September 25, 2017
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September 14, 2017
Hunger Action Month: Take Action in Arizona
September is Hunger Action Month, an opportunity to spread the word, take action on the hunger crisis, and dedicate ourselves to a solution. Join the #HungerActionMonth conversation all month long, and watch our video below for more ways you can make a difference. Read more
September 11, 2017
Schools promoting wellness help create healthy habits for a lifetime
If you ask a child what their favorite subject in school is, you’re likely to hear “recess” as a response. Recess and interactive P.E. classes are not only a fun break from academic workouts in school – they also play a critical role in keeping our children healthy and happy. Recess and P.E. classes provide […] Read moreSeptember 1, 2017
How healthy policies shape healthy communities
We traditionally view health as the result of individual choices. While this can be true, there are other factors, including the resources and norms of our community that influence our choices without us always being aware. So how can we be sure the factors around us that impact our health are doing so for the […] Read more
August 17, 2017
National Nonprofit DAY + Giving Thanks
Today, August 17 is acknowledged as a National Nonprofit Day (NND)! On August 17, 1894, the Tariff Act enforced the first federal income tax on corporations, which incorporated exemptions for nonprofit corporations and charitable institutions. Many things have changed since then, but nonprofit exemptions remain, and nonprofit organizations benefit our society in numerous ways. According to […] Read moreAugust 9, 2017
5 Facts for National Farmers Market Week in Arizona
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with these fun facts about Arizona agriculture and farmers markets! Read more
August 4, 2017
Healthy Back-To-School Tips & Tricks from the Experts
Whether you’ve already dropped your little ones off at school, or still have a couple of weeks of summer break left, now is the time to trade in your summer routine for an academic one. Ease your kids into a healthy, successful school year with these tips and tricks from our Pinnacle Prevention project managers […] Read moreJuly 27, 2017
Phoenix Food Heroes: TigerMountain Foundation grows healthy communities
TigerMountain Foundation is “planting the seeds of change,” in South Phoenix, one community garden at a time. Founder Darren Chapman, who started the program in 2008, works with groups of potentially at-risk youth, veterans, homeless populations and people who have previously been incarcerated. Those involved with the program learn about gardening and landscaping, as well […] Read more
July 20, 2017