Araya Legacy Project
“Focus on the Future, While We Reflect on the Past!”
Empowering people to do better! That’s what Mr. Araya Shifferaw was all about. All heart and positive intention. A true leader, and an overall humble giant; locally, nationally, and internationally. Never seeking attention, with an unmatched leadership style.
We at Araya Capital Enterprises LLC, consistently honor him in all we do, while building meaning and purpose over time through this Legacy Project.
Through the Araya Legacy Project I will continue to honor my fathers positive impactful legacy to this world, while inspiring those around us to do better and give back. “Because he was here, this continues.."
Thedros Araya
Partnership Announcements All 2026, Stay Tuned!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NETWORKING 101
Join virtually through Zoom, Wednesday January 7th, 2026 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM in support of the Arizona State University Young Alumni Council.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CARDINALS CLIMB
Partnering with the Arizona Cardinals for their inaugural Cardinals Climb fundraising event on February 21st, 2026 at State Farm Stadium.
The marquee fundraising event for the Arizona Cardinals Foundation, has a goal to raise funds for Arizona based organizations who are focused on doing work in the special needs community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Learn how to take control of your money and build a stronger future. Budget with confidence, understand credit & debt, save smarter, not harder.
Working to strengthen communities by promoting financial awareness, responsibility, and long-term security—so every individual has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and leave a legacy.
Financial literacy helps break cycles, build independence, and open doors for generations to come. When one person grows stronger, the entire community benefits.
Knowledge is power—and financial knowledge creates opportunity.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BLOOD DRIVE
The Araya Legacy Project Blood Drive was created to honor the life and legacy of Araya by turning compassion into action. Through community blood drives, we provide a tangible way for people to come together, give selflessly, and make an immediate, life-saving impact.
Every donation represents hope—for patients in critical need, families waiting for answers, and communities strengthened through unity and generosity.
Honor Life, Creating Hope, Saving Lives.
SUMMER 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
STEPS CHALLENGE
The Araya Legacy Project fitness steps challenge is creating to help all participants TAKE A STEP towards a heatheier life-style while supporting a poweful commmunity mission.
Created to honor the life and legacy of Araya and his love of walking throughout his community. Through this challenge we will encourage health, raise funds for our Summer water drive, and compete positively as one community, through unity and generosity.
Get Moving, Build Health, and Leave a Legacy
SPRING 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
WATER DRIVE CHALLENGE
The Araya Legacy Project Water Drive Challenge is created to help our community take action toward supporting health, hydration, and human dignity during the hottest months of the year.
This challenge honors the life and legacy of Araya, whose love for his community inspires us to move with purpose and give with heart. Through this initiative, we unite as one community to raise funds and collect clean drinking water for those in need during the summer season.
Give Back, Support Life, and Leave a Legacy.
SUMMER 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
BINGO for a CAUSE
The Araya Legacy Project's Bingo for a Cause is a planned exciting night of BINGO, FUN, and COMMUNITY, all while making a difference! All proceeds will help fund our programs.
💜 Araya Legacy Project – Honoring Life, Building Community, Leaving a Legacy 💜
Legacy Project Focuses
Purpose Projects
Leadership Program
Lift As We Climb...
Health / Fitness
Fueling Fitness, Changing Lives....
Financial Literacy
Financial Freedom for Everyone...
Passion Projects
Homelessness
From Streets to Stability...
Literacy / Reading
Turning Pages, Changing Lives....
Earth / Nature
For People, For Planet, For Future....