Community News
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Thousands of Native Americans suing Arizona over sober living homes
ABC15 has extensively covered the issue of fraudulent sober living homes and AHCCCS fraud in our state and the toll advocates say it has taken on native american communities. By: Ford Hatchett Posted 6:13 PM, Dec 17, 2024 and last updated 8:25 AM, Dec 18, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. ABC15 has covered the issue of fraudulent…
Mayor of Yuma talks to ABC15 about proposed immigration changes in second Trump term
By: Nick Ciletti Posted 5:28 AM, Dec 04, 2024 and last updated 7:00 AM, Dec 04, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. YUMA, AZ — During the 2024 presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump, who won Arizona by 5.5% in November, campaigned on stricter immigration and border security policies, like mass deportations, which his transition team has outlined…
Mesa Community Court, Mesa Community College partner to help curb homelessness through education
Hayden Larkin/Cronkite News Nov. 27, 2024 PHOENIX – Mesa Community Court is collaborating with Mesa Community College to refer some of the city’s unhoused people to enroll in the school, giving them access to a multitude of services to assist their reintegration. In addition to education at MCC, they can access the Mesa Market to…
Deaf man beaten by Phoenix police files $3.5 million claim
MCAO dropped McAlpin’s charges the week after ABC15 broadcast video of the arrest A pair of Phoenix police officers involved in the violent arrest of a deaf man with cerebral palsy have been placed on paid administrative leave. By: Dave Biscobing Posted 4:00 PM, Nov 20, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. PHOENIX — The deaf…
Phoenix school district postpones high school play about LGBTQ hate crime, students devastated
By: Adam Mintzer Posted 9:42 PM, Nov 16, 2024 and last updated 11:03 AM, Nov 23, 2024 PHOENIX, AZ — Students at Cesar Chavez High School spent three months preparing to perform The Laramie Project, but just hours before the scheduled opening, the school’s administration postponed the production due to the “seriousness of the play’s content.” The play tells…
Biden issues formal apology for treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools
Gabrielle Wallace and Marshall Baker/Cronkite News Oct. 25, 2024 LAVEEN VILLAGE – President Joe Biden on Friday formally apologized for the 150 years of abuse and harm suffered by Indigenous children that were put into the federal boarding school system. “I believe it is important that we do know there was generations of Native children…
Phoenix says visits to heat relief centers skyrocketed during record-breaking summer, and 92% were from people experiencing homelessness
Jalen Woody/Cronkite News Oct. 24, 2024 PHOENIX – Summer is the most brutal time in Phoenix, especially for those surviving without basic needs like water and cool places to rest. This year, the city offered 24-hour heat relief spaces that skyrocketed in demand. City officials say 92% of visitors were experiencing homelessness, and the centers…
Man suffered 3rd degree burns after Phoenix police held him down on the pavement in July
KJZZ | By Associated Press Published October 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM MST A man suffered third-degree burns this summer when Phoenix police officers held him down on pavement for four minutes on a day of triple-degree heat. ABC15 Arizona reported Tuesday that Michael Kenyon spent more than a month hospitalized with “unbearable pain” from burns on his face,…
Homeless ID Project expands into new, bigger space near downtown Phoenix
KJZZ | By Kirsten Dorman Published October 28, 2024 at 9:07 AM MST A Phoenix-based nonprofit that helps thousands of people obtain and keep a state-issued ID, which can mark the start of someone getting back on their feet, is expanding into a new space. After opening its “tele-MVD” office over a year ago, the Homeless ID…
It’s been a year since ‘The Zone’ homeless encampment shut down in Phoenix. What does the city’s homeless crisis look like now?
The I-Team found that calls for encampments or people needing help with homelessness went up in the months after “The Zone” was cleared in November 2023. To watch video report, Click Here. Author: Erica Stapleton Published: 6:53 PM PDT October 29, 2024 PHOENIX — As the sun sets, Erik Sanchez gets ready to go out. He makes…
Local Organizations
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Every day, Keep Phoenix Beautiful provides tools to empower our diverse communities to improve overall quality of life. Our vision is a vibrant Phoenix where each neighborhood is a healthy, beautiful place to live. To achieve that vision, we aim to inspire individuals and organizations through leadership, active partnerships, and meaningful volunteer experiences.
Hope’s Crossing was founded in 2010 to meet the needs of women in transition from prisons, addictions, or homelessness to a life of work, family, and community. Hope’s Crossing offers job skills training, housing assistance, and, most importantly, a program of emotional support geared toward creating a new belief system that promotes whole and healthy living. Over the past five years, Hope’s Crossing has assisted hundreds of women of all ages to develop self-worth, personal accountability, and restoration of hope in the family.
Harmony Project harnesses the transformative power of music to increase access to higher education for underserved students by removing systemic barriers to achievement through academic and social support.
Financial, educational, and societal impacts have continued to expand the economic wealth gap for minorities. Our vision is a world where economic equity and access to opportunities & resources are no longer a barrier for people of color.
Casa has been the Arizona leader for over 40 years in addressing child abuse, relationship violence and bullying. As a result, we are convinced that the integration of SEL and EQ is the solution to decrease bullying, meanness, abuse and violence.
The mission of YWCA Southern Arizona is eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is a world free of injustice, where all people can thrive.
This growing partisan animosity is the crisis of our time and threatens our nation.
Challenged Communities need help, especially with areas where there is increased incarceration and poor health choices. The TigerMountain Foundation reverses that problem through our community gardens and agri-landscaping initiatives. These initiatives teach practical life skills to youth, adults and seniors, keeping them out of jail, and improving their lives and community. We are a Non-Profit Organization that manages Community Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona.
Act One is actively working with arts organizations across the state exploring digital and virtual platforms to share with schools to ensure that Arizona's children continue to have access to the arts. Exciting things are soon to come and we look forward to being innovative in our ways to continue to connect children with the arts.
Kitchen on the Street (KOS AZ) began serving the community in 2007 when the Scarpinato family learned about the prevalence of food insecurity in local Arizona children. Hearing that thousands of children that received breakfast and lunch at school, but were going hungry on weekends, compelled Vince, Lisa and Taylor Scarpinato to found Kitchen on the Street as a means of bringing food and hope to children in need.
Our goal is to create a platform through which we are able to reach out and lend a helping hand to any woman in need of aid, but most specifically homeless women and single mothers struggling to make ends meet. We believe that every woman has her own unique gifts, and through uniting in sisterhood and sharing these gifts, we have the power to spread out our resources and make the world a better place for all.
Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art.
Our mission is to empower Southern Arizonans with the resources required to pursue a stabilized and enhanced quality of life. Individuals and families have overcome obstacles, gained confidence, and learned the skills to be self-sufficient.
Assistance League® of Tucson is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation that is managed and staffed by volunteers who are dedicated to working to improve the lives of those in need in the Tucson area. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our DEI Policy promotes a culture of belonging for our more than 330 members who donate over 50,000 hours annually serving our community through our philanthropic programs. Based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s value of volunteer hours, that translates to a contribution of more than a million dollars during our most recent fiscal year.
Upcoming Events
Beats + Ballots
Beats & Ballots is a dynamic community event that combines music, culture, and civic engagement. This event provides a platform for young people to come together, celebrate local talent, and engage in discussions around the importance of voting and participating in the democratic process. Attendees can enjoy live performances, learn about voter rights, and take…
Opal’s Walk for Freedom
On Thursday, June 19th, Dr. Opal Lee will complete her annual 2.5-mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas. Now a national holiday, Juneteenth celebrates the freedom gained when slavery was abolished all across the country. Unity Unlimited and Ms.…
Empowered – A Day of Healing and Resources
Empowered is an event designed to connect crime survivors with vital resources and support their healing journey. Hosted by the Collin County Crime Victims Council in partnership with the Plano Police Victim Services Unit, this event aims to empower survivors and help them thrive. Enjoy food from the CUTX Food Truck (3:30 PM – 5:00…
A Social Justice Impact Celebration
Join LoveJustice for an unforgettable evening at the LoveJustice Social Justice Impact Celebration, a prestigious awards dinner dedicated to honoring North Texas’ changemakers and advancing social justice efforts.
Actress and activist Diane Guerrero to speak at CU Boulder April 10
The Cultural Events Board (CEB) is proud to welcome Diane Guerrero—acclaimed actress, author and activist—as this year’s keynote speaker. Guerrero, best known for her roles in “Orange is the New Black” and “Doom Patrol,” has become a leading voice in the national conversation on immigration and social justice. Guerrero will speak at CU Boulder this…
Chicago Homeless Outreach Packing Day Every 3rd Friday of the Month
Assemble essential care packages for individuals experiencing homelessness. During this event, volunteers will work together to pack bags filled with toiletries, blankets, socks, hygiene products, and other necessary goods. These packages will then be distributed to our friends on the street the following day. No prior experience is needed; bring friends/family, supplies to donate, and…
Volunteer to Write Easter Cards 4 Prisoners
Write Easter cards for prisoners in collaboration with Kolbe House Prison Ministry at St. Michael in Old Town and spread love and hope to those who may need it most during this holiday season. No artistic skills required.
LoveJustice Day of Learning for 2025
Join the LoveJustice community for our first Day of Learning in 2025. During this virtual gathering, we will come into greater understanding of how we can support those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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