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Community impact

Giving back to the community around us

Empire believes in giving back and being a positive force in the community around us. Our events have raised money and awareness for animal rescues, veterans, children and families, and civic dialogue, and our doors are open to the organizations lifting up women in business.

8Nonprofits supported
5Women’s networks hosted
3Years of giving

Community impact

2026

Animal rescue · 501(c)(3)

ARF-anage Dog Rescue

Pinal County dog shelter, supported by our Casino Royale night in May

Civic dialogue · 501(c)(3)

Arizona Talks

Promoting civic policy dialogue in Arizona, with its Morning Briefing series at Empire

Arts

Local artists

A pop-up art soirée in February benefiting the local arts community

Women in business

  • Phoenix Tech Group: Women in Tech · Professional brand workshop for women in tech

Community impact

2025

Animal rescue · 501(c)(3)

ARF-anage Dog Rescue

Pinal County dog shelter

Veterans · 501(c)(3)

Darkhorse Benefits

Veterans support and anti-human-trafficking operations

Children & families · 501(c)(3)

Children’s Cancer Network

Chandler nonprofit supporting children with cancer and their families

Philanthropy · 501(c)(3)

Saguaros

Scottsdale philanthropic club

Civic dialogue · 501(c)(3)

Arizona Talks

Promoting civic policy dialogue in Arizona

Children & families · 501(c)(3)

The Dandy Project

Gilbert nonprofit providing supplies to families in need

Women in business

  • Lady Power Players · Scottsdale women’s professional network

Community impact

2024

Animal rescue · 501(c)(3)

ARF-anage Dog Rescue

Pinal County dog shelter

Animal rescue · 501(c)(3)

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

Tempe animal shelter

Animal rescue · 501(c)(3)

Woofs, Wiggles n Wags

Scottsdale all-breed rescue

Veterans · 501(c)(3)

Darkhorse Benefits

Veterans support and anti-human-trafficking operations

Women in business

  • Bold & Bottled · Phoenix women’s professional network
  • Mindful Businesswomen · Texas women’s network with events in Scottsdale
  • Club Optimal · Scottsdale women’s professional network
Two guests holding a puppy at a daytime fundraiser
Guests at an evening fundraiser reception beneath the chandeliers

For nonprofits

Bring your cause to Empire

We host benefits, fundraisers and awareness events for nonprofits and community organizations, with the stage, sound and room to make the ask.

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Join the community

Members are part of every event we host. Come see the building on a 20-minute tour.

Or send us a question