Community Connections
Winter 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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| Desert Mission Donor List: October - December 2007 |
We thank the following individuals and organizations, who generously donated to Desert Mission in October, November and December 2007. ... more
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| Volunteers Come in All Shapes, Sizes and Species |
 Girl Scouts, grandparents, Rotarians, and even Tillie the Turkey (right) volunteered at Desert Mission this winter! Thank you for taking time to make a difference here. ... more
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| Take Advantage of the AZ Tax Credit Program |
Desert Mission, Inc. is registered with the Arizona Department of Revenue as a qualified charitable organization for the Arizona Tax Credit Program. Check with a tax professional to determine whether you can take advantage of this tax credit. ... more
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| Granting a Wish Is Easy! |
Individuals, work teams, families and others can fulfill a wish by donating an item to a Desert Mission program area. ... more
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| Renewing a Neighborhood, One Home at a Time |
 In the early 90’s, community norms in Sunnyslope more or less tolerated drug activity, resulting in a high volume of crime. Community and business leaders saw a need for change. They did a lot more than identify needs: they got organized. ... more
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| Vaccines, a New Food Bank Truck and More |
Desert Mission’s programs got much-needed boosts in many areas this winter. Pneumonia and flu vaccines for high-risk adults, a new truck for the Food Bank and 10 pallets of toilet paper were just a few of the donations made by friends and neighbors of Desert Mission. ... more
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| 'Tis the Season All Year Long at Desert Mission |
 Santa's helpers visited Desert Mission throughout the holidays, and we send a heartfelt "thank you" to them all. Read about their generosity, and recall that Desert Mission's needs continue all year long. ... more
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| Have a Ball ... for a Great Cause! |
 Perhaps you've heard it through the grapevine: The 39th Annual Night of Gold Ball will feature a classic Motown theme, promising a chart-topping evening filled with Temptations and Wonder! ... more
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