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What we award
100 Arizona teachers
$1,000 to each teacher for classroom supplies
Over $325,000 since Adopt-A-Teacher began in 2020
About the Adopt-A-Teacher program
Desert Financial was founded in 1939 by a group of educators who believed in sharing success with the community. One way we continue to share success is by giving back to Arizona teachers! We recognize the hard work of our educators by giving them the opportunity to be part of our annual Adopt-A-Teacher program.1
We’re adopting 100 teachers from all over the state this year. Any teacher in Arizona can apply! Each selected teacher will receive $1,000 to go toward improving their classrooms. Priority selection will go to Title I schools.
Adopt-A-Teacher application process
Step 1
Fill out the application. Make sure you’re able to complete the application in one sitting. Information on partially completed applications won’t be saved.
Step 2
Your application will be reviewed by Desert Financial.
Step 3
If your application is chosen for the Adopt-A-Teacher Program, you will be notified via email.
Real voices, real impact
"I am so excited to be able to purchase things for my 5th- and 6th-graders for science! My hope is that I can provide my students with valuable learning experiences that they will remember later in life."
Jamy M. | 5th- and 6th-grade teacher at Humboldt Elementary School
"I have a photography unit planned for my older students. With a new set of digital cameras, my students will be able to tell their stories with photographs of how they see the world."
Ellen F. | K-5th-grade art teacher at Cromer Elementary School
Disclosures
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No purchase necessary to apply or be selected. Selection of recipient teachers is at the sole discretion of Desert Financial. Selected teachers will receive a $1,000 award for classroom supplies, subject to the Official Rules. See Official Rules for complete eligibility requirements, award details and program terms.