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Pay It Forward

Jodi Floyd couldn't believe she won the Pay It Forward award.

‘Be Fruitful’ organizer in north Phoenix wins Pay It Forward award

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Paul Horton
She helps pick fruit at more than 100 homes in the Phoenix area.

Something Good

After decades of living with kidney disease, Dave Collins was faced with end stage renal...

School superintendent donates kidney to teacher

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
After decades of living with kidney disease, Dave Collins was faced with end stage renal failure.

Pat's Run

Dan Futrell talked about this year's Pat's Run plans on Good Morning, Arizona.

Time is running out to register for this year’s Pat’s Run in Tempe

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:13 PM MST
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By Dani Birzer
Pat Tillman Foundation CEO Dan Futrell stopped by Good Morning Arizona to give an update on the annual event.

Something Good

Baby Mykah has been "working" with 911 Dispatch for six months alongside her mom.

Baby girl wished a happy retirement from Gilbert Police Department

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:40 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
Baby Mykah has been "working" with 911 Dispatch for six months alongside her mom.

Finding Forever

Two special foster children find homes through Finding Forever

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:32 AM MST
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By Ian Schwartz
Both Leah + Wesson were able to find their forever families through Finding Forever!

Something Good

Veteran brings therapy ducks to visit nursing home residents

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:28 AM MST
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By Tess Rafols
A military veteran is sharing his love for birds with a group of senior citizens in an experience that’s proving to be therapeutic for everyone.

Something Good

Family searches for good Samaritan who saved father of 6

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:40 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The woman began life-saving compressions after a man suffered a life-threatening heart attack.

Something Good

Arizona Coyotes trades hockey sticks for tools, partnering up with Habitat for Humanity

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:43 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
One house takes just 40 weeks.

Something Good

Delta Dental donates little lending library to community park in Glendale

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:58 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
Glendale got its own little lending library, sponsored by Delta Dental.

Something Good

Colorado school resource officer dancing through life with students

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:05 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
A school resource officer in Colorado is doing something good by giving back to his school's students.
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Phoenix Forecast

Silver Apple

Silver Apple recipient’s passion in Phoenix’s Roosevelt School District

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:15 AM MST
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By Kylee Cruz
She’s a problem solver, always trying to come up with new ideas to improve the lives of her students.

Things to Do

What’s happening during NASCAR Weekend at the Phoenix Raceway?

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:03 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Kickstarting the major racing events this weekend at Phoenix Raceway is the ARCA Menards Series.

Something Good

Gift lets Glendale man finally see in color

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:06 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
For his birthday, Samuel's son bought him special colorblind glasses.

Pay It Forward

Phoenix animal rescue volunteer honored with Pay It Forward Award

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:40 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
She is a retired math teacher that now spends her time with the dogs at the rescue.

Something Good

Clerk at Fry’s store in Tempe retires after 27 years

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:46 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
A group of her fans showed up on her last day to wish her well and say goodbye.

Something Good

Abrazo expanding neonatal unit for preterm babies at Glendale campus

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:42 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
The West Valley hospital recently held a special celebration for the expansion.

Finding Forever

Owen is a teen who loves cars and is looking for a loving home

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:58 PM MST
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By Ian Schwartz
Owen is kind, funny and has a lot of love to give.

Something Good

‘The Right to Read’ takes a look at the US literacy crisis

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:38 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
A nonprofit created by moms to help families struggling with dyslexia is here to help Phoenix area kids and parents.

Something Good

GCU students pick up trash in pilot program to help community

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:28 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
It's a program with the city to improve the safety of residents, businesses and students in the neighborhoods surrounding GCU.

Something Good

Program that lets Phoenix Children’s patients go to school gets big boost

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:55 AM MST
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By Tess Rafols
Desert Financial donated more than $1 million to the hospital!

Pay It Forward

School administrative assistant in Gilbert wins Pay It Forward award

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:29 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
Because of her kind and hardworking spirit, we wanted to Pay It Forward to her.

Something Good

Little boy in Mississippi saves mom’s life when she has a seizure

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 1:56 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
He was honored last month by the Picayune, MS, city council. He even led the city’s Mardi Gras Parade with the police department.

Finding Forever

41 children available for adoption in Arizona right now

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:49 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family is showcasing 41 Arizona children who are looking for their forever homes.

Something Good

Loma Linda School gets playground from Fairytale Brownies, KABOOM!

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:25 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
Fairytale Brownies and KABOOM! worked together to bring Loma Linda a new, kid-designed playground!

Something Good

Tempe business owner helps employees find way to wellness

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:33 AM MST
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By Tess Rafols
While finding a work-life balance can be difficult, Barry Chasse has an initiative to support his employees' mental and physical health.

Something Good

Generous donation of “fido bags” helps save animal lives in Mesa

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Like people, animals also require oxygen therapy after being exposed to smoke from a fire. And Fido bags provide specialized equipment.

Something Good

Arizona Painting Company gives back to community by painting houses for free

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:37 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The company has been around for over 20 years, and for nine years, the company has been helping out its community by painting houses for free.

Surprise Squad

Surprise Squad helps repair Sun City widow’s AC unit, washing machine

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Surprise Squad helped give Patricia a new AC unit and fix her broken washer.

Pay It Forward

Phoenix recreation center volunteer honored with Pay It Forward award

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:42 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
He has been a big part of the success of the program since 1975

Something Good

Arizona senior to represent Arizona for Shakespeare competition

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:17 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
A Basha High School senior has made it to the semifinals to represent Arizona in New York City.

Surprise Squad

Surprise Squad gives deserving Tempe residents free gas, money

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
It’s another month in the 2023 history books, and the Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad is back around to help deserving Arizonans

Something Good

Buckeye fire officials do much needed yardwork for a man in need

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:49 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
A crew helped a patient with his yardwork after taking him to the hospital.

Something Good

Phoenix camp empowers young girls

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 8:44 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
More than 100 girls and their families got to celebrate sisterhood and more during Mahogany in Motion.

Something Good

Scottsdale pet sanctuary takes in and adopts out older pets

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:17 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Jessie Bustamante and Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary say that older pets still have a lot of love to give.

Pay It Forward

Mesa activities director nominated by friends wins Pay It Forward award

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
She has started a food bank, meals on wheels, and personally delivered food to people in her community.

Something Good

Gilbert firefighters spread the love on Valentine’s Day

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:23 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The group gave her chocolate and flowers for the holiday and she sent her love back with homemade cake pops.

Something Good

Maricopa neighborhood helps 80-year-old celebrate his birthday

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:26 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
The Maricopa community showed up for an 80-year-old's birthday in a big way!

Something Good

Gilbert mom shares good deed by son’s classmate

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:37 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Right around the time young Andrew began getting medical treatment, one of his classmates gave $10 to help pay the medical bills.

Something Good

UPS driver helps older woman in need after getting lost

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 2:33 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Frederick Stephens has worked for UPS for 34 years and says meeting people is the best part of his job.

Finding Forever

41 children available for adoption in Arizona right now (February 2023)

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 3:01 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family is showcasing 41 Arizona children who are looking for their forever homes.

Something Good

Sisters surprised with free tickets to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:06 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
They received them directly from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell himself.

Super Bowl

Mesa native Troy Kotsur prepares to perform national anthem in ASL at Super Bowl

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 8:44 AM MST
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By Whitney Clark
Kotsur became the second deaf actor to win an Academy Award for his role in the film “CODA.”

Something Good

Sasabe woman organizes cleanup of SR 268 every year in southern Arizona

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:59 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Owen and 120 volunteers worked to remove 2,700 pounds of aluminum cans, cigarette butts, building materials and other trash from along the state highway.

Something Good

Mesa heart attack survivor becomes WomenHeart Champion educator

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:57 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
A survivor of cardiac arrest, Mesa woman Meg McCormick is now a heart health advocate.

Something Good

Man creates inclusive clothing line with message of kindness, inclusion

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:18 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Brock Milke is an innovative young man with a clothing line and message for all: be kind.

Finding Forever

Meet Shelby, a 16-year-old who has lots of hobbies

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:02 PM MST
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By Ian Schwartz
She would do well in a two-parent household with siblings.

Something Good

TikTok users come together to help buy woman’s new wheelchair

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 8:22 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
In 2018, Danika Whitsett was in a devastating car accident in Arizona that left her paralyzed from the waist down.

Pay It Forward

Phoenix school crossing guard wins Pay It Forward Award

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:56 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
Tim has been doing this for the past seven years and he is loved by all the students, staff and parents. Because of his hard work, his co-worker Toni wanted to Pay It Forward to him.

Something Good

Volunteers help walk dogs at Maricopa County shelter

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:27 AM MST
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By Tess Rafols
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is always looking for additional volunteers to help.

Surprise Squad

Surprise Squad helps mom struggling to pay daughter’s mounting medical bills

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:07 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
“I just have continue to stay strong and just believe everything is going to be okay.”
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