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November 26, 2024
PhxCAN: An Equitable Approach to Transforming Walking, Biking, and Rolling
This fall, Pinnacle Prevention is proud to have joined the consultant team (including tremendous partners at Nelson Nygaard and Alta Planning and Design) to work with the City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department on the Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhoods (PhxCAN) project.PhxCAN started in 2023 as a community-focused approach to improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in each of Phoenix’s 15 urban villages. […] Read more
September 6, 2024
Pinnacle Prevention Transitioning to a 32-Hour/4-Day Work Week to Support Wellbeing and Climate Health
Beginning October 1, 2024, Pinnacle Prevention is transitioning to a 32-Hour/4-Day work week while maintaining full employee pay. We will be in a pilot period phase of this transition from October 1 through December 31, 2024; however, we fully expect that this will remain our permanent work week schedule while holding flexibility to work around […] Read more
June 6, 2024
Why should we invest in and continuously improve public transportation?
Transportation impacts many aspects of day-to-day life. It not only helps us get where we need to go, it also impacts cost of living, environmental quality, and health. Public transportation options such as bus, light rail, streetcar, and paratransit provide affordable mobility options that allow individuals to get to work or school as well as […] Read more
August 1, 2023
We’re Making a Cook Book!
Pinnacle Prevention is inviting elders to share a special recipe for our Arizona Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program cook book! You can share your recipe with Persephonie Devereaux, our outreach specialist, via email or phone call: [email protected], (661) 221-2896. We will send contributors a $25 VISA gift card. Pinnacle Prevention has received funding from the […] Read more
May 17, 2022
Investing in our local food system: Two Seeds to Grow grant winners
A couple months ago we were pleased to make available two infrastructure and equipment grants of up to $12,000 to Arizona-based farmers and ranchers. We were excited and overwhelmed to receive over 60 great applications. Today we want to share with you the grant awardees: The Nalwoodi Denzhone Community and The Coldwater Coffeehouse and Bakery. Nalwoodi Denzhone Community […] Read more
March 31, 2022
In Honor of César Chavez, Larry Itliong, and Dolores Huerta
Liv BrashearsAZ Farmers Market Nutrition Coordinator At my public bilingual school growing up, one of the biggest celebrations of the year was César Chavez Day. The entire K-8 school – every student, teacher, staff member, and even parents – came to our César Chavez Assembly. We spent weeks preparing for the event, and everyone had […] Read more
November 30, 2021
SFMNP, Prescott Farmers Market, Yavapai County SNAP-Ed, and Manzanita Outreach bring locally grown produce directly to seniors in the Verde Valley.
This fall, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) teamed up with farmers from the Prescott Farmers Market, Yavapai County SNAP-Ed, and Manzanita Outreach to bring locally grown produce directly to seniors in the Verde Valley. This partnership was spurred into action with leftover SFMNP funds in order to serve the community of seniors in Cottonwood. Many […] Read more
October 11, 2021