Fry’s Food Stores donates $25,000 to Golden Gate Community Center’s Preventive Health & Fitness Program. Golden Gate Community Center and Arizona’s Children Association are proud to announce that Fry’s Food Stores has donated $25,000 to fund our Golden Gate Community Center’s Preventive Health & Fitness program.

We are very grateful of the support Fry’s Food Stores has provided for our Golden Gate Community Center’s Preventive Health & Fitness program over the past several years, specifically to provide critical preventive health services to women and families in west central Phoenix, and this additional donation to maintain the program.

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Arizona’s Children Association Announces the formation of The Fred Chaffee Center for Excellence in Prevention Services.

After 20 years of service to the children and families of Arizona, Fred J. Chaffee will step down from his position as President and CEO of Arizona’s Children Association in January of 2012.  Members of the Board of Directors of Arizona's Children Association (AzCA) announced this week that they are establishing permanent recognition of Chaffee’s dedication and leadership to the agency by incorporating his name into some of the many programs that he helped build and sustain. 

The Fred J. Chaffee Center for Excellence in Prevention Services promotes the development of healthy children, strong families, and safe communities.  A component of the Arizona’s Children Association, the Center unites programs and initiatives within AzCA and its family of agencies that enhance the well being of Arizona’s diverse population.  The Center builds on the legacy of former Executive Director Fred Chaffee and honors his leadership in transforming AzCA to an agency that works to prevent problems as well as to treat them.

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"Change for Children" campaign aims to extend statewide. "We're looking for motivated companies or organizations with stores or different outlets to collect funds for Arizona's Children Association," said Richard Couch, AZCA board member and CEO of Reay's Ranch Investors.  Businesses devote at least one month to raising money for AzCA by placing collection canisters in high traffic areas such as check out counters, lunchrooms, etc.  Those who donate $1 or more write their name on a placard that is displayed at the business.  "The campaign is turn key," added Couch. "We've got printed materials, canisters, posters and a guide to setting up the drive.  You will also receive direct support from the AzCA development team.  All you need to do is place the collection canisters on your counters and the funds will come in." Reay's Ranch Investors recently completed its "Change for Children" drive over three weeks in stores in southern and southeastern Arizona and raised more than $54,000.  For more information about conducting a "Change for Children" campaign in your business or organization, contact Becky Holton at 800-947-7611, x 2302 or e-mail bholton@arizonaschildren.org.

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Child Haven is in desperate need of diapers for young children and families in crisis with no alternative resources.  Diapers of all sizes are needed, but particularly in sizes 3, 4 and 5.  Child Haven is a crisis nursery program that provides short-term housing and care for vulnerable infants and children.  Child Haven also provides diapers, wipes and formula to families in financial crisis. "We work with a lot of parents of young children at a difficult time in their lives," said Virginia Hout, northern regional director.  "No matter what the circumstance of their family, we don't think any babies should have to go without clean diapers."  To donate, contact Virginia via email or call 928.443.1991.

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Volunteer companies and organizations have a unique opportunity to conduct in-house drives to provide necessary items for children and families in Arizona. AzCA is pleased to offer these unique collection opportunities for groups who are interested in helping the children and families we serve.  Little things can make a big difference!  Click here to learn more.