An AllThrive client, Ed, told his story to community leaders, advocates and supporters at the nonprofit’s annual Community Breakfast fundraiser in October (photo by Jaron Quach).
On the morning of Oct. 2, more than 550 community leaders, advocates and supporters gathered at the Arizona Biltmore for AllThrive 365’s 7th Annual Community Breakfast, raising over $325,000 to support aging adults and caregivers across Arizona.
The organization said that the morning was a powerful celebration of resilience, connection, and the belief that aging should be met with dignity, not fear. Attendees heard firsthand from the organization’s clients, including Ed, a longtime Mesa resident who went several summers without air conditioning before participating in the Healthy Homes AC Replacement program.
“I called AllThrive 365 on a Monday. The team came out Tuesday to take measurements. And the following Monday, they pulled up with everything in a trailer and installed a brand-new 3.5-ton AC unit. I was amazed,” Ed recalled. “Without this program, I would be dead. I’m not kidding.”
Ed’s story is one of thousands. Across Maricopa County, aging adults are facing rising utility costs, limited access to medical care and increasing isolation. The nonprofit says that it is committed to changing that narrative – not by helping people scrape by, but by ensuring they thrive.
“Thanks to the community’s generosity, we will continue to drive change and uplift aging Arizonans every day,” said Tami Bohannon, president and CEO, AllThrive 365. “We are so appreciative of all our supporters and sponsors who helped make the breakfast a huge success!”
Funds raised at the breakfast will go to the nonprofit’s programs and help neighbors keep the heat on through the upcoming holiday season, bringing peace and warmth to their home; help older adults gather in community centers across Arizona and share a hot meal with friends; and provide caregivers with rest and relief, knowing they are supported by a community that sees and values their sacrifices.
To learn more, visit www.allthrive365.org.
