Events

Arizona artists paint Little Free Libraries to support early literacy

More than 25 Arizona artists are painting Little Free Libraries to bring early literacy to neighborhoods across the Valley this spring! The one-of-a-kind Little Free Libraries are available for auction by texting READ to 27000* or visiting swhd.org/artist, and will be on display at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival Saturday, April...

Walk With Me 10th anniversary highlights

Each spring the community comes together to support Arizona’s youngest children with disabilities and their families at Southwest Human Development’s annual Walk With Me event. Event fundraising and participation helps to make a major impact in the community with the help of generous individuals and community partners. This year’s event...

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Volunteers needed for Camelback Ranch Spring Training games

Do you love baseball and are looking for a fun way to give back to your local community? Volunteers are needed to staff concession stands at Camelback Ranch Spring Training games throughout the month of March to support Valley nonprofit organizations. Southwest Human Development is partnering with Camelback Ranch to provide...

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Register Today: Help children like Sophia when you join Walk With Me

Southwest Human Development will host the 10th annual Walk With Me family fun walk and carnival on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Scottsdale Civic Center Park from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will benefit our Easterseals services for young children with disabilities. Each year, Walk With Me makes an impact...

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Five tips for successful Walk With Me fundraising

Walk With Me is just a month away and participants are continuing to help raise money to support Arizona's youngest children with disabilities. Step into Walk With Me fundraising with your best foot forward by adding a list of simple tips and tricks to your fundraising playbooks: Set a goal Setting a...

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Save the date: Walk With Me family fun walk to benefit children with disabilities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_LSQGC3mME&t=8s Walk With Me Presented by the Arizona Coyotes Foundation Southwest Human Development will host the tenth annual Walk With Me family fun walk and carnival to benefit the nonprofit’s Easterseals services for young children with disabilities. More than 1,500 community members are anticipated to participate in annual fundraising event. The morning festivities will feature...

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Nov. 3-5 Grand Prix of Scottsdale Gatsby Weekend to benefit Arizona kids

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTMpK8Kc-w[/embed] This fall’s Grand Prix of Scottsdale will return Nov. 3-5 to the Scottsdale Waterfront. The streets of Downtown Scottsdale will transform into a picturesque 21st century version of the Roaring 1920s as over 20,000 attendees from across the Valley will gather to partake in the three-day Gatsby experience. The Grand Prix...

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Woodworking contest to help foster children of Arizona

Woodworkers Source is hosting a contest this fall to celebrate the craft of woodworking while benefiting children in Southwest Human Development’s Foster Care and Adoption programs. The woodworking contest aims to provide comfort to Arizona children in foster care and adoption programs who overcome challenges in their first years of life....

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Volunteer opportunities at Grand Prix of Scottsdale, Family Volunteer Day and more!

The weather is cooling down, which means that event season is heating up and exciting volunteer opportunities are on the rise. Help Arizona children in need while taking advantage of exclusive volunteer opportunities at 1920s-themed races, music festivals and more. Volunteering is a rewarding way to meet new people, learn new...

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Grand Prix of Scottsdale returns Nov. 3-5, benefits Arizona children

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTMpK8Kc-w[/embed] Dust off your black ties and pearls, the 3rd annual Grand Prix of Scottsdale Gatsby Weekend is rolling back into Old Town Scottsdale November 3-5, 2017. This spectacular 1920s-themed weekend kicks off with the Gatsby Under the Stars Gala and wraps up on Sunday with a Vintage Kart Race around the...

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