Community Resources for Parents of the East Valley
You may not be able to help the whole world, but you can make a difference in your own community.
--Elizabeth P. Carter
See the list below of non-profits that could use more volunteers and donations! We believe strongly in families giving back to their community by volunteering their time and making donations. Families can make a difference in their community without it necessarily being a big time commitment or expense.
We encourage parents to set an example for their children by demonstrating different ways to give, through donating toys and clothes or by helping serve meals during the holidays. You will be teaching your children empathy and compassion. Below are ways parents and kids can give back to our community.
On May 24th 2007, 19-month-old Carson Barney and his parents' lives took a pivotal turn. A fast growing tumor the size of a cantaloupe wasdiscovered in Carson’s tummy. After surgery and removal of his kidney, Carson was diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma of the kidney stage 3 (CCSK-a very rare type of kidney cancer affecting only 10-20 children per year in the U.S.). Carson is the youngest of five brothers and has proven to be a strong fighter. Carson is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments and manages to smile in the midst of it all. Friends and family of the David and Aprel Barney family are sponsoring a benefit to help offset ongoing medical expenses and
to show love and support to their family. Please come on Nov. 2 with your family and friends and join Carson's Crusade.
Monetary Donations are accepted at:
Carson's Crusade 4960 S. Gilbert Rd. Suite 1-277 Chandler, AZ 85249
Special Olympics Arizona has a calendar of events and volunteer opportunities for the 2008-2009 calendar year.
Special Olympics Arizona's vision is to help bring all persons with intellectual disabilities and closely-related developmental disabilities into the larger society where they are accepted, respected and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.
