Arizona Ecumenical Council dba Arizona Faith Network

Building Bridges. Saving Lives. Strengthening Arizona.

Arizona Faith Network (AFN) brings people together across faiths, cultures, and communities to build a more just, compassionate, and resilient Arizona.

We foster belonging, strengthen relationships, and take bold, collective action on the most urgent challenges facing our communities—from extreme heat to rising division and threats to human dignity.

View our 2025 Annual Report Here.

Why Give Today

• Because in Arizona, lives are at stake.
• Because division is rising—and we are called to respond.
• Because faith communities are uniquely positioned to lead with compassion and courage.

Your gift fuels real impact:

• Life-saving heat relief for thousands of vulnerable neighbors
• Bridge-building across faiths and cultures
• Community-led solutions to violence, extremism, and isolation
• Faith-rooted advocacy for justice and human dignity

What We Do

We Build Bridges
We bring people together across differences to foster trust, understanding, and shared action.

We Save Lives
Through our heat relief network, we provide cooling, hydration, and care to those most at risk during extreme heat.

We Strengthen Communities
We equip faith leaders and partners to respond to crisis, address injustice, and build resilient neighborhoods.

We Mobilize for Justice
We empower communities to advocate for policies that protect the most vulnerable and uphold dignity for all.

The Impact

Tens of thousands served each heat season
Thousands of faith leaders and community members mobilized
A growing statewide network of resilience, care, and action

This is what it looks like when communities come together.

Give Today

Your support makes this work possible.

Join us. Stand with us. Build with us.

Your support on AZ Gives Day helps us continue bridging divides, fostering unity, and driving positive change across Arizona.  

Donate today and be part of the movement! 

Testimonials

·"AFN's focus on serving historically disenfranchised neighborhoods, where residents face disproportionate risks during extreme heat events, is commendable. These communities often lack access to resources and face systemic barriers that exacerbate their vulnerability to extreme heat. The AFN's tailored interventions, including support for individuals experiencing homelessness, demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these populations." Dave Hondula, Director, Heat Response and Mitigation

·"For the past three years, First Church UCC Phoenix has proudly served as a heat respite center in partnership with the Arizona Faith Network (AFN). During this time, we have seen how this program has provided life-saving community outreach to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Through the establishment of cooling centers and hydration stations in our neighborhood, particularly those inhabited by low-income and communities of color, AFN has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting health equity and resilience." Pastor Susan Valiquette, First Church UCC

· "They do excellent social justice work. People of all faiths are welcome at the table." - Rev. Tully Fletcher

· "Provides an educational and prophetic interfaith voice." - Jo Vredenburg