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25 Years Later: Early Volunteer Experience at St. Mary’s Food Bank Inspires Brandon Rafi’s Lifelong Commitment to Giving
HMA Public Relations | Feb 25, 2026
PHOENIX (Feb. 25, 2026) — Brandon Rafi returned to St. Mary’s Food Bank on Feb. 24 to mark 25 years since his first volunteer experience there as a high school student at Brophy College Preparatory. What began as a service opportunity during his teenage years helped shape his personal values, leadership philosophy and long-term commitment […]
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Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Awarded $250,000 Grant from NBA Foundation to Advance Workforce Readiness Programming for Teen Girls
HMA Public Relations | Feb 17, 2026
(PHOENIX – Feb. 16, 2026) – Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the NBA Foundation to support workforce development programming for girls ages 14–18 across Central and Northern Arizona. The investment will expand access to career exploration, leadership development and hands-on skill building through the modernized Girl Scout Leadership […]
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REDW Advisors & CPAs Promotes Nicole Brown to Vice President of Business Operations
HMA Public Relations | Feb 12, 2026
(ALBUQUERQUE – Feb. 12, 2026) — REDW Advisors & CPAs is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Brown to Vice President of Business Operations. Previously serving as Director of Business Operations, Brown will continue to lead firm-wide operational strategy while supporting team members across REDW’s national and global footprint. She will be based primarily in the firm’s […]
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Rafi Law Group Invests Over $500,000 in Community Support in 2025
HMA Public Relations | Feb 5, 2026
Team members dedicated 1,750 volunteer hours through Rafi’s Hope program (PHOENIX, Feb. 5, 2026) Rafi Law Group, Arizona’s top personal injury law firm, gave back in a big way in 2025, donating over $500,000 to area nonprofits. In addition, team members contributed more than 1,750 hours of volunteer service coordinated through the Rafi’s Hope program. […]
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Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Receives $80,000 Grant from Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation for New Payson Sports Court
HMA Public Relations | Feb 4, 2026
(Payson, Ariz. – Feb. 4, 2026) – Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) has been awarded a $80,000 grant from the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation to build a new half-court, multi-use sports court at Shadow Rim Ranch, located in the Tonto National Forest near Payson. Serving more than 12,000 K–12 girls annually, the new sports court […]
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Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Awards More Than $830,000 in Local Grants; Announces First-Ever Recipient of $100,000 Innovation Grant
HMA Public Relations | Feb 4, 2026
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Feb. 4, 2026) – The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants to 37 non-profit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. A total of $838,372 were awarded to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental […]
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The Joy Bus Awarded $149,780 from Mercy C.A.R.E.S.; Grant to Support More Than a Meal Delivery Program
HMA Public Relations | Feb 4, 2026
(PHOENIX – Feb. 4, 2026) – Mercy Care has awarded The Joy Bus a 2025 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $149,780. Founded in 2011 in honor of chef and founder Jennifer Caraway’s friend Joy, who passed away from ovarian cancer, The Joy Bus is a nonprofit restaurant that delivers fresh, chef-inspired meals to homebound cancer patients free-of-charge. Additionally, […]
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Child Crisis Arizona is Feeling So Rad; Organization’s 49th Annual Fundraising Gala – Mixtape Magic – Set for March 21
HMA Public Relations | Jan 27, 2026
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 27, 2026) – Child Crisis Arizona, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and safety of children and families, will host its milestone 49th annual signature fundraising gala – Mixtape Magic – at the JW Marriot Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale on March 21, starting at 6 p.m. Mixtape […]
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REDW Promotes Teresa G. Rawlins, CPA, to Principal in National Audit & Assurance Practice
HMA Public Relations | Jan 21, 2026
(SALEM, Ore. – Jan. 21, 2026) — REDW Advisors & CPAs is proud to announce the promotion of Teresa G. Rawlins, CPA, to Principal in its national Audit & Assurance practice. In this expanded leadership role, Rawlins will provide senior oversight for complex audit engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and audit committees. She’ll guide […]
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REDW Advisors & CPAs Announces Caitlin Gutierrez, CPA, CIDA, as Principal in Risk Advisory Services Practice
HMA Public Relations | Jan 20, 2026
(ALBUQUERQUE – Jan. 20, 2026) — REDW Advisors & CPAs is proud to announce the promotion of Caitlin Gutierrez to Principal in its national Risk Advisory Services practice. In this role, Gutierrez will provide strategic leadership and senior oversight for comprehensive risk assessments, internal audit, and advisory engagements across the firm’s national client base. Gutierrez will guide […]
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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops Opens Eighth Arizona Location
HMA Public Relations | Jan 20, 2026
(PEORIA, Ariz. – Jan. 20, 2026) – Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a Valley based sandwich brand known for its craveable menu and loyal following, is bringing its signature sandwiches to Peoria with the opening of its newest location. The restaurant, located at 9940 West Happy Valley Pkwy near Lake Pleasant, spans 1,207 square feet and […]
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Child Crisis Arizona and Salt River Project Open Applications for Families-In-Need to Receive a Free Pool Fence Through the Pool Fence Safety Program
HMA Public Relations | Jan 19, 2026
(PHOENIX – Jan. 19, 2026) – In 2024, 79 adults and kids died from drowning in Maricopa and Pinal counties. That is the highest number since records started being kept in 2005.To combat this crisis, Child Crisis Arizona – a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and safety of children and families – is […]
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