Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona

08/05/2026

Don't miss this amazing event! The Legacy Foundation is partnering with Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning and Arizona Community Foundation of Cochise. Get Ready to Recharge, Refocus, and Renew!
Join nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and volunteers from across Southern Arizona for the 2026 Non-Profit Conference. Discover practical strategies to strengthen your organization through sessions on AI for Nonprofits, fundraising and grant readiness, planned giving, leadership resilience, wellness, and turning inspiration into meaningful action.
✅ Expert-led workshops
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Actionable tools and resources
📅 Sept. 25, 2026 | 🕣 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
📍 Legacy Foundation Event Center, Sierra Vista
💲 $55
🎟️ Register now and invest in your organization's future!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit
http://registration.xendirect.com/cochise/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=3741 to secure your spot today.

08/05/2026

Nonprofits add this to your August calendar! Register today! Don't miss this great free opportunity to learn and connect.

07/31/2026

The Copper Queen Library is partnering with the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona by hosting a Community Resources Kiosk within the library. Found in a quiet spot on the third floor, the kiosk is a free-to-use touch screen monitor that provides information on over 400 resources and services available to Bisbee and communities throughout Cochise County.
Legacy Foundation staff visited the library and were impressed by the variety of innovative health and wellness services the library offers in addition to the kiosk. Jason Macoviak, Library Manager, and Alison Williams, Library Services Coordinator met with Legacy staff to discuss the kiosk and the numerous other ways the Copper Queen Library supports its community.
The Bisbee Community Resources Kiosk is the 5th kiosk placed in Cochise County with additional kiosks placed at the Sierra Vista Library, Douglas Library, Benson Library, and Willcox City Council building.
Additional kiosk locations are being considered.

07/31/2026

The Legacy Foundation office is closed today at noon. We'll be back in the office bright and early Monday morning.
Barbara Nichols is still available by phone to answer any last minute grant application questions.
Have a great weekend.

07/29/2026

With heavy hearts, the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona announces the loss of a good friend and staunch supporter, Dr. Lanny Kope, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.

Dr. Kope served on the board of directors of the Legacy Foundation from its inception in 2013 until he reached the end of his term in June, 2017, upon which he was awarded Emeritus status. Prior to serving on the Legacy Foundation board, Dr. Kope was on the board of the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center for eight years.

Dr. Kope was a key leader in finding a partner for Sierra Vista Regional Health Center, one that would commit to building a new hospital now known as Canyon Vista Medical Center. Dr. Kope also played a key role in the creation of the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona.

An active participant in the development of the Veteran’s Wall awards held each year at Canyon Vista Medical Center, Dr. Kope (Colonel, U.S Marine Corps. Ret.) was awarded a place of honor on the wall in 2017.

“Dr. Kope’s contributions to the Legacy Foundation were invaluable and he will be greatly missed”, stated Margaret Hepburn, CEO of the Legacy Foundation.

Thank you, Dr. Kope, for your immeasurable contributions to the countless communities and people you served.

A Celebration of Life will be held August 1, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at United Methodist Church, 3225 St. Andrew’s Drive, Sierra Vista.

A reception following the Celebration of Life will be held at the Legacy Foundation Event Center, 302 El Camino Real, Sierra Vista.

07/29/2026

Hi! register today for this free and important workshop. Email [email protected]. Refreshments will be served.

Are You Making a Positive Impact?
Join Us on August 21, 2026 from 9:00AM-11:00AM To Find Out.

07/24/2026

Get connected! Ask the questions! Get the answers! One-on-One just for you. [email protected] or 520-335-6015.

07/23/2026

Are You Making a Positive Impact?
Join Us on August 21, 2026 from 9:00AM-11:00AM To Find Out.

07/15/2026

"Thank you for your invaluable dedication to our mission", was the sentiment conveyed to Maureen Kappler as she completed her final term as a board director for the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona.
Maureen began serving on the board in 2015. She served on the Philanthropy Committee since 2016, helping to review grant applications and making tough decisions about what projects to award funding to. Additionally, she served on the Outreach Committee and the Research and Education Committee from 2015-2017.
Thank you, Maureen, for your years of volunteer service to the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona. You'll be missed.
Happy new adventures!