Urban Farming Education works with schools, domestic violence shelters, people with disabilities, the homeless and the elderly to provide healthy & fresh food. They do this all while educating children about the importance of farming and helping people with PTSD via nature therapy.
In the midst of the pandemic, they have stepped up to provide fresh food to our community. They recently distributed 600+ boxes and 25,000 pounds of produce to those who are food insecure. Another donation is happening soon. Get more info at weareufe.org.
A New Leaf serves nearly 30,000 of the Valley's most vulnerable people including the homeless and victims of domestic crisis. A New Leaf CEO Michael Hughes talks about some of the pivots their organization had to make in order to keep serving those in need.
Sarah Krahenbuhl, executive director, Phoenix Suns Charities, discusses efforts the organization is involved in to help out during this pandemic, including their $40,000 donation to bring antibody tests to valley first responders. Sarah shared why the organization felt that was such an important ...
Amy Schwabenlender, Executive Director of The Human Services Campus and Mike McQuaid, former HSC President and current board member, update the status of the campus as they deal with COVID-19. Staff members continue to screen each person that comes to the shelter and with the help of Circle Of Th...