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Children’s Respite Homes of America (CRHA) is marking an important moment as the Scottsdale-based nonprofit celebrates its third anniversary. Founded to support the development of children’s respite, palliative, and hospice care homes nationwide, CRHA has quickly become a driving force in a movement that aims to ensure medically fragile children can receive compassionate, community-based care close to home.

In Scottsdale this fall, dining out comes with a deeper purpose. Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill and Ling’s Wok Shop are turning their dining rooms into engines of generosity, channeling proceeds from brunches and signature dishes to support Circle the City, a nonprofit providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness. It’s a partnership built on the belief that great food can spark meaningful change and that the simple act of sharing a meal can help restore dignity and hope to thousands across Maricopa County.

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.

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...