About Us
“Be the change you wish to see in this world.” – Ghandi
We have simple beliefs. Enjoy Life. Laugh a lot. Play hard. Realize your blessings. Give back. That's what the Charity Chicks are all about. It's that simple.
Simply: Charity Chicks is a group of amazing chicks and “FABulous Guys Who Give” who get together to do volunteer projects and throw FUNdraising events for various non-profit organizations.
The idea for Charity Chicks was first hatched in 2001 by a few crazy chicks who met through volunteering and formed lasting friendships. We found we met amazing people along the way who all shared a passion for making a difference in our community. We decided to form Charity Chicks so that we could add our own style to the art of giving back. Volunteering is a win-win situation everyone deserves to experience.
Now it's all about YOU
You're probably here because you too have an interest in reaching out to your community's needs and want to have a great time doing it! That's GREAT. We'd love to get to know you! If your intent is just to meet new people and add more activities to your calendar, that's FABulous too.
All you need to do is GET ON THE EMAIL LIST and you will officially be in the loop. We promise not to spam you and we will NEVER share your information with anyone else. We’ll simply send you occasional emails with invitations to FUN events, volunteer projects or requests to help us fill community needs. When you can attend – or if you want to help out – let us know!
Are you on Facebook? So are we! Join the Charity Chicks online!
We're not just cool - we're award winning!
- 2004 Dottie Boreyko Foundation Award for Philanthropic Excellence
- 2006 Channel 3 Spirit of Service Award
- 2007 – 15 Difference Makers – 15 Years of Community Service (Charity Chicks Kimberle Schumann, Martha Hemming and Amy Davison)
- 2008 Herbert R. Drinkwater Award
A look back at Charity Chicks excellence!
Since 2003 Team Charity Chicks has put together a team and took on a project for the Hands on Greater Phoenix Serve-A-Thon (formerly Make A Difference Day). A few of us have participated in this particular event 15 years running!
2005 was the year of Thinking Pink! We dedicated most of the year towards raising money to support breast cancer research, training, support and education. Through a golf tournament, a poker night, various garage sales, Spa products and Think Pink bracelets we raised more than $10,000 in 2005!! Team Charity Chicks has participated in the 3-Day 60 Mile Breast Cancer Walk in 2005 and 2007.
We’ve also supported the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Team in Training with MORE fundraising and sweat and tears. Amy competed in a triathlon with Team in Training and has been a mentor to two teams of first-time marathoners. In 2006, over $40,000 was raised to fight blood-born cancers through our efforts and Amy's hard-working marathon “Team G-Force”!
We've worked on fundraising events for Hands on Greater Phoenix (Make A Difference), raised funds and ran a marathon for the America Stroke Association, read with kids at a shelter, washed dogs, provided fuel to triathletes, brought donations to the Ronald McDonald house, assisted a school, assembled teams to perform large-scale projects and sometimes all we do is spread the good word about the joy of giving.
We've even thrown goofy theme parties for no reason at all other than to celebrate LIFE and the art of FUN.
We've Got lots of events in 2009!
This year the chicks are adopting a Platoon in Iraq, putting together a team for a community serve-a-thon in April, hosting comedy nights, a golf tournament, a bowling tournament, providing triathletes with hydration and so much more! You want to do something FUN and GREAT in 2009? Get on our list and join the fun!
