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‘You are not forgotten’: Phoenix American Legion Post honors homeless veterans at 7th annual breakfast
In a weekend full of parades and celebrations, dozens of veterans quietly filled a Phoenix American Legion Post Saturday ahead of Veterans Day. They sat patiently through speakers who thanked them for their service before they filled their plates with … Continue reading
U.S. Department of Labor Vets Medallion Luncheon Recognizes Those That Employ Vets
The HeroZona Foundation, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services and the Arizona Corporate Council on Veteran Careers is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Labor’s Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Luncheon on Friday, November 16, … Continue reading
The People’s Shark, Daymond John, to Attend HeroPreneur National Veteran Business Summit
The HeroPreneur National Veteran Business Summit is pleased to announce that the “People’s Shark” on ABC’s The Shark Tank, Daymond John, will be participating in a fireside chat at the Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, November 15. The multiple New York Times … Continue reading
Arizona Non-Profit Founder and Entrepreneur Awarded John S. McCain Inspirational Leadership Award by APS
Serial entrepreneur, Gulf War veteran and philanthropist Alan “AP” Powell Will be honored Friday, November 2, at the 5th Annual Arizona Public Service Veterans Day Ceremony with the John S. McCain Inspirational Leadership Award. Powell and U.S. Navy veteran and Founder of the Phoenix Veterans … Continue reading
The HeroZona Foundation Announces Return of the 8th Annual Honor Walk in 2019
2018 Walk Rescheduled to Next Year Due to scheduling conflict issues, the HeroZona Foundation has announced that the 8th Annual Honor Walk, formerly scheduled for Saturday, November 11th, 2018, has been canceled. The walk to honor America’s veterans who have served the … Continue reading
The HeroZona Foundation Announces Additional Events in Support of Veterans
Events Including Veterans Day Parade, Forgotten Heroes Appreciation Breakfast, Salute to Service Football Game The HeroZona Foundation’s week-long engagement for America’s veterans, including Arizona’s 640,000 veterans and 2,000 veteran owned companies, is excited to announce the invitation-only 7th annual HeroZona Foundation Forgotten … Continue reading
HeroZona Foundation and Squire Patton Boggs Announce Legal Profession & Mentor Career Breakfast
Inaugural Event for South Mountain High School at Law Firm The nonprofit, HeroZona Foundation and 16th largest law firm in the United States, Squire Patton Boggs, have partnered together to co-create the Inaugural Legal Profession and Mentor Career Breakfast for South Mountain High school Students … Continue reading
The Checkered Flag Run Foundation Announces Name Change and 8th Annual Honor Walk
Event to Honor More than 680,000 Arizona Veterans on the 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day Formerly named the Checkered Flag Run Foundation, the nonprofit has officially changed its name to The HeroZona Foundation. The HeroZona Foundation was founded in 2011 by … Continue reading
The HeroZona Foundation to Enhance Arizona’s Visibility at D.C. Caucus Brunch
Event to Highlight the Economic Impact and Business Development of Arizona The HeroZona Foundation, formerly named the Checkered Flag Run Foundation, has announced its 15th annual invitation-only D.C. Celebrate Arizona Caucus Brunch. Previously called the Arizona Delegation Brunch, the event will take … Continue reading
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The mission of HeroZona Foundation is to create and empower Heroes in our communities.
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Phoenix Tools 4 School
July 2023
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Drive Thru backpack and supplies giveaway event for students K-8. Empowering our future leaders to ensure they start the school year off right!
