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Homeward Bound hosts inaugural Toast! event at Scottsdale venue
Homeward Bound, a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to providing families experiencing homelessness a pathway out of property, hosted its inaugural Toast! event on Oct. 17, at The Clayton House in … more
DAR Chapter Regent, Karen Andrews and Day of Service Chairman, Jessie Wicks along with 15 members recently participated in the Grand Canyon Chapter DAR Day of Service in Chaparral Park.
Grand Canyon Chapter DAR participates in National Day of Service
The Grand Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has celebrated the Seventh Annual National DAR Day of Service by recently planting trees. more
Tess Levin, is “rolling in the dough” for a new competitive baking show called, “Baker’s Dozen,” which premiered ine arly October on Hulu.
Arcadia High grad featured in new Hulu show
Social media influencer and Scottsdale native, Tess Levin, is “rolling in the dough” after recently competing in a baking reality show. more
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Valley volunteers come together to build new playground for Mesa children
In early October, more than 100 volunteers from Fiesta Bowl Charities and Salt River Project joined KABOOM! to build a state-of-the-art playground at a local community center. The new … more
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Phoenix Heart Ball prepares for grand return
The wait is nearly over. After a long hiatus because of COVID-19, the Phoenix Heart Ball is preparing for the return of its highly- anticipated, black-tie fundraising raising event for heart … more
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Senior Helpers Scottsdale caregiving facility is owned and operated for 15 years by husband and wife, Shaun and Tiffany Phelan.
Caregiver training site opens in Scottsdale
The new Senior Helpers Center of Excellence in Caregiving has opened in Scottsdale as a comprehensive training facility for certified caregivers and community members who assist the elderly. more
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Scottsdale Community Partners presents inaugural October raffle for residents in need
Going on through the entire month of October, Scottsdale Community Partners will be raising funds to support Scottsdale students, families, and seniors with its inaugural Givetober 50/50 … more
As host of ‘The People's Open’ Phoenix Thunderbirds raise more than $3.8 million for Arizona charities
The Thunderbirds --- hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open --- announced the 2021 edition of “The People’s Open” raised more than $3.8 million that will be awarded to Arizona … more
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More than $66,000 raised for Phoenix Cancer Support Network at Friendraiser event
The Phoenix Cancer Support Network has broken previous fundraising records, raising over $66,000 at the organization’s fifth annual Friendraiser & Gala. This annual event provides … more
An alternative to conventional wellness methods, the facility is designed to heal the body at a cellular level to optimize mental, emotional, and physical health.
New nonprofit Quasar Quantum to help disadvantaged youths
A new nonprofit, Quasar Quantum Youth Fund announces the launch of its fundraising campaign to help youths ages 10-18 take steps toward a healthy, mindful life. more
Rare orange lobster discovered at Nobu Restaurant donated to aquarium.
Nobu Scottsdale donates rare orange lobster to OdySea Aquarium
What was described as an extremely rare, pumpkin-colored lobster surfaced this summer at Nobu Scottsdale, an upscale Japanese restaurant at Fashion Square Mall. more
Arizona Helping Hands receives $100,000 grant to fund program that provides free Life Safety Inspection items from fire extinguishers and first aid kits to outlet covers for foster families to become licensed by the state.
Arizona Helping Hands gets $100K grant from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Arizona Helping Hands recently received a grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for $100,000 to assist AHH in underwriting the Licensing Safety Program over the next year. more
Valley organizations react to surprise grants given by Virginia G. Piper Trust
After Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust donated a record-amount of funds to 71 Arizona organization on September, many local leaders are voicing shock and appreciation. Catholic Charities … more
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Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awards $123 million in surprise grants to 71 nonprofits
Trustees of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded a total of $123 million in surprise grants to 71 Arizona nonprofits — the largest single-day grant initiative in Arizona’s history, … more
Valley Leadership names 72nd Man & Women of the Year
Kimber Lanning and Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. will be Valley Leadership’s 72nd Man & Woman of the Year, the organization announced. The pair were selected because of their commitment to … more
Soroptimist of the East Valley offering 2 scholarships
Local women who are pursuing vocational, skills training or an undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply for the Live Your Dream Award through Soroptimist International of the East Valley. Two … more
Superstition Mountain near Goldfield Ghost Town, by Curtis Roberts, of Peoria. [Submitted photo]
2022 Scenic Arizona Calendars are now available
Copies of Independent Newsmedia’s 2022 Scenic Arizona Calendar are now available for purchase. Photographers with submissions featured in the calendar include: Curtis Roberts, of Peoria; … more
Through it all: Pink Ribbon 360 supports breast cancer patients, survivors
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, a Phoenix-based program is working to support breast cancer survivors by helping them through the recovery process both physically and emotionally with … more
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Colleen McKenna Katz enjoys being a part of Scottsdale Leadership.
Meet Your Neighbor: Katz focuses on family, photography, volunteering in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Leadership's Colleen McKenna Katz,  54,  loves being a photographer, volunteer and most of all, a mom. more
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Whitetip Reef Shark pups with mom.
OdySea Aquarium welcomes 3 Whitetip Reef Shark pups
OdySea Aquarium announces the birth of three healthy whitetip reef shark — Triaenodon obesus — pups including one male and two female pups. more
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