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Hunkapi Programs Seeks Community Support as Herd Heads North for Summer Relief
As the Arizona summer reaches peak temperatures, Hunkapi Programs, a Scottsdale-based equine therapy nonprofit, is turning to the community for urgent support. Each year, the organization relocates its herd of therapy horses—many of them elderly and retired—to Flagstaff, offering them cooler weather and a much-needed break from the desert heat.
Picazzo’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Giveback Has Raised Nearly $50,000 for Autism & Rett Syndrome Research
What began as a sweet idea to support autism research has evolved into a powerful fundraising campaign for Rett Syndrome. Since launching its cookie giveback program on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day in 2021, Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen has raised over $47,000 for the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) by donating $1 for every chocolate chip cookie dessert sold.
One Handsome Bastard Vodka Launches In Store August 2; Donates 10 Percent to Research
One Handsome Bastard, Old Town Scottsdale’s first and only micro-distillery, is making waves with a new initiative: donating 10 percent of all vodka sales to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS). This commitment is part of LLS’s Give for More Life campaign, aimed at advancing research and supporting patients affected by blood cancer.
Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? At the Arizona Humane Society, of Course!
Meet Romeo, a 9-year-old Boxer mix whose golden years are just around the corner. Living up to his namesake, Romeo is a big bundle of love eager to be your lap dog. He came to the Arizona Humane Society after his previous owner could no longer care for him. Romeo is well-socialized, having lived with other dogs and quickly warming up to new people and situations. On walks, he's friendly with everyone he meets, and he’ll happily snuggle up for some pets and cuddles. Treat him to a pup cup, and you'll have a loyal companion for life. This Saturday, Romeo’s adoption fee is waived...
Fresh Start’s Signature Sip & Soirée Returns to the Valley
Mark your calendars: Sip & Soirée, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation’s signature fundraising event, is back and bolder than ever. Taking place on September 13 at the newly renovated JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, this vibrant luncheon will unite the community in a celebration of women’s empowerment, resilience, and sisterhood.
