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Hospice of the Valley veteran volunteer Denny Bash of Surprise, left, and Community Engagement Director Lin Sue Cooney, right, with event co-chair Pat Upah. Bash and Cooney accepted the Copper Eagle Award on behalf of the nonprofit agency.
Hospice of Valley honored by Arizona veterans
The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society has presented Hospice of the Valley with the prestigious Copper Eagle Award for compassionately supporting veterans in the community. Over the past 10 … more
Sales at Hope’s Closet thrift store go toward New Life Center program.
Volunteers sought for New Life Center thrift store in Goodyear
Hope’s Closet, a thrift shop in Goodyear, is asking the community for help filling volunteer slots this summer. more
From left, Buckeye firefighter Pete Shiple, Buckeye Interim Fire Chief Bill Stokeley, Puerto Penasco Fire Department Capitán Alan Ontiveros, Rotary Club Mar de Peñasco Representative Shandra Keesecker, Puerto Penasco Fire Department Capitán Rey Ramón Pérez González, Puerto Penasco Fire Department Capitán Alex Chavez, and kneeling, Rotary Club of Surprise President Amanda Sanchez gather at the Buckeye Fire Department yard May 12.
Surprise Rotary aids Rocky Point firefighters
The Rotary Club of Surprise with members of the Rotary Club Mar de Peñasco organized the delivery of several donations of needed firefighting equipment to the Fire Department/Bomberos of Puerto Peñasco from the Buckeye Fire Department. more
Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn joins Kiwanis members and student gardeners at Hickman’s Family Farm on May 8, cutting the ribbon to officially open the Kiwanis Community Garden.
Southwest Valley Kiwanis Clubs’ community garden grows produce, and young leaders
The Kiwanis Clubs of Litchfield and Buckeye are working with West Valley students in the clubs’ youth Service Leadership Programs to nurture a community garden that benefits students as well the hungry. more
West Valley women’s organization to host summer luncheon
The American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Northwest Valley Branch will host its first Summer Survivor Luncheon this month in the West Valley. more
Foundation provides free copies of U.S. Constitution to support civics education
A local nonprofit organization has printed small pocketbook-sized editions of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence and making them available free of charge to Arizona school … more
Pictured (left to right): Todd Hornback (WTMC Co-founder/Board Chair), Mayor Eric Orsborn (Buckeye), Councilmember Bill Patena (Peoria), Mayor Michael LeVault (Youngtown), Councilmember Wally Campbell (Goodyear), Mayor Skip Hall (Surprise), Councilmember Chris Judd (Surprise), Les Meyers (WTMC Executive Director) after declaring April 22, 2021 as “White Tank Wild Day” in honor of the White Tank Mountains Conservancy’s regional connectivity efforts during an event at Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye.
West Valley cities pledge to keep White Tanks wild
Several West Valley cities joined to proclaim April 22 “White Tank Wild Day” in an effort for all to enjoy and to conserve the natural and cultural resources of range, a rare pristine landscape in the Valley that many residents and visitors enjoy each year. more
Hospice of the Valley patient Kenneth Hamrick, left, and volunteer Ron Garner salute each other.
Hospice of the Valley surprises Goodyear veteran with special tribute
It was an emotional day to remember for Korean War veteran Kenneth Hamrick. Not only did the staff at The Groves in Goodyear invite family and friends to a patio party to celebrate his 89th birthday, his Hospice of the Valley care team had another surprise in the works: a Salutes visit to honor his military service. more
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Children make up the majority of the population at New Life Center, which provides a bright, safe refuge for those impacted by domestic violence. [New Life Center photos]
New Life Center, Home Depot partner for donations
The Southwest Valley’s New Life Center, one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the country, recently partnered with the Home Depot in Tolleson to receive in-kind donations from the community. more
Surprise has begun a new veteran's resource center at The Surprise Resource Center is at 12425 W. Bell Road, Building A, Suite No. 124.
Surprise unveils West Valley veterans resource hub
Veterans, service members (active duty, Guard and reserve) and their families now have a new place to access resources, support and assistance in the West Valley. In partnership with the Arizona … more
Kirstynn Evans shows off colorful macarons she and her daughter create.
Fundraiser for survivors of child sexual abuse features local baker’s virtual class on macarons
A Litchfield Park macaron baker is nearly halfway to her goal of raising $10,000 for The Younique Foundation in an effort to bring awareness to child sexual abuse. more
Volunteers Orrin Johnson and Marie Farmer; Ms. Farmer is in studio C reading the local news for West Valley Talking News and Mr. Johnson is directing, overseeing the recording so it is error-free. [Submitted photo]
West Valley Talking News welcomes patrons, volunteers
Like many local organizations, West Valley Talking News has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. more
Bri Rodriguez, a junior at Canyon View High School and a member of the Canyon View Interact Club thanks donors for contributing to the school’s drive.
PebbleCreek Rotary sets 32,000-pound food drive goal
The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek is gearing up for it’s annual community “Let’s Bag Hunger” Food Drive benefiting Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank and All Faith Community Services. more
An Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank volunteer carries boxes that will soon be filled with food.
Southwest Valley nonprofits fill critical gaps for those in need
If there’s any advice Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank Executive Director Leanne Leonard would give to other nonprofits participating in Arizona Gives Day on Tuesday, April 6, it would be “promote, promote, promote!” more
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Photographs of a Girl Scout Brownie delivering Girl Scout cookies safely while wearing a face mask; portraits of a Girl Scout Brownie and her mom, with and without face masks.
Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scouts sell 2 million boxes this cookie season despite COVID-19 pandemic
Local Girl Scout troops rallied together to sell over 2 million boxes of cookies this year despite increased social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Girl Scout Arizona … more
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A dollar from every Dutch Bros drink sold April 6 will be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients like Korbin, 8, diagnosed with a Meningioma Tumor at age 4.
Dutch Bros’ Day of Giving to help Phoenix Children's Hospital on April 6
Every drink sold from open to close Tuesday, April 6, at Dutch Bros Coffee locations in Goodyear and Buckeye will benefit the “health, hope and healing” of Phoenix Children's Hospital patients. more
Health data aids All of Us Research Program
The mission of All of Us is simple: to speed up health research. more
Arpi Hamilton was crowned Mrs. Arizona America 2020 on the third anniversary of her cancer remission.
West Valley’s Arpi Hamilton to compete in Mrs. America Pageant
Arpi Hamilton, 42, is a wife, mother, Cancer Treatment Centers of America employee, and an active cancer fighter with a mission to educate Arizonans on cancer prevention and wellness.  more
JJ is easy going and sociable.
Meet JJ: Outgoing boy wishes for loving family
Ten-year-old JJ is a bright boy who loves life, and everything it has to offer. The fearless fourth grader has a wide variety of interests like riding his bike, creating music inspired by his … more
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Tyree is so full of life.
Meet Tyree: Active teen searches for loving family
“Tyree lights up when he gets attention.” His child advocate says. The fifteen year old loves the idea of family. The teen is so full of life and just wants someone to share it with. … more
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