The Copper Sector

Grand Opening Celebration for Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s New Adoption Center at Park Place Mall

Join Us for a Doggone Good Time!

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has been rescuing, protecting, and saving pets in Tucson for over 65 years. Now, for the first time ever, HSSA has expanded with a new satellite location. We are proud to introduce our new Adoption Center and pet merchandise store at Park Place Mall with a grand opening celebration Saturday Nov. 21st.

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Nonprofits Can Learn About Grant Opportunities and Expand Their Grantwriting Skills!

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is offering two opportunities in December to improve your chances at receiving grants.

Find Out about Grants for Programming in the Arts, Childcare, Education, Affordable Housing, & General Operating Funds.

Meet the Funders at the Alliance December Grants Forum.

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Goodwill unveils new library for charter high school

Funds provided through $206,000 Department of Education library grant

PHOENIX (November 3, 2009) — Ecademie Charter High School, which runs under the support of Goodwill of Central Arizona, will unveil its new library on Nov. 5 at its Phoenix campus to help foster a successful learning environment for its at-risk student population. The library was made possible through a $206,000 grant from the Improving Literacy through School Libraries program run through the U.S. Department of Education. Ecademie was the only school in Arizona to receive such a grant. As part of the grant, the library will be open to the local communities on Saturdays.

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Humane Society of Southern Arizona provides Halloween safety tips for pets

HSSA Wishes Tucson a Fun and Safe Howl-o-ween!

Tucson -- With Halloween approaching, many people’s thoughts turn to ghostly costumes, candy, pumpkins, and spooky home decorations. While adults and children greatly enjoy these festivities, HSSA wants to remind everyone that this holiday can mean danger for the family pet. Many dogs and cats escape while homeowners open their doors to trick-or-treaters, or get sick if they find their way into Halloween treats. Tragically, some animals are hurt or even killed by pranksters during the holiday. Here are some tips that all pet owners should follow to ensure their pets’ safety:

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Goodwill opens two new Career Centers to meet record demand for services

PHOENIX (Oct. 26, 2009) — Unemployment continues to be a major issue for many Arizonans and Goodwill is opening two new Career Centers on Oct. 27 to respond to the increased demand for its employment services. Goodwill’s Career Centers provide the unemployed, underemployed and those with vocational barriers a supportive place to assist them in reaching their employment goals.

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