AZ Giving
The Joe Niekro Foundation Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life to Return in November
Returning to the Valley for its second year, the Knuckle Ball Gala will take place on Saturday November 12th, 2016, at the Arizona Biltmore. The event, hosted by the Joe...
5th Annual Fabulous Day of Pampering for the Women of Central Arizona Shelter Services
In an effort to provide the women of Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) with a day filled with pampering; Style Stalkers, LLC- an innovative fashion blogging and consulting company along with supporters in the community have joined forces to create an incredible day to remember. The 5th Annual Fabulous Day Of Pampering on Saturday, December 3 will provide the women of CASS head-to-toe makeovers, facials, hair styling/hair-cuts, makeup makeovers, massages, manicures, gently used seasonal clothing, shoes, a catered meal, good conversation and other items of need.
Central Arizona Shelter Services provides shelter and supportive services to nearly 10,000...
AZ Giving: Phoenix Children's Hospital Goes Gold
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated nationally in September—so this month, Phoenix Children’s Hospital is pushing to paint the town gold in support of its goal of raising $1 million with the Go Gold campaign.
A New Leaf: Telling Untold Stories, A Whole New World
by Candy Thompson
Sitting in her two-bedroom apartment at La Mesita Campus’ affordable housing, raven-haired Olivia speaks matter-of-factly. This military veteran is living her life to the best of her capabilities while slowly making dreams come true for herself and her 8-year-old daughter, Kate.
Being raised by “normal” parents in a local, high-end suburb might lead one to believe that life could only be perfect. But that was proven wrong time and again. Nearly ten years of poor decision making and on and off drug use eventually took its toll. After one exceptionally bad episode, binging...
Circle K Raises Over $5.7 Million for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
By Mackenzie Keller
When children and adults with disabilities need resources and support, United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona is the leader in the Valley for programs and services that can best serve them. That’s why Circle K Stores of Arizona has been a consistent champion of the organization. Most recently, Circle K announced the culmination of its 2016 fiscal fundraising, totaling more than $5.7 million going toward the much-deserving programs of UCP.
Through year-round, 24-7 fundraising efforts at local stores and events throughout the state of Arizona, the 2016 fundraising total was precisely...
