The American Red Cross is urging Arizona residents to donate blood as it faces a shortage in donations. Schools and businesses that often host blood drives have shut down due to the outbreak of coronavirus, which has caused the Red Cross to miss out on 86,000 units of blood nationwide as of Thursday, said...
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused, unpredictable cut in hours for many Arizonans and many have experienced a sudden loss of a job. Many businesses around the Valley have reduced employee hours or have closed entirely, including restaurants, bars, movie theaters, casinos, and stores. To try and help, here is a list companies in Arizona...
Read MoreThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has effected nearly every industry, including our school systems. Many teachers are learning how to navigate taking their classroom online amid sweeping school closures. Virtual classrooms have their own challenges, but luckily there are resources available to support teachers through this difficult time. Join EarlyEdU Alliance’s Katie Emerson-Hoss, Higher Education...
Read More“It’s been a pretty rough week,” the owner of FilmBar, a downtown Phoenix oasis for moviegoers seeking something different and a beer to go with it, said Thursday. Like so many small-business owners in Arizona and everywhere else, Kelly Aubey’s establishment has been walloped by the novel coronavirus. He’s doing what he can to...
Read MoreOn Wednesday night, March 25th, Ajo Al’s will be donating 100% of its sales in support of their employees. Ajo Al’s invites all of their wonderful customers to come out and support their staff. Income for employees in the restaurant industry has been disproportionately affected in this crisis. A Note From Ajo Al’s: Employees...
Read MoreThe Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) is responding to the recent state of emergency by creating an effort to help support local dining establishments with the debut of Arizona Takeout Week. Arizona Takeout Week is now in effect and will run through the completion of the Coronavirus closures. AZ Takeout Week will help restaurants and those patrons...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 11th, Governor Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency for Arizona. While all of us are concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 virus, health officials have warned it is more dangerous for older adults and those with immune deficiencies. Foundation for Senior Living (FSL) was founded with one goal in...
Read MoreAcross the country and right here in Arizona, many store shelves are bare and the essentials have been picked over because of coronavirus concerns. If you need toilet paper, hand sanitizer, or cleaning supplies, you probably won’t have much luck by checking your local stores. Lindsey Dempsey, who runs the website LocalSavvyAZ.com says she’s...
Read MoreAioli Gourmet Burgers announced it will immediately begin offering meal prep packages available for pick up or home delivery. Chef Tommy D’Ambrosio has put together a weekly meal plan program of gourmet deals on a budget that can be customizable to fit any quantities needed. Here’s how it works: When All orders need to...
Read MoreAmerica’s top finance chiefs are on high alert for a recession. For the first time in many years, U.S. households, businesses and investors are bracing for a sharp economic downturn in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The economic uncertainty is now the lead concern with worries about the difficulty of retaining talented workers...
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