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Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised over $100,000 Sept. 27 for programs like the EVIT Foundation, Scottsdale Community Partners/Human Services, the Scottsdale Food Bank, Jobs for America, the City of Scottsdale youth development program, Scottsdale senior centers, the Together Pink Network, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the Vista del Camino Community Center.
Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raises over $100K
Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised more than $100,000, a new record for its annual Behind the Flames fundraiser, as supporters gathered at Mastro’s City Hall Sunday, Sept. 27, to recognize … more
Ascension Lutheran Church is giving $1.25 million in grants before merging with North Scottsdale United Methodist Church to form Peace in the Desert Church.
Ascension Lutheran Church gives $1.25M in grants
Ascension Lutheran Church, a Scottsdale-area Lutheran congregation founded in 1952, is giving $1.25 million to 11 Valley nonprofits, the largest single act of community giving in the congregation’s … more
Barney Gonzales.
Scottsdale resident Q&A: Barney Gonzales
In an effort to create a stronger sense of community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Barney Gonzales’ answers. … more
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Gigi’s Playhouse Phoenix member Sofia Ramirez (right) prepares the cash register for a busy day at the achievement center’s cafe.
Gigi’s Playhouse in Scottsdale offers those with Down syndrome skills, camaraderie
Chris Mays knows what’s wrong with the world. “The world needs more people with Down syndrome,” said Mays, the executive director of GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, which is actually located … more
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The Dahmen Family Foundation recently surprised the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children staff with an unexpected $250,000 donation.
Scottsdale’s Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children receives surprise $250K
The Scottsdale-based Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children recently received a surprise $250,000 donation from the Dahmen Family Foundation during a special check presentation. The gift will support … more
Carvin Jones tears through his set at a bar in Scottsdale in October 2024. Jones died Sept. 20 after a battle with cancer.
Valley to celebrate life, legacy of bluesman Carvin Jones
One of the Valley’s favorite sons of the blues will be laid to rest here at home. more
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Carrie Masters is the new chief impact officer at the Scottsdale nonprofit Thurston Family Foundation.
Scottsdale’s Thurston Family Foundation names Carrie Masters chief impact officer
The Thurston Family Foundation, a Scottsdale nonprofit, announced that Carrie Masters has joined the organization as chief impact officer. In her new role, Masters will work alongside nonprofit … more
“Layered Rock in Zion Arroyo,” by Kimberly Harris, will be part of the “Observations” exhibit coming to Olney Gallery in Phoenix starting Nov. 2.
Phoenix exhibit explores nature through watercolor, clay, acrylic
Artists Kimberly Harris and Annie Waters will present “Observations — two artists’ journeys through nature” Nov. 2-25 at Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Phoenix. more
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Kids help pack food boxes in Vistancia for families facing food insecurity.
Peoria kids pack meals — and lessons — to fight hunger
Editor's note: This article first appeared in  Sun Life Magazine ,  a Daily Independent publication . Inside Vistancia’s Learning Lounge, bags of canned chicken, rice, pasta, peanut … more
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The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children’s 7th Annual Ava’s Treehouse Gala will include cocktails, dinner and entertainment as well as live and silent auctions.
Childhood Cancer fundraiser set for Scottsdale’s Phoenician
The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children will host its seventh annual Ava’s Treehouse Gala at the Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Nov. 7. The event is the signature fundraising event for … more
Children with autism and their families are welcome to a sensory friendly trunk-or-treat Oct. 24.
Bierman Autism Center to host sensory friendly trunk-or-treat in Scottsdale
Bierman Autism Center, 8444 North 90th Street, Suite 130, in Scottsdale, is hosting a trunk-or-treat — a free, sensory-friendly outdoor event where kids can move through decorated trunks, play … more
Lynn Graham Bennett, second from right, with her husband Kenneth Bennett, right, speaks to representatives of one of the agencies at the Dementia Frindly Glendale awareness event at the GESD System of Care.
West Valley community affected by dementia reunited in Glendale
Kenneth Bennett, received an early onset dementia diagnosis about four years ago, from a screening required for a Department of Defense posting. Lynn Graham Bennett, his wife, found herself in … more
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