Benevilla is honored to be named one of six Arizona nonprofits to receive the prestigious Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award, a signature grant of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation’s “D-backs Give Back” initiative. This year, the Foundation is donating a combined $946,000 to support transformative projects across the state of Arizona.
The funds awarded to Benevilla will directly support the expansion and renovation of Benefitness Adaptive Gym, an innovative program that promotes health and wellness, strength and mobility, and independence for adults with different abilities, special considerations, and chronic medical conditions. This project will significantly expand the program’s physical footprint and increase its capacity to serve individuals in need of specialized fitness services.
“We are incredibly honored to receive the Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award,” said Joanne Byers, President and CEO of Benevilla. “This vital funding will help us grow the Benefitness program to meet the increasing demand for adaptive wellness services in our community. Thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, we can further our mission to enhance lives through dignity, compassion, and purpose.”
The Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award, named in honor of Diamondbacks General Managing Partner Ken Kendrick, has provided over $11.2 million in funding to support large-scale, high-impact projects that improve operations, expand services, and create lasting change in Arizona communities.
“We are thrilled to support Benevilla through the Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards and help them deepen their impact in the West Valley and beyond, “said Derrick Hall, President, CEO & General Partner. “This grant program was specifically intended to help organizations broaden their reach and make lasting changes, and Benevilla’s new Adaptive Gym is going to do just that by empowering more of our most vulnerable community members to live a healthier and more rewarding lifestyle.”
Benefitness Adaptive Gym is very unique with their approach to both group classes and individual sessions which are lead by nationally certified professionals. The staff’s advanced education and experience serve as the guiding light for helping participants improve their quality of life by increasing their strength, mobility, and ability to better perform activities of daily living. With this grant, Benevilla will be able to serve even more individuals and their caregivers, seeking a safe and effective fitness and wellness solution.