Anthem Veterans Memorial Expansion Brings Support

The Anthem Veterans Memorial (AVM) proudly announces the first donations to support the 2023 AVM Expansion project.

The Rotary Club of Anthem will match the first $25,000 donated to the expansion project. Rotary Club of Anthem president-elect Joe Alvarez said, “The AVM expansion is a wonderful opportunity for our community to show our support of veterans and their families. We challenge other businesses and community members to participate in this wonderful opportunity to show support for our veterans through the Anthem Veterans Memorial. We challenge other organizations and local businesses to review the sponsorship packages and to participate in this wonderful opportunity to demonstrate support for our veterans through the Anthem Veterans Memorial expansion.”

Todd Ninneman, owner of RE/MAX Fine Properties-Anthem, will donate $6,000 toward the expansion. "The Anthem Veterans Memorial is one of the greatest projects in Anthem. People from around the country visit the Memorial, visit our businesses and learn about our amenities. To have the AVM, a State Historic Landmark in our community, sends a strong message that we truly value our veterans service and sacrifice. I am proud to donate to this expansion and encourage others to do the same.”

Also donating to the expansion project:

  • Knights of Columbus Assembly #3438 Anthem will donate all proceeds from their food sales at the July 3, Independence Day celebration at Anthem Community Park.
  • An anonymous Anthem Navy veteran will donate $1,000 and urges veterans from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard to match this donation.
  • An anonymous Marine family will donate $1,111 in honor of Veterans Day (11/11) and challenges others to do the same.
  • Musical Theatre of Anthem will donate $500 to the expansion. Producing Artistic Director Jackie Hammond stated, “We are honored to have been a part of the AVM since its 2011 dedication and proud to be a part of the 2023 expansion to salute even more veterans.”

The complete list of donators and sponsors: AVM Expansion 2023

The expansion will cost $172,000. Haydon Corp, sole-sourced builders who also built the original AVM, have donated their costs as have Jim Martin (chief engineer) and Dan Cleland (Engineering Environmental Consultants, Inc.).

Anybody interested in donating to the AVM 2023 Expansion fundraising efforts should contact Elizabeth Turner, ElizabethTurnerUS@yahoo.com or 623-640-8417. Donation information and the sponsorship package is available on OnlineAtAnthem.com/AVM. All donations are tax deductible through the Anthem Way Foundation.

Anthem Veterans Memorial Expansion Content and Contact:
Elizabeth Turner
623-640-8417 | ElizabethTurnerUS@yahoo.com

Anthem Community Council Contact:
John Safin, Communications Director
623-742-6065 | jsafin@anthemcouncil.com

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Anthem Way Foundation, formed in 2011, is the charitable arm of the Anthem Community Council. Its primary purpose is to provide for and accept donations for programs and services to maintain and support the Anthem Veterans Memorial.

Anthem, Arizona is a private master planned community located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The Anthem Community Council, Inc. serves as a unifying entity for the Anthem community. The mission of the Anthem Community Council, Inc. is to establish and maintain a governing structure which will preserve, protect, and enhance the plans, policies, infrastructure and resources needed to support a sense of community, ensure sound economic development, and promote a quality of life for all Anthem residents.