Three years ago, when her young son was gravely ill, Sunny Parker prayed and made a promise: “My son was dying in the hospital. I prayed, ‘Lord if you spare his life, I will spend the rest of my life doing good.’ My son walked out of there. The Lord kept his promise, so I kept mine. I try to spend as much time as I can educating people about defensible space, protecting the desert, and doing what I can to keep my promise.” True to her promise, her good works have been many and varied through … [Read more...] about Arizona Foothills Volunteers Supporting Pets, People, Firefighters in Emergencies
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Home Fire Deaths Cause Reason for Alarm
“In a 12-month period starting in December 2013, we had three home fire deaths and a near miss right here in Flagstaff,” reported Battalion Chief Pat Stakey, Fire Marshal of the Flagstaff Fire Department. “We launched an investigation and found three common threads. The victims were all senior citizens over 60 years in age. They all lived alone [in a rental property]. And none of them had a working smoke detector.” “We looked at these trends and then started working with Scot and … [Read more...] about Home Fire Deaths Cause Reason for Alarm
United Way seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Every year, residents of Coconino County forfeit an estimated $4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits because they either don’t know they’re entitled to tax credits, or they don’t file tax returns with the IRS. A family with three qualifying children can claim as much as $5,751 through the Earned Income Tax Credit. With tax season rapidly approaching, United Way of Northern Arizona is seeking VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers to help carry out our mission of “improving lives … [Read more...] about United Way seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Flagstaff Habitat for Humanity Seeking Volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona was started in 1994 and is one of 2,000 affiliates throughout the world. We invite people of all backgrounds, races, and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Through sweat equity, 1% down payment and a 0% interest mortgage, Habitat families receive a hand up, not a hand out. Partnerships with local businesses, service providers, and national retail outlets help us contain costs, encourage community involvement, and … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Habitat for Humanity Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags for the Schultz Flood area. Beginning today, the United Way of Northern Arizona staff will be at the Silver Saddle gas station on the corner of 89A and Silver Saddle Road to help in the process. Volunteers are needed for the next several days. · Thursday, September 15th: 9am – Noon · Thursday, September 15th: 1pm – 5pm · Friday, September 16th: 9am – Noon · Friday, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Community Remembering 911
The greater Northern Arizona community gathered at Flagstaff City Hall today to commemorate 911. The National Day of Service events started with an effort led by Northern Arizona University's Civic Service Institute. Volunteers from the Institute, Americorps, NAU, and many community members placed 3,035 small flags on the lawn of city hall. At 11:00, community members including emergency service personnel from throughout the region, gathered for a solemn remembrance of the tragedies that … [Read more...] about Community Remembering 911
Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County Spelling Bee
Thurs, 20 Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County Spelling Bee Flagstaff Radisson Hotel, 1175 W Route 66 5:30 p.m. Along with the spelling teams that make this fundraising event jaw-dropping fun, there will be great talent on hand to buzz up the evening. Laura Kelly makes her debut as event emcee this year. To enter your team, become a sponsor or buy tickets to the event contact Ann Beck at (928) 556-0313 or ABeck@lvccreads.org. For all event details visit http://budurl.com/SpellingBee. … [Read more...] about Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County Spelling Bee
