Summer is the Season for Non-Profits and Small Businesses to Shine Even though summer can be seen as a great time to relax and recharge, it can sometimes feel like one of the busiest seasons of the year. Because kids are off from school and parents may have a bit more flexibility in their schedules, … Continue reading Prepare for a Summer of Volunteering
While summer might mean sunscreen, hot dogs, and lazy days at the pool for some, for disaster relief organizations, it’s a great time to evaluate preparations and procedures for potential weather-related emergencies. Although May is National Wildfire Awareness month, it’s not just wildfires that are cause for concern in the summer. As the mercury rises, … Continue reading Disaster Relief: Ways to Prepare Your Organization
Even if you’re just wrapping up the school year and looking forward to summer break, back to school will be here before you know it. Don’t be caught off guard scrambling to get everything on your school supply list. Start thinking about stocking up now so you and your kiddos can have a stress-free start … Continue reading Back to School Brands We Love
You probably know Wendy Smith-Reeve as the former Director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. At DollarDays, we know her as a champion of those in need, underserved, or in crisis in our communities. We are proud to partner with Smith-Reeve in her continued effort to … Continue reading DollarDays Partner: Wendy Smith-Reeve
With warmer weather, longer days and colorful flowers in bloom, May is the perfect time to bring awareness to your wellbeing and mood. Perhaps that’s why May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Like physical health, mental health is something to nurture even when you’re not feeling particularly sick. Thanks to recent strides in … Continue reading Tips to Help Improve Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month
Starting a small business can be a great way to not only make money but also take charge of your career, do personally fulfilling work, and become your own boss. Starting a business takes time and effort but with a great idea and thorough business plan, it’s not particularly difficult. In fact, in the past … Continue reading Tips for Small Business Owners to Celebrate National Small Business Week
We love a good holiday as much as anyone but there are a few throughout the year that make us particularly excited. One of those holidays is celebrated this week — National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Pets are such a vital part of any family adding unconditional love, companionship, and support. Any day dedicated … Continue reading National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
The past year of remote and/or hybrid learning has been difficult for parents, teachers, and students alike. However, one good piece of news to come out of our unusual Covid year, is that instances of colds and flus have declined. According to the CDC in 2020, “the percentage of U.S. respiratory specimens submitted for influenza … Continue reading Keep Germs at Bay During Back to School
It’s almost back-to-school season — again! As much of the country transitions to full-time in-person learning, we are busy stocking our shelves with all the school supplies you’ll need (and then some). Ensuring your kids have exactly what they need will not only keep them prepared for their lessons but will also help to mentally … Continue reading 4 Tips to Ease the Transition to In-School Learning
April 6th, 2021 marks the eighth annual Arizona Gives Day. Unlike many events that have been forced to shift to a virtual environment over the last year, Arizona Gives Day has been an online event since 2013. This collaboration between the Arizona Alliance of Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers organizations encourages citizens to raise awareness and … Continue reading Arizona Gives Day 2021: A Truly Important Day For AZ