Deer Valley Times, February 2021

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City News

BoSa Donuts to Open a Deer Valley Location This Spring EVERY TIME YOU PASS A BOSA DONUT LOCATION, YOU’RE BOUND TO SEE A LINE OF CARS AT THE DRIVETHRU. According to the company, they have more than 24 locations across the Valley. Most of the locations are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, so they’re perfect for your donut craving night or day. Because of the locally-grown chain’s popularity, they recently announced on social media that they will be opening multiple new locations across the Valley this spring, including one in Deer Valley. The new Deer Valley BoSa Donuts is slated to open at

1930 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, #101, next month. While donuts are obviously the main draw, they will serve a variety of other goods. “In addition to donuts, you can also find a wide variety of baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, fresh fruit smoothies, hot and iced coffee, and boba tea,” according to the company. On their social media, BoSa Donuts also shared that a new location is set to open up in nearby Northwest Peoria at 25225 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway in April. To find the latest Bosa Donuts news, follow them on Facebook @bosadonutsaz. You can also visit their website at bosadonutsaz.com.

A Local Teen Hosts a Supply Drive for Women In Need By Emma Wolff MOST TEENAGERS SPEND HOURS SCROLLING THROUGH TIKTOK TO LEARN THE LATEST VIRAL DANCES. However, Sydney Helmuth, a junior at Barry Goldwater High School, used TikTok to discover Her Drive. Her Drive is a national nonprofit organization that collects gently used bras, general hygiene supplies and

menstrual products for underprivileged and under-resourced communities. After learning more about this organization, building a local drive became a passion for Helmuth. “As high school students, we often feel there is a disconnect between what we can accomplish and what will actually make an impact in our community,” says

Helmuth. “Her Drive was our way to create a positive change close to home.”

ing hygienic supplies to those in need,” she adds.

The national nonprofit organization, Her Drive, aims to help women who are disproportionately affected by homelessness and poverty by providing feminine hygiene essentials. Although this organization is throughout the United States, individuals can host local drives in their city to support the national program. There have been Her Drives in over 15 cities in the United States but none in Arizona. But, now thanks to Helmuth and several other Valley teens, there is a Her Drive in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Her Drive is accepting donations through the end of the month. Due to COVID-19, there will be contactless pickups every Saturday and Monday. However, if these days don’t work, Helmuth and her team will work with donors to find a different day for pickup. In additional to menstrual care products, some of high demand items include over-the-counter medications, haircare products and other toiletries.

“I started the Phoenix Chapter of Her Drive with the help of two amazing friends, Skye Walsh and Ava Matsumoto, as a way to help members of our community who are often overlooked. We had been hearing about the public health crisis known as ‘period poverty’ for a while and finally found a way to help,” Helmuth says. “Although none of us have dealt with period poverty, we do experience the stigma of periods every day. The topic of menstruation has always been taboo, even though half of the world goes through it. We are seeking to end the embarrassment that many feel about periods while provid4 • February 2021 • DEER VALLEY TIMES

All donations will be sent to homeless shelters around the Valley including UMOM New Day Center and Vista Colina Emergency Family Housing. Donations can also be made through Amazon Smile; however, these supplies will go to various shelters across the nation. Monetary donations can also be made through the mobile payment service Venmo to the account @HerDrive. All contributions will make a significant difference to women who need help. To learn more about the Phoenix Her Drive, contact Sydney Helmuth through Facebook or Instagram @sydhelmuth. To schedule a donation pickup, fill out the Google form at the top of her Instagram profile. myhyperlocalnews.com


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