Play For Good

The social and economic impact of Indian gaming goes beyond benefiting Tribal Communities. Under the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming compacts, shared revenues from gaming have been invested in Arizona to improve education, health care, conservation and the economies of local communities throughout the state.

Tribal Communities in Arizona have contributed $2.5 Billion since 2003. Arizona Non -Profits and Gila River Indian Community rely on tribal gaming – 12% of revenue is distributed to cities, towns and counties for community services and public safety programs.

Funds support economic development, education, healthcare, public safety and transportation. To learn more about Tribal-State Gaming Compact Giving, visit the Arizona Department of Gaming.

To contact the Gila River Indian Community and Office of Special Funding, visit the Office of the Treasurer Departments.

Rosie’s House

Rosie’s House is a free after-school music academy for children that focuses on youth development and serving low-income families who don’t have access to music education. The nonprofit provides 19,000 free music lessons annually, loans 250 free instruments, and holds over 60 concerts every year for over 10,000 audience members.

Arizona Helping Hands

Arizona Helping Hands is the state’s largest provider of basic needs for the over 14,000 children in foster care. he organization aims to build confidence and self-esteem in children by providing them with essential items.

Chandler Fire

Fire protection for the city of Chandler started over 100 years ago. In 1917, Chandler Fire had just 18 volunteers, a few hundred feet of hose, and two hose carts. Today, the Chandler Fire Department has 213 firefighters and paramedics, operating 18 firetrucks from 11 fire stations around Chandler.

Gene Lewis Boxing

Since 1954, Gene Lewis Boxing Club has promoted decency and prevented delinquency through services geared toward health, social, educational, vocational and character development for boys and girls in Mesa. The club serves youth from all walks of life and proudly provides athletes with direction, acceptance, encouragement and friendship through boxing and tutoring.

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden has been an Arizona icon for over 80 years! In 1939, a small group of passionate, local citizens saw the need to conserve Arizona’s beautiful and unique desert environment. Eight decades later, the Garden blossomed into a picturesque living museum, committed to advancing excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants.

Tempe Community Action Agency

In a city where one in five of its population is living in poverty, support from an organization like Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) is needed. Tempe Community Action Agency is Tempe’s largest social service agency, serving over 28,000 children and adults each year.

Ryan House

Ryan House provides world-class pediatric support and care, including respite care, palliative care, life-enhancing therapeutic activities, end-of-life care, and bereavement care to families. This wonderful nonprofit provides a welcoming, home-like environment where families navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys.

Soldier’s Best Friend

When you play at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, you play for good. Did you know that under the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming compacts, 12% of the tribe’s contribution to the state has been invested back into Arizona to improve education, healthcare, conservation and public safety throughout the state?

Phoenix Zoo Conservation

The Phoenix Zoo is a leader in conservation efforts in Arizona and around the world. As one of the largest nonprofit zoos in the country, they rely solely on funding from earned income and philanthropic support. It has been a staple of our state for almost 60 years and one that we are proud to support.