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After the pandemic paused programs, volunteers are returning to Handmaker assisted living in Arizona, bringing weekly knitting circles, book clubs, and mah jongg games back to life. A new grant is making it easier than ever for new volunteers to join the growing community.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, beating last year's total by $2 million. Since 2010, this single golf tournament has raised over $180 million for Arizona communities.
Six Arizona high school students are proving that academic excellence and community service go hand in hand. The Agua Fria High School District is celebrating these Academic Superstars who are changing their communities while maintaining impressive GPAs above 4.0. #
A Sun City West volunteer group proves you don't need gardening skills to make a difference. Just 90 minutes of your Saturday can help keep an entire Arizona community beautiful.
Dedicated volunteers across western Arizona's public lands are greeting campers, maintaining trails, and strengthening communities through thousands of hours of service. Their work helps millions of visitors enjoy deserts, rivers, and recreation sites while protecting these landscapes for future generations.
The Grand Canyon Synod is calling for volunteers to help set up and tear down their June assembly space. Small acts of service are making this gathering of faith communities possible.
A lost toddler found wandering alone in a Surprise, Arizona neighborhood early Sunday morning is safely back with her parents, thanks to a community that rallied to help. Police say the flood of social media shares and tips from residents made the happy reunion possible.
Volunteers with Puente are helping Arizona drivers avoid traffic stops by repairing broken vehicle lights at no cost. The community program tackles a simple problem that can lead to bigger complications for families.
Twenty Arizona students just received $87,500 in scholarships to pursue college degrees and GEDs, bringing a seven-year program's total impact to $627,000. The recipients include future doctors, engineers, and nurses who are breaking barriers and planning to give back to their communities.
Arizona State University students will pitch breakthrough technology projects to investors and industry leaders during the state's inaugural AZ Tech Week, featuring over 300 events connecting Arizona's booming tech community. From game design demos to drone exhibitions, the April 6-12 celebration puts student innovation front and center.
Arizona just gave cities a game-changing tool to secure their water future while attracting new businesses. The state's 2025 Advanced Purification rules create the first clear pathway for communities to safely reuse wastewater for drinking water.
A medical examiner in Arizona is pioneering new ways to count heat-related deaths, giving communities the data they need to protect people as temperatures rise. His work could transform how America responds to climate disasters.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
United Food Bank is calling for volunteers as Arizona families face rising food costs and growing need. Last year 5,000 volunteers helped pack 34,000 emergency food bags monthly.
Community volunteers in Chandler partnered with a local dealership to send 120 care packages to college students who aged out of foster care. The kits arrived just in time for finals, filled with study snacks, journals, and encouraging letters reminding these young adults they're not alone.
When Cassandra Becerra arrived in the U.S. from Mexico at age three, she didn't know the Arizona desert would shape her life's work. Now she's leading Latino Conservation Week at a threatened national monument, proving that protecting nature is for everyone.
Voters in Phoenix just handed clean energy supporters control of the nation's largest public power utility board. The shift comes as communities nationwide push back against rising electricity bills and demand cleaner power sources.
Desert View Academy in Yuma is crushing state averages in every subject, with more than half of students reaching proficiency in math, reading, and science. Arizona's education chief just honored the school with a top achievement award.
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