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Pay It Forward

A crossing guard at Madison Traditional Academy, Tim Mueller is every one's favorite person for...

Phoenix school crossing guard wins Pay It Forward Award

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is always looking for volunteers to help walk dogs in...

Volunteers help walk dogs at Maricopa County shelter

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Tess Rafols
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is always looking for additional volunteers to help.

Surprise Squad

Jennifer has been struggling to pay bills since her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and...

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

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Mark Sheridan
“I just have continue to stay strong and just believe everything is going to be okay.”

Something Good

Buckeye SRO Justin Ricks recently showed teachers and students how much he appreciates them by...

Buckeye school resource officer makes breakfast for students

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM MST
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By Tess Rafols
A Buckeye police school resource officer recently showed teachers and elementary students how much he appreciates them.

Something Good

Skateboarding is life lesson in this school

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
These students have one proud teacher who says skateboarding is helping them roll through life the right way.

Something Good

Arizona Coyotes honor young girl’s life during ‘Skatin’ for Leighton’ event

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:04 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Leighton Accardo died from cancer in 2019 at the age of 9, but her memory lives on.

Something Good

Woman helped in Glendale by Angels on Patrol receives new mobility chair

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:51 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Former nurse living on the street, who lost her some of her limbs from a fungal infection, receives new mobility chair.

Field Trip Friday

Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale is bigger than ever in 2023

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:17 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Check out the million-dollar cars, custom builds or catch a ride in the Off-Road Experience!

Pay It Forward

Buckeye pet rescue organizer wins Pay It Forward award

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:47 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
Sarah started community paws in 2014 and the work she and her team do for other rescues is valuable. It’s hard work, but Sarah and her volunteers do all they can to help.

Something Good

Man organizes fundraiser to buy car for friend in need

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:56 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
After his truck was vandalized late last year, Ronnie has been relying on friends to drive him to work.
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Something Good

March of Dimes raising money for more than 85 years for moms and babies

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:22 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
On April 30, the March for Babies is coming to Chase Field in Phoenix!

Something Good

Angels on Patrol working to serve individuals experiencing homelessness, others in need

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:33 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Angels on Patrol is a Valley nonprofit from the Phoenix Police Department that works to serve the community beyond the police's formal call of duty.

Surprise Squad

Surprise Squad gives away free gas to frigid commuters at Mesa Fry’s Fuel Center

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:07 AM MST
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By Mark Sheridan
Earlier in the day prices had shot up by 20 cents, so drivers were thrilled to hear the news.

Something Good

Singer of Plain White T’s surprises young cancer patient with special performance

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:21 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
“I hear you’re a big fan of our song, ‘Hey There Delilah,’ so I figured I would play for you right now," the singer said on video before showing up in person.

Something Good

Gilbert charity supplies organizations hygiene kits for those in need

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:08 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The non-profit was created by retired teacher Leanne Lacey, inspired by her and her friends, who would provide hygiene kits to food banks as birthday gifts to one another.

Pay It Forward

A Banner Medical Center employee honored with Pay It Forward Award for feeding homeless

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:51 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
He says he wishes he could do even more.

Something Good

Charity founded by Glendale firefighter is now helping one of their own

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:36 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Firefighter Sean DeRuiter's son was born with a heart defect, requiring specialized care out-of-state.

Finding Forever

42 children available for adoption in Arizona right now

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:22 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona’s Family is showcasing 42 Arizona children who are looking for their forever homes.

Something Good

Valley girl creates Sweet Angel Charities to give back to community

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Sage Glonek is giving back to the Valley in a huge way.

Finding Forever

Meet Julian, a 13-year-old who loves dogs

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:39 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff and Ian Schwartz
Julian is a young man who wants to make a difference in the world.

Something Good

Valley man supporting community skateboarders here and around the globe

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:14 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Sk8IT 4WARD is an organization supporting local skateboarders needing gear in the Valley.

Silver Apple

Silver Apple Award: Young teacher wastes no time making a difference in students lives

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:57 AM MST
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By Gina Maravilla
Ms. Cooper is the most recent recipient of the Silver Apple Award.

Something Good

2-year-old boy from East Valley officially cancer-free

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:07 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
2-year-old Nash is cancer free!

Happy Hour Spots

Happy Hour Spots: ‘Mellow’ out with deals on bruschetta, pretzel bites and more

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:49 AM MST
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By Ian Schwartz
Some locations even do a reverse happy hour which is 10 p.m. to close!

Happy Hour Spots

Happy Hour Spots: Get cold beer and discounted wings

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:38 AM MST
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By Ian Schwartz
Get Stadium Club favorites including the Grande Nachos for less than $10 during happy hour!

Something Good

Chandler teen builds little library for neighborhood to enjoy

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:58 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The proud mom of a 13-year-old boy named Whitman shared photos of the little lending library he built to spread the word to neighbors.

Pay It Forward

Verrado teacher who loans handmade dresses for school dance honored with Pay It Forward

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:25 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
Providing young students with formal dresses can be expensive, and many kids may skip an event because of it. Mrs. Bryant does this because she cares for her young students.

Something Good

Phoenix woman works to help dogs find forever homes

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Trish Houlihan founded Saving Paws Rescue about a decade ago after seeing a huge gap of resources available for German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois Dogs.

Pat's Run

Registration for 19th Annual Pat’s Run open

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:24 AM MST
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By Kevyn Gessner and Catherine Holland
Registration for the 19th Annual Pat’s Run presented by TEKsystems is in full swing.

Something Good

Phoenix Maricopa County Animal Care volunteer starts blanket donation drive

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:28 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Eilish was able to get a $500 donation for blankets, treats, and toys for the animals!

Something Good

Sisters launch business producing specialty wigs for cancer patients

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:29 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
They launched Coils to Locs in 2019, a line of curly wig styles for women of color.

Something Good

Patriots football fan gets surprise of a lifetime

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:20 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Kellan, a cancer survivor, was given two tickets to Super Bowl LVII!

Something Good

Tempe softball tournament Saturday supports first responders

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:08 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Money raised from the tournament will go to support first responders, military members and their families.

Pay It Forward

Sun Lakes crochet expert wins Pay It Forward award

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:13 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
They give these stockings out to people in need during the holidays. Because of her generosity, their friend Ruth wanted to pay it forward to her.

Something Good

Three strangers aid owners find lost pet in Gilbert social media group

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:37 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The three focus on finding owners’ lost pets.

Something Good

Valley residents help push broken down car

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:44 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
A group of Valley residents got together to push a car that died in Gilbert in the New Year.

Finding Forever

Meet Roberta, a young girl with a talent for art

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 3:40 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Fifteen-year-old Roberta has a lot of hobbies and many talents and is looking for a nurturing foster family.

Something Good

Family gives big donation to animal shelter in Maricopa County

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 8:00 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The county takes in an average of 20,000 animals each year, so you can imagine their need for donations.

Something Good

911 dispatchers give $2,400 tip to Valley restaurant server

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 8:28 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
They’re all part of a non-profit called APCO, which stands for the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.

Something Good

Girl Scouts save Christmas by donating to Valley seniors

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 11:33 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
So thank you Troop 436 for doing Something Good!

Something Good

Lost dog returns home just in time for holidays

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:19 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Max was missing for a few days before someone found him.

Something Good

Server at diner surprised with $1,000 tip for Christmas

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:33 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Callie Blue was shocked to learn that a customer had left her a $1,000 tip!

Community

Arizona’s Family asks Santa questions from our most curious viewers

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 7:15 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona's Family asks Santa your questions.

Community

Urgent need for blood donations in Arizona!

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 1:27 PM MST
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By Kevyn Gessner
Blood donations are at their lowest during the holiday season, but patients need more blood transfusions in January than at any other time of the year. You can help.

Something Good

Deserving community members receive surprise holiday gifts

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 8:31 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Doug Hopkins and his friends do random acts of kindness that they call Christmas Blessings.

Pay It Forward

Glendale couple who give Christmas gifts to others wins Pay It Forward award

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:51 PM MST
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By Paul Horton
The couple gathers gifts for the less fortunate and adopts families through the Veterans Administration for Christmas.

Surprise Squad

Mesa principal awarded $5,000 by Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:59 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Everyone there shouted ‘surprise’ and Gina gave her a bouquet of flowers

Something Good

Gilbert family gives gifts to town’s waste collection workers

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 9:55 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The family gave workers popcorn tins, hot chocolate and Subway gift cards.

Surprise Squad

Surprise Squad pays drivers’ gas in Phoenix to save them cash for Christmas

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 12:06 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The crew and our very own Ian Schwartz went to the Fry’s Fuel Center to buy gas for some lucky folks.

Jaime's Local Love

Jaime’s Local Love: The Merchantile of Phoenix

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM MST
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By Jaime Cerreta
You can shop from TONS of local creators, artists, designers, vintage curators and more!
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