Awards

The Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award, named after 22-year Phoenix City Councilman Calvin C. Goode, recognizing an individual who has made Phoenix a better place to live by promoting social and economic justice and civil rights.

The MLK Living the Dream Award will honor individuals who embody the ideals of the late Dr. King through a personal commitment to human relations and justice.

The AZ MLK Corporate Award recognizes a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional achievement and commitment to promoting and practicing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) for Phoenix residents.

Each year the City of Phoenix teams up with Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) for the Community Service Fund Drive 2024 (CSFD). This is an opportunity to support more than 250 local nonprofit organizations, in the areas of community health, education, housing/homelessness, and workforce development -- the four focus areas of VSUW’s Mighty Change initiative.

City of Phoenix employees have a history of generous giving. Together, we have raised an incredible $26 million for the community since 1998!