McSally Urges Senate Leadership to Consider Nonprofits in Next Relief Proposal U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a group of senators sent a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to advocate that they do not overlook nonprofits, charities, and houses of worship in the fourth-phase relief proposal for the coronavirus pandemic. The letter asks the Leaders to consider expanding access to relief and support, increase … [Read more...] about McSally Urges Senate Leadership to Consider Nonprofits in Next Relief Proposal
CCC students receive CARES Act funds
Coconino Community College has begun distributing money to qualified students from the federal CARES Act stimulus package. About $550,000 is being awarded to qualifying students for the spring and summer semesters. The current estimate is that 744 students qualify for the $600 CCC CARES Act Grant for the current spring semester because they were impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The remaining $100,000 will be used for CCC CARES Act Grants for summer term students. “This is an excellent … [Read more...] about CCC students receive CARES Act funds
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery
Governor Doug Ducey today announced that the Stay At Home order in Arizona will be ending on May 15 and replaced by new guidance for the next stage of economic recovery. The new guidance aligns with gating criteria issued by the White House and Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and aims to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 resurgence, protect vulnerable populations, and guide the reopening of businesses with enhanced physical distancing and safety measures in place. Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery
Mod Mom Furniture Designer Teams Up with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Going from television sales in Chicago for the A&E network to stay-at-home mom in Los Angeles, Kiersten Hathcock was restless. “In addition to the fact that we needed to make up for my lost income, I realized quickly that I was wired to work and create. In 2006, I set up a garage sale and it looked like the display floor of The Gap. At that point, I knew I needed to do something to foster my creative side while I was home with the kids.” She also knew she needed toy storage for her young … [Read more...] about Mod Mom Furniture Designer Teams Up with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Fitness Program Features Workouts Filmed on The Navajo Nation
Holt Hamilton Films, which created award-winning movies More Than Frybread, Turquoise Rose, Legends from the Sky, and other indigenous family classics, has jumped in the fight against Coronaviris Covid-19 by offering an episode of its first fitness series “Fit with Freida” with Freida” episode #02, “Fat Burn Sack Attack,” for free on Holt Hamilton Films YouTube channel. The series, which contains 16 half-hour episodes of heart-pumping exercise filmed entirely on The Navajo Nation – sometimes … [Read more...] about Fitness Program Features Workouts Filmed on The Navajo Nation
Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures Benefiting Men During Times of Change Part 2
In 2014, TIME magazine named nature No. 1 in a Top 10 list of things to do daily to improve life, citing its many benefits including fitness, spending time with others, physical and mental challenge, as well as feelings of awe and gratitude. Furthermore, moving closer to nature through outdoor adventure enhances mental, emotional and physical well-being in several ways, including: Easing brain fatigue and daily stress; Boosting cognition and creativity; Improving mental health; … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures Benefiting Men During Times of Change Part 2
Time to Bring Back the ‘Victory Garden’
Over the past few weeks, we have been told we are on “war footing,” with all the nations of the world battling an invisible enemy called coronavirus. It’s probably the most unconventional war we’ve ever waged; instead of taking up arms and gearing up to fight, we’re asked to stay home, self-isolate and do a lot of handwashing. In the spirit of this, I think we might want to bring back one of the staples of the previous century’s war efforts – the victory garden. If the phrase is new to … [Read more...] about Time to Bring Back the ‘Victory Garden’
First Homes Selling in Kachina Village’s Newest Pocket Neighborhood
AspireFund, a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund (QOF), has celebrated the fourth home sold in newly developed Kachina Pines, the first subdivision built in Kachina Village in more than 15 years. These modestly-priced Craftsman-style homes are the first of nine affordable housing units as part of the much-lauded Opportunity Zone development project spearheaded by AspireFund leader Ryan Scott. “Our intention with Kachina Pines has been to provide flexibility to renters, homeowners and investors,” … [Read more...] about First Homes Selling in Kachina Village’s Newest Pocket Neighborhood
Immune Readiness in the Time of COVID
We are all on a journey unlike any we have experienced before. Now that we have more time and, perhaps, motivation to contemplate life, many questions come to mind about our health, our family, our connection to humankind, the way we spend our time and energy, who and what are most important to us. One particularly useful question is, “How good can we make this time?” Our “success” in facing any challenge relies on our approach to it. Without making light of all the suffering in the world … [Read more...] about Immune Readiness in the Time of COVID
Building a Better You in the Middle of a Pandemic
As 2020 continues, it is fair to say the year has not been what we expected. From stay-at-home to sickness to Zoom birthday parties, the COVID-19 virus has certainly been a life-changer for the majority of people across the globe. But, even in the midst of the chaos, we can still better ourselves and find the good in the situation. Many have used the time away from what were normal patterns and interactions to assess wants and needs, and create a “new norm,” which may be here to stay. Here … [Read more...] about Building a Better You in the Middle of a Pandemic