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On Sept. 26 Surprise Stadium will host a 5K for Women’s Health presented by the Sun Health Foundation.
Sun Health Foundation leads 5K for women’s health in September
Join Sun Health Foundation for the 5K for Women’s Health walk/run at Surprise Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 26. Check-in for this fun-raising event begins at 7 a.m. and the race start time is at 8 more
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
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
Abrazo West Chief Operating Officer Noomi Hirsch, left, pharmacist Ciprian Marinau and pharmacy director Mary Merrill show off Mr. Marinau’s winning Hospital Week T-shirt design.
Abrazo pharmacist designs winning T-shirt
When Abrazo West Campus celebrated National Hospital Week with daily events and treats for its staff earlier this month, one of the treats was a T-shirt designed by hospital pharmacist Ciprian Marinau. more
Dominique Holley of Litchfield Park, founder of the Driftwood Quintet, is working on Blurred Lines, a project that blends traditional western art music with African American musical traditions.
Litchfield Park musician awarded $5,000 grant for Blurred Lines project
Litchfield Park musician and educator Dominique Holley is among 24 Arizona artists awarded $5,000 grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. 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
Litchfield Park preschool students, city Public Works and West Coast Arborists staff pose with the Chinese pistache tree they planted in observance of Arbor Day, April 30.
Litchfield Park enlists preschoolers for Arbor Day planting
The city of Litchfield Park’s Public Works crew, along with representatives from West Coast Arborists and students from the Litchfield Park Preschool, observed Arbor Day 2021 by planting a tree Friday, April 30. more
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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
Charli and Tyler Larsen enjoy a ride at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield Park.
American Legion post treats Luke AFB families to a day at Wildlife World zoo
Tyler Larsen, 8, has already lived in four different states. In addition to regular extended training sessions, his father, Brandon, a U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician, has been deployed twice in Tyler’s young life. more
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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
HALO Animal Rescue shared this image of recently adopted dogs and their new family on its Facebook page, @HALOresQ.
HALO Animal Rescue receives $30,000 grant from Petco Love
HALO (Helping Animals Live On) Animal Rescue, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that helps animals in Maricopa County find furever homes, has received a $30,000 grant from the newly named Petco … more
APS grants open to Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park nonprofits
Arizona Public Service Co.  and its parent company, Pinnacle West, are accepting applications for the Arizona Community Foundation's annual West Valley grants program . 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
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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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
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