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Cooney: Hospice of the Valley surprises Goodyear …

4/22/2021
It was an emotional day to remember for veteran Kenneth Hamrick — not only did the staff at The Groves in Goodyear invite family and friends to a patio party to celebrate his 89th birthday, his Hospice of the Valley care team had another surprise in the works.

Southwest Valley nonprofits fill critical gaps for …

4/3/2021
If there’s any advice Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank Executive Director Leanne Leonard would give to other nonprofits participating in Arizona Gives Day on Tuesday, April 6, it would be “promote, promote, promote!”

Pinal County Veterans Memorial Foundation plans …

3/30/2021
The Pinal County Veterans Memorial Foundation is raising funds for a memorial and has a fundraising golf tournament May 22 at Poston Butte Golf Club, 6100 W. Merrill Ranch Parkway in …

Wreaths Across America Radio to host veteran healing …

3/19/2021
Wreaths Across America Radio will hold the first in a series of four roundtable discussions focused on veteran healing through sharing stories of resilience, purpose and success at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 25.

Virtual ‘vet talks’ spark careers

3/10/2021
Starting a new career can be overwhelming and for veterans making the transition it can be even more difficult.

WWII veteran flies in 1943 Fairchild PT-26 for his …

3/6/2021
The two-seat aircraft — sunshine gold and christened Amazing Grace — taxied along a line of its honored passenger’s family members, friends and Patriot Guard Riders before roaring …

Tempe City Council replaces seat focus area on …

2/26/2021
Tempe City Council has approved an amendment to city code allowing for the replacement of a seat focus atop the local Veterans Commission. The 11 members who represent the Tempe Veterans Commission …

Hiring event slated for veterans

2/25/2021
BestCompaniesAZ, a local company specializing in workplace culture and employer branding, is hosting a free, virtual military veteran hiring event Thursday, March 11 for military members, veterans and their families.

Central Arizona College receives 'Military Friendly …

2/22/2021
Central Arizona College, which has campuses in Pinal County including Florence, Apache Junction and San Tan Valley, has earned the 2021-22 Bronze Military Friendly School designation. Institutions …

Chamber’s virtual Mesa veterans’ program committee …

2/16/2021
If your business is interested in supporting military veterans and being engaged in community efforts to support them, the Mesa Veterans Program is the committee for you. Facilitated by the Mesa …

Facebook Live session to focus on veteran suicide …

2/4/2021
In their continuing efforts to prevent suicide and non-natural causes of death among former service members, America’s Warrior Partnership and the Southwest Valley-based Reveille Foundation will host a joint Facebook Live event Wednesday, Feb. 17, to discuss how people can get involved in Operation Deep Dive, a community-based suicide prevention study.

Community comes together to aid widow, rebuild her …

1/26/2021
The Silva family knew something wasn’t quite right next door.