Health First Foundation has announced funding available through the 2024 Community Health Grant for Northern Arizona. The grants will fund initiatives of Arizona-based non-profit organizations that advance the health and well-being of individuals and communities in five counties: Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai. “During this time when threats to health and mental well-being are prevalent, our work is more important than ever,” said President and CEO Sandra Kowalski. “When it comes … [Read more...] about Health First Foundation Announces Grant Cycle
Expressing the Qualities of Your Heart through Your Business
Heart of Business founder and spiritual business teacher Mark Silver believes that every act of business can be an act of love, from developing an idea, to marketing, to selling, expanding and caring for clients as well as the business owner. He says a business is a living thing with a heart, defined by whom it helps and what problems or challenges it helps those people with. Like the 13th century poet Rumi, Silver is a student of Sufiism. In his new book, “Heart Centered Business: Healing … [Read more...] about Expressing the Qualities of Your Heart through Your Business
Shine in the New Year
Visibility helps businesspeople build awareness, establish credibility and gain exposure to a larger audience, which can lead to promotions in organizations and more ideal clients for entrepreneurs. Visibility also connects consumers with products, services and ideas that could positively impact lives and even the world. Visibility is power and the possibility for wonderful outcomes. However, a disturbing report published in the Harvard Business Review by Priya Fielding-Singh, Devon … [Read more...] about Shine in the New Year
Findlay Auto Dealers Support Women’s Health with Pinktober Campaign
For the eighth year, Flagstaff Findlay auto dealers – Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen – raised thousands of dollars to support North Country HealthCare’s Well Woman HealthCheck Program. This fall’s Pinktober Campaign produced a giant check for $9,468 and smiles all around. “Findlay’s support is always one of our top donations every year and it is so impactful. We are beyond thrilled to receive this donation,” said North Country’s Well Woman HealthCheck Program Manager Kristina Boniella. “On … [Read more...] about Findlay Auto Dealers Support Women’s Health with Pinktober Campaign
Considering Guns as Gifts
‘Tis the season of gifts and giving. Some of you may be considering the gift of a firearm for a loved one. Wait, is that even legal? The first question on the ATF form 4473 asks “Are you the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm(s) listed on this form and any continuation sheet(s) (ATF Form 5300.9A)? Warning: You are not the actual transferee/buyer if you are acquiring the firearm(s) on behalf of another person. If you are not the actual transferee/buyer, the licensee cannot transfer the … [Read more...] about Considering Guns as Gifts
Health First Foundation Announces Grant Cycle
Health First Foundation has announced funding available through the 2024 Community Health Grant for Northern Arizona. The grants will fund initiatives of Arizona-based non-profit organizations that advance the health and well-being of individuals and communities in five counties: Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai. “During this time when threats to health and mental well-being are prevalent, our work is more important than ever,” said President and CEO Sandra Kowalski. “When it comes … [Read more...] about Health First Foundation Announces Grant Cycle
Acts of Love: Lighting a Candle, Painting a Mural
It must have been a cold wintery Christmas morning in downtown Prescott back in 1863 when the residents first gathered beside Granite Creek to observe the holiday. Since 1867, the courthouse became the center of attention with simple decorations. In modern times, those “good old days” back in the 1950s began a brighter focus when the Chamber of Ccommerce got into the act to add lighted decorations to the courthouse and the Christmas parade started in 1982. Then, Governor Rose Mofford declared … [Read more...] about Acts of Love: Lighting a Candle, Painting a Mural
Grand Canyon/Williams KOA Campground Recognized with President’s Award at Annual Convention
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds, has announced that the Grand Canyon/Williams KOA Journey campground earned the KOA President’s Award. This prestigious award was presented Nov. 16 at Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s Annual International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The KOA President’s Award is presented to those campgrounds that meet exceptional quality standards and receive high customer service scores from their camping … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon/Williams KOA Campground Recognized with President’s Award at Annual Convention
MetroPlan Receives Grant to Improve Street Safety through Art
MetroPlan of Greater Flagstaff, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff, Creative Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA), won a $25,000 grant award from Bloomberg Philanthropies for an Asphalt Art project that uses design to improve street safety in the Cheshire neighborhood. The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art program is geared toward “helping cities use art and community engagement to improve street safety and revitalize public space.” MetroPlan will work … [Read more...] about MetroPlan Receives Grant to Improve Street Safety through Art
Sinema, Kelly Announce $24 Million for I-17 Construction to Prevent Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
Nearly $24 million will be invested to construct 16.8 total miles of new wildlife fencing along I-17 to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions from the bipartisan infrastructure law led by Senator Kyrsten Sinema and shaped by Senator Mark Kelly. “Arizonans driving along I-17 will enjoy safer travel thanks to our bipartisan infrastructure law delivering real, life-saving results,” said Sinema, co-author and lead negotiator of the bipartisan infrastructure law. “I-17 is one of the most dangerous … [Read more...] about Sinema, Kelly Announce $24 Million for I-17 Construction to Prevent Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions