Community Connections
Spring 2008 Edition
An online newsletter published quarterly for the friends and partners of Desert Mission, Community Connections embodies how we help our community enjoy the fullest gift of health possible and lend a helping hand to the most vulnerable.
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| Celebrating Reading, Celebrating Kids |
What do an Empty Bowls event, a Dr. Seuss reading and a Valentine have in common? For each, kids were the center of attention ... and Desert Mission was involved! ... more
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| Walk, Roll, Jog or Stroll on May 17 |
You're invited to participate in a 5K walk, organized by The Rotary Club of North Phoenix, to raise funds for Children’s Dental Clinic and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. ... more
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| Molar Man Can Make Anyone Smile! |
Molar Man gave kids plenty of reasons to smile on national Give Kids a Smile Day. ... more
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| How to Make a Wish Come True |
What do Desert Mission social workers, teachers and volunteer dentists need to do their jobs through the summer? The answers are surprisingly simple. ... more
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| Community Health Services Recognized for Immunization Efforts—Again! |
Desert Mission’s Community Health Services was again awarded the Dr. Daniel T. Cloud Outstanding Practice Award for its efforts toward immunizing children. ... more
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| Motown Gold Breaks Fundraising Records |
Rockin' away with a "Motown Gold" theme, the 39th annual Night of Gold Ball raised more than $385,000—a record tally for John C. Lincoln Health Foundation. ... more
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| A Thank You to Our Funders |
See what a difference funding makes in our community! ... more
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| Charitable Trust Funds Community Resource Coordinator |
The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has made grants to a wide variety of not-for-profit organizations since 1998. Desert Mission is one of these grateful recipients. Funding from the charitable trust supports Desert Mission’s community resource coordinator (CRC) position, held by Isabelle Mendoza. ... more
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| Volunteers Bring Joy |
Hard-working volunteers and donors brought us everything from Easter baskets to dental floss this past January, February and March. ... more
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| Desert Mission Donor List: January - March 2008 |
We thank the many individuals and organizations who generously donated to Desert Mission in January, February and March 2008. ... more
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