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Access to clean clothes can help people get the jobs, education and family life they need.
Cleaning Up The Laundry Crisis
(NAPSI)—Every day, people miss out on educational, employment and social opportunities simply because they do not have access to clean clothes. Laundry services in transitional housing and … more
The Buckeye Marathon, one of the city's signature events and a Boston Marathon qualifier, is set for Saturday, Jan. 8.
Businesses, nonprofits showcased at Buckeye’s signature events
Buckeye’s signature events provide businesses and nonprofits opportunities to connect with potential customers or clients. These signature events are produced by the city’s Community … more
The garden at Scottsdale Community College has been planted with seeds native to Maricopa County in an effort to boost the Maricopa County Native Seed library.
Valley colleges grow seed libraries
Several Phoenix-area community colleges are growing seed libraries to benefit students, faculty, the public and the wildlife that lives in Maricopa County. more
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Superstition Community Food Bank has a new give-and-go donation drop-off to make food donations quick and easy 24/7 at 575 N. Idaho Road in Apache Junction.
Apache Junction food bank has 24/7 ‘give ‘n go’ donation drop
Thanks to volunteer John Young, the Superstition Community Food Bank now has a convenient drop-off to expedite food donations. Young built the drop-off to resemble a little orange house with a … more
The Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Williams campus is in Mesa at 7360 E. Tahoe Ave., near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. A link to the 110-page report is at cgc.edu/campus-life/campus-police/reports.
5 crimes in 2020 at Mesa campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College
There were five crimes reported in 2020 — including two incidents of stalking on campus property — at Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Williams campus in Mesa, according to a … more
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Scottsdale Community Partners presents inaugural October raffle for residents in need
Going on through the entire month of October, Scottsdale Community Partners will be raising funds to support Scottsdale students, families, and seniors with its inaugural Givetober 50/50 … more
The Maricopa County Community College District has partnered with Arizona State University to create a program for transfer students.
Maricopa Community Colleges, ASU partner to offer student transfer pathways
The Maricopa County Community College District announced Thursday a new alliance with Arizona State University that will provide students with a seamless transfer experience.  more
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The Apache Junction Water District supplies well water — groundwater — pumped from the Eastern Salt River Sub-Basin Aquifer which flows southwesterly under Apache Junction and its surrounding areas. The groundwater is treated for arsenic removal where necessary, disinfected with chlorine, pumped into storage tanks and blended with Colorado River surface water.
Apache Junction water agreement changes approved for Century Communities subdivision
Because construction of infrastructure did not start by December for a 257-unit housing subdivision at Cortez Road and Baseline Avenue, an amendment is needed for a water development agreement the … more
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The sewer district will treat and provide a high-standard, A-plus water, which is almost of potable quality, the Apache Junction Water Utilities Community Facilities District was told recently.
Non-potable water to fill lakes in south Apache Junction
The Apache Junction Water Utilities Community Facilities District is considering penning an agreement with the sewer district to use non-potable water to fill lakes and irrigate grassy areas in … more
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Anthem youngsters are about to get an area they can call their own as thousands of kids should benefit from a new multiuse court near Anthem and Freedom Way.
New Anthem multiuse area to benefit area youth
Anthem youngsters are about to get an area they can call their own as thousands of kids should benefit from a new multiuse court near Anthem and Freedom Way. The multiuse court, which will replace … more
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Peoria auto dealerships host food drive to fight food insecurity
Now that Arizona children are back in school, local food banks are seeing a spike in demand as many parents are spread thin financially, purchasing school supplies and other back to school … more
An entry sign to Gold Canyon.
Surveys going out in October on Gold Canyon community plan
Gold Canyon Community Inc. has partnered with Pinal County and Arizona State University to develop a community plan. The first element for the development of the plan is a community-wide survey … more
The Erasto family arrives at Tucson International Airport in late 2018 after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest helped the refugee family resettle in Arizona and is expecting to receive Afghan refugees in the coming weeks.
Phoenix charities, churches ready for Afghan refugees
While the crisis in Afghanistan continues after the Taliban takeover, groups on the ground in Arizona are working to make whatever difference they can. more
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Ideal candidates are individuals who have not received dental health care for three years or longer, suffer from puffy gums or gums that bleed while brushing or eating, or those who have previously diagnosed dental health issues.
Dental hygiene students offer discounted dental teeth cleanings, services Sept. 11
Mesa Community College dental hygiene students are accepting appointments for discounted teeth cleanings and oral health screenings on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral … more
Banner Health and Mesa Community College have joined forces to create a new certification program and fill the little-known medical equipment repair industry with skilled workers.
Banner Health, MCC create new certification program for biomedical tech jobs
Banner Health and Mesa Community College have collaborated on a new certification program to fill a much-needed hidden gap in the health care industry. more
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Gary Kloefkorn, Superstition Community Food Bank board member; and Executive Director Myra Garcia stand in front of the new cooler/freezer that will soon be joined to the existing facility thanks to a Sundt Foundation grant.
$5K Sundt grant accelerates Superstition Community Food Bank expansion
While the Superstition Community Food Bank is at work upgrading its Idaho Road facility, the Sundt Foundation has donated $5,000 to help fast-forward the project. The award “will be put to … more
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