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Christmas Comes Early for Valley Family That Lost Husband, Dad to COVID-19

By BGCAZ | November 25, 2020

For thousands of Arizona families, the holiday season this year is going to be a challenge after losing a loved one to the coronavirus. But some in the Valley are already in the spirit of giving and are stepping up to bring some holiday cheer to those who need it most. “He passed away on July 1st,” Sandra Barron said. It’s been four months since Sandra Barron’s husband died from the coronavirus and four months since her three boys lost their father.

Cardinals Charities, Albertsons/Safeway & Larry Fitzgerald’s Donate $120,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs

By BGCAZ | October 1, 2020

Cardinals Charities has partnered with WR Larry Fitzgerald’s “First Down Fund” and Albertsons/Safeway to donate $120,000 towards nutrition programming for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley will use the money as part of their Healthy Lifestyles platform which is guided by the principle that every young person should be equipped to make healthy decisions resulting in social, emotional and physical well-being.

AZCentral: Schools Have to Open on Aug. 17 for Students with ‘No Place to Go.’

By BGCAZ | July 30, 2020

Some kids just need a place to go during the day. Some just need a meal, or an internet connection. COVID-19 hasn’t changed that fact — but it’s made it harder for some Arizona families to find those services, partly due to school closures. Many state and education leaders do not want to reopen in-person classes yet in the face of the pandemic.

Frontdoors Media: Arizona Nonprofits Receive Surprise Donations from Amazon to Support Vital Needs During COVID-19

By BGCAZ | May 20, 2020

Amazon has donated $110,000 in combined funding to Arizona nonprofit organizations to support vital community needs during the unprecedented COVID-19 economic and health crisis. The donations include: $15,000 to Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to support food insecurity programs and equal access to healthy food in rural communities

Governor Doug Ducey, Boys & Girls Clubs Announce Partnership to Help Address Impacts of COVID-19

By BGCAZ | March 16, 2020

Governor Doug Ducey and Boys & Girls Clubs Arizona Alliance today announced emergency operational funding to support youth impacted by COVID-19 school closures. The partnership will enable state funding to compensate Boys & Girls Clubs to provide expanded services to Arizona families, while encouraging and leveraging private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations.

North Central News: Student Honored as ‘Youth of the Year’

By BGCAZ | March 4, 2020

Washington High School senior Kayla Phan recently was named one of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix’s Youths of the Year, representing the Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch. Kayla, 17, joined the Boys & Girls Club four years ago. A shy, introverted teenager who has blossomed into a confident leader, she was among 12 teens who attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix who received the honor at the annual Celebrating Youth Event last month in Scottsdale.

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Christmas Comes Early for Valley Family That Lost Husband, Dad to COVID-19

Cardinals Charities, Albertsons/Safeway & Larry Fitzgerald’s Donate $120,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs

AZCentral: Schools Have to Open on Aug. 17 for Students with ‘No Place to Go.’

Frontdoors Media: Arizona Nonprofits Receive Surprise Donations from Amazon to Support Vital Needs During COVID-19

Governor Doug Ducey, Boys & Girls Clubs Announce Partnership to Help Address Impacts of COVID-19

North Central News: Student Honored as ‘Youth of the Year’

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