Sue Thew with Vitalant joins us to talk about the overwhelming need for blood donations during this pandemic, and to assure people that every safety precaution is being taken at Vitalant blood drive location. Whether you donate through a blood drive or individually, all the information is on Vita...

Rob Linde, general manager of Arizona Snowbowl, spoke with us about the Snowbowl COVID-19 Relief Fund which is helping out local businesses during this pandemic. Snowbowl partnered with the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce on this effort which will provide eight $7500 grants.

To qualify, businesse...

Dr. Mitzi Krockover, Board President of The Institute for Mental Health Research, joins us to talk about the increase of mental illness throughout our state due to COVID-19 and how the institute is helping out with it's COVID-19 Impact Fund.

All the proceeds from this fund go to Arizona-based r...

The American Cancer Society’s annual hiking event, Climb to Conquer Cancer, will take place virtually this year instead of at Arizona Snowbowl. American Cancer Society volunteer Dave Smith tells us supporters are encouraged to head out on a hike while practicing social distancing and fundraise on...

Delta Dental of Arizona recently made a $500,000 donation to 23 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the state. Realizing the impact of COVID-19, DDAZ distributed the funds for care beyond dental as they saw the need to help cover medical costs for patients with the virus, PPE, food ...

David Hines, the executive director of the AIA, returned to speak with us about the state of high school athletics here in Arizona during the pandemic. Hines said the plan currently is for fall sports to officially begin in mid-August, even with the many delays in reopening of schools. All distri...

At any given time, thousands of Arizonans are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. The Donor Network of Arizona works tirelessly to inform the public about the crucial need for organ donation and register new donors.

Since the pandemic hit, donor registration has decreased to due to new p...

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona allow for families who live outside the Valley to have a home away from home while a child receives medical care in metro Phoenix. RMHC is able to help families overcome financial obstacles with low-cost, temporary housing close to h...

Kevin Ray, the television play-by-play voice of the Phoenix Suns, joined us to talk about the upcoming completion of the NBA season. The Suns and 21 other teams will play in the "NBA Bubble" in Orlando at the end of the month. Kevin talked about the unique situation of broadcasting these games. ...

Marcus Denetdale, the director for ASU's Construction In Indian Country Program, spoke with us about The First Peoples Covid 19 Resource Drive which collects and delivers supplies to tribal communities all over the state to help ease the pain of the pandemic.

Marcus details the two drives that...

Sarah Krahenbuhl, the executive director for Phoenix Suns Charities, spoke with us about "We Are The Valley" T-shirts that went on sale last month with all proceeds going to local businesses. Suns Charities teamed up with Local First Arizona on this effort which helps bring unity to our community...

Myriah Mhoon, CEO of New Life Center, joined us to discuss how circumstances surrounding the pandemic are making it even harder for victims of domestic violence to escape abusers. She also told us about the resources her team offers for victims of both domestic and sexual violence and how NLC is ...

Tim Harrison, Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation's VP of Corporate Partnerships and Special Events, spoke with us about Extra Life Phoenix which is a big online esports tournament this month. There are 4 tournaments people can register to play in with the finals being live-streamed on the 25t...

Cassandra Switalski, executive director of The Miracle League of Arizona, spoke with us about the history of the league, which provides baseball games and activities to special needs people of all ages around our state.

Cassandra tells us about how the league pivoted and create some virtual ex...

Carla Vargas Jasa, CEO of Valley of the Sun United Way, provides an update on how nonprofits are keeping services available and how the community can help.

A New Leaf is making sure that in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the continuous fight against human trafficking in Arizona is not forgotten. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office recently gave the organization a grant of $49,130 to expand the provision of emergency shelter and rapid re-housi...

Major David Yardley from The Salvation Army and Mike Hanosh from St. Vincent De Paul joined us to talk about the changes and challenges each organization has seen so far regarding heat relief programs, cooling stations and heat-refuge locations here in Arizona during the pandemic. The valley's v...

Darryl Keeton, founder of Arizona-based software company Sensagrate, talks about how his organization has been able to use their technology to help our community during the pandemic and also how recent events surrounding justice and equality have inspired action from his leadership team.

David Hines, the executive director of the AIA, spoke with us about the state of high school athletics here in Arizona during the pandemic. Hines said currently the AIA is in summer mode, meaning the schools and districts are in control of all preseason workouts and social distancing protocols. H...

Once the pandemic hit, Arizona event organizers were forced to cancel festivals. David Tyda co-created Arizona Taco Fest and he's also the creator of Downtown Donut Festival, Fried French Fry Musical Festival. and he was about to bring a new event to Gilbert when lockdown began.

David shares in...

Spring Arizona Restaurant Week is now happening June 19-28 and you will have many options for takeout this year due to the pandemic. Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO joined us to discuss changes to sanitary measures for restaurant week, how the festivities can help restaurant work...

Bob and Connie Zimmerlich, owners of Siena Arte Portraiture, spoke with us about how the stories of healthcare workers during the pandemic inspired them to offer free portraits to all families of Arizona healthcare workers beginning in August. Bob and Connie discuss in detail the offer and explai...

Assistance League of Phoenix works with with 90 Title I schools to provide uniforms, toothbrushes and basic necessities to low income students. They even have mobile buses designed to give these kids a full shopping experience.
CEO Aimee Runyon anticipates a rise in the need for such services as...

Marisa Arellano, program manager for Free Arts, an organization that benefits abused and homeless children of Arizona, spoke with us about the various arts-related programs and how the organization has had to shift things mainly to online services during the pandemic.

Arellano also discussed th...