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If you haven’t donated to a charitable organization that supports the working poor and plan to, you have 10 days left. The deadline is Dec. 31. Details from the state of Arizona. You can donate up to $400 for married couples and $200 for single filers. If you itemize your state taxes, you’ll get that [...]

Did you cast your vote yet for the People’s Choice Poll? You’re voting for nonprofits that make a difference in the Arizona community. You don’t have to prove residency to vote. It’s all part of Arizona PBS’ annual “Be More Awards.” Organizations that submitted an application in any of the five judged categories — outstanding [...]

Customer Appreciation Days — Aug. 20-21 at all St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores. Enjoy discounts, refreshments, raffles and door prizes. Also at Apache, Bell, Chandler and Sunnyslope locations Aug. 22. Check out the St. Vincent de Paul blog for details. “It’s my party and you’re invited! Love, God” — Aug. 20-22 at Living Water [...]

Do you have a few hours to spare this weekend? Now that Lent is upon us, parishes may have more options than ever. Check your local parish bulletin or just show up at a nearby Catholic church tonight or any Friday night before Easter. Chances are, you can enjoy a fish or soup supper and [...]

I read in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish bulletin the other day that CNN named Carolyn Manning, a Scottsdale Catholic and founder and director of The Welcome to America Project, as one of its heroes of 2009. The “community crusader” as CNN called her, created a solution to a local problem or issue.  [...]