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Diamond Club collecting unwrapped toys for children

11/17/2020
After embarking on a successful partnership with Peoria Unified School District since 2014, both groups again aim to bring holiday cheer to local families in need. Out of nearly 40 schools in the Peoria Unified School District, 20 are classified as Title 1 schools, of whom the majority of students are on public assistance, in transition, or in some cases, homeless.

Families remain committed to children in foster care

11/16/2020
Fears about the spread of COVID-19 caused families around the world to shut their doors to strangers, literally and figuratively. But dozens of foster families and adoptive families with Aid to …

Allure of the thrill of iRacing attracts 74-year-old …

11/9/2020
Local 74-year-old race car enthusiast Jerry Weaver gets behind the wheel every Monday and Tuesday as he races with people all over the world from the comfort of his own home. Mr. Weaver, not your …

Skateboarding academy imparts life lessons to foster …

11/9/2020
The +swappow PLUS Foundation is launching a new virtual skateboarding academy to continue serving the foster care community in Arizona. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, +swappow PLUS, a …

Donate turkeys Nov. 17 to help the less fortunate this …

11/5/2020
The city of Mesa is partnering with United Food Bank for Great Turkey Tuesday 7 a.m.-noon Nov. 17 at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. The goal is to collect 1,700 turkeys to help the …

Damone is a teen needing someone on sideline for him

11/2/2020
14-year-old Damone is a multi-sport athlete who thrives in the world of competition, says John Hicks, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK). “He …

Ducey signs proclamation marking Nov. 1 as National …

11/1/2020
In 1994, the 103rd Congress passed joint resolution 413 designating Nov. 1 as National Family Literacy Day. This designated day kicks off National Family Literacy Month for the entire month of …

Humphrey to keep learning, encouraging STEM in Chicago

10/27/2020
As the Arizona Science Center President and CEO Chevy Humphrey prepares to embark on her next professional journey, part of that preparation is getting a winter coat.

Dylan is laid back teen who wants a dad

10/26/2020
Teens typically come with drama. Not 15-year-old Dylan. “He is literally, the most chill, laid back kid,” says Kayla, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to Adoption of …

Junior Achievement: Financial literacy is indicator in …

10/23/2020
An old adage exists for a reason and the one “the children are our future” holds true perhaps today with more sense of urgency than ever before. A fundamental key to success inside and …

 Carlos loves Christmas yearlong

10/20/2020
No matter what the calendar says, Carlos’ music playlist says it’s December 25. The 9-year-old boy loves Christmas music all year. And if you could combine Christmas music with Fourth …

West Valley doctor donates $10,000 to create free …

10/12/2020
Dr. Clifford Baker, a pain management physician practicing in Sun City for more than 10 years, is on the frontline of healthcare and hoping to save lines of seniors by giving them free smartphones. …