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The event, Night Without a Bed, was held to raise awareness and funds for families experiencing homelessness.
Family Promise holds virtual event, raises awareness for family homelessness
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that rescues primarily first-time homeless families and their pets and helps them return to independence, hosted a virtual event June … more
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Phoenix Rescue Mission has a Hope For Hunger Food Bank.
Miss Arizona USA partners with Phoenix Rescue Mission to feed families affected by COVID-19
Miss Arizona USA Yesenia Vidales, along with the help of Miss Arizona Teen USA Molly Schwanz, has partnered with Phoenix Rescue Mission and its Hope For Hunger Food Bank to feed families in need and … more
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Assistance League of Phoenix fills the void left by vicious cycle of poverty
The children are our future. The nice sentiment of future generations becoming the leaders of tomorrow oftentimes comes with the blood, sweat and tears of family members, school leaders --- and … more
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Members of the United Buckeye Firefighter Charities sold T-shirts and other items at the Buckeye Air Fair in February to raise money for its community programs. The organization is one of 82 area nonprofits awarded grants by the West Valley Mavericks Foundation.
West Valley Mavericks award $375,000 in grants to 82 area nonprofits
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation awarded more than $375,000 in grants to 82 local non-profit organizations, the organization announced in a May 21 news release. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) … more
“For five years, Red Nose Day has tapped into the power of laughter, engagement and entertainment to bring Americans together to change the stories of millions of children in need,” Alison Moore, CEO of Comic Relief US, the nonprofit organization behind Red Nose Day, said.
Walgreens takes 'Red Nose Day' digital, championing fight against child poverty
Red Nose Day is back for the sixth year at Walgreens, with 240 locations across Arizona. While the mission to raise money to end child poverty remains more important now than ever, the "Red Nose" … more
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Photos: Valley flyover honors frontline workers
In honor of frontline workers in the battle against COVID-19, several aircraft from Luke Air Force Base conducted a flyover above a majority of Valley communities on May 1. The event included the … more
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Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust continues rapid response to COVID-19 crisis
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has awarded $2,510,000 in emergency grants to help six hospitals and hospital systems in Maricopa County respond to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Trust also … more
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GLSEN Phoenix Day of Silence honors LGBTQ+ students with virtual event April 24
The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country --- and the world ---take a vow of silence to protest the harassment and … more
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Brenda Alvarez, left, Lorena Dimas and Patty Vasquez of the Litchfield Elementary School District Food Service Department sport masks by Helping Others Together volunteers.
West Valley group on track to sew, donate 10,000 masks
If mass runs on toilet paper, wipes and hand sanitizer represent a low point of the COVID-19 pandemic, making homemade masks rates among the high points. Volunteers across the country are sewing … more
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Daily walks in her Glendale neighborhood help Kim Antoniou ease stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Valley women cope with the stress of America’s ‘new normal’
Navigating the COVID-19 rollercoaster of a severe economic downturn, stay-at-home orders, product shortages, face masks and fear as novel coronavirus infections and deaths rise across the country … more
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For the first time in 58 years, the Lutheran Church of the Master will not hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service at Turf Paradise located 1501 W. Bell Road in Phoenix.
Religious sects forsake gathering while uplifting members during COVID-19
Despite the scripture in Hebrews to “not forsake the gathering of ourselves together,” religious organizations near and far are following mandates to avoid gathering to decrease spreading the novel coronavirus. more
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Emergency relief grants available for Arizona artists, arts professionals
As part of broader crisis response strategies, Arizona arts funders and service organizations have set up a collaborative fund to provide emergency relief grants of $500-$1,500 to artists and arts … more
Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art support of individuality for all
A life solely under the guidance of one’s self is an ability most have --- but many do not --- and the understanding of this truth of life is at the core of a Phoenix-based nonprofit mission … more
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Palo Verde has two reservoirs where treated wastewater is temporarily held before being used to cool steam produced by the nuclear process.
Palo Verde nuclear plant is cutting its wastewater use
PHOENIX — There’s something in the Buckeye groundwater — a high mineral and salt content — that makes it hard to use, but the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station wants to … more
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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Arroyo Seco, Its Latest New-Home Community in Buckeye, Priced From the $250,000s
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Arroyo Seco, Its Latest New-Home Community in Buckeye, Priced From the $250,000s
BUCKEYE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 14, 2020-- KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Arroyo Seco, a distinct collection of affordably priced ranch-style homes. Located in … more
Banner Health’s mobile unit will provide free primary care available for uninsured kids in Glendale.
Banner Health to start free mobile unit for children around Valley
Banner Health’s mobile health unit provides weekly service throughout the Valley to make free primary care available to thousands of uninsured children starting Wednesday, Feb. 5. more
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Cactus League 2020 Hall of Fame class includes Scully, Selig
The 2020 Cactus League luncheon, featuring the induction of the latest Cactus League Hall of Fame class, is set for Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix. more
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A Desert Diamond Casino team member holds the over $1 million check that a patron won on Friday. [Submitted photo]
Patron wins $1M jackpot in Glendale Desert Diamond Casino
One lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is having a very happy holiday season, hitting a $1,038,429 million progressive jackpot on Friday. The guest, who has chosen to remain … more
West Wing Mountain sunset, by Keith Dines, of Peoria.
Local photographers featured in Independent’s scenic calendar
The photography of residents throughout the West Valley is on display in Independent Newsmedia’s 2020 Scenic Arizona Calendar. Dozens of photographs were submitted for the annual calendar, … more
Valley Leadership names Man & Woman of the Year, Person of the Decade Award
Valley Leadership announces Kenneth J. Schutz and Karrin Taylor Robson as the organization’s newest Man & Woman of the Year. more
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