Mountainside Middle School turns first Fridays into wellness tradition

Following its designation as a Blue Zones Project Approved school in August 2025, Mountainside Middle School has introduced a monthly wellness initiative aimed at promoting student health and connection.
Waste Not receives refrigerated van and charging station from Whole Foods Market

Waste Not is the recipient of a new E‑Transit refrigerated van and Level 2 charging station gifted through Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program to support fresh food pickup and redistribution across the Valley.
Scottsdale receives grant for fire station food waste diversion pilot

The city of Scottsdale has received a $25,000 recycling grant from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to launch a yearlong food waste diversion pilot at select Scottsdale fire stations.
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation contributes $100K to Arizona Food Bank Network

The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has contributed $100,000 to the Arizona Food Bank Network to support food distribution efforts across Arizona.
HonorHealth opens applications for 2026 summer teen volunteer program

HonorHealth is accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Teen Volunteer Program, which offers high school students exposure to health care careers through volunteer service at hospital and community sites.
Mercy Care awards $450K in community reinvestment grant to Activate Food Arizona

Mercy Care has awarded Activate Food Arizona a 2025 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant totaling $450,000.
Volunteers contribute millions in service value to Scottsdale in 2025

Citizen volunteers continued to support city operations across Scottsdale in 2025, contributing time and service to programs and departments throughout the year.
Mercy Care awards $50,000 grant to Fundamental Needs for Navajo water access project

Mercy Care has awarded a 2025 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $50,000 to Fundamental Needs, a nonprofit organization focused on infrastructure and youth empowerment.
Scottsdale Unified School District celebrates 5 sites as Blue Zones Project approved

The Scottsdale Unified School District is celebrating five more official school locations as Scottsdale Blue Zones Project approved.
Miracle League of Arizona Volunteer Opportunity!

The Miracle League of Arizona is a non-profit organization in North Scottsdale, dedicated to providing a safe, successful and enjoyable baseball experience for children, teens and adults with disabilities or special health care needs.