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Delta Dental of Arizona and Partners Launch Delta Dental of Arizona Dental Connect

Delta Dental of Arizona and Partners Launch Delta Dental of Arizona Dental Connect

Delta Dental of Arizona has partnered with Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) and HonorHealth Foundation to fund expert emergency dental treatment at NOAH for uninsured patients who visit HonorHealth emergency departments with dental issues.

Through Dental Connect, funded by a $525,000 gift from Delta Dental, when an uninsured patient checks into an HonorHealth emergency room and presents with a dental emergency or an oral health issue, he or she will be referred to the appropriate NOAH dental staff member for care. Because transportation can keep some people from receiving the care they need, Delta Dental will also fund transportation costs.

Goals of the Dental Connect program are to:

• lower dental-related visits and re-visits at five Maricopa County HonorHealth emergency departments (HonorHealth Shea, HonorHealth Osborn, John C. Lincoln Hospital, HonorHealth Deer Valley and HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing);

• proactively address the opioid crisis by managing dental issues early, thus decreasing patients’ need for opioids to manage pain of untreated dental issues;• increase the number of patients with a regular dental home thanks to NOAH; and

• improve the overall health in the community through effective oral care.

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January 8th Memorial Complete in Tucson

January 8th Memorial Complete in Tucson

On Jan. 8, 2011, a shooting occurred at then Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ Congress on Your Corner event in Tucson. Six individuals died and 13 were wounded that day, including Giffords, who was shot in the head.

Ten years later, a memorial to honor those who lost their lives and were injured that day has been completed. Located in El Presidio Park, the January 8th Memorial is a place of contemplation and reflection developed in partnership with Pima County, CHEE SALETTE landscape + architecture and CHASSE Building Team, where visitors can honor the victims of the tragedy and its first responders.

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Devour Phoenix Reimagined as Devour at Home

Devour Phoenix Reimagined as Devour at Home

Since 2009, New York Times‘ Best Southwestern Culinary Festival winner Devour Culinary Classic has brought together culinary leaders each year to shine a light on the tasty talent across the state and establish Arizona as a burgeoning foodie destination.

This year, it will continue as Devour at Home Feb. 27-28. Each day will feature a roster of Arizona’s most sought-after restaurants offering a limited quantity, prix fixe menu.

Orders, which can be pre-arranged starting Feb. 1, include food for four, wine glasses, warming instructions, chef bios and merchandise. Participating restaurants will receive 100% of the proceeds from their orders.

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One Step Beyond Gives Voice to Individuals Who Have Disabilities

One Step Beyond Gives Voice to Individuals Who Have Disabilities

One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI) empowers adults who have intellectual disabilities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency and employment through innovative culinary, education, fitness and fine arts programs.

When the pandemic put a stop to in-person programming, the organization’s dedication and commitment spurred innovative virtual programming and enabled its participants to stay engaged and avoid regression. Among the many virtual programs is the Guest Speaker Series, providing participants an opportunity to socialize and network with friends and staff while interacting with influential members of the community who share personal and professional stories of hope and offer tips and encouragement for the future.

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WaFd Foundation Committed to $1 Million in Giving Annually

WaFd Foundation Committed to $1 Million in Giving Annually

The WaFd Foundation is the community giving program of WaFd Bank, which has 31 branches across Arizona and is a three-time Money.com “Best Bank in Arizona” honoree.

The Foundation is committed to distributing $1 million in grants across its eight-state footprint to support programs and causes that help provide affordable housing, financial literacy and necessary services for low-and-moderate-income individuals as well as the senior population. Over the past 12 months, WaFd Bank Arizona has distributed over $160,000 in grants to organizations including Extended Hands Food Bank, Child Crisis Arizona, Care Fund, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Family and more.

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ACCEL Gives Children and Adults a Life of Dignity

ACCEL Gives Children and Adults a Life of Dignity

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, ACCEL is dedicated to providing educational, behavioral, therapeutic and employment programs to individuals who have developmental disabilities, and give them the necessary skills to learn, to work and live successfully with dignity and independence.

ACCEL started as a small school with only 49 students and has grown to 500 individuals at three campuses across the Valley: Metro Campus in Phoenix, East Campus in Tempe and a satellite campus in Buckeye. ACCEL utilizes evidence-based practices in its programs, including school programs, clinical services, community-based behavioral consulting, life skills, employment training, on-the-job coaching and adult services.

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Mosaic Financial Associates Joins Wilde Wealth Management

Mosaic Financial Associates Joins Wilde Wealth Management

Mosaic Financial Associates, a Tempe-based wealth management firm that specializes in collaborative and highly strategic financial plans for individuals and medical professionals across the country, has announced it is joining together with Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, effective Oct. 17, 2020.

Both teams will retain their branding as well as their staffs through the move and partnership. Mosaic will remain at its current office location in Tempe as will Wilde Wealth’s Tempe office, located at 950 W. Elliot Road.

“We have been looking to add depth to our practice for some time, both in talent and service offerings,” said Anthony C. Williams, CWS, ChFC, MRFC, CLU, president and co-founder of Mosaic Financial Associates. “Wilde Wealth, like us, offers boutique, customized investment planning advice, but also gives us access to their in-house service offerings in the fields of legal, taxes, risk management, family services, real estate and insurance.”

Williams founded Mosaic in 2008 with Marcus E. Ortega, ChFC, RFC, who today serves as the firm’s chief financial officer. Together, they have nearly 50 years of collective experience in the financial services industry. In addition, they hold multiple registrations and professional designations to provide clients with a variety of financial planning, investment management and insurance services. One of Mosaic’s points of differentiation is its Orthopaedist Advisory Group, which is an extension of Mosaic exclusively catering to orthopaedic surgeons.

“Our highly specialized expertise and service is finely attuned to the hectic schedules and no-nonsense approach of this community and our client base in this practice is national in scope,” says Ortega. “By aligning with Wilde Wealth, we are able to continue to offer a more comprehensive yet streamlined approach to this highly niche clientele.”

According to Trevor Wilde, who founded Wilde Wealth with his father, Bill, in 2003, their mission through the affiliation is two-fold: utilize Mosaic’s unique expertise in the medical community to expand its services within this niche, and to offer clients expanded in-house service offerings from fellow independent specialists in the fields of legal, taxes, risk management, family services, real estate and insurance.

“Together, our teams will be able to take all the pieces of a client’s financial puzzle and organize them, as well as use them to build a solid foundation that will serve not just the client, but his/her family for generations to come,” says Wilde, who earlier this year was named by Barron’s to its annual list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide and No. 1 overall in Arizona. This is Wilde’s 12th consecutive year being honored and first No. 1 ranking.

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Cox Provides $560K in Local Grants

Cox Provides $560K in Local Grants

Cox Charities has announced its selection of 111 Arizona nonprofit organizations that will receive nearly $560,000 in grant funding. Most of the funds awarded came from the generous donations of Cox’s 3,100 Arizona employees.

Among those earning grants are: Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, Arizona Autism United, Ballet Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa, Child Crisis Arizona, Foster Arizona, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Gabriel’s Angels, Homeless Youth Connection, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Make A Wish Foundation Arizona and NotMYkid.

Since the program’s inception in 1996, Cox has awarded approximately $8.5 million to local nonprofits that support youth and education.

– David Weissman, Cox Communications

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CHASSE Building Team Rolls Up Sleeves to Help Southern Arizona Schools

CHASSE Building Team Rolls Up Sleeves to Help Southern Arizona Schools

Throughout October, CHASSE Building Team – a three-time Greater Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus honoree – built and installed custom hand-washing stations at 13 elementary schools across Pima County, including Butterfield, Coyote Trail, Degrazia, Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8, Estes, Gladden Farms, Ironwood, Picture Rocks, Quail Run, Rattle Snake, Roadrunner, Tanque Verde and Twin Peaks.

The project was thanks in great part to RG & Sons Plumbing, Ferguson Plumbing Supply and Santa Rita Landscaping, who contributed materials toward the build. Each station allows for students to wash while safely separated and has a hose hook-up so it can be moved virtually anywhere on campus.

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CHASSE Building Team Creates Little Free Libraries at Local Elementary Schools

CHASSE Building Team Creates Little Free Libraries at Local Elementary Schools

CHASSE Building Team partnered with the Tempe Elementary School District in October to assemble and launch “Little Free Libraries” at four local elementary schools: Laird, Thew, Nevitt and Scales.The general contractor both assembled the four 4-foot structures at the schools as a team, as well as donated books to each Little Free Library to get the sharing started.

CHASSE also painted each structure with the Dr. Seuss quote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” to inspire those of all ages who visit the schools.

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