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	100 Club On September 25th the 100 Club will hold the 4th Annual Jason Schecterle Scholarship Ball at the Arizona Grand Resort. Tickets are now available online. Enjoy dinner and dancing. Black tie is optional. Get your tickets at 100Club.org.

	3-Day for the Cure You hear people say "Live for today." But when it comes to surviving breast cancer, today just isn't long enough. Everyone deserves their mom, their sister, their best friend for years to come. Help find a cure by joining the Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure. Register at The3Day.org.

	Ad Council/Childhood Obesity Prevention The American obesity epidemic has been passed to our youngest generation. About 9 million children over the age of 6 are considered overweight in this country. Help raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn more at LetsMove.gov.

	American Cancer Society Training for a marathon is a huge commitment. Make it mean more by joining the American Cancer Society DetermiNation endurance event program. They'll provide the support and training to help you achieve your personal victory. Click Here to learn more.

	Arizona Red Cross The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter is committed to helping you, your family and your coworkers be prepared to respond in emergency situations. Be Red Cross Ready highlights three important steps to preparing for disaster. Click Here to learn more about them.

	Crisis Nursery While children are getting back to school, but summer temperatures continue soaring, Crisis Nursery is again experiencing its highest demand for services. Their hope is that you keep the most vulnerable in mind. Click Here to learn more.

	Ear Candy Ear Candy has successfully secured a partnership with the Phoenix Firefighters in which ALL 57 Fire Stations will serve as donation sites for their Instrument Drive program throughout the entire year.Click Here to find a drop-off location.

	Fire Fighters Ball The annual Fire Fighters Ball will take place on Saturday, September 18th. The night will feature a sit down dinner, silent auction, and live music! Proceeds from the event benefit local fire fighter charities. Click Here to get your tickets.

	Friends of Animal Care and Control The 2010 Hero Awards will be held on Saturday, October 23rd at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Animals abandoned and left to die; animals who have survived heinous acts of cruelty; animals who provide a service to their humans on a daily basis; animals who have saved a life...these are the types of amazing dogs and cats you'll meet at the event. Do you know of an animal Hero? Nominate him or her to receive an award. Click Here for details.

	Hands On Greater Phoenix Volunteerism is a key component to many companies' philanthropic and community affairs programs. Metro Phoenix companies are using a growing number of methods to support, encourage, coordinate and facilitate the volunteer efforts of their employees. Hands on Greater Phoenix is currently seeking nominations. Click Here to find out more.

	International Exchange Students International exchange students from over 30 countries are coming to attend high school in Arizona this fall. Host families are still needed. To learn more Click Here.

	Operation USO Care Package Send a personal thank you note to a deployed service member! Operation USO Care Package is a great opportunity to show your support to the troops. For only $25 they'll receive some basic necessities that are both needed and requested. The package is valued at approximately $75. Sponsor your package today!

	Phoenix Conservatory of Music The Phoenix Conservatory of Music is seeking your help in finding leaders to help make an impact in neighborhoods, in families and in lives. They know that music is a way to grow, to learn, and to play together. Music can soothe our souls, lift us up, bring us closer, and teach us to work together. See how you can make an impact. Visit PCMRocks.com to learn more.

	Silent Witness The annual Catch A Crook Golf Tournament is coming up! Sign up today for the event being held at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on Thursday September 23rd. Proceeds benefit the Silent Witness program. Register online or call 602.625.6181 for details.

	Southwest Human Development The Birth to Five Helpline is open to all families with young children looking for the latest child development information from experts in the field. Staffed by early childhood development specialists, registered nurses, disabilities specialists, early literacy specialists, and mental health counselors, the Helpline provides many great services to parents for free. Call 1-877-705-KIDS(5437) or Click Here to learn more.

	St. Mary's Food Bank What's more fun that a monthly "Rock & Box" Emergency Food Box packing party? How about twice a month? The number of volunteers for each event, which runs from 5 - 9pm, is limited to the first 150, so sign up now and don't be left out of the fun, music, food and prizes given away. Click Here to learn more.

	St. Vincent de Paul Help St. Vincent de Paul serve those in need. Your donation allows them to serve thousands of Arizonans who go to them for help each year. Each day St. Vincent de Paul provides shelter, food, healthcare, job training and more to working poor families and homeless individuals. Click Here to learn more.

	The Real Gift Foundation There are over 15,000 homeless children in schools throughout Maricopa County. With your generous support, every child can start the school year with the supplies they need. Help provide backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene items for homeless and impoverished children attending schools throughout the Valley. Click Here to learn more.

	Tranquility Trail Animal Anctuary The Tranquility Emergency Rescue Team recently caught over 100 bunnies in a Phoenix backyard and are now in need of the community's help. Click Here to to see how you can help and to follow their progress.

	U.S. Department of Transportation There are a lot of great things about summer and kids; baseball, swimming, fireflies, and ice cream come to my mind, and the list certainly doesn't end there. But summer's heat also brings potential danger to our nation's children. One of those dangers is hyperthermia, or heat stroke, from being left unattended in a parked vehicle. Click Here to learn more about heat safety. !

	VNSA Book Collection Year-round you can read and recycle your gently used books and related items by donating them to VNSA for the VNSA Annual Used Book Sale! Call 602-265-6805 for a home or office pick-up or visit VNSABookSale.org for information about one of the many VNSA drop box locations valley-wide. Your donation helps raise money to benefit local charities and puts affordable books into the hands of our community!

	YMCA Purple ribbons will remind everyone to be vigilant during the 7th Annual Drowning Prevention Awareness Month. The Valley of the Sun YMCA has joined the Drowning Impact Awareness Month efforts. Click Here to learn more about drwoning prevention.

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