UniSource made strong connections in 2025 with nearly $411,000 and thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to empowering our communities and cultivating relationships.

Our investments are dedicated to four key areas that align with our core values: community vitality, education, environmental stewardship, and racial and social equity.

Financial Impact

Here’s a look at our financial impact by the numbers:

• 108 nonprofit organizations
• $411,000 total
• $284,597 community vitality
• $29,900 environmental stewardship
• $96,200 education

Voice from the community – Kelly McGowan, CEO of Wildfire: The community action agency receives funding for bill assistance, in addition to programs to replace and repair HVAC systems for low-income families.

“In a year when so many funding sources were in flux or threatened, UniSource’s support of our Heat Relief Initiative was essential. The company’s commitment allowed us to continue replacing HVAC systems for low-income families who had nowhere else to turn. In a state facing some of the deadliest summers on record, a failed cooling system can be life-threatening, and most households simply can’t absorb that cost. The partnership provided immediate safety and long-term stability for the families we serve.”

Value of Volunteering

UniSource ingrains volunteering in our work culture by providing volunteer activities each year through our Community Action Teams, our employee volunteer groups in each office, as well as supporting volunteers who dedicate their time to their passions. Through our Dollars for Doers program, UniSource rewards those employees who meet a minimum number of volunteer hours, providing a donation of up to $500 to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

Here’s a look at our volunteer impact by the numbers:

• 7,221 volunteer hours
• 145 active volunteers
• $5,400 donated through Dollars for Doers.

Voice from a volunteer – Samantha Caspe, an Executive Assistant in Kingman, spent about 60 hours volunteering last year in a variety of activities.

“Here in Kingman, many of our employees serve as coaches and board members for local youth sports teams. Last year, I worked with several employees who coached my son’s teams to earn Dollars for Doers donations. This gives us, as employees, the ability to support these underfunded programs through employee engagement. The donations are greatly appreciated and it shows how UniSource supports our community.”

Organizations and Communities

We paid special attention last year to issues that are crucial to the health and safety of residents: heat relief and wildfire protection. To protect our communities from wildfires, for example, UniSource contributed $9,000 to organizations, including the National Forest Foundation to improve conditions near Prescott.

Here are the top organization recipients by area:

Coconino County:

• Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County, $5,000
• Lowell Observatory, $5,000
• Transition Zone Horticultural Institute, $4,500

Mohave County:

• Western Arizona Council of Governments, $10,000
• Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair, $5,000
• Havasu Together, $5,000
• Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County, $5,000
• New Horizons, $5,000

Navajo County:

• Pinetop Lakeside Senior Citizens, $6,500
• Walking Down Ranch, $4,500
• Bread of Life Mission, $3,500

Santa Cruz County:

• Nogales Lions Club, $7,000
• Nogales Education Foundation, $6,000
• Borderlands Produce Rescue, $5,000

Yavapai County – Verde Valley:

• Low Income Student Aid, $10,800
• Arizona Junior Rodeo Association, $5,000
• Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, $5,000
• Yavapai College Foundation, $5,000

Yavapai County – Prescott area:

• Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center, $5,300
• Highlands Center for Natural History, $5,000
• National Forest Foundation, $5,000

Voice from recipient – Ashley Wood, President and CEO of River Cities United Way: “With support from UniSource grants, volunteers, and advocacy efforts, River Cities United Way enhanced services to better meet client needs. We provided winter utility assistance vouchers to help families stay warm and reduce expenses. Several months later, we installed an industrial outdoor fan to improve comfort during the summer months for public access and heat relief. In every season, we remain committed to supporting the community we call home.”