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Arizona Builders Alliance Helps Create Hope-Filled Spaces for Foster Youth
The Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) is once again proving that construction is about more than buildings - it's about creating spaces that strengthen communities. This year, the state's leading construction industry association has selected Phoenix nonprofit OCJ Kids as the recipient of its annual Community Service Project, bringing together skilled tradespeople, donated materials and volunteer labor to renovate key areas of the organization's new community impact center.
Energetic Sergio Looking for Forever Home to Get His Wiggles Out
One of thousands of pets saved from suspected cruelty by Arizona Humane Society’s Animal Rescue and Cruelty Team each year, Sergio has been in and out of the care of the shelter since February of this year. When the sweet two-year-old was initially examined in the shelter’s trauma hospital, he originally was found to be healthy but unfortunately later came down with a puppy cold.
After being cleared from his cold, the cute cow-spotted pup was given extra attention from the Arizona Humane Society’s Behavior Team as he was very fearful from his previous experience with his...
Help Pets like Payson by Fostering
As more and more pet owners in the community continue to face struggles due to housing instability, economic turmoil, job insecurity and more, the Arizona Humane Society has seen a great need for its owned pet foster programs including Project Home Away from Home. Adorable Payson and his family are just one example of those who have looked to this lifesaving program after his family unfortunately fell on hard times and in need of temporary placement for the sweet pup.
At five-years-young, the handsome Labrador Retriever is hoping for a loving Foster Hero that can help him while his family works to get on...
NFL Stars Serve Up Smiles and Support at Celebrity Waiter Night in Scottsdale
For one night, some of the NFL's biggest stars traded game-day uniforms for aprons, serving dinner, mixing drinks and entertaining guests at The Guest House Scottsdale during the third annual Celebrity Waiter Night. Hosted by The Fair Catch Foundation in partnership with The Guest House Scottsdale and inKind, the June 27 event blended fine dining with fundraising. The charitable event welcomed more than 200 guests and raised $75,000 for Future Stars Inc., an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to helping inner-city youth pursue higher education opportunities with an emphasis on technology.
One Day Adoption Special for All Pets Including Adorable Lyra
As the Arizona Humane Society continues to face ongoing capacity issues, the state’s largest animal welfare organization is calling on the community to support its homeless pets through adoption, fostering and volunteering. To help free up lifesaving kennel space, the organization will host a one-day adoption event where ALL pets have $0 adoption fees on Saturday, June 27, at all three of its adoption locations.
For pets like adorable Lyra, a six-month-old Cattle Dog, having space at the Arizona Humane Society allowed her life to be saved as she was transferred in from...
