The American Express Foundation recently awarded $250,000 to four local non-profit organizations in celebration of American Express’ 50th anniversary of operations in Phoenix as well as the Arizona Centennial.
Tovrea Castle
Tovrea Castle, Maricopa County Old Courthouse, Great Arizona Puppet Theatre, and the Winship House/Japanese Friendship Garden each received funding as part of American Express’ historic preservation and conservation giving theme, which is about saving and sustaining historic places – preserving them for future use and protecting them for all to enjoy.
- Tovrea Castle will receive $100,000;
- Maricopa County Old Courthouse will receive $50,000;
- Great Arizona Puppet Theatre will receive $50,000; and
- Winship House/Japanese Friendship Garden will receive $50,000.
Maricopa Co. Courthouse & Phoenix City Hall
“American Express is proud to be celebrating 50 years of service to customers and the community,” said Tammy Weinbaum, senior vice president and general manager for American Express. “We could think of no better way to celebrate than to contribute thank-you gifts from our employees to the Arizona community. From more than 7,500 Phoenix American Express employees to our community, thanks for making this a great place to work and do business.”
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
American Express’ philanthropic program strives to bring to life the company’s value of good citizenship by supporting diverse communities in ways to enhance the company’s reputation with employees, customers, business partners and other stakeholders. This is done by supporting visionary not-for-profit organizations that are:
- Saving and sustaining historic places
- Developing new leaders for tomorrow
- Encouraging community service where American Express employees and customers live and work
Winship House
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