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McKinney-Vento Informational Flyers For School Age Youth and Parents
Here is Arizona information for our members to review: Currently, there is no statewide tuition waiver solely for general McKinney-Vento (homeless) youth. Homeless students must rely on federal financial aid and private scholarships to cover tuition. Parental...
Sun Bucks Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program
The SUN Bucks Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program (SUN Bucks) is a partnership between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to...
Grant Opportunities
Here are a few grant opportunities you and your organization. Take a look to see if you are eligible. HHS Addiction and Recovery Act Grants Deadline: June 8, 2026 The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997...
Project Connect 2026: Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed! Project Connect 2026 October 21, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1050 West Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction, AZ The Apache Junction Homeless Coalition, in partnership with Genesis Project, is planning our annual Project Connect Event and we need YOU...
Grant Opportunity
Check out the grant opportunity available to our members: Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc - Stable Housing and empowering Communities Deadline: June 29, 2026 Through their partnerships, Bank of America supports vulnerable populations, including working...
School Supplies Drive
United Way of Pinal County and Invenergy announces a School Supply Drive for the Back to School Bash July 9, 2026 Drop off locations at: Casa Grande Alliance - 280 West McMurray Boulevard, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Seeds of Hope - 702 East Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande, AZ...
Pinal County Community Health Improvement Partnership Workshop
Pinal County Community Health Improvement Partnership Workshop We invite you to join us at an upcoming Pinal County Community Health Improvement Partnership Workshop. During these events, we'll review the results of the 2026–2028 Community Health Needs...
Grant Opportunities
Here are a few grants that may be relevant to you and your organization: Trauma-Informed Substance Use Prevention Program Deadline: June 15, 2026, 11:59 PM The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) announced it is now accepting applications for the...
The Apache Junction Homeless Coalition Heat Relief and Hydration Network
There are locations open in Apache Junction for providing heat relief services. Please take a look at the information below to view hours of operation and heating relief services offered at each location. The Apache Junction Homeless Coalition Heat Relief and...
Utility Assistance Available: For Low-Income Apache Junction Residents
Utility Assistance Available: For Low-Income Apache Junction Residents SRP and Genesis Project announces utility assistance for low-income Apache Junction residents. Please take a look at the flyer above for more information or click here to be directed to the image...
Local Events
State of Black Housing Report
Webinar: State of Black Housing Report June 16, 2026 9:00 AM Join the Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities and the State of Black Arizona for an important conversation examining the housing disparities impacting Black Arizonans. Our panelists will discuss...
RAZE: Together for Summer Relief
Rural Arizona Engagement is assembling summer relief care kits for the vulnerable members in our community. Please take a look at the flyer by clicking the button below for more event details and to sign up. [button...
Back to School Bash
United Way of Pinal County and Invenergy presents: Back to School Bash July 9, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Family Life Center at First Presbyterian Church 702 East Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande, AZ Join us for a fun day of activities, games, books, school supplies,...
Back to School: Health and Wellness Event
Hosted by The Smile Zone and in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona comes a Back to School Health and Wellness Event. June 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Vista Grande High School 1556 North Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 This event is open to all...
safeTALK Training
Horizon Health and Wellness: safeTALK Make a connection. Help save a life. Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference: Half-day training in suicide alertness skills Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection Widely used by professionals...
AZ Impact for Good’s Unite Conference + Transform Arizona
Az Impact for Good announced the 2026 Unite Conference + Transform Arizona: Unite Conference + Transform Arizona August 12 - August 13, 2026 Desert Willow Conference Center by Sodexo 4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85040 Join AZ Impact...
2026 DonorPerfect Conference
DonorPerfect announces the 2026 DonorPerfect Conference: 2026 DonorPerfect Conference June 2, 2026 - June 3, 2026 The conference is a free, virtual event designed to help fundraisers clear their vision, illuminate what’s possible, and get glowing results. Join...
Pack the Trunk: Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Please take a look at the flyer below. United Food Bank is hosting a drive-thru food distribution at the Pinal County Fairgrounds and Event Center!
Project Connect 2026
Project Connect 2026: Free Community Event for All Ages Hosted by Genesis Project, Project Connect 2026 is coming soon! Please consider joining this event to provide services to our communities. Project Connect 2026 is dedicated to strengthening community support...
Rural Arizona Engagement: Heating Relief Kits
Rural Arizona Engagement (RAZE) is seeking donations of heating relief items. These items will be used to organize heating relief kits to be distributed throughout our communities. This event is still in the works, however the expected time and purpose is as follows:...
Training Events
Webinars, Summits, and Trainings
Elevate Summit May 29, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM National Bank of Arizona Conference Center 6001 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Join us for an immersive one-day summit presented by Lucero Consulting Group and National Bank of Arizona! The Elevate Summit is designed...
Bank on Impact: Offering Trainings
Take a look at the available trainings from Amalgamated Bank: Bank on Impact: Physical and Events Safety and Security May 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Led by the Democracy Security Project, this training will outline how to respond to harassment, work disruptions, and...
Local First Arizona Information Sessions
Local First Arizona announces a few sessions for organization development, please take a look at each web session. Grant Basics Workshop: Securing Matching Funds May 26, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Many grants require matching funds, which can be challenging for...
Putting the Pieces of Your Fundraising Strategy Together
Date and time: May 7, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Overview - Putting the Pieces of Your Fundraising Strategy Together is a dynamic half-day workshop (4 hours) designed for social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and founders of for-profit businesses with a social...
Deep Dive into Build America, Buy America (BABA) waivers
Date & Time May 6, 2026 12:00 PM in Arizona Description This program will be recorded and shared with all registrants. Click below to register. [button...
Available Trainings
Here are a few virtual training sessions on various topics. Take a look at each session to find the best ones for you. Just Write Grants - How I Use ChatGPT as a Grant Assistant April 21, 2026 1:15 PM In this practical, behind-the-scenes webinar, Melanie...
Empowering Rural Session One is Soon Approaching
Arizona Commission on the Arts has announced the launch of the Empowering Rural: A Capacity Building Training Series and session one is approaching! Empowering Rural offers free technical trainings in the foundations of capacity building that center the rural and...
AZ Adverse Childhood Experiences Consortium Trainings and Services
The Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences Consortium offers trainings and services for informing individuals, communities, and professionals. These trainings center on trauma-informed practices focusing on areas such as technical assistance, policy review,...
Quick Update on the Motivational Interviewing Trainings
The Motivational Interviewing Learning Exchange has announced that their two Motivational Interviewing trainings now have been approved for 5.0 CE hours each. These credit hours are through the Arizona State University School of Social Work. If you are interested in...
Empowering Rural Training Series
Are you interested in learning about the foundations of capacity building that center the rural and remote experience? The Arizona Commission on the Arts is offering a free training series that covers various topics. You can enroll in any or all of the online webinars...