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Inaugural HeroZona Announces Additional Community Events in Arizona

HeroZona to Take Place Nov. 4 through 12 throughout Metro Phoenix, 1 Year Before Our Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Veterans Day There are over 625,000 veterans living in Arizona, making up over 10 percent of the total population. … Continue reading

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Inaugural HeroZona to Entertain, Honor and Help Employ Arizona’s Veterans

HeroZona 2017 Kickoff TrailerWatch this video on YouTube Arizona business leaders, officials and sports executives will come together for a week of Veterans Day events as part of HeroZona efforts. United we stand, divided we fall. No one knows better … Continue reading

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2017 Caucus Brunch to Highlight Arizona Tourism During Congressional Black Caucus Conference

Annual Event aims to strengthen ties between DC and Phoenix Leaders, National Veteran Service Organizations and Elected Officials HEROZONA, an experience that’s part of Celebrate Arizona, will be hosting a special upcoming brunch that will aim to strengthen the ties … Continue reading

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5th Annual Phoenix Tools 4 School Sat. July 29 presented by Checkered Flag Run Foundation and The Salvation Army Kroc Center

PHOENIX, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — In its efforts to support families locally, Checkered Flag Run Foundation and The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center – South Mountain are combining two of the city’s largest back-to-school events … Continue reading

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Checkered Flag Run Foundation hosts Families in Largest Back-to-School Giveaway in South Phoenix History

PHOENIX, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Checkered Flag Run Foundation and The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Phoenix South Mountain present the Fifth Annual “Tools 4 School” Sat., July 29, 2017, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. … Continue reading

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Military Veterans in the Classroom Honored in anticipation of National Teacher Appreciation Week

10,000-Toy Donation Coming to Roosevelt & Laveen School Districts Tues., May 2, 8-10am, Salvation Army Kroc Center 2nd Annual Veterans Reach to Teach Calling all Vets to Bring Distinct Know-how to Arizona Classrooms PHOENIX, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Checkered … Continue reading

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Arizona MLB and NBA owners Rally to Support The Bridge Forum Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Arizona professional sports enterprises rally to support The Bridge Forum Scottsdale (www.TheBridgeForum.com), Mon., Jan, 23, 8am-2pm, emphasizing the critical initiative joining law enforcement and communities in dialogue to increase trust and safety in … Continue reading

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Louisville Host Site of The Bridge Forum Oct. 28

Metro Police Chiefs & Community Dialogue at Critical Time LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Louisville hosts The Bridge Forum (www.thebridgeforum.com), a national gathering of police chiefs, law enforcement and community members, Fri., Oct. 28, 9am, led by Dr. … Continue reading

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NOBLE National President Gregory A. Thomas Featured Panelist at the 2nd Annual Bridge Forum in Phoenix

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives’ (NOBLE) National President, Gregory A. Thomas, is set to be a featured panelist at the 2nd Annual Bridge Forum in Phoenix, AZ (TheBridgeForum.com) on Thursday, June … Continue reading

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‘Veterans Reach To Teach’ Program: Servicemen Serving the Classroom

PHOENIX, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Through a strategic partnership directed by Checkered Flag Run Foundation founder and U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran Alan “AP” Powell, veterans and educators throughout metro Phoenix are coming together to fill vast teacher vacancies … Continue reading

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