Daily News-Sun honored with philanthropy award

The Daily News-Sun received the Philanthropy Leadership Award for outstanding print media from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Arizona Chapter, Wednesday evening at the Sheraton in Phoenix.

The award recognizes individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards of philanthropic responsibility and generosity.

In accepting the award, Publisher Jason Joseph said: "We are both humbled and honored - and thrilled - to receive this philanthropy leadership award. Special thanks to Michelle Dionisio, president and CEO, and Interfaith Community Care for nominating the Daily News-Sun and to the Association of Fundraising Professionals for selecting us and showcasing our endeavors to promote the charitable organizations that frame the culture in the communities we serve."

The Daily News-Sun has long supported charitable groups in the West Valley through stories and in-kind advertising, and last year, in response to the declining economy, launched its Bucks for Books program, in which readers nominated and voted for nonprofit organizations to receive the proceeds from the book sale.