AZ Giving
Nonprofit of the Year: Preparing the Next Generation
AZFoothills.com is proud to announce Arizona DECA as the winner of the third-annual Nonprofit of the Year competition. Approximately 320 Valley organizations vied for the winning title and a sponsorship package from Arizona Foothills Magazine. Here, get to know the...
AZ Giving: MacDonald Family Fund
On August 19, the MacDonald family of Scottsdale, including parents Scott and Elizabeth and Scottsdale Christian Academy student Emma and Logan, tragically lost their home and all personal possessions in a house fire.
While they are safe, their involvement in multiple communities across multiple geographies has sparked an outcry of individuals who want to help. A GoFundMe has been set up for those who are able to donate, while gift cards are also being accepted (to restaurants, fast food, Target, Kohl's, Nordstrom, grocery stores, Grub Hub, etc.) on behalf of the family. Scottsdale Christian Academy is also asking the community to pray for the MacDonald family to cope with the loss.
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Urgent Need of Food Donations
The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center has an urgent need for dry dog and cat food for rescued and rehabilitating animals at its Scottsdale refuge.
The nonprofit Southwest Wildlife’s longtime dry pet food supplier is no longer making those donations.
Arizona Snowbowl to Host 30th Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer this Month
The American Cancer Society’s “Climb to Conquer Cancer” event is being hosted by Arizona Snowbowl on Saturday, August 17th.
AZ Giving: American Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood
After the holiday weekend, American Red Cross faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now. The American Red Cross now has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available – and less than a two-day supply of type O blood – for patients. At least a five-day supply is desired.
How to help: Donors of all blood types...