This is a permanent, tangible legacy of philanthropy in action.
The free event brought together donors, nonprofit leaders and community members to recognize and honor the work of organizations addressing Flagstaff’s most pressing needs. Speakers included ACF President and CEO Anna María Chávez and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona Executive Director Eric Wolverton.
In addition to recognizing 2025 grant recipients, ACF of Flagstaff announced the endowment of a home for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona’s Starter Home Project in the Timber Sky development. This first-of-its-kind partnership will ensure that a home remains in perpetuity as part of Habitat’s innovative program to provide affordable, equity-building opportunities for working families.
“Endowing this home with Habitat for Humanity is an investment in Flagstaff’s future,” said Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Regional Director Tammy Howell. “It means one more family will always have access to a safe, stable and affordable place to live, no matter how the housing market changes. This is a permanent, tangible legacy of philanthropy in action. We are grateful for the mobilization of the Northern Arizona Housing Fund held at ACF – this is the kind of impact the fund was designed to make.”
In a surprise twist, Chávez announced that ACF will grant an additional $25,000, kicking off a challenge for attendees and community members to help match the effort and endow a second Habitat home by raising another $150,000 by the end of the year.
“We are proud to support the Flagstaff community through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona,” said Chávez. “ACF’s superpower is connecting funders with the amazing nonprofits like Habitat that are positively impacting the quality of life in the area. There is more work to do, but ACF remains committed to community-based philanthropy and we will continue to work together toward innovative solutions.”
At least $76,000 has already been committed as part of this program – including $25,000 from the Forest Highlands Foundation. The Forest Highlands Foundation is a valued funding partner committed to making transformative investments to support community need.
The $1.7 million awarded this year came from a combination of sources, including community and field-of-interest funds held at ACF for the benefit of Flagstaff residents, contributions from individual ACF fundholders and other collective funders. The grants support a wide range of initiatives, from basic needs and education to arts, culture and the environment.
The Grant Awards Celebration highlighted the collaborative power of ACF’s model – bringing together multiple donors and funders to make a collective impact that no single contribution could achieve on its own. Attendees heard directly from nonprofit leaders about the transformative effect of the funding on their programs and the people they serve.
Since its founding in 1987, ACF of Flagstaff has been the area’s trusted philanthropic partner, building permanent charitable endowments to support the community for generations to come. FBN
For more information on how to support ACF of Flagstaff, or the match challenge to contribute to the Northern Arizona Housing Fund, contact Regional Director Tammy Howell at [email protected] or 928-526-1956.
Courtesy Photo: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona Executive Director Eric Wolverton accepted the large check for Habitat’s Starter Home Project in Timber Sky.
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