2023 Social Impact Report
2023 wouldn't have been the same without you! Thank you for playing a role in changing lives and allowing us to make a difference in the community.
Giving highlights for 2023
$4.5 million
Provided through corporate, foundation and employee giving
$1.15 million
Raised for the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children’s
$606,403
Raised through our Sharing & Caring Campaign and other fundraisers
18,492
Hours volunteered by our team
$300,000
In community grants awarded
$42,000
To help Arizona teachers with classroom supplies
What people are saying
"I cannot thank you enough for your help and support. I have been telling all of our families and staff how generous you have been."
Kim M., St. Mary Basha Catholic School
"Support from community partners like Desert Financial helps ensure low-income children enter kindergarten ready to learn. Thank you for your continued support."
Michael Hughes, CEO, A New Leaf
You empower us to share success
You play a role in changing lives. Unlike banks, which are owned by shareholders, our not-for-profit credit union is member-owned. This allows us to give more back to our communities and help make a difference in the lives of others.
Ways we give back
Giving back to our community
Through partnerships and our programs, we’re proud to support and invest in our community.
Committed to education
As a credit union founded by teachers, we support education through grants, donations, fundraising, corporate giving and volunteering.
Our team’s passion to help
By supporting our community through volunteer service, monetary giving and Random Acts of Kindness, our team demonstrates one of our core values.
Building financial well-being
We’re proud to offer financial well-being programming and education to help people in our community rebuild after job or income losses.
