Giving Thanks by Giving Back

Humane Society of Sedona
Humane Society of Sedona

When you’re deciding what organizations you want to give your hard-earned dollars to, consider these local ones. Although not a comprehensive list, we wanted to showcase a select group of worthy local organizations. This was compiled and curated by Cornville resident Dawn M.Walter, who has worked in nonprofits for more than two decades and currently runs a professional writing services business for nonprofits called The Next WRITE Thing. For more information, call 480-559-1440 or visit TheNextWRITEThing.net. Because why not give back to the community that gives so much to you?


BOYS TO MEN MENTORING NORTH CENTRAL AZ

The mission of Boys to Men North Central Arizona is to promote fundamental positive change in the lives of boys, their families, and the community by harnessing the power of group mentoring and the rite of passage. We empower young men to make healthy choices so they can become the man they want to be.


551 N. 1st St.
Prescott, AZ 86301
928-362-0276
boystomenaz.org



CORNUCOPIA COMMUNITY ADVOCATES

Cornucopia Community Advocates’s mission is to improve community spirit and effectiveness by developing and sharing resources. Cornucopia has provided support for over 60 tax-exempt public charities serving tens of thousands of people who share a common interest – improving the quality of life in their area.


95 Spotted Fawn Court
Sedona, AZ 86351
928-284-3284
cornucopia.org



Friends of the Forest
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Friends of the Forest is dedicated to maintaining, protecting and restoring the scenic beauty of our National Forest lands in the Sedona area for the enjoyment and use of present and future generations. Friends of the Forest provides the Red Rock Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service with over 35,000 hours of volunteer services annually and a total of approximately 500,000 since its founding in 1994.


friendsoftheforestsedona.org



Gardens for Humanity
GARDENS FOR HUMANITY

Gardens for Humanity’s mission is to develop and share its relationships with humanity and nature through gardening, art and education. Founded in 1996, Gardens for Humanity has worked for ecological education to help give children and community members the values, tools and experiences needed to seek and regain balance with the natural world.


P. O. Box 1202
Sedona, AZ 86339
928-284-9055
gardensforhumanity.org



HUMANE SOCIETY OF SEDONA

Serving the Verde Valley since 1966, the Humane Society of Sedona is dedicated to improving the lives of pets in our community and beyond. As a no-kill shelter, no healthy animal or animal with a treatable behavior or medical condition will ever by euthanized. Humane Society of Sedona has helped 468 pets (including adoptions and strays returned to their owner) so far in 2019.


2115 Shelby Dr.
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-4679
humanesocietyofsedona.org



Hummingbird Society
HUMMINGBIRD SOCIETY

The Hummingbird Society was created in 1996 as a nonprofit organization to help people understand and appreciate hummingbirds and to provide a channel to help save endangered ones. Next year’s festival is tentatively scheduled for July 31-Aug. 2, 2020, and will include three days of presentations, garden tours, exhibits and birding trips.


6560 AZ-179, Ste. 124
Sedona, AZ 86351
928-284-2251
hummingbirdsociety.org



KEEP SEDONA BEAUTIFUL

Since 1972, Keep Sedona Beautiful, acting through the stewardship of its members and volunteers, has been committed to protecting and sustaining the unique scenic beauty and natural environment of the greater Sedona area. Activities range from education and advocacy to handson tasks such as litter lifting and preserving the quality of Oak Creek to maintaining Sedona’s dark, star-studded night skies.


360 Brewer Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-4938
keepsedonabeautiful.org



MENTAL HEALTH COALITION VERDE VALLEY

Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley’s mission is to build support for individuals and families challenged by mental health issues through education, outreach, advocacy, community conversations and support services. The Coalition believes that the better informed our community is, the more we can help our neighbors obtain the services they require and speak with one voice to advocate for the needs of our local communities.


P.O. Box 654
Sedona, AZ 86339
928-649-0135
mentalhealthcoalitionvv.org



RAINBOW ACRES

Rainbow Acres is a Christian community with heart that empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity and purpose. Founded in 1974, Rainbow Acres serves adults of all ages with a wide range of developmental disabilities that commonly include Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome and Developmental Delay from various causes.


2120 W. Reservation Loop Road
Camp Verde, 86322
928-567-5231
rainbowacres.com



Running River School
RUNNING RIVER SCHOOL

Running River School is an independent, Waldorf-inspired elementary school with an integrative and experiential educational environment that strongly respects the child as a unique individual with multiple intelligences. Waldorf education aims to inspire life-long learning in all students and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. By respecting the whole child, “head, hands and heart,” in a developmentally appropriate way, Running River School aims to nurture the next generation of local and global change makers and leaders.


221 Brewer Road
Sedona, AZ 86339
928-362-2659
runningriverschool.org



Sedona Chamber Ballet Nutcracker Performance
SEDONA CHAMBER BALLET

Sedona Chamber Ballet’s mission is to present world-class dance artistry onstage, with an aim to make all forms of dance relevant, acceptable and inviting to the widest possible audience. Sedona Chamber Ballet is committed to continue presenting world-renowned dance artists in Northern Arizona with an emphasis on audience education, and particularly on the cultural education of local children, including performance opportunities for children alongside professional dancers at the highest level.


730 Crown Ridge Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
928-554-4059
sedonachamberballet.org



SEDONA COMMUNITY CENTER

Sedona Community Center’s mission is to enhance quality of life for people of the greater Sedona community through its award-winning food programs, outstanding exercise and educational activities, compassionate supportive services and by providing a venue for meetings, social and cultural events. Through its Meals on Wheels program, the Center is the only provider of home-delivered hot, nutritious, home-style meals in the greater Sedona and Village of Oak Creek areas, serving nearly 35,000 meals each year.


2615 Melody Lane
Sedona, AZ 86339
928-282-2834
sccsedona.org



SEDONA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

The Sedona Community Food Bank is a community-supported organization, which provides food and assistance to people in need. The food bank proudly distributes a large variety of fresh produce, perishables, non-perishables and a selection of bread and pastries.


680 Sunset Dr.
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-204-2808
sedonafoodbank.org



Sedona Heritage Museum Jordan House
SEDONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY/SEDONA HERITAGE MUSEUM

The Sedona Historical Society’s Heritage Museum was once a farmstead for the Jordan Family, some of the area’s earliest settlers and is now working with the community to preserve the ever-growing history of Sedona. The Sedona Heritage Museum is focused on the lifestyles and works of the people who pioneered this community, from 1876 to the present, through community events, education, history preservation, archives and restoration.


735 Jordan Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-7038
sedonamuseum.org



SEDONAKIND

SedonaKind’s mission is to encourage acts of kindness, large and small, locally and around the world and is the proud recipient of the 2019 Spirit of Sedona Nonprofit of the Year Award. SedonaKind meets the third Friday of each month from September to May at the Sedona Community Center at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The organization has put up 13 gratitude trees and benches in honor of Sedona Kindness Day on Nov. 13. The trees will be up until New Year’s. The benches are permanent.


P.O. Box 3059
Sedona, AZ 86340
sedonakind.org



SEDONA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Since 1958, the Sedona Public Library has been enriching lives by fostering lifelong learning and ensuring that every member of the community and visitors, have access to engaging ideas, information services and cultural and civic activities. Nearly 200,000 people come through the doors of the Library each year to obtain information, entertainment, job-finding resources, internet access and programs for all ages.


3250 White Bear Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
VOC Chapter: 51A Bell Rock Plaza
928-282-7714
sedonalibrary.org



SEDONA RECYCLES

Sedona Recycles is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to waste reduction, reuse opportunities and recycling using best practices. In November of this year, we celebrate 30 years of providing programs and services in the Sedona community. Sedona Recycles provides five recycling drop-off sites in the City of Sedona that are available 7 days a week 24 hours a day for residents, businesses and visitors to use at no charge.


2280 Shelby Dr.
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-1185
sedonarecycles.org



SEDONA RED ROCK TRAIL FUND

The Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund was created with just one goal: to sustain and enhance the Red Rock trail system. The Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund is a volunteer coalition of hikers, bikers, equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts who believe that the trails that connect us to the adventure and beauty of the Red Rock are worth caring for.


redrocktrailfund.org



SEDONA WOLF WEEK

Sedona Wolf Week was created in 2016 with the objective of changing the way the world sees wolves, to dispel common wolf myths, generate awareness and create advocates through multiple educational mediums. Since then, Sedona Wolf Week has evolved to include all wildlife with an emphasis on the wolf as a keystone species.


559-425-6191
sedonawolfweek.org



Verde Valley Caregivers CoalitionVERDE VALLEY CAREGIVERS COALITION

Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition provides accessible transportation and programs – through volunteer services – to support adults in need of assistance to maintain their independence and quality of life at home. With the support of the community, Verde Valley Caregivers serves over 2,200 seniors and provides over 30,000 trips per year.


299 Van Deren St., Ste. 2
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-204-1238
vvcaregivers.org



Verde Valley Imagination Library
VERDE VALLEY IMAGINATION LIBRARY

The Verde Valley Imagination Library is dedicated to improving early childhood literacy by promoting and funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children living in the Verde Valley, ages birth to five. Each enrolled child receives a book every month, with their name on it, mailed directly to their home, with the goal of helping parents inspire a love of books and reading starting in infancy.


P.O. Box 3056
Sedona, AZ 86340
612-750-1745
vvilbooks.com



VERDE VALLEY SANCTUARY

The Verde Valley Sanctuary began in 1993 as a grassroots organization of women who were concerned about domestic violence in our community. The Sanctuary offers a safe haven for victims of family violence and sexual assault, providing shelter, community outreach, legal advocacy and education and prevention.


928-634-2511
verdevalleysanctuary.org



Verde Valley School
VERDE VALLEY SCHOOL

Sedona’s oldest organization, Verde Valley School (VVS), a co-educational multinational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, has been developing Global Citizens for more than 70 years. Ranked number 15 in the country for college prep boarding schools by TheBestSchools.org, VVS lives by founder Hamilton and Barbara Warren’s five principles of academic excellence, cultural and world understanding, environmental stewardship, the value of physical labor and service with a willing spirit.


3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
928-284-2272
vvsaz.org

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