Phoenix marked a pivotal milestone in addressing homelessness among older adults today with the grand opening of The Haven, a transformative emergency shelter solution for seniors experiencing homelessness created by Central Arizona Shelter Services. This landmark project addresses the urgent needs of one of the most vulnerable populations in Arizona. The 130-unit facility, transformed from […]
Taryn Lopez Norley’s journey of compassion at ALS Arizona Taryn Lopez Norley emits an upbeat energy that disguises the seriousness of her job. As president and CEO of ALS Arizona, she has spent 13 years leading an organization dedicated to supporting Arizona families facing the devastating realities of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS. […]
A year-end letter from Paul Mulligan, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Community Services As I reflect on my 10 years of service with Catholic Charities, I am continually reminded of two things: the incredible resilience of people even in the most adverse circumstances, and the power of community to heal and uplift. In our […]
Photo: Substance of Stars Stellar View The Heard Museum has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will establish the Lilly Endowment Indigenous Religions Interpretation Fund (LEIRIF), which will empower the Heard Museum in perpetuity to educate visitors about a multitude of American Indian […]
A new initiative is transforming vision care for Arizona’s children. This school year, approximately 500,000 students in public and charter schools are receiving vision screenings thanks to a new state law and the collaborative efforts of Eyes On Learning, a public-private coalition focused on improving children’s vision health. The law mandates screenings at key educational […]
Photo courtesy of Ballet Arizona The Flinn Foundation is pledging almost $4 million to Arizona arts and culture organizations, a financial commitment designed to support the groups’ long-term sustainability. The grants, which run through 2027, will directly support 18 of the state’s largest arts organizations as well as smaller groups operating in rural or underserved […]
Giving back to the community is a way of life for students at Xavier College Preparatory. Each year, Xavier students collectively donate over 30,000 hours to volunteer work and community service as part of the school’s Christian Service Program. Many of these efforts are student-led, sparked by a desire to make a difference. Among Xavier’s […]
Photos Courtesy A New Leaf USA Pickleball and A New Leaf unveiled a new pickleball court, provided by Sport Court, at La Mesita Family Shelter on Wednesday. USA Pickleball is the the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the United States. The event, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a youth clinic and […]
Big Dig for Kids presented by Sundt Construction raised more than $1,080,000 for Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders’ MIBG Targeted Therapy Program. The event, which took place on November 2, has contributed $2.5 million to the Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders’ MIBG Targeted Therapy Program since its inception. Two-hundred […]
The Men’s Art Council announced funding a new site-specific work for Phoenix Art Museum by the acclaimed artist Leonardo Drew. This is the museum’s first site-specific commission in two decades and is the first work by Drew in the PhxArt Collection. Drew is known for using natural materials, such as wood, cotton, iron and paper, […]
