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Local Principal Honors National Reading Month with Tips for Parents
March is National Reading Month. However, there is a reading crisis in the country. “The average reading score for fourth graders has been declining since 2017, with 37% falling below the basic achievement level in 2022. And these statistics are troubling when you understand the devastating ripple effect low reading skills can have on a child’s education and future,” said Alysha Tinsley, the K-5 Principal at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA)
Ryan House Support-A-Stay Program Receives $56,400 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant
Ryan House, an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides a loving community where children can truly be themselves and live their lives to the fullest in a safe, homelike environment,has been awarded a Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $56,400. The grant will fund the organization’s Support-A-Stay program, which enables families to take a break from 24/7 caregiving of their child with life-limiting conditions through respite stays at Ryan House.
Dr. Jonathon Robinson Honored with 2024 Northern Arizona Oral Health Hero of the Year Award
The Northern Arizona Oral Health Coalition (NAzOHC), whose mission is to improve the public's oral and general wellness with the focus on vulnerable populations through community partnerships, is pleased to announce Jonathon Robinson, DDS, as its 2024 Northern Arizona Oral Health Hero of the Year, presented by Delta Dental of Arizona. Dr. Robinson was given his award during the 2024 Northern Arizona Oral Health Hero of the Year Awards ceremony, which took place on March 1 at Health Choice Integrated Care.
Tooth Fairy Giving Declines for First Time In 5 Years
The latest findings are in, and the Tooth Fairy has been watching her spending more closely after last year’s record highs. New findings from Delta Dental of Arizona’s Original Tooth Fairy Poll® revealed the national average value of a single lost tooth during the past year declined by 6% from $6.23 to $5.84. This represents the first year-over-year decline in Tooth Fairy giving in five years. However, the new going rate for a lost tooth is more in line with Arizona’s 2023 average of $5.31, showing that the Tooth Fairy’s thriftiness is mimicking trends from the broader U.S. population.
Delta Dental of Arizona, University of Arizona Announce Creation of Oral Health Medical Initiative
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Oral Health In Medicine Initiative (OHMI). The partnership – made through a $850,000 investment by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation – will increase oral health education for all medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and is expected to launch in the 2024-2025 academic year, which commences in July.
Camp Cooper Kicks Off $2.7 Million Phase One of Extensive Master Plan Renovation with Groundbreaking
The Cooper Center for Environmental Learning – known as Camp Cooper to the Tucson community and currently celebrating its milestone 60th anniversary throughout 2024 – came together with Tucson Unified Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo and UArizona College of Education Dean Berry, camp staff, donors, and partners including CHASSE Building Team and Natural Building Works to break ground on its new state-of-the-art restroom facilities on February 2, its first renovation since the mid-’60s and phase one of the Camp Cooper Master Plan. Once complete, the multi-month, sweeping renovation will include the construction of a new building with composting toilets and waterless urinals, while the existing building will be renovated into a shower house. The project will also include other sustainable features, such as new solar panels, outdoor classroom space, greywater systems for shower wastewater and 23,213 gallons of rainwater harvesting to grow shade trees and other natural vegetation nearby.
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Announces New Signature Items and Secret Online Menu
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, named among 2023 Fastest Growing Emerging Restaurants in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, is starting the new year with a slew of new craveable options. Today the fast-growing brand, which expanded into Arizona last year and now has more than 60 locations across California and Arizona, is launching two wholly new sandwiches to the menu in the Goomba and the Mama Mia.
Delta Dental of Arizona Positively Impacts 39 Nonprofits through $800,000 in Grant Funding
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants to 39 non-profit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. A total of $793,149 funds were awarded to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental care among underserved children, pregnant women, seniors and adults, as well as nutritional access programs such as food banks, after-school and weekend food programs for children, and senior delivery programs.
Wilde Wealth Management Group Sun City-Surprise Supports Sun Health Foundation with Donation
The Sun City-Surprise office of Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is proud to donate $5,000 to the Sun Health Foundation. The donation, made to honor managing partner Nicholas Bair’s passion for the organization. Bair – both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Financial Consultant® – serves on the on the Council of Professional Advisors for the Sun Health Foundation, which fosters the concept of philanthropic planned giving to benefit nonprofit healthcare and wellness in the West Valley.
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Opens in Queen Creek
By popular demand, Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop has officially opened its doors in Queen Creek. The restaurant, which marks Mr. Pickle’s sixth in Arizona to open in the past 12 months, is located at 37666 N. Gantzel Road conveniently near Sprouts, Café Rio, and Nektar Juice. At 1,600 square feet, the Queen Creek restaurant is the largest to date in Arizona, and its hours are Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ann E’s Closet Debuts at Deer Valley Middle School
On Jan. 20, Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) came together with partners CHASSE Building Team, Grand Canyon University CityServe, and Callahan Cares to unveil Ann E’s Closet at Deer Valley Middle School. Members of the community and families in the district were welcomed for the first time into the “closet,” which sits in a large, renovated computer lab at the entrance of the school. With the help of volunteer assistants and private fitting rooms, this re-imagined and re-designed space will serve as a safe place for families in the district to get the necessary clothing, shoes, food, toiletries, and other items that they otherwise may not have, all at no charge.
Child Crisis Arizona Announces 46th Annual Gala for March 9
Child Crisis Arizona, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and safety of children and families, will host its milestone 46th annual signature fundraising gala – a Yellowstone-themed event – at the JW Marriot Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale on March 9, starting at 6 p.m. The Saddle Up! gala will feature upscale ranch décor inspired by the hit Paramount Network show as well as the dramatic beauty of our own Sonoran Desert, and the attire is cowboy chic, with guests encouraged to “dress like a Dutton” on a big night out. Yes, this means boots!
FREE Children's Dental Health Month Activities at Children's Museum of Phoenix
Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona have partnered to bring oral health programming to the Museum for the month of February – National Children’s Dental Health Month. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the Museum and Delta Dental of Arizona have joined forces to provide oral health education programs to Museum visitors. The Museum will host interactive activities, shows and educational information related to the mouth, teeth, and oral health all month long. Thanks to Delta Dental of Arizona, oral health programming and activities are free with paid Museum admission. Children under the age of 1 are free as are members of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
Whispering Hope Ranch Joins Child Crisis Arizona through Innovative Acquisition
Child Crisis Arizona, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and safety of children and families, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Whispering Hope Ranch, a respected provider of therapeutic and recreational programs for children and youth. With this strategic move, Child Crisis Arizona is poised to enhance its commitment to delivering comprehensive services that address the diverse needs of vulnerable children and families in Arizona.
REDW Taps Industry Veteran Richard Signs, CPA, as Principal
REDW LLC, one of the Southwest’s 10 largest advisory and CPA firms, also recognized among INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 200 Accounting Firms, is pleased to announce Richard Signs, CPA, has joined the firm as a Principal in the Client Advisory & Accounting Services (CAAS) practice group. In his role, Signs—who will work from the firm’s fast-growing Phoenix office—will support businesses in responsible growth and maturation, modernize established accounting policies and procedures, and support business development firmwide.
Veteran Finance Leader Josh Rushing Moves to Wilde Wealth Management Group
Josh RushingJoins Wilde Wealth Management Group as a Wealth Advisor. Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce Josh Rushing has joined the firm as a wealth advisor. In his role, Rushing will focus on helping clients develop workable financial strategies, whether just beginning to save for retirement, recently retired, or interested in estate considerations as well as creating tax-sensitive solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Arizona Virtual School Students Package Nearly 52,500 Meals for Local Nonprofit
Recently, more than 50 volunteers representing Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ) came together to pack life-saving meals at Feed My Starving Children in Mesa. AZVA and ISAZ students joined teachers, staff, parents, caregivers and others who packed nearly 245 boxes that contained 52,488 meals while also learning about the importance of nutrition and the need for it in nations around the world.
Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Announces $125,000 Grant to Foster360
Research shows that 900 children age out of foster care in Arizona each year, and 50% become homeless within two years. In an effort to combat this cycle of trauma, poverty, and housing insecurity, Foster360 has been awarded a 2023 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $125,000. Foster360 works to break the cycle of homelessness and adversity for youth aging out of foster care by providing holistic wraparound services and safe housing in a trauma-informed, community-centric, and compassionate environment. The grant will fund the organization’s initial campus in Phoenix, which opened in 2019, as well as its newly opened campus in Tempe.
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Announces New Board Chair
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) is pleased to announce Susan Brichler Trujillo was elected to chair its board of directors. Trujillo takes on the role for a three-year term after serving on its board since 2016. GSACPC serves over 10,000 girls grades K-12 in more than 90 communities across central and northern Arizona and includes more than 6,000 adult volunteers who serve as leaders, trainers, consultants, and board members.
REDW Expands to Pacific Northwest
REDW Advisors and CPAs proudly announces that Oregon-based tax and accounting firm Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C. (GMS) has joined with REDW effective December 1, 2023. GMS will become REDW’s first office in the Pacific Northwest, joining award-winning teams with boots on the ground in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Oklahoma City, and virtual team members worldwide.
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