In three minutes the crowd—made up of families, ASU students, Scout troops, co-workers and friends—assembled 1,993 food bags for United Way’s WeekEnd Hunger Backpack program, smashing the previous record by nearly 100%.
I thought “he is fine,” but I had to be honest with myself. I noticed other children in the daycare who were already talking, while Michael’s words didn’t make sense.
Do you have what it takes to break a Guinness World Record? Would you slice 38 potatoes in a minute while hopping on a shovel? Walk more than 328 feet with an electric lawnmower balanced on your chin? Do 27,000 jumping jacks?
Presented by Valley of the Sun United Way and the city of Phoenix, this free, interactive trail is designed for parents, grandparents and caregivers to turn everyday moment into teaching opportunities for children ages 0 – 5.
September’s Attendance Awareness Month! When I was a kid I practically had to be on my death bed to miss school. My dad was a teacher at my high school in Conn., so missing school was simply not an option.
Among Urban Spoon’s list of the most popular, low-cost Phoenix restaurants is a place where you can get hummus and pita for $5.29 and a diner where you can enjoy a bacon cheeseburger for $5. Pretty reasonable, right?
There are all sorts of reasons to volunteer. Valley of the Sun United Way has some great ones: Helping children and youth succeed, Ending hunger and homelessness, Increasing financial stability for families.
Please send a warm welcome to Jennifer Cranston as she joins Tammy Weinbaum as Co-Chair of the WLC Steering Committee. See how she upholds law and order for her clients while she stands up for kids.
