Keyword: hand

Reminisce on Tempe’s past, present businesses in new …

9/6/2023
Iconic signs from Tempe’s past and present aim to connect the community and their shared memories of local businesses in Tempe History Museum’s latest exhibit, Tempe Signs, creating a visual representation of the city’s evolution.

Valley local nonprofit is looking to serve over 2,000 …

8/17/2023
As August marks back to school, many families across the state are finding it harder to afford pricey school essentials. To help combat these issues a local nonprofit is stepping up to provide the foster community with essential items to ensure every child has what they need to be successful during the school year.

Hand counting ballots a 'recipe for chaos' attorney …

7/18/2023
PHOENIX — Allowing Arizona counties to decide to do hand-counts of most or even all early ballots cast in would a “recipe for chaos” in elections, an attorney told an Arizona Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday.

Back-to-school drive to kick off at Glendale locations

7/9/2023
Arizona Helping Hands is on a mission to donate more than 7,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to children on a foster care journey for the 11th Annual Back to School Drive.

Sun City West Foundation supports entire community

7/4/2023
The Sun City West Foundation is just one local non-profit organization in Sun City West having a positive impact on the community.

Foster care group asks Queen Creek residents for …

6/20/2023
Arizona Helping Hands is looking to donate more than 7,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the state’s foster-care system this summer. The nonprofit organization, which …

Hobbs vetoes measure to count ballots by hand

6/16/2023
PHOENIX — Arizona counties won’t get state approval to start counting ballots by hand.

Gilbert police arrest East Valley massage therapist …

6/2/2023
Gilbert police have arrested a man in connection with alleged sexual offenses committted as a  massage therapist. Raul Perez Ochoa was arrested May 30.  Police said he is believed …

Kvaran: Tellers should hand over money, even in Sun …

5/25/2023
I was quite intrigued to read the letter (“Sun City: Second bank robbed,” Daily Independent, May 12, 2023), which was prompted by a story in the same paper, which was also in our weekly newspaper (“2nd Sun City bank robbed,” Sun City Independent, May 17, 2023).

Mayes rescinds opinion on hand-counting Arizona …

5/22/2023
PHOENIX — Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes has rescinded an informal opinion issued by her Republican predecessor that said counties could hand-count all ballots in an election, a process that Republicans in Cochise County attempted last year based on unfounded concerns that machine ballot tabulators are not secure or accurate.

Arizona Gives Day collects donations to benefit over …

4/6/2023
PHOENIX – Every April, the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum host a 24-hour donation frenzy called Arizona Gives Day. The goal is to raise awareness about Arizona nonprofits while promoting and inspiring people to give.

Chandler Symphony has free concert set for March 26

3/9/2023
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra presents this month's Classics Series concert "By a Woman's Hand," which will take place on Sunday, March 26, p.m., on the Steena Murray Mainstage at the Chandler …

Arizona Helping Hands receives donation from …

1/12/2023
International School of Arizona’s Student Council, made up of 10 current ISA students and led by Susan Butler, is no stranger when it comes to giving in the community. 

Arizona Helping Hands made recipient for holiday gift …

11/11/2022
The Brokery is hosting a weekend full of holiday events the first weekend of December, including a gift drive for Arizona Helping Hands.

Arizona nonprofits feel effects of inflation, turnover …

11/10/2022
As inflation continues to pinch Arizonans’ wallets, nonprofit organizations and those that benefit from charitable giving may feel the monetary impacts this holiday season. During a time when …

U.S. Egg partners with Arizona Helping Hands for toy …

10/25/2022
U.S. Egg, a Valley breakfast and lunch spot, is teaming up with Arizona Helping Hands this November for its annual toy and pajama drive benefiting boys and girls in foster care. Arizona Helping …

Scottsdale Quarter’s school supplies drive benefits …

9/15/2022
Scottsdale Quarter partnered with Arizona Helping Hands as the beneficiary of its annual School Supplies Drive.

Bringing Arizona to the big screen today, in the …

9/15/2022
Arizona is Rob Schneider’s state. And he’s bringing it to the big screen. With much love.

Arizona Helping Hands receives 1,400 backpacks for …

8/12/2022
Plexus Worldwide, one of the largest direct selling health and wellness companies in the world, supported local nonprofit Arizona Helping Hands (AHH) in its effort to provide back-to-school supplies …

Sibling relationships can be lifeline for foster …

4/14/2022
When a knock comes to the door and you are taken from your birth home to be placed in someone else’s care, the emotional toll can be substantial. For some, the solace of having a familiar …

Changing Hands to host Valley author book signing

4/5/2022
Changing Hands Bookstore, at 300 W. Camelback Road, will host a book signing from a Valley author from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Retired Phoenix Union High School District counselor, coach …

Arizona Helping Hands announces new president, CEO

4/5/2022
After a nationwide search, the Arizona Helping Hands Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Maureen Noe as its new president and CEO. With more than 25 years of non-profit leadership and …

Committee votes Monday on bill for hand-counting …

3/20/2022
PHOENIX — A Republican lawmaker is finally going to get a chance to try to sell colleagues on his idea of killing early voting and requiring all ballots to be hand counted. Sen. Kelly …

Restaurants selected for new Phoenix Sky Harbor …

2/17/2022
A Phoenix subcommittee approved tenants Wednesday for restaurants, shops and a lounge in a new concourse in Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The full city council will vote …