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HeroZona Hosts 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The spirit of Thanksgiving will shine brightly in South Phoenix this year as the HeroZona Foundation prepares to host its 22nd annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Drive-Thru on November 22. Beginning at 9 a.m. at Travis L. Williams Post 65, the event will provide frozen turkeys to individuals and families in need, continuing a tradition that has supported the community for more than two decades.
Little Giblet is a Survivor
A perfect example of a pet saved thanks to fostering, Giblet is an adorable 13-week-old brown tabby who has been through quite a bit in his short little life. A little over a month ago, this sweet kitty was brought to the Arizona Humane Society as an injured stray.
Upon examination in the shelter's Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital, it was found this tiny baby was suffering from a broken jaw. Too little to undergo surgery, AHS veterinarians helped mitigate Giblet's pain until he was big enough to have a wire put in to correct his injury.
Now that he is all healed, Giblet has proven to not only be a...
Buddy is Ready for a Buddy of His Own!
Adopting from a shelter not only gives a pet a second chance but also helps save more lives like those of sweet Buddy! Buddy is an adorable one-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix who came to the Arizona Humane Society in October after his owner could unfortunately no longer care for him.
Fundamental Needs Awarded $50K Grant to Expand The Oasis Project on Navajo Nation
Mercy Care has awarded Fundamental Needs a 2025 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant totaling $50,000 to support The Oasis Project, an initiative bringing running water and new opportunities to families across the Navajo Nation. The program not only installs solar-powered water systems in remote homes but also provides paid, hands-on training for high school students who help build and install the systems themselves.
Mother’s Grace and Hope Women’s Center Unite to Transform the Future for Valley Moms
In Arizona, where one in four families are led by single mothers and nearly half of new moms skip critical postpartum checkups due to barriers like childcare, transportation, and cost, two local nonprofits are rewriting the narrative. Mother’s Grace and Hope Women’s Center have joined forces to help women move from crisis to confidence, and from survival to resilience.
