Seven Southern Arizona organizations and individuals have agreed to be joint presenting sponsors of the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games® hosted by the Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson J). The Games are expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors and contribute more than $4 million in economic impact to the region.

The presenting sponsors include the Diamond Foundation, Rancho Sahuarita, Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA), Lapan Sunshine Foundation, The Anne and David Hameroff Donor Advised Fund and two anonymous donors.

The weeklong Games will showcase an Olympic-style sports competition, including Maccabi Access for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Another important component will include youth development and community-building to promote teamwork, leadership and lifelong friendships. Hundreds of coaches, delegation heads and spectators from around the country and the world will come to Tucson to compete in multiple venues across the city. Eighty to 100 local Jewish teens are expected to participate on Tucson’s team.

Donations to support this important community event are appreciated at any level. For more information contact Fran Katz, Tucson J Chief Development Director, at fkatz@tucsonjcc.org.

The Diamond Foundation has been making generous grants to a wide range of important local causes for nearly 60 years.

Helaine Levy, President of the Diamond Foundation, said, “The Diamond Foundation values the Maccabi Games’ goal of bringing together Jewish youth for athletic competition, socializing, community service and camaraderie. Our family has had two members participate in past games and has hosted participants in our home. Jewish people around the world are facing challenging times and the Games are an opportunity to bring joy and lasting memories for the participants, their coaches and family members.”

Rancho Sahuarita, a successful planned community in Pima County, has a long appreciation for and history of building community.

“We are very proud to be supporting this year’s return of the Maccabi Games to Tucson,” said Jeremy Sharpe, Managing Partner for Rancho Sahuarita. “The Maccabi Games represents dedication, teamwork, community, and the importance of coming together for something greater. So much of that is reflected in what Rancho Sahuarita stands for, and so to be able to take part in this event and share the spirit behind the games with our greater community is a perfect fit.”

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