The Joy of Giving luncheon to honor people and organizations in Yavapai County that have been exceptional in their philanthropic efforts has been scheduled for 11 a.m.., Friday, Aug. 19, at the Prescott Resort. When announcing the event, Lisa Sahady, regional philanthropic advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County (ACFYC), said it has been two years since the ACF has been able to schedule the luncheon because of the restrictions caused by the pandemic. Five … [Read more...] about Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
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Arizona Teen Rescues Animals in Crisis
Watching images of a big storm rage through the South can leave a lasting impression. Some, like Dylan Capshaw, are moved to action. After seeing the damage and flooding in the wake of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, the Scottsdale fifth grader told his parents he wanted to buy a plane ticket to Houston to personally deliver money to help animal rescue efforts. With supportive parents, David and Amy Capshaw, he started the Dylan Capshaw Wildlife Foundation at age 11 to save … [Read more...] about Arizona Teen Rescues Animals in Crisis
United Animal Friends Planning Fundraising Events in the New Year
Despite all the challenges COVID-19 has posed to animal rescue organizations, United Animal Friends (UAF) had quite a successful year, as the non-profit organization continued to fulfill its mission, which is to provide rescue programs and services to animals and those who care for them. UAF has a two-pronged purpose: to help animals and to help humans. Representatives say the pandemic further affirmed this objective and provided more opportunities than ever to help those in need. In 2020, … [Read more...] about United Animal Friends Planning Fundraising Events in the New Year
