Carefree Office Donation Drive: Supporting Purse Impressions

The Carefree office is proud to support a quarterly donation drive benefiting Purse Impressions Purse Impressions — a local nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to individuals transitioning out of rehabilitation programs.

Now is a great time to clean out your closets and give your gently used items a second life for a meaningful cause.

What We Are Collecting

We are accepting the following gently used items:

• Purses and handbags

• Backpacks

• Diaper bags

• Jewelry

• Jewelry boxes

About the Organization

Founded in Cave Creek, Arizona, Purse Impressions was created with a powerful mission: to support individuals graduating from rehabilitation programs by providing them with a thoughtfully prepared purse or backpack filled with essentials and encouragement.

Instead of leaving with belongings in a plastic bag, each graduate receives a gift that represents dignity, hope, and a fresh start. This simple gesture helps reinforce self-worth as they begin a new chapter in life.

Learn more about their mission here: Purse Impressions

How to Participate

A donation container will be available in the Carefree office throughout the quarter. Contributions of any size are appreciated and directly support individuals in our local community.

The Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty team is proud to support children and families in foster care through a Supply Drive benefiting Foster Alliance.

Every day, children enter foster care with very few personal belongings and often face significant transitions and challenges. Foster Alliance works to provide essential resources that help foster children feel supported, cared for, and prepared for success.

We invite you to join us in making a difference by donating new supplies that will directly benefit children and youth in foster care throughout Arizona.

Most Needed Supplies

• Backpacks

• Colored pencils

• Composition Notebooks

• Crayons

• Dry Erase Markers

• Erasers

• Highlighters

• Kids' Scissors

• Loose-Leaf Paper

• Markers

• Mechanical Pencils

• Pencils

• Pencil Boxes/Pouches

• Pens

• Rulers

• Sharpies

• Spiral Notebooks

• 2 Pocket Folders

How You Can Help

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide comfort, stability, and essential support to children and families navigating the foster care system.

• Donate Supplies in Person: Drop off new, unused items at any participating office during the drive dates.

• Shop Our Amazon Wish List: Purchase requested items online and have them shipped directly to Foster Alliance or our designated collection site.

• Make a Financial Contribution: Monetary donations help Foster Alliance provide urgently needed resources to children entering foster care.

Together, we can help ensure every child has access to the resources they need to thrive.

The Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty team is proud to support children and youth in foster care through a Clothing Drive benefiting Foster Alliance.

For many children entering foster care, access to properly fitting clothing can be an immediate and urgent need. Foster Alliance helps provide new clothing and essentials that bring comfort, dignity, and confidence during times of transition.

We invite you to join us in supporting Arizona's foster community by donating new clothing items for children and teens of all ages.

Most Needed items

• New Children's Clothing

• Teen Clothing

• Socks

• Underwear

• Pajamas

• Shoes

• Jackets and Hoodies

• Infant Clothing

• Seasonal Clothing

• Baby Blankets

How You Can Help

Your generosity helps provide comfort, confidence, and a sense of belonging to children and youth in foster care.

• Donate Supplies in Person: Drop off new, unused items at any participating office during the drive dates.

• Shop Our Amazon Wish List: Purchase requested clothing items online and have them shipped directly to Foster Alliance or our designated collection site.

• Make a Financial Contribution: Monetary donations help Foster Alliance purchase clothing and essentials for children with immediate needs.

Together, we can help ensure every child has access to the resources they need to thrive.

The Southeast Valley Office is proud to support local teachers and classrooms with a Summer School Supply Drive benefiting students and educators throughout our community.

Teachers work tirelessly to create positive learning environments and often purchase classroom supplies out of their own pockets to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. Through this drive, we hope to help provide essential classroom materials for the upcoming school year.

We invite you to donate new school supplies to help support the classrooms and students at Quartz Hill Elementary as they prepare for a successful year ahead.

Most Needed Supplies

• Crayola Crayons (24-count)

• Washable Markers (Broad line, classic colors)

• Glue Sticks (4–8 pack)

• #2 Ticonderoga Pencils

• Beginner “Fat” Pencils for Kindergarten

• Pink Erasers

• Blunt-Tipped Safety Scissors

• Plastic School Boxes

• Primary Composition Books

• 2-Pocket Folders

• Kleenex

• Hand Sanitizer

• Clorox Wipes

• Reams of Copy Paper

How You Can Help

There are several ways you can support Quartz Hill Elementary students and teachers during our Summer School Supply Drive:

• Donate Supplies in Person
  Drop off new school supply items at our office during the drive dates.

• Shop Our Amazon Wish List
  Purchase requested classroom supplies online and have them shipped directly to us.

Every contribution helps provide students and teachers with the tools they need for a successful school year. Thank you for supporting our community!

Together, we can help teachers start the school year prepared, supported, and ready to inspire the next generation.

The Pinnacle Peak Office is proud to support NourishPHX with a clothing drive benefiting vulnerable individuals and families throughout our community.

Serving the Valley since 1983, NourishPHX provides essential resources to those facing hardship, including food, clothing, job assistance, referrals, and pathways toward self-sufficiency. Last year, NourishPHX served more than 25,000 people, with children under 18 making up over 35% of their clients.

From May 15 through May 31, we invite you to donate gently used clothing items to help meet an immediate need for individuals and families who may be living paycheck to paycheck or experiencing a difficult season.

Drive Dates: May 15 – June 15
Donation Type: Clothing only

Together, we can help NourishPHX continue its mission of offering hope, dignity, and support to those who need it most.

Fundraising Goal: $3,400

Help Us Finish the Home We Started

In January, members of the Russ Lyon Foundation traveled to Rancho Feliz to help build a home for a woman connected to the local police department. Today, that home is nearly complete, with one important piece still needed before the summer heat arrives: a solar-powered HVAC system.

The cost to provide and install the system is $3,400.

This is our opportunity to place the final bow on the house the Lyons helped build and ensure this family has a safe, livable home through the hottest months of the year.

Inspired by the phrase “Fiat Lux,” meaning “Let there be light,” this flash fundraiser reflects the spirit of bringing comfort, dignity, and hope where it is needed most.

Why It Matters

Rancho Feliz continues to serve families along the Arizona/Mexico border by providing homes, food, and support to those in need. While the Russ Lyon Foundation has already done so much, this specific project gives us a chance to complete what we started together.

Every donation helps bring solar-powered cooling to this home and makes an immediate difference before summer arrives.

Donate Today

Help us reach our $3,400 goal and bring light, comfort, and relief to this Rancho Feliz home.

Shoe Drive

Too many children in foster care are going without properly fitting shoes — something they need every single day.

For a child, shoes mean more than comfort.
They mean confidence.
Freedom on the playground.
The ability to run, climb, jump, and simply keep up.
To feel like they belong.

That is why we are collecting new shoes for children in foster care from April through July 31.

Most Needed

• New children’s shoes

• Everyday sneakers

• Sizes for toddlers, kids, and teens

How You Can Help

Donate new shoes and help children step forward with dignity, confidence, and joy.

Shoe donations may be dropped off at our Camelback Tower office or place and order on Amazon through our wish list!

We are also accepting monetary donation below.

A Donation Drive Supporting Your Sister’s Closet

Join us in supporting Your Sister’s Closet, a program of YWCA Southern Arizona, by donating professional clothing and financial contributions that help empower women in our community.

Your Sister’s Closet provides women with access to professional attire, helping them step forward with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.

Why It Matters
Because of generous donations like these, more than 400 women each year are able to visit the boutique and receive professional clothing to take home.

How to Give

• Clothing donations can be dropped off at our Tucson office from April 1st through April 30th

• Monitary Donations can be made through the link below

Calling all pet lovers!

The Flagstaff Office is hosting a Pet Supply Drive to benefit three amazing local rescues: High Country Humane, Northern AZ Animal Search and Rescue, and Coconino Humane Society.

Supporting the drive is easy. Simply click the Amazon wish list link below, choose an item to donate, and have it shipped directly to our Flagstaff office. Be sure to double-check the shipping address before placing your order.

Every donation—whether it’s pet food, toys, cleaning supplies, or other essentials—helps these organizations continue providing care, comfort, and support to rescued animals across Northern Arizona.

It takes less than a minute to give, but your generosity can make a lasting difference.

Please feel free to share this drive with friends, family, and clients to help us spread the word.

Thank you for supporting our local rescue community and the animals who depend on it.

In honor of Women's History Month, we are collecting essential personal care items to support women in need throughout our community. Donations will be delivered to women’s shelters, local schools, and individuals experiencing homelessness through PAAR.

Even small contributions help restore dignity and provide much-needed essentials.

Suggested Donation Items

• Pads (any size)

• Tampons (any size)

• Menstrual cups or discs

• Unused makeup bags

• Mesh drawstring bags

• Reusable grocery bags

You can also donate travel-size or sample personal care items that may help someone maintain hygiene and dignity.

All donations should be brought to the Prescott office during the month of March.

Drive Benefiting Step to Recovery Homes

Our Sedona office is excited to host a month-long community drive supporting three incredible organizations dedicated to providing safe housing, recovery programs, and essential resources for individuals rebuilding their lives.

How You Can Help

• Shop the Amazon Wish List 🛒

  • Make giving easy! Browse the Amazon Wish List and have items shipped directly to the organization.This is the quickest and most effective way to support the drive.

• Give a Monetary Donation 💳

  • Prefer to give financially? A secure donation link will be available for simple, direct support.

• Drop Off Items at Our Sedona Office 📦

  • A 100L collection bin will be located in our reception area for in-person donations. Stop by anytime during office hours to contribute.

Please join us for a meaningful volunteer weekend January 23–25, 2026, as we travel to Agua Prieta, Mexico, for a life-changing weekend of service with Rancho Feliz—an organization with over 30 years of transforming lives along the Arizona/Mexico border.

🛠 Build Hope, One Home at a Time

Through the Barrio Home Construction Program, you'll work side by side with local experts and family members to help build a simple, dignified home for a family in need. No prior construction experience is necessary—just bring your heart, hands, and a willingness to serve.

🥫 Feed Families, Fuel Futures

We’ll also take part in the Guardian Warrior Food Distribution Program, packing and delivering food bags that provide one week of nourishment for a family of five. Your effort will bring hope and relief to families who need it most.

🌍 Why Rancho Feliz?

Rancho Feliz believes that the solution to the border crisis isn’t charity—it’s opportunity. By investing in education, housing, and food security, they empower people to build better lives in their own communities. It’s a model that works—and you can be a part of it.

📋 Registration Details

Fee: $300 per person (non-refundable)

• This covers accommodations, meals, transportation within Mexico, and all volunteer activities.

• Spots are limited—secure yours today!

👉 Ready to register?
Complete your payment using the form below. If you're registering more than one person, feel free to pay for your entire group in a single transaction.

After payment, you’ll be automatically redirected to our required registration form, where you'll provide details for yourself and your group.

💙 If you’re unable to attend, your registration fee will go directly toward the Food Distribution Program to continue supporting families in need.

💙 Can’t join us in person?

You can still make a powerful impact by contributing a monetary donation to support the Guardian Warrior Food Distribution on Sunday, January 25th. Every dollar helps feed families in need.

Please get in touch with us: foundation@russlyon.com | Learn more: https://ranchofeliz.com

Support L.I.S.A. With a Monetary Donation 💙

This quarter, our Sedona advisors are proud to partner with LISA (Low Income Student Aid, Inc.) to create brighter futures for local students.

LISA’s mission is to ensure every student feels confident, prepared, and ready to learn. From school supplies and clothing to vision care and extracurricular support, they help fill the gaps so kids can focus on what matters most — being kids and thriving in the classroom!

How You Can Help

• Make a Monetary Gift: The most impactful way to support LISA is through a financial contribution.

• Donate Online: If you can’t stop by in person, you can still make an immediate impact by donating online.

• Spread the Word: Share our donation drive with friends, family, and neighbors. The more people who join us, the bigger the difference we can make together.

Every dollar goes directly toward providing essential resources — from backpacks and hygiene items to tutoring and extracurricular activities — for students in need.

What is LISA?

LISA (Low Income Student Aid, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every student has the resources and support they need to succeed — inside and outside the classroom.

LISA works to bridge the gap between traditionally available forms of aid and a variety of student needs that impact educational success, holistic student health, inclusion, and self-esteem. By meeting those often-overlooked needs, LISA helps students show up ready to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.

Our Carefree, Desert Mountain, and Pinnacle Peak offices are partnering with the Foothills Food Bank this holiday season to help prepare their Thanksgiving Dinner!

Drop-off boxes are in the Carefree, Desert Mountain, and Pinnacle Peak offices and monetary donations can be made below!

Collecting: October 20th - November 24th

Items requested:
~ Turkey Breasts

~ Mashed Potatoes (box or bag of dried)

~ Turkey Gravy (cans - no glass jars)

~ Yams/Sweet Potatoes (canned)

~ Stuffing (box or bag)

~ Cranberry Sauce (canned)

~ Green Beans (canned)

~ Jiffy Cornbread Mixes

~ Brownie mix 

We are accepting monetary donations for Turkeys. A $25 donation will provide 2 turkey breasts for a family.

Questions? Please reach out to our Carefree, Desert Mountain, or Pinnacle Peak advisory council members.

Help Make Holiday Wishes Come True for Arizona Foster Children ✨

This holiday season, we’re once again proud to partner with The Foster Alliance (formerly Arizona Helping Hands) to spread joy and bring holiday magic to foster children across Arizona — including those in tribal communities.

With more than 15,000 children in Arizona’s foster care system, the need is greater than ever. Many of these children enter care with little more than the clothes on their backs — but together, we can change that. Be a #FosterAlly and help make this season one to remember.

🌟 How You Can Help

• 🛍️ Shop Online: Purchase gifts directly from our curated wish list and have them delivered straight to The Foster Alliance.

• 💝 Make a Monetary Donation: Every dollar helps provide toys, essentials, and resources that bring smiles to children’s faces during the holidays.

• 🎁 Drop Off New Toys: Bring new, unwrapped toys to our office and help fill our donation bins with joy.

Each toy collected and every dollar donated makes a real difference — turning what could be an ordinary holiday into something truly magical. Together, we can make holiday wishes come true for children who deserve nothing less.

✨ Join us this season and be part of something bigger — because every child deserves to feel loved, celebrated, and seen.

Monetary Donations: Prefer to make a financial contribution?

Your monetary donation will go directly towards purchasing toys and other essentials for foster children. Every dollar makes a difference in ensuring these little ones have a joyful holiday.

Hint Hint: This year, we’re adding a little extra cheer — a toy donation will be required for advisors to enter our all-company holiday party on December 10th. It’s a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the season while giving back to kids who need it most.