Promote your business!
Donate Raffle Prizes for our Events!
We have so MANY opportunities for you to promote your business with our premiere events coming up! Between our 3rd Annual 1st Responders Golf Tournament and our monthly events such as After Hours Shenanigans and Networking Breakfasts, you can promote your business to a wide array of people with a raffle prize donation!
Contact events@peoriachamber.com
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The Chairish Small Business Award ($2,500)
- Applicants must be 18+ and the company must be owned by a U.S. citizen
- Business must be in the design field (interior design, graphic design, architecture, fashion, etc.) and cannot exceed over $1 million in revenue annually
- Business must be an early stage business, having launched in the past 12 months or working to scale operations as a growth-stage business if launched over 12 months ago
- Applicants must provide up to a 500-word statement of how they’d use the funds to support their business, and design a “mood board” of their ideal workspace using Chairish products.
You can review full details on our site.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 RESOURCE CORNER
Banners for Businesses
Banners, Tabletop Signs, a Safety Webpage and Social Media Graphics have been created for Peoria businesses. If a business owner would like to learn more or request any of these free marketing materials, they can sign up at:
www.peoriaaz.gov/business/small-business-task-force.
Paycheck Protection Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, is providing this guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, as provided for under section 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as amended by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act).
Borrowers and lenders may rely on the guidance provided in this document as SBA’s interpretation, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, of the CARES Act, the Flexibility Act, and the Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rules (“PPP Interim Final Rules”) (link).
Click here for Document on (FAQ's) on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Testing Sites
from Arizona Department of Health Services
Click image to go to ADHS List of COVID Testing sites
SizeUp Business Analytics Tool
PEORIA CHAMBER INVESTS IN BIG DATA ENABLING SMALL BUSINESS WITH SIZEUP!!!!
SizeUp West - Peoria, Glendale, Surprise is a free, robust business analytics tool designed to support small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of stages, from the entrepreneur looking to start their first business to a seasoned business owner looking to expand their customer base.
SizeUp West can assist in providing answers to:
- Where should I start my business in the West Valley?
- Who are my competitors and how do I perform compared to the them?
- How can I find more customers?
- How do I identify the best places to locate and advertise my business?
“SizeUp represents an edge for our businesses to navigate and develop strategies and tactics to attract more customers and thus revenue; this is why we invested in it and want to see it become a useful tool for our member businesses,” states Scot Andrews President & CEO of the Peoria Chamber.
SizeUp West identifies essential market data for the Peoria, Glendale, and Surprise area. We are partnering with sponsors to bring this tool to our members.
You can find the tool in the Members Login area here:
AZTV Channel 7
We're teaming up with Member AZTV Channel 7 to help local businesses!
We know getting back to business is exciting as we all work to grow Arizona’s economy. And as the last locally owned and operated broadcasting TV station in a top 20 market, we have the ability to pass along great savings to our local Arizona partners and help local businesses re-emerge successfully.
AZTV Channel 7 is offering the Peoria Chamber of Commerce a discount. The value for broadcast and production can reach up to $3,000, but members can get it for just $150. All you have to do is mention that you are a Peoria Chamber member!
AZ Daily Mix is a live show that airs from 8-9am Monday through Friday, and 7-8am Saturday. Your segment will be aired and re-aired the following day.
Wouldn’t it be exciting to see your company televised? Book your interview now!
Contact: Ryan Ferris, Account Executive, (602) 708-9553 or rferris@aztv.com.
For additional questions please reach out to memberservices@peoriachamber.com.
Open For Business Program
The Peoria Chamber of Commerce has Launched a new Open for Business Advertising Program to help promote your business locally!
This new advertising membership program is available to CURRENT full revenue members as a benefit of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. Not a member of the chamber? No worries, you can still participate for as little as $200 a year for this amazing non-chamber member advertising offer.
Professional writers and designers will build you a phenomenal product and services catalog and landing page so that the search engines can find you! They will design a mobile app for your business and an electronic business card. Lastly, you can sell your products online with your own online store—and there is a dedicated assistant helping you all along the way!
For more information, visit
College Hunks Hauling Junk Coupon
Simply use this 10% coupon on your next junk removal or labor service. Just show this email to your HUNKS on the job. If you prefer to Call, tell us "Hot10" to get your 10% off.
623-866-2131
B For Life
To assist organ transplant recipients, donor families, and living donors with the costs associated with participation at the transplant games.
To encourage recipients to actively become involved with their own healthcare, through educational information, support groups, websites that improve the effectiveness of the B For Life process.
To promote organ and tissue donation by demonstrating the success of donation and B For Life.
To provide support of donor families and their experiences.
Advertise at Sky Zone!
Advertise at Sky Zone! They have 4 TV screens, as well as monitors at each entry station providing slides for advertisements.
For more information, please contact:
Mackenzie Roque
Community Manager – Sky Zone Peoria
Mackenzie.Roque@skyzone.com
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Are you a Chamber Member struggling to obtain the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)?
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
Sign up to receive email alerts from SBA as additional information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund becomes available.
What's Happening in Peoria
RESERVE THE BLOCK PARTY TRAILER
tarting in October, the Block Party Trailer will be ready for City of Peoria residents to reserve. The trailer is free of charge and filled with items to make your next block party a success. The trailer can be reserved for a fourhour window on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays (holidays excluded). The trailer must be reserved at least three weeks before your event Standard equipment includes tables, chairs, water coolers, a first aid kit and traffic cones, among other supplies. Games like giant Checkers, Jenga and flag football are also available. For more information, or to submit a reservation request, visit
www.peoriaaz.gov/engage.
Four Vaccines Offered at the Peoria Community Center
The city of Peoria is partnering with Albertsons and Safeway Pharmacies to offer four vaccines – COVID-19, flu, shingles and pneumonia – to residents Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 6 and Oct. 12. These vaccines will be available at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flu shots are free with most insurance policies and there are typically, no co-pays, but individuals are encouraged to bring their insurance cards and photo IDs. In addition, free, Pfizer COVID- 19 vaccines will be available for ages 12 years and older. This includes the booster shot for those who meet the requirements listed below. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
For questions, call the Peoria Community Center at 623-773-7436. To learn more about vaccinations in English and Spanish, visit www.maricopa.gov/vacunacovid19.
Join a City Board or Commission
The City of Peoria uses every opportunity to establish community participation programs to allow for citizen involvement and input. Boards and commissions are created to enable Peoria residents to take an active role in city government. Volunteers appointed to serve on a board or commission help the city council examine issues and, in turn, work with elected officials and staff to help shape the future of Peoria. For more information or to apply to serve on the city’s boards and commissions, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/boards or call the Peoria City Clerk’s Office at 623-773-7340.
Peoria Opens New COVID-19 Testing Sites
The City of Peoria and Embry Health have partnered to offer two new testing sites in Peoria. Pioneer Community Park and the Peoria Sports Complex will be open for free COVID-19 testing beginning Wednesday, Sept. 15. Each location will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. -10 p.m. Patients must pre-register online at https://embryhealth.com/locations before coming to get tested. The Pioneer Community Park site (8755 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345) is located in the south parking lot off Butler Rd. The Peoria Sports Complex site (16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382) is located in the east parking lot adjacent to Paradise Lane. Embry Health operates the widest network of COVID-19 test locations in the state of Arizona. To find out more about Embry Health and testing services, visit the website or call 480-376-2170.
Help the City Define New District Boundaries
The city of Peoria has started the federally mandated redistricting process to redraw district boundaries. Peoria must submit the proposed city council district boundaries by the end of 2021. New city council district boundaries will be in effect for the August and November 2022 elections. Although the delay in census data reporting will shorten the timeframe for the redistricting process this year, Peoria residents will have many opportunities to participate in the process. Beginning in October, there will be in-person and virtual open house events to learn about the redistricting requirements and the online mapping software that will be used to help rebalance the city council districts.
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, 5-7 p.m.
Copper Hills Church, located at 27035 Black Rock Blvd.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, 5-7 p.m.
Rio Vista Recreation Center, located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, 5-7 p.m.
Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pop-Up Peoria, located at 9828 W. Northern Ave., Ste. 1750
A virtual link will be available for this meeting at www.peoriaaz.gov/redistricting.
Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, 5-7 p.m.
Copper Hills Church, located at 27035 Black Rock Blvd.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, 5-7 p.m.
Rio Vista Recreation Center, located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, 5-7 p.m.
Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St.
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pop-Up Peoria, located at 9828 W. Northern Ave., Ste. 1750
A virtual link will be available for this meeting at www.peoriaaz.gov/redistricting.
For information on redistricting, including upcoming public meetings, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/redistricting.
Shortage on the Colorado Isn't a Shortage at the Tap
Following the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s declaration of a Tier 1 Colorado River water shortage in August, it is important that residents have the facts. Peoria’s water supply is not impacted in these early stages. Peoria has prepared for drought conditions in Arizona for many years and has plans in place if the shortage levels on the Colorado River continue to worsen. In fact, only 34% of Peoria’s water supply is directly from the Colorado River and Central Arizona Project (CAP) Canal. Also, the city only uses 61% of our available CAP supply and the rest is stored underground for later use. To date, Peoria has stored more than 180,000 acre-feet of water underground. An acre-foot of water serves an average of three homes per year, and the amount that Peoria has banked for our community is approximately five years of Peoria’s total water demand. To learn about Peoria’s preparedness and robust water supply, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/droughtready. Also, Peoria offers sustainable workshops, rebates and more to help residents reduce their water use. Learn more at www.peoriaaz.gov/preserveconserve.
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Peoria Becomes an International City of Peace
The City of Peoria was recently named an International City of Peace. Through several initiatives such as the Peace Pole at Centennial High School, and an annual Pursuing Peace conference, Peoria resident Chuck Fitzgerald worked with city leaders to designate Peoria as a City of Peace and we great him greatly for his efforts. Scot Andrews, CEO of te Peoria Chamber of Commerce, is honored to have signed the declaration naming Peoria an International City of Peace. Learn more here.
3rd Annual First Responder's Charity Golf Tournament
In just a few months, the Annual First Responder's Charity Golf Tournament is BACK!
Want to be a sponsor? Check out our packages.
Please contact events@peoriachamber.com for more information or to become a sponsor.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Ribbon Cutting | Bell Bank
October 8th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bell Bank
8349 W Bell Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
REGISTER HERE
Marketing Monday
October 11th
12 - 1 PM
Zoom
Link will be emailed upon registration.
REGISTER HERE
Business Alliance Committee
October 1st
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom
Link will be emailed upon regsitration.
REGISTER HERE
New Member Orientation
October 13th
8-9:30am
Arrowhead Towne Center- Community Room
7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center,
Glendale, AZ 85308
REGISTER HERE
Coffee is for Closers
October 14th
8-9am
Avanti Senior Living
26850 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy,
Peoria, AZ 85383
REGISTER HERE
Women 4 Women
October 15th
8:30-10am
Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort
20025 N 81st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
REGISTER HERE
Cup of Joe with Military Affairs Committee
The Peoria Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) would like to invite local Veterans to a weekly coffee meeting at:
Haymaker – Thunderbird
8706 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ
from 0700-0900 every Saturday starting September 4, 2021.
This meeting has no agenda or requirements for attendance. Coffee will be provided and a full breakfast menu will be available. The motivation behind this weekly invitation is to offer Peoria Veterans a place to meet, talk, and connect with other like-minded community members. Our goal is to bring Veterans together and offer support and companionship at a local level.
Invite your fellow Veteran and lets grab a Cup of Joe!
Community News, Events & Specials
Making Noise for Autism Walk
Second Edition of the Consular Entrepreneurship Program for Women of Mexican Origin in Arizona
From October 2021 to April 2022, the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix, in partnership with the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Thunderbird School of Global Management, will be implementing the second edition of the Consular Entrepreneurship Program for Women of Mexican Origin in Arizona. The objective of this initiative is to provide Mexican women with the necessary tools to start or grow their businesses.
Throughout the program, participants complete DreamBuilder, a free online learning course developed for women who want to start or grow a small business. In addition to completing the DreamBuilder course, the women attend virtual conferences with experts on entrepreneurship topics, participate in a pitch competition and obtain a list of useful resources for small businesses.
Dates:
- The first stage of the Program will be from October 6 to November 17, 2021.
- The second stage will be from December 2021 to January 2022.
- The third and final stage will take place between January and April 2022.
Registration process (3 steps):
1. Complete the questionnaire from the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix:
https://forms.gle/fh3VHQQf4e8mEs5k8
2. Send a letter to: economicospho@sre.gob.mx
The letter must be 1 page in length, in which the applicant must write the reasons to participate in the Consular Entrepreneurship Program. In addition, the letter must include a commitment to complete the DreamBuilder program and to participate in at least 5 weekly meetings. The letter must be signed by the applicant.
3. Once the first two steps have been completed, applicants will be asked to participate in a virtual interview. The deadline to complete the first two steps is August 27th.
Acceptance to the Consular Entrepreneurship Program for Women of Mexican Origin in Arizona is subject to completion of the registration steps and the selection process. Space is limited.
Cox Monthly Update!
At a time of need, Cox employees give nearly $500K to Arizona charities helping more organizations recover from steep revenue losses
113 Arizona nonprofits benefit from employee-funded grant distributions
At a time when Arizona nonprofits report $91 million in revenue losses this year and an increase in expenses of $15+ million, the 3,100 employees of Cox Arizona today announce grant donations of nearly $500K to 113 Arizona nonprofit education, diversity and environment and sustainability programs. This marks the 25th year that Cox employees, through Cox Charities, have raised funds to help the communities in which they live and work. Since 1996, Cox Arizona employees have raised more than $9 million.
“Cox employees are unwavering in their commitment to nonprofits that serve our most vulnerable community members, especially youth, through education and diversity programs,” says Percy Kirk, Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Arizona. “This year, with a great need in our community, Cox employees chose to expand the number of organizations receiving funding. We know this additional support will help more Arizonans at this time.”
One local grant recipient is Career Concepts for Youth. For 30 years, its Stay in School and Achieve Program has served 64,000 middle school students in high crime areas. The twice-per-month program focuses on interpersonal interaction, presentation skills, role-playing and writing. “The Cox Charities grant will help us continue to influence vulnerable youth by showing them the importance of taking ownership and minimizing excuses while instilling in them the connection between academic success and becoming productive adult citizens,” says Career Concepts for Youth Founder and President, Mario Bayne.
Another Cox Charities grant recipient is Homeless Youth Connection which works with homeless youth ages 13-21 in school districts to eliminate barriers so that homeless youth can stay in school and graduate. “As a result of the pandemic and youth having to access education remotely, a number of homeless youth did not have the resources and were unable to engage in school. Funding from Cox Charities will help Homeless Youth Connection identify these youth and ensure they have the resources to stay in school and complete their education,” says Homeless Youth Connection CEO, Dawn Bogart.
92 Phoenix area nonprofits received grants from $1,100 to $10,000 totaling $416,750.00:
*Photo of Phoenix-area grantees courtesy of Cox, taken during the September 29 Zoom grant announcement.
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Phoenix-Area Nonprofits receiving Cox Charities grants
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A New Leaf
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ACCEL
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AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute, Inc.
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Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers
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Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
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American Red Cross of Central and Northern Arizona
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Anytown Leadership Program
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Arizona Helping Hands
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Arizona Museum of Natural History Foundation
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Arizona Science Center
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Arizona Sustainability Alliance
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Arizona Technology Council Foundation DBA SciTech Institute
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Assistance League of East Valley
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ASU Gammage
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Audubon Southwest
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Back To School Clothing Drive
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Banner Health Foundation
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Be A Leader Foundation
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ)
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ)
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Career Concepts for Youth, Inc
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Chandler Center for the Arts
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Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
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Children's Cancer Network
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Civitan Foundation
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College Bound AZ
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College Success Arizona
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Creighton Community Foundation, Inc.
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Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Earn to Learn
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Elevate Phoenix
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Foundation for Blind Children
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Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
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Fresh Start Women's Foundation
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Furnishing Dignity
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Future for KIDS
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Gabriel's Angels
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Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
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GPV-CAT, Inc. dba PV Community Food Bank
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HandsOn Greater Phoenix
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Helen's Hope Chest
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Helping Hands For Single Moms
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Homeless Youth Connection
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ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth
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Jewish Family & Children's Service, Inc. (JFCS)
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Junior Achievement Of Arizona, Inc.
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Kids Need to Read
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Kitchen on the Street
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Liberty Wildlife
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona
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Maricopa County Historical Society d/b/a Desert Caballeros Western Museum
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McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
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Mesa Arts Center
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notMYkid, Inc.
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OdySea Aquarium Foundation
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One Small Step | Clothes Cabin
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Pawsitive Friendships
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Peer Solutions
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Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
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Phoenix Film Foundation
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Phoenix Indian Center
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Phoenix Symphony Association
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Read Better Be Better
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SAE International d/b/a SAE Foundation
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Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
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School Connect
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Scottsdale Cultural Council dba Scottsdale Arts
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Shoebox Ministry Inc
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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SOUNDS Academy
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Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
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Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
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Special Olympics Arizona
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Streetlight USA
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The Salvation Army, A California Corporation
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TigerMountain Foundation
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Tonto Creek Camp
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Treasures 4 Teachers
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Trees Matter
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UMOM New Day Centers, Inc.
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United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO Arizona)
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VALLE DEL SOL INC
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Valley of the Sun YMCA
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Waste Not
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Wesley Community Center, Inc.
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Will2Walk Foundation
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Xico Inc.
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Young Arts Arizona Ltd.
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YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
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21 Southern Arizona nonprofits received grants from $2,000 to $5,000 totaling $80,000 including:
*Photo of Tucson-area grantees courtesy of Cox, taken during the September 29 Zoom grant announcement.
Southern Arizona Nonprofits receiving Cox Charities grants
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Be Kind
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Beads of Courage, Inc.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Sierra Vista
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson
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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona
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Earn to Learn
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El Grupo Youth Cycling
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Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
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Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
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I Am You 360
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JFCS of Southern Arizona
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Literacy Connects
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Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
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Not My Kid, Inc.
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SARSEF (STEM)
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SOAZ Association for Visually Impaired
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STEP: Student Expedition Program
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The Nature Conservancy in Arizona
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Therapeutic Riding of Tucson, Inc.
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Tucson Youth Music Center/The Symphony Women’s Association
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YMCA Summer Learning Camp
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Total grant funds awarded in Phoenix and Southern Arizona: $496,750.00
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