Thank you One AZ Credit Union!

Like many others, we had big plans for 2020 that were unfortunately put on hold due to COVID-19. This spring alone, we had four events on the calendar that benefitted PFF that had to be cancelled.

When shutdowns began taking place across the country, knowing we’d have to put our events on hold for the foreseeable future, Meghan started looking for grants that we could apply for to continue to help our families during this uncertain time. Thankfully, One AZ Credit Union approved our request and sent us a check for $2000!

With that, we’ve were able to send a few families we’ve helped in the past, Visa gift cards as a reminder that they are not alone during these times. And we will continue to disperse the funds to help families in need.

Huge thank you to One AZ Credit Union for helping us in such a hard time!

Read a little about the kiddos and families we were able to help with this grant:

PFF Turns 6!

This week the foundation turns 6 years old. I cannot believe we have come as far as we have and that is because of all of you. I want to thank everyone who has; donated to PFF, been to an event we have held, shared our mission with others, volunteered for an event, worked or interned for the company, sat on the board, or followed our journey. YOU are the reason we are still around. I might’ve gotten the idea off the ground but is because of you that we are still a strong and profitable 501c3. We have helped hundreds of families stay in their home, keep their lights on, or have provided them with a safe and reliable car.

You have allowed us to award service dogs to children who would otherwise need to go to the hospital every time an episode came on, and you have provided families with no available funds with toys during the holidays.

Last year we moved into our forever home and this year we are now working out of our houses because of COVID-19. I know we will get back to the days where we can celebrate our mission together and hug one another again.

But until then let’s take a look back at one of my favorite videos from year one.

Click above to watch the video on Facebook.

I thank each and every one of you for your endless support of our little nonprofit.

David Shapiro

Name: David Shapiro

Instagram handle: @d_shap001 – Company - @dialdavidshapiro

Profession/Title: Personal injury attorney – Owner of David Shapiro Law, PLLC

City you live in: Scottsdale, AZ

How do you know of PFF: Meghan Pearce Alfonso and I have been good friends since U of A!

What makes PFF special: PFF is an amazing organization. It works collaboratively with individuals, businesses and other charitable entities to make a huge difference in people’s lives. Unlike most charities, recipients of the PFF charity get to witness firsthand the generosity of the PFF donors/sponsors.

If you have been to PFF events, tell us your favorite and why: By far, the fashion show! It raises an amazing amount of money and features local designers with local models. It embodies the local spirit of PFF.

What is your favorite thing about AZ? Aside from the sunshine and golf, I love the tightness of this community. My wife Elizabeth and I are constantly amazed by how fast our community has glued together to take care of those who are less fortunate. PFF is a shining example of this!

What is something on your bucket list? I definitely want to go on an African safari and learn about innovative ways to protect all of the endangered species who live there!

What was your first job? Fry’s Food and Drug as a clerk.

Sunrise or sunset? AZ Sunset for sure!

Coffee or tea? Coffee

What/who inspires you? My wife inspires me with her work ethic and my sister with her refusal to let any physical disability stop her success. And of course, my clients who unfortunately have been badly hurt in a collision or wreck but refuse to give up on their life – these folks give me inspiration every single day to go fight for them.

What is a motto you live by? Be grateful for what you have.

What does a normal day look like for you? I wake up at 5:30 a.m., train from 6-7 a.m., get into my office, meet with clients, draft and edit motions, disclosure statements, perhaps take a deposition, grab a late lunch, go over the cases with my staff, update clients, take a late client or vendor meeting and get home around 7:30 p.m. to have dinner with my incredible wife Elizabeth and two pups, Moe and Harper.

What is one thing you can not live without? My family.

One thing you think every one needs to try? Try listening more and talking less.