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NEWS...............7 Glendale is the No. 1 trending city in the state
The Maricopa County Community College District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce are teaming to create an Education Concierge Partnership, which will provide chamber member organizations access to convenient, consolidated services to help their employees pursue a college education with the Maricopa Community Colleges. The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is comprised of nearly 1,300 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. As part of this partnership, these members will have the opportunity to connect their employ-
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OPINION..................... 10 BUSINESS.................. 12 SPORTS ...................... 13 FEATURES.................. 16 RELIGION ................... 18 YOUTH........................ 20 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 21
ees with a dedicated advising team to help remove the barriers many working professionals face when starting or returning to college. This advising team, which is part of the Enrollment Management division within Student Affairs at Maricopa Community Colleges, will be available to assist with admissions, tuition benefit and financial aid navigation, advising and success coaching for students attending any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. “This partnership is an exciting new opportunity for our local workforce and a powerful example of how business and education can collaborate to support employees as they begin or continue their college
pathway in pursuit of their education and career goals,” said MCCCD Interim Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. “We are proud to partner with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to support upskilling and degree attainment for chamber member employees.” The goal is to make it easier for chamber member employees to earn an associate degree, certificate and/or university transfer while working with a team who can help them understand their employer’s tuition assistance program, apply for admissions and register for classes. “Glendale Community College is proud to support the Education Concierge Part-
tinental breakfast, social mingling and a goody bag. The registration fees go toward the rental fee, while most of the proceeds will go toward other charity projects and the home of the widow, whose name is being withheld. After her husband passed away in their home on Jan. 13, she called Glendale police to retrieve the body. However, due to the unsafe living conditions discovered in the process, the home was condemned by Glendale’s building and safety office. Operation Enduring Gratitude was made aware of the situation and decided to completely renovate the home. “It was very unhealthy, very unclean living,” said Charlie Ellis, founder of Operation Enduring Gratitude. “The bathrooms
were all plugged up. The kitchen sink didn’t work. So, the best thing that ever happened to this widow was that her house was condemned, and we’re going to help rebuild it.” It was a job like nothing they have seen before. Around 45 to 65 cats were living inside a crowded home. Cat crates were stacked on top of each other from floor to ceiling, animal droppings were throughout, and there was a major bug infestation. But with support from volunteers and donors in the community, Ellis is optimistic of the future of this project and other ones. “From there, we kept reaching out to the community and started pulling together
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Tourney supports renovation of widow’s home BY KRISTEN CASTILLO
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April 15, 2021
The nonprofit Operation Enduring Gratitude is giving back to a Glendale Navy widow, whose home will be renovated. To raise funds, the organization — which specializes in aiding veterans and their families with free handyman repairs, home renovations and appliance installations — is hosting the “Golfing with Gratitude” golf tournament on Saturday, April 17, at Arizona Traditions Golf Club. The event at the club, 17225 N. Citrus Road, Surprise, begins with registration at 6:30 p.m., with tee-off at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $125 for individuals and $500 for foursomes. All participants will be treated to a con-
GREAT JOBS AT GLENCROFT! April 22, 9am-3pm JOB FAIR Thursday, th 8611 N. 67 Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302
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Competitive benefits package.