In the digital age, children’s books for early readers can seem like an archaic, ineffective tool when compared to tablets with flashy buttons, interactivity and animations to promote literacy. At Southwest Human Development, we know that books are not only a traditional way to get children introduced to reading and...
Strolling Thunder is a baby advocacy campaign that aims to raise awareness and promote policies supporting young children's healthy development. This national campaign is spearheaded by Zero to Three, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all infants and toddlers have a strong start in life. Strolling Thunder has gained momentum...
Gingerbread Kids need you! This year, more than 1,000 kids in need have been identified by our program staff for our holiday giving campaign. Many generous corporate and community partners are providing gifts for children and families in need. We’ve been able to line up donors for 800 kids so...
Join Bashas' in celebrating Champions for Inclusion this April! All month long, Bashas' customers can support three local charities making a difference for people with disabilities – Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Special Olympics Arizona and Southwest Human Development, the Easterseals affiliate for central and northern Arizona. Southwest Autism Research...
At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during the first five years of life. These services are supported in part by our upcoming Thrive to 5 Playfest on Saturday, March 12. Here are just a few of the children whose...
During the holidays, gifts can express our appreciation and care for those closest to us. For kids, unwrapping a new toy or outfit can light up their faces and homes with smiles. Southwest Human Development’s annual Gingerbread Kids Holiday Gift Drive delivered holiday gifts and spread holiday cheer with Arizona...
The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt change in every workplace, with many organizations changing their operations or requiring employees to work from home. It's still unclear when COVID-19 will be fully under control. But as vaccination rates go up, many organizations are returning to in-person work or transitioning to an...
Prizes include an all-new 2021 Toyota Venza, $1,000 cash and more Southwest Human Development launched its inaugural “Dream Big, Move Fast” car raffle to support its many early childhood programs and services that serve more than 140,000 Arizona children, their families and professionals each year. Presented by Valley Toyota Dealers and CENTURY...
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24 this year. We at Southwest Human Development are proud to recognize the contributions of all the volunteers who support us. Whether it be the individuals who deliver books to pediatrician clinics for our Reach Out and Read Program, corporate groups that build Reading Buddies...
Every May, Southwest Human Development's Grow A Reader Virtual Book Drive helps provide books to young children in low-income Arizona communities. For companies and community volunteer organizations, Grow A Reader is an opportunity to support a charitable initiative and have fun while you're doing it! With many people still working...