fiesta Bowl Charities granted the classroom wish of 5??0??0?? teachers for $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by Salt River Project. The $1.25 million in donations will be distributed to 84 cities and towns across Arizona, impacting 237,737 students. The program granted wishes in 380 different schools, covering 108 school districts and 79 charter schools. ?? Full list of recipients: tinyurl.com/4d3z3k9p Recipients include teachers instructing bilingual classrooms, sustainability classes, physical education, special needs and much more. The 500 wishes range from new seating and books, to robotics kits and virtual reality headsets. "Teachers are unsung heroes and selfless mentors with incredible influence on our youth to help shape them to become the next generation of leaders," said Fiesta Bowl Executive Director & CEO Erik A. Moses. "Providing resources that they would not otherwise have gives them the ability to create new areas of teaching that will unlock students' potential." Special thanks to our title partner, Palo Verde Generating Station for the continued support of this important initiative.

The Fiesta Sports Foundation has joined with the Arizona Interscholastic Association to elevate the experience for Arizona's high school student-athletes, schools, families, fans and partners through a multi-year partnership, building on a strategic alliance between the organizations that began with Fiesta Bowl Friday Night Showdown in 2023. Starting immediately, the Fiesta Bowl will be the presenting partner of the AIA Flag Football Championship, which is in the playoff semifinal round today for the 6A, 5A and 4A classifications with the championship games slated for this Saturday, November 23. For more info ?? ??: https://lnkd.in/gRQaQqE2

Hey Arizona educators, you’re the real ????????. It was an amazing afternoon, as we called 500 teachers, coaches and staff to award $2,500 grants for their classrooms during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP. Thank you to all of our incredible partners including Palo Verde Generating Station and Salt River Project, our Board of Directors, Yellow Jackets, Ambassadors and friends, who helped us give out $1.25M for the second year in a row!

Let the granting begin! The first three of 5??0??0?? Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers grants were awarded on Monday in Mesa, Phoenix and Buckeye, AZ. The remaining recipients will receive surprise calls on Tuesday — and $2,500 for their classroom wishes — during our annual Wishes for Teachers Draft presented by Salt River Project. Special thanks to SRP and the Palo Verde Generating Station for your continued support of our annual campaign, which will award $1.25M to Arizona educators this year.

"One of the great things is showing that Arizona is more than just a couple of counties. Arizona is 22 different tribes on our lands and rich history." We are so fortunate to have Judy Ferreira, Executive Director of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association, on our Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we shine the Volunteer Spotlight on Judy and all of the great work she's doing to encourage others to learn, appreciate and celebrate the diversity that makes Arizona unique. ?? https://lnkd.in/gsp42uNW

The #FiestaBowl and NACDA traveled to San Jose this weekend to present the San Jose State Athletic Department with the 2023-24 Community Service Award at the Spartans football game vs. Boise State. Over 500 San Jose State University student-athletes participated in multiple service projects in 2023-24, completing over 20,000 hours of service. The scope of their project centered around addressing social and racial injustices, elevating youth from marginalized communities and providing support and advocacy for individuals impacted by life-altering conditions. Congratulations Spartans, keep up the amazing work!

Each year, Fiesta Bowl Charities donates the Rate Bowl playing field to a community in need. Earlier this week, we surprised the students at Western School of Science and Technology in Maryvale with the news that our 10th football field donation is heading their way. This legacy project would not be possible without our great partner, BHHS Legacy Foundation. ?????????? ???????????????? - we’re looking forward to celebrating the unveiling in the spring!

Prizes at every hole ? Opportunities to win cars and $1 million ? Exclusive Fiesta Bowl swag ? Round of networking at picturesque course ? There are a lot of reasons why the PNC #FiestaBowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive Group is THE golf event to be at every year. Here's one more look at our three-day event at The Short Course at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale!

We enjoyed a “Fiestagiving” celebration as a team today! ???? The potluck luncheon was capped off with the presentation of our Gold Standard Award — as selected by employees — to Community Relations Coordinator, Allison Mertz. Congratulations, Allison!

This week marked the end of a successful second season of Fiesta Bowl Friday Night Showdown and debut season of Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Showdown. To all the Yellow Jackets, Board of Directors and staff who helped shine a spotlight on the incredible Arizona high school football athletes every week, thank you!