We are thrilled to announce that Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been named the recipient of a $50,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program. We appreciate everyone who voted for JA and helped us win this grant — we couldn’t have done it without you. This donation will allow us to teach important work and life skills to even more students across the state.

JA is one of 56 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients in 2025 that are receiving a collective $6 million from Chick-fil-A, Inc. To be selected, an organization must work to address a pressing issue in their community that aligns with one of Chick-fil-A’s corporate social responsibility priorities: Caring for People, Caring for Others through Food, Caring for Our Communities, and Caring for our Planet.

The True Inspiration Awards were established in 2015 to carry on Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of generosity and community service. In these past ten years, 357 grants ranging from $30,000 to $350,000 have been distributed to organizations located across the U.S. as well as Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K.

“Chick-fil-A is honored to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities,” said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these nonprofits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey.”

To learn more about the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program and see a full list of this year’s recipients, visit chickfila.com/true-inspiration-awards.

 

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly prepared food, signature hospitality, and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.

Chick-fil-A owner-operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/ and @ChickfilANews.

 

About Junior Achievement of Arizona

Junior Achievement of Arizona (JAAZ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Arizona students to succeed in work and life by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career, and economic choices. Since 1957, JAAZ has taught kids kindergarten through high school about financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. The organization’s hands-on, age-appropriate programs are delivered by more than 8,000 corporate and community volunteers. Despite educational obstacles during the pandemic, JAAZ reached approximately 190,000 students in the 2023-2024 school year. Follow @JAArizona on social media or visit https://www.jaaz.org/our-programs/resource-repository/ for more free online educational tools.