Rayhons Financial doesn’t just believe in living a thankful life, they show their gratitude by showing up for their community. Rayhons Financial proudly serves our veterans and first responders through partnerships with the AZ Rattlers and Ridge Riders. Rayhons Financial provide tickets to games and events for veterans and their families. During the game or events, these vets are recognized and able to participate in some capacity. We had a chance to ask the Rayhons team what inspires them.
Q: Have you always been involved in your community? Tell us a little bit about your background.
JW Rayhons: Growing up around farming and construction, you see people helping each other all around you. We also grew up in small communities and in many cases lower income communities. We were fortunate to have people and organizations that would help us when we needed it. My first love for being involved in the community was coaching youth basketball. I didn’t even know that was considered serving your community at the time. Throughout life I’ve noticed that there’s a quiet bond that happens when we serve one another. There’s something that happens within you, and there’s something that happens within others that fuels more acts of kindness, service, and generosity. It’s like when you see someone hold a door, then that person picks up a dropped item, then that person gives an unexpected compliment to a stranger, then that stranger makes a donation, and that organization saves someone’s life. Aren’t you glad someone opened the door?!
Q: What inspired you to make an effort to give back to veterans and start these partnerships?
JWR: First, it’s important to mention a change in thinking about the idea to “give back.” Instead, what if we simply just give. There is no way to know all that our veterans and military families have done for us. We give and serve and support our veterans and military because they give and serve and sacrifice and protect us. We get to live in the freedom we do, because of them. Through our partnerships and veteran efforts, we simply want to help create memorable, positive experiences for them and their families.
Q: How would you encourage others to give back? What could an individual do right now?
JWR: Giving and generosity is an independent choice. If your contribution comes from genuine desire to make a positive impact, then your contribution will matter.
Q: How are you inspired by the giving back that Rayons Financial does?
Nyah Hager: Rayhons Financial models generosity in a way that inspires me to live with that same spirit—seeking opportunities to make people feel valued and appreciated. It challenges me to be intentional about going the extra mile, knowing even small acts can build up and ripple out and change lives.
Mikayla Orser: The way Rayhons Financial gives back is inspirational because it's focused on an others-first mentality. We want to make sure the Veteran, or First Responder, we feature is truly given the spotlight and feels special. The purpose of honoring them and their legacy is to thank them for their sacrifice and give them a memorable evening! Its a selfless night focused on sacrifice, gratitude, and freedom.
Q: What is something you love about your job and these partnerships?
NH: I love capturing moments that reflect the impact of our work—stories and testimonies of people feeling seen and valued because of these partnerships. Many of these opportunities wouldn’t exist without Rayhons Financial’s support, and it’s humbling to help share them. Most of all, I love being part of a team that puts people first and truly cares about helping others create their ideal, joyful life.
MO: I love that I'm able to have a hand in "making things happen". It's a joy to watch it all come together seamlessly for our partners, but more importantly for the Vet and his/her family.
Q: What is something you wish everybody knew?
JWR: Your level of wealth will always equal your level of gratitude. Or said another way, your level of wealth will never exceed your level of gratitude. When you look for the good, you will find it.
MO: I wish everybody knew that "more to Life than money®" really means what it says. It's about living with a greater, more intentional purpose that just living for money. We live for purpose!
NH: There’s nothing more rewarding than stepping beyond yourself to create joy for someone else. Making people feel valued is one of life’s greatest treasures, and gratitude has a way of multiplying - it fills others, and it fills you too. Life is too short to hold back generosity. Step out of your comfort zone, commit to making someone smile, and you’ll find joy always finds its way back to you.
Instead, what if we simply just give.