WHY A FOREST HIGHLANDS FOUNDATION ?

In 1998, several members of Forest Highlands Golf Club formed a non-profit foundation, under the auspices of the Arizona Community Foundation, for the express purpose of wanting to make a difference in the Flagstaff community. They believed that by working together and giving together, we could have a positive impact on the lives of those living in Flagstaff who either go without or struggle to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and well being. Our caring has made a difference. 

Despite the relatively small size of our community and the part-time residence of most of our members, the Foundation is among the three largest contributors to the Flagstaff community. Moreover, we are one of the very few golf communities which has established a foundation to assist those in need. 

Since its inception, the Foundation has granted over $3.5 million to more than 65 worthy local charities that emphasize health and human services. As a result, thousands of the less fortunate in the Flagstaff area have been given a helping hand by providing them with food, clothing, shelter, medical care, literacy education, mentoring and counseling. 

We can all take pride in what the Foundation has accomplished. It truly has made a difference. 

HERE’S HOW WE MADE A DIFFERENCE

 “I didn’t have to go into the hospital for my diabetes even once this year.” (Our Foundation provided the seed money to the Flagstaff North Country Health Center to start a diabetes clinic, which now serves over 680 patients). 
- Patient of North Country Health Center

“I could not have managed without hospice. They made my husband's last days a treasure.” (Our Foundation provided over $450,000 to build a hospice facility, which has allowed those of low income to live their final days in grace and dignity, regardless of their ability to pay). 
- Wife of Northland Hospice patient 

“I was embarrassed to tell my little boy I couldn’t read him a bedtime story because I did not know how to read.” (Our Foundation provides the funds to assist those who want to learn to read or improve their English skills. Last year over 120 people were able to retain their jobs because of having improved their English). 
- Literacy Volunteer learner 

"I am so excited that Flagstaff will finally have aYMCA for my kids." (Our Foundation granted $325,000 to help build the first YMCA in Flagstaff). 
- Mother of 4 children