Elmhurst, IL|News|
'We Need To Improve': Elmhurst D-205 Leader
The board president responds to criticism about dropping test scores.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arizona Cares
Arizona Patch stories that focus on ways to help those in your community, and help raise awareness about individuals and organizations who provide valuable resources to those in need.
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Phoenix|News|
We Really Really Do Care! We Do!!
Adding a new article to the Alabama cares topic page
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale PD Introduces Rocket, Its New Crisis Response K9
Rocket, a 2-year-old golden retriever, is the first K9 assigned to be a school resource officer in Maricopa County.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Scooter Company Helps Restaurants Struggling With Delivery
Tempe's Phat Scooters donated 12 of its products to local restaurants struggling to deliver food at the height of the pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Launches Cancer Screenings For Firefighters
Tempe Fire Medical Rescue announced the city has launched cancer screenings for its first responders to catch the disease before it worsens.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Will Distribute Thousands of Laptops To Students
The city of Phoenix has partnered with School Connect to close the digital divide brought forth by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Nonprofit Flooded With Donations After Nextdoor Post
Family Promise, which helps homeless families, thought it would get 10 responses when it asked for towel donations. It got more than 160.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Reid Park Zoo Hosts Food Drive For MLK Day
Reid Park is giving back to the community starting Friday with a food drive benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Will Help Residents Pay Utility Bills Amid Pandemic
Tucson's mayor and city council have partnered with Pima County and the region's utility companies to help some residents pay bills.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Hotel Offers Free Rooms For Coronavirus Isolation
A Tempe hotel, through Maricopa County, is offering free rooms for people with the coronavirus who can't safely isolate themselves at home.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
World Of Illumination Donates $25K To Make-A-Wish Arizona
One of the largest drive-thru holiday light shows in Phoenix has donated $25,000 of its proceeds to Make-A-Wish Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Nonprofit Soldier’s Best Friend Pairs Rescues With Veterans To Become Service Dogs
Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings served in the Army for 23 years. He was stationed across the globe and searched for a companion when he returned.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Get Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Pima County
Feeding America contributions in the Patch Holiday Food Drive to help the hungry in Pima County are tax-deductible.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Get Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Maricopa County
Feeding America contributions in the Patch Holiday Food Drive to help the hungry in Maricopa County are tax-deductible.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Maryland Elementary Brings Students Holiday Cheer Amid Pandemic
Maryland Elementary School in Phoenix hosted a drive-thru toy drive to give students a pandemic-style holiday celebration.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Awards $1.2M To Small Businesses
The city of Tempe announced that it surprised local businesses hit hard by the pandemic with $1.2 million in grants.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Applications Open For Free Wireless Internet In Tucson
The city of Tucson is using federal CARES Act funds to give people in low-income areas access to the internet for work or learning.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Apparel Company State Forty Eight Launches New Foundation
State Forty Eight, based in Chandler, hopes to make an even bigger difference in the community with the launch of its new nonprofit.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Nonprofit Hosting Free Virtual Science Fair
A Tucson organization has created a way for schools embattled by the coronavirus to engage their students with science.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Program Provides Housing, Hope To Homeless
Using CARES Act funding, the city of Scottsdale is temporarily housing 28 people experiencing homelessness at a new shelter.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Officials, Local Nonprofits Hosting Blanket And Coat Drive
The city of Tucson is partnering with a collection of local nonprofits to host a blanket and coat drive to help end homelessness.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Fire Department Kicks Off Annual Toy Drive
The Scottsdale Fire Department's annual toy drive for kids in need is underway at fire stations throughout the city.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
How To Give To Feeding America In Maricopa County
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Maricopa County.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Patch Holiday Food Drive In Pima County: Give To Feeding America
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Pima County.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Southern AZ Food Banks See Increased Need This Holiday Season
Two Southern Arizona food banks have seen increased need in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Food Banks See Increased Need This Holiday Season
Two Valley food banks, St. Mary's Food Bank and United Food Bank, have seen increased need in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
