A Community Commitment by Damian Bruno & Danielle Giann
Real estate is local.
Community commitment is even more local.
Since 2012, Sedona real estate professionals Damian Bruno and Danielle Giann have contributed more than 3,200 documented volunteer hours supporting nonprofits, civic initiatives, environmental projects, and community events throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley.
Their philosophy is simple:
To truly serve a community, you must actively invest in it.
Rotary Club of Sedona Village
Charter Members, Leadership, and Community Projects
Damian and Danielle were charter members of the Rotary Club of Sedona Village, helping guide the organization from satellite formation to full charter status. Their Rotary involvement spans nearly a decade and includes leadership, event organization, and ongoing civic service.
Key contributions:
- Charter member support and club development
- Club President service (Damian)
- Weekly meeting participation for nearly a decade
- Organization of Oak Creek community cleanups (10 years)
- Grocery Grab food programs
- Firewise wildfire-preparedness event
- Sedona Charter School wine-tasting fundraiser leadership (raised $4,000+)(Danielle organized)
- Thousands of coordination emails and planning hours
Estimated Rotary volunteer hours:
2,400+ hours
Village of Oak Creek Community BBQ
11 Years of Community Event Leadership
The annual VOC Community BBQ has become one of the Village’s signature gatherings.
Damian and Danielle founded this event and have helped organize and coordinate it for over a decade, managing logistics, promotion, sponsorships, and execution. Andrew Bailor and Omar Kenney are integral parts of the annual BBQ, with Andrew helping start it.
Estimated volunteer hours:
428 hours
Sedona Village Partnership
Business & Community Collaboration
From 2020 through early 2025, Damian and Danielle actively supported the Sedona Village Partnership through meetings, civic events, and collaborative initiatives designed to strengthen the Village of Oak Creek business and residential community.
Estimated volunteer hours:
158 hours
Food Security & Community Support
Yavapai Green Bag Program
Multi-year participation supporting regional food collection efforts.
Estimated volunteer hours:
144 hours
Additional Community Service
- Humane Society fundraiser auctioneer
- School and nonprofit fundraising support
- Environmental and civic initiatives
Total Documented Community Service
3,200+ Verified Volunteer Hours Since 2012
Using conservative tracking methods based on:
- Meeting attendance
- Event organization
- Leadership service
- Email coordination records
- Nonprofit time benchmarks
Damian Bruno & Danielle Giann
have contributed more than:
3,200 volunteer hours
Serving Sedona & the Verde Valley
Why This Matters in Real Estate
The professionals who understand a community best are those who actively serve it.
Deep civic involvement provides:
- Long-term local knowledge
- Strong community relationships
- Insight into local issues affecting homeowners
- Trusted connections across Sedona and the Verde Valley
For buyers and sellers, working with a real estate team deeply embedded in the community offers meaningful advantages.
Ongoing Commitment
Community involvement remains central to the Sedona Village Real Estate Group.
Damian and Danielle continue to support Rotary initiatives, environmental stewardship, wildfire-preparedness education, and community events throughout the year.
Strong communities create strong real estate markets.
And service remains at the center of how they do business.
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