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.
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.
Love Them All Rescue: Scottsdale shelter trains dogs to prep them for adoption
Love Them All Rescue has hired a trainer to help the pups and people feel more comfortable in their new situation.
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.
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: 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.
Anaik's Loving Library: Arizona nonprofit collecting books for Afghan refugees
A nonprofit is working with the Scottsdale Unified School District and the International Rescue Committee to collect books for Afghan refugees.
'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.
Prom Closet offers dresses, tuxes at Glendale school during 2-day event
The Prom Closet's two-day event is on April 2 and 16 at Landmark School in Glendale.
