Maricopa County Human Services Department is offering free diapers to eligible families. The new Diaper Bank will set to provide more than 700,000 diapers to families around Maricopa County. Diapers will be available for residents in Maricopa County who live outside of Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa. Families also enrolled in the Maricopa County’s Head...
Read MoreRecognizing ability, advocacy, accessibility, and achievements since 1993, the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues and the City are proud sponsors of the Disability Awards and Recognition Event (D.A.R.E.). The event honors individuals, organizations and businesses for their dedication and service to people with disabilities. Award categories include Architectural, Business, Non-profit, Community Service, Outstanding Educator,...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) announced it will be awarding nearly $20 million in grants to local governments from the newly-created Homeless Shelter and Services (HSS) Fund to provide shelter and other services to people experiencing homelessness. The City of Phoenix will be awarded $13.3 million. “The City of Phoenix is...
Read MoreMore than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year. Phoenix makes the list as ranked among the top cities for dog attacks against postal workers. Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing important information...
Read MoreBest Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in shelters by 2025, recently released its annual data report which gives the most accurate and comprehensive national and state overview of the number of dogs and cats that enter and exit shelters in a given year. Unlike most...
Read MoreNow Accepting Applications for Greater Phoenix Nonprofits in Need of Design-Build Services The David R. Sellers Foundation (DRS Foundation) announced today the launch of its first-ever “Project Build Hope” capital grant program that will award one deserving Greater Phoenix-based nonprofit with design-build construction services, the planning and execution of a fundraising event and a minimum of...
Read MoreCutting red tape and unnecessary administrative burdens on educators is one of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne’s primary goals so that they can spend more time on teaching academics to the students. Today Horne is announcing a major initiative in that effort. Each year, federal law requires schools to file a Comprehensive...
Read MorePhoenix City Council unanimously approved on Wednesday an Active Transportation Plan that will guide expansion of bike lane miles and improvements to the citywide transportation network. The plan is an update to the city’s Bicycle Master Plan that was approved by City Council in 2014, and connects to the comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action...
Read MoreKilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency has expanded its outreach to people in critical need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to adults age 65 and older or to other adults – and children – with a disability or...
Read MoreAn Arizona mother has plead guilty to murder and child abuse charges in the death of her 6-year-old son. Elizabeth Archibeque reached a plea agreement earlier this month after she was charged with locking her son in a closet and denying him food. In March if 2020, the autopsy found the young boy, Deshaun...
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