Back-to-School Fair provides fun, information for families | Article
13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – More than 35 organizations gathered at the Maa Community Center on Thursday for this year’s back-to-school fair. The fair was dubbed “Information Roundup,” and many of the participating groups showed their spirit by wearing boots and cowboy hats. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Photo courtesy of Angelita […]
Maricopa County provides free diapers for children in eligible families
independent news media The Maricopa County Diaper Bank offers eligible families the opportunity to save approximately $75 per child per month on household items. The program, which is run by the County Department of Human Services, was made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Arizona Community Action […]
Tucson plans to turn Knights Inn hotel into shelter for evicted families
The city of Tucson plans to purchase the Knights Inn Hotel on South Cracroft Road and turn it into a haven for displaced families, officials said. The city plans to move operations of the shelter at the Comfort Suites on South Tucson Boulevard to the Knights Inn if the deal goes through. The hotel is […]
Maricopa County program fixes broken A/C units for qualifying families
PHOENIX — With excessive heat warnings in place through Friday, air conditioners are likely to be working overtime. If broken, it can take a huge toll on your household budget, but Maricopa County has programs to help eligible families during times of crisis. Peoria resident Rebecca Myers has benefited from the program. She showed ABC15 […]
Parents Demand Youngkin Enact Policies Requiring Schools To Notify Families If Their Child Is Trans
Parents in Virginia are calling on Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin to enact a policy requiring school districts to notify parents when a child transitions, according to WTKR News3. In September, the Jonkin government proposed a policy requiring students to use the restroom based on their biological sex rather than their gender identity. according to to […]
FREE diapers for eligible families in Maricopa County
PHOENIX — Eligible families can receive free diapers from the Maricopa County Department of Human Services. The new “Diaper Bank” will gift more than 700,000 diapers to families around Maricopa County. Diapers will also be provided to Maricopa County residents outside of Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa. Anyone enrolled in the Maricopa County Head Start Program […]
‘Diaper Bank’ to provide Maricopa County families free diapers
PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Department of Human Services is distributing free diapers to eligible families. The new “diaper bank” is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Arizona community action association WildFire, according to a press release. The bank will distribute more than 700,000 diapers, ensuring a monthly supply […]
Free diapers for families in new Maricopa County program
Eligible families in Maricopa County will now be able to obtain free diapers from the Maricopa County Department of Human Services. The new diaper bank program will provide more than 700,000 diapers to families in and around Maricopa County. According to a press release, the county plans to supply about 5,000 children in the county […]
Maricopa County creates free diaper bank for local families
Maricopa County, Arizona — Maricopa County has distributed over 700,000 free diapers to local families who meet county income requirements. To be eligible, the family must live in a part of the county other than Phoenix, Glendale or Mesa. Eligible households must also have a household income within 150% of her federal poverty level, which […]
Local Gold Star families honored with memorial, park | Currents Feature
A talented athlete, Christopher Moon was an active kid riding a BMX bike. Christopher was an artist and an excellent student. By all reports, he was a bright light and a natural leader. One thing about him is that he always wanted to be a soldier. Christopher graduated from Tucson High School and spent one […]
