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The Arizona Republic’s 2022-23 Season for Sharing campaign raised over $1.6 million for 158 Arizona nonprofits. This included $7,500 for the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, which provides food and clothing for almost 1,000 families in crisis. Several other nonprofits that help people obtain quality clothing, such as Assistance League of Phoenix, Dress for Success, Harvest Compassion Center, St. Joseph the Worker, and Tempe Community Council, also received donations ranging from $7,500 to $10,000.
Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank’s Impact on Arizona Community
Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, a nonprofit in Avondale, Arizona, has become a haven for many, with heartwarming stories to tell. Brenda Martin, a volunteer there, has created an empathetic space where visitors can find comfort and a chance to start anew.
The Food and Clothing Bank recently received a $7,500 grant from The Arizona Republic’s 2022-23 Season for Sharing campaign. This funding will assist almost 1,000 families facing crises with much-needed food and clothing.
Arizona Nonprofits Making a Difference
Several Arizona nonprofits have participated in the 2022-23 Season for Sharing campaign, helping people acquire quality clothing. These include the Assistance League of Phoenix, Dress for Success, Harvest Compassion Center, St. Joseph the Worker, and Tempe Community Council. All these organizations strive to provide essential items, boosting confidence and the quality of life of the beneficiaries.
Recipients of these programs often convey the significant impact of such contributions, not only for their physical needs, but also for their emotional wellbeing and self-worth.
Assistance League of Phoenix
Longtime friends Nelson De Los Santos and Sebastian Ribikare shared their experience with the Assistance League’s Operation School Bell clothing drive. The program provided them with uniforms as low-income students, symbolizing their belonging despite their immigrant background and limited income.
The Sojourner Center
Prisilia Quijano, a former resident of the Sojourner Center, shared her journey from escaping an unhappy marriage to gaining financial independence and self-confidence through the center’s boutique. The Michael Kors dress she purchased symbolized her newfound freedom and self-worth.
Dress for Success
Arely Martinez experienced a transformative journey with Dress for Success, from feeling lost after being fired to regaining her confidence and finding a new job. Today, she proudly meets her clients in a Dress for Success suit.
Donate to Season for Sharing
Since its inception in 1993, The Arizona Republic’s Season for Sharing campaign has raised over $73 million for Arizona nonprofits. 100% of donations go directly to support teachers, students, elderly Arizonans, and struggling children and families, with The Republic covering all administrative costs.
How to Donate
Donations can be made in several ways: online at sharing.azcentral.com, by texting “SHARING” to 91-999, through the Season for Sharing Facebook page, or by mailing the coupon on Page 4A of The Arizona Republic.
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