Community News
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Paid or unpaid, child care is vital to the economy. This program recognizes that
JULY 8, 20246:00 AM ET Andrea Hsu A half dozen women — in their 30s, 40s and 50s — gather in a classroom in Phoenix for a few hours on a weekday morning. They are all caregivers of young children. There’s Yosbri Rojas. When her own 8-year-old is at school, she takes care of two…
Arizona’s Maricopa County prepares to be in the election spotlight once again
UPDATED JULY 10, 20248:00 AM ET By Ben Giles PHOENIX — Maricopa County in Arizona — home to nearly 60% of the voting population in the swing state — will once again be in the spotlight come this fall’s general election. Ever since 2020, that spotlight has brought with it pervasive conspiracy theories about elections — including from this year’s…
Concerns over conditions inside Arizona state prisons over no air conditioning
ADCRR has posted a website to update the status of installing HVAC systems inside prisons across the state By: Nicole Grigg Posted at 11:00 AM, Jul 10, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. “It’s like a hot box.” That’s the message shared with us by some women describing the conditions inside Perryville Women’s Prison. The ABC15…
City of Phoenix sends official response to Department of Justice over review of police department
ABC15 has been reporting on the DOJ’s investigation into the Phoenix Police Department since 2021 Posted: 2:56 PM, Jun 14, 2024 Updated: 7:54 PM, Jun 14, 2024 By: abc15.com staff To watch video report, Click Here. The City of Phoenix has issues an official response to the DOJ investigation findings. PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix has sent…
Arizona authorities are investigating theft of device that allows access to vote tabulators
By: NICHOLAS RICCARDI June 25, 2024, 5:49 PM Authorities are investigating whether a 27-year-old temporary election worker had political motivations when he stole a fob that allows access to vote tabulators in Arizona’s largest county PHOENIX — Arizona authorities on Tuesday said they were investigating whether a 27-year-old temporary election worker in the state’s largest county…
Glendale PD investigates sex trafficking operation tied to human smuggling debts
By Kenzie Beach Updated June 25, 2024 9:19pm MST GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Police arrested a man in connection to a sex trafficking operation out of Cuba. Investigators say this issue goes far beyond the Valley and believe it’s tied to debts that women owe for being smuggled into the U.S. Court documents say numerous Cuban women are being…
VP Harris holds reproductive freedom event in Phoenix on anniversary of abortion decision
By Alaina Kwan Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM CDT To watch video report, Click Here. PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a reproductive freedom campaign event in Phoenix on Monday, the anniversary of the overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision. The event will focus on reproductive freedom, specifically for the Latino community.…
Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race
By Phoenix AP Published on June 12, 2024 Republican Kari Lake has lost an Arizona appeals court challenge arguing that thousands of Phoenix-area mail ballot signatures were not properly verified when she lost the 2022 governor election to Democrat Katie Hobbs. The state Court of Appeals upheld on Tuesday a judge’s finding last year that Lake failed…
Older Arizona voters strongly favor Trump over Biden in AARP poll
By Reuters On June 12, 2024 Voters over age 50 in the key battleground state of Arizona strongly favor Donald Trump in November’s election rematch, a new poll from the U.S.’s largest organization for older Americans shows, highlighting a potential new weakness in Democrat Joe Biden’s support. Arizona voters overall favor Republican Trump over Biden…
Phoenix nonprofits upping care efforts for homeless following record heat deaths
By Sarah Robinson On June 5, 2024 It’s that time of year; the 110s are back. Arizona’s Family has declared First Alert Weather days for Wednesday through Friday of this week, expecting excessive heat that can be dangerous. Last year was the hottest and most deadly summer on record in Maricopa County; many of those…
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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