Girls Who Code club at Chandler high school looks to serve the community

In this week's Community Cares, FOX 10's Anita Roman showcases a renewed effort after COVID-19 to increase opportunities for Girls Who Code, a club for Hamilton High Students.

Community Cares: Girls Who Code club at Chandler high school looks to serve the community
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In this week's Community Cares, FOX 10's Anita Roman showcases a renewed effort after COVID-19 to increase opportunities for Girls Who Code, a club for Hamilton High Students.

Phoenix coffee shop offers jobs, life skill training for kids aging out of foster care

Cultivate Coffee, a Phoenix coffee shop, is helping them prepare for success by offering them more than a job - they're preparing these teenagers for adulthood.

American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive patients to treatment

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for their Road to Recovery Program, which helps give patients a free ride to treatment.

Meet Rocket, Chaparral High's full-time crisis K9

Rocket is the first police crisis canine to be assigned to a school resource officer in Maricopa County, and he's been walking the halls of Chaparral High School for two years now.

Community Cares: Pawsitive Peers
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With the new school year approaching, Mesa Public Schools is asking for donations to continue offering the Pawsitive Peers program. It places shelter dogs in the classroom, offering students comfort - and maybe a sloppy wet dog kiss. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Community Cares: Bidders for Critters Auction at the Phoenix Zoo
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The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest nonprofit zoos in the country, relying largely on donations to care for its animals. The Bidders for Critters Auction is an opportunity for the community to help out, give back, and get behind the scenes. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Arizona son donates hair to his cancer-stricken mom

For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."

Community Cares: Scottsdale resident named 2022's Distinguished Young Woman
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Katelyn Cai has been named the Distinguished Young Woman of America. It's the first time in 50 years that an Arizona resident is holding the title. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Community Cares: Arizona bird rescue busier than ever as temperatures rise
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Liberty Wildlife, a Valley nonprofit that focuses on saving and rehabilitating birds, is busier than ever as the temperatures increase and the winds pick up. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Community Cares: Expert offers tips on how to keep dogs safe around water

It's important to watch kids around water, but the same also goes for dogs, especially as officials with the Arizona Animal Welfare League say the number of dog drownings are up.

Gila River casinos donate nearly $175K to Arizona nonprofits

Over the last year, Gila River guests donated $173,751.52 to four local nonprofits, including Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona and Homeless Youth Connecti

Floranthopy: Arizona nonprofit repurposes flower donations for a good cause

Floranthopy reaches out to wedding planners, venues and florists in the Phoenix area and repurposes any flower donations they get into smaller arrangements for hospital patients, assisted living facilities and more.

Pet project: Mesa students write letters convincing people to adopt shelter dogs

Caroline Chung teaches social studies and English to fifth and sixth graders at the Mesa Academy for advanced Studies. While studying persuasive writing and marketing, she had an idea.

'It gives us hope:' Autistic Arizona boy gifted with support dog

An autistic 4-year-old boy from Arizona has been gifted a service dog, giving his family a newfound hope and freedom.

'Family is not just blood': Arizona soccer star becomes foster mom

Nicole Acosta went from playing to coaching to teaching, but now she's taken on what she calls her most important role: a busy mother of two foster kids.