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Childhelp Hosts 14th Annual Wings Fashion Show in Virtual Format April 15
Childhelp will virtually host its 14th Annual Childhelp Wings Fashion Show on Thursday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support the lifesaving services provided to abused and neglected children in Arizona through the Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Center of Arizona dedicated to Linda Pope (CCCAZ). Headquartered locally, Childhelp is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to helping abused, neglected and at-risk youth.
The event will include special appearances and social media support from notable celebrities like Cheryl Ladd, Kathie Lee Gifford, John Stamos, Kurt Warner, Johnjay Van Es (of the Johnjay and Rich Show), and more. Local families will strut the runway wearing the latest fashion trends courtesy of local boutiques Mae & Marie and Garage, as well as Dillard’s.
Event chairs Lisa Barnes and Ashlyn Rowe, in partnership with the Founding Mother of Wings, Carol Hebets, each bring their passion for philanthropy and love of fashion to create one of the Valley’s premier family-friendly events. This year’s theme for the one-hour event is “A Night in Havana.” Viewers will have the opportunity to text to donate, as well as participate in the live and silent auction and raffle prize. Tara Hitchcock, TV personality and former host of Good Morning Arizona, will be hosting the fashion show.
Child abuse remains a silent epidemic in America and Arizona. Nationally, nearly five children die every day from abuse and neglect. Throughout the pandemic, calls to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline have increased in double digits, with recent months peaking 43 percent higher than average. The CCCAZ serves more than 600 children in the Valley per month.
The Childhelp Arizona Wings Chapter helps to educate youth about issues surrounding child abuse and neglect through service projects and fundraisers. Originally created to celebrate the relationship between mother and daughter while instilling the value of serving others, it has now expanded to include family members including mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and children under the ages of 18.
To learn more about the event or request sponsorship information, visit childhelpwings.org or contact Leah Digirolamo at LDigirolamo@Childhelp. org.
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Want to Help Local Seniors? Benevilla Now Recruiting for Summer Volunteers
Benevilla is a 40-year-old senior and family services nonprofit agency that offers free essential home services for older adults who may need extra help in maintaining their independence at home. The local nonprofit is now recruiting for volunteers as the summer months approach. Benevilla is especially in need of transportation and grocery shopping volunteers.
The Benevilla free “Home Services Program” is driven by volunteers who provide grocery shopping assistance, assisted transportation to medical appointments, and light handyperson services to West Valley and Northwest Valley residents. These services help ease the burden on family members caring for loved ones and ensure that older adults with no family support are not left isolated and alone.
“The need for volunteers is urgent as the pandemic continues to force seniors into isolation. This is especially true as we enter the summer months when many of our loyal volunteers leave their winter homes in the area for a break from the summer heat. No special skills are required to become a volunteer, and Benevilla offers a variety of ways for volunteers to contribute. Our need is greatest in providing free home services,” says Paula Barron, Benevilla Volunteer Coordinator. “The more volunteers we have, the more people we can serve.”
Some volunteers give several hours each week, while others provide a few hours each month.
“We appreciate every minute of their time, and so do those they are helping,” says Joanne Thomson, President and CEO of Benevilla. “Together with our dedicated staff members, volunteers help Benevilla serve thousands of seniors in our West Valley communities every year.”
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