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18/08/2021

09/04/2021

Heidi's Village, a first of its kind animal shelter, is hosting a free community event on Saturday, April 10from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the anniversary of their opening for animal boarding. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2PNdTWg

Phoenix, Ariz. – Heidi’s Village, a first of its kind animal shelter, is hosting a free community event on Saturday, April 10from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the anniversary of their opening for…

06/04/2021

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging is expanding their virtual caregiver support groups to include the 'sandwich' generation - caregivers who are caring for their aging parents while also balancing a career and other family obligations. Learn more:

It’s the ultimate juggling act: caring for aging parents while also balancing a career and other family obligations. Nearly 30 million Americans who are caring for an ill friend or family member ar…

05/04/2021

Are you ready for ? This 24-hour giving campaign benefits more than 1,030 nonprofits this year. Learn more about making your gift to Arizona Gives Day on April 6:

Early giving has already generated more than $400,000 PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 29, 2021): More than 1,030 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations have registered for the 24-hour online fundraising event, Ariz…

22/09/2020

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging Pivots to Support Homebound Adults and Caregivers Virtually; In Need of Local Volunteers Now More Than Ever Read more:

Like many nonprofits today, Duet: Partners In Health & Aging was greatly impacted seemingly overnight by the COVID-19 pandemic. As an organization that supports family caregivers, homebound adu…

01/09/2020

Charlotte Witvoet takes on mental health and su***de in her debut book, "Paint my Body Red." 16-year-old Witvoet tackled a topic many authors avoid. "It turns out writing this novel saved my life." Learn more:

Debut author Charlotte Witvoet puts readers in the shoes of a teenage su***de victim and explores the aftermath on the world they left behind There is a growing mental health crisis among American …

31/08/2020

Greta is looking for her fur-ever home! The 2.5 year old pitbull mix is Fulton Homes' latest Pick of the Litter from the Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. Learn more about this beautiful girl:

Fulton Homes chooses Greta, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, as August’s featured pet TEMPE, Ariz. – Fulton Homes has partnered with 98KUPD’s John Holmberg to help valley animals find their fur-ever home…

18/08/2020

Henley is a bright little girl, full of life and ready to take on any challenge. After two years working with doctors, her family and therapists at UCP of Central Arizona, Henley is feeding tube free! Read more:

Henley worked through oral feeding therapy with professionals and staff at United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona. To strangers, Henley appears as a curious little girl, full of life and ready to…

11/08/2020

More pet owners are seeking respite care for their animals due to COVID-19 and a $15,000 grant from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust will help Lost Our Home Pet Rescue serve the community. Learn more:

TEMPE, Ariz. — Lost our Home Pet Rescue has received a $15,000 grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust to help serve more pet owners seeking respite care for their animals during the COV…

11/08/2020

Need some help? Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is hosting a Virtual Community Resource Fair on August 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. It's an opportunity during these times, to bring community organizations together to help those in need:

The event will connect you to local organizations:
· Neighborhood Ministries
· Valley Metro
· Dress for Success
· The Community Services Program (CSP) – Human Services Dept.
· Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona

Can't make it this time? Call 602-535-4444 or visit for career resources like resume development assistance, practice with mock-interviews, and more information about classes and webinars to connect you to local hiring companies and community partners.

Zoom Link: https://buff.ly/2PvPjVZ

Get help to improve your interview performance and identify key strategies to land a job, as well as access to our free Resume Creator software with professional templates and step-by-step guides.

10/08/2020

MyGood, founded by Macy Gray, aims to support grieving families who have lost loved ones to police violence. Learn more about the organization:

LOS ANGELES – In response to brutal attacks around the country, MyGood.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to support the families of victims of police brutality as they face many unfo…

08/08/2020

Need some help? Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is hosting a Virtual Community Resource Fair on August 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. It's an opportunity during these times, to bring community organizations together to help those in need:

The event will connect you to local organizations:
· Neighborhood Ministries
· Valley Metro
· Dress for Success
· The Community Services Program (CSP) – Human Services Dept.
· Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona

Can't make it this time? Call 602-535-4444 or visit https://buff.ly/31yDBj0 for career resources like resume development assistance, practice with mock-interviews, and more information about classes and webinars to connect you to local hiring companies and community partners.

Zoom Link: https://buff.ly/2PvPjVZ

Get help to improve your interview performance and identify key strategies to land a job, as well as access to our free Resume Creator software with professional templates and step-by-step guides.

07/08/2020

The House Judge combines new and old design elements to flip houses and bring homes back to life. Read more:

Traveled through Central Phoenix lately? You may have noticed homes that are looking a bit refreshed, and you might be looking at the work of Phoenix designer, realtor, and house flipper James Judg…

04/08/2020

ProKure1 is donating up to 60 gallons a month of its liquid disinfectant to Human Services Campus to use to clean and disinfect the 13-acre campus that provides services and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness. Learn more:

PHOENIX – A Valley-based manufacturing company is donating up to 60 gallons a month of its liquid disinfectant, ProKure V, for the Human Services Campus (HSC) to use to clean and disinfect th…

03/08/2020

Helios Education Foundation awarded the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) a $260,000 grant to improve leadership training among school leaders at all levels. This training includes crisis training, cultural responsiveness, and online content among priorities. Learn more:

Crisis Training, Cultural Responsiveness & Online Content Among Priorities PHOENIX – Helios Education Foundation has awarded the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) a $260,000 grant to im…

29/06/2020

$500,000 and five months in Italy. That’s the Riley family’s only hope for saving their 5-month-old daughter Keira, who along with her 2-year-old sister Olivia, suffers from a form of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) so rare, they don’t even search for the mutation in today’s genetic testing. Learn more: https://mysolsticenews.com/help-save-keira-rileys-life-from-mld/

Community comes together to help family facing possible loss of two children PHOENIX —$500,000 and five months in Italy. That’s the Riley family’s only hope for saving their 5-month-old daughter Ke…

19/06/2020

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging announces the appointment of Tina Lopez, CFRE, as its new Director of Development and Cornelia Best as its new Kinship Care Services Coordinator. Read more:

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging is pleased to announce that it has hired Tina Lopez, CFRE, as its new Director of Development. The local nonprofit has also hired Cornelia Best as its new Kinsh…

18/06/2020

In 2010, Karen Janitell was diagnosed with stage IIIC breast cancer. Ten years and 17 surgeries later, she is speaking up about her journey to support and build confidence in others.

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In July 2010, Karen Janitell was enjoying a thriving career at Western International University. She ate well, exercised often, had a fulfilling career and family. What she didn’t know was a cancer…

15/06/2020

BOOK REVIEW: Join Ruth Poniarski as her memoir examines her journey with life, mental illness and art. Learn more: http://ow.ly/aK9550A8i7B

“Journey of the Self: Memoir of an Artist” by accomplished artist Ruth Poniarski is described as an unflinchingly honest memoir sharing her coming-of-age story through the lens of mental illness, d…

12/06/2020

Arizona retiree turned author Gaila Kline-Hobson fulfilled her lifelong dream by publishing her novel, “The Chosen’s Calling." Learn more:

Not everyone has the chance to cross major dreams off of their bucket list, but when Gaila Kline-Hobson published her debut novel “The Chosen’s Calling” after a 40-year teaching career, she did jus…

27/05/2020

Filmmaker Robin Leacock celebrates aging and living life to the fullest with the Stella and Co Documentary. The documentary looks at getting older from the perspective of 103-year-old Stella Craig and her group of friends. Learn more:

I’m rarely the person to insist about the need to read a book, watch a show or check out a movie. But occasionally a piece of media crosses my path and I’m compelled to share just how important the…

26/05/2020

What do you do when a pandemic puts the brakes on your annual event? Take it digital of course! That's exactly what Duet has done by reimagining their Partners in Compassion Luncheon. Learn more:

Organizations large and small have needed to rethink fundraising strategy in response to the COVID-19 crisis and Duet: Partners In Health & Aging is no exception. Every year the Phoenix-based n…

21/05/2020

Arizona Community Spotlight: Jewish Family & Children's Service was founded to provide assistance and resources to those in need and that mission is still going strong over 80 years later. Learn more:

Jewish Family & Children’s Service has a beginning rooted deep in helping the community during times of hardship, and that dedication still echoes in the work they put into the community now. S…

19/05/2020

FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) has partnered with televëda to offer FSL Adult Day Health clients virtual recreational classes free of charge for three months. The partnership was made possible by funding from Phoenix Suns Charities. Learn more:

PHOENIX – FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) has partnered with televëda to offer Adult Day Health clients recreational classes while the Stay-At-Home order is in effect. FSL clients can acc…

19/05/2020

We're passing this information along for those who might need it!

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is hosting a Virtual Job Fair on May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Job seekers will have an opportunity to hear from Valley employers and ask questions through the chat function online. Companies such as Viola, Goodwill and a few others will be participating and have a variety of positions available.

"This is our second virtual hiring event in the Phoenix area and all employers have positions available," said Courtney Nelson, vice president, marketing and communications of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. "At the conclusion of the event, job seekers will be instructed to email their resumes to our team, so we can connect them with each employer they wish to speak with. Then, on May 22 the employers will be conducting job interviews from the virtual event."

Job seekers should dress professionally, find a quiet location and test their equipment beforehand. To register, visit: https://www.goodwillaz.org/event/virtual-job-fair-phx-may/.

If you need help preparing for the job fair or can’t make it this time? Call 602-545-4444 or visit mycareeradvisor.com for career resources like resume development assistance, practice with mock-interviews, and more information about classes and webinars to connect you to your next job.

Get help to improve your interview performance and identify key strategies to land a job, as well as access to our free Resume Creator software with professional templates and step-by-step guides.

19/05/2020

Arizona Business Spotlight: Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman is changing the company growth game for professionals through her company, Inside-Out Learning. Read more:

Learning professional leadership can be a challenge in a workforce that’s always on the go. Inside-Out Learning has taken those lessons online, offering virtual programs that promote the support an…

18/05/2020

Human Services Campus is collecting water, sun-protection supplies to assist the homeless during summer months. Read more:

2019 Was Record Year for Number of Heat-Related Deaths Among Homeless PHOENIX – In 2019, more individuals experiencing homelessness than ever before were victims of heat-associated death, acc…

18/05/2020

Elena Joy Thurston (Elena Joy Experience) is creating a virtual community to promote support and growth for LGBTQ+ families. Learn more:

Website will promote support and personal growth through resources, virtual community June is PRIDE month, the annual celebration of the LGBTQ community across the globe. This year it also marks th…

18/05/2020

Happy Monday. We're passing this information along for those who might need it!

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is hosting a Virtual Job Fair on May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Job seekers will have an opportunity to hear from Valley employers and ask questions through the chat function online. Companies such as Viola, Goodwill and a few others will be participating and have a variety of positions available.

"This is our second virtual hiring event in the Phoenix area and all employers have positions available," said Courtney Nelson, vice president, marketing and communications of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. "At the conclusion of the event, job seekers will be instructed to email their resumes to our team, so we can connect them with each employer they wish to speak with. Then, on May 22 the employers will be conducting job interviews from the virtual event."

Job seekers should dress professionally, find a quiet location and test their equipment beforehand. To register, visit: https://www.goodwillaz.org/event/virtual-job-fair-phx-may/.

If you need help preparing for the job fair or can’t make it this time? Call 602-545-4444 or visit mycareeradvisor.com for career resources like resume development assistance, practice with mock-interviews, and more information about classes and webinars to connect you to your next job.

Get help to improve your interview performance and identify key strategies to land a job, as well as access to our free Resume Creator software with professional templates and step-by-step guides.

12/05/2020

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona has become the first company in the USA to become HealthyVerify Certified. Learn more:

PHOENIX – Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona has become the first company in the USA to become HealthyVerify Certified. HealthyVerify helps businesses and workplaces develop best prac…