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Informed Updates for Nov. 26, 2025

Nov 25, 2025

Latest news from our Partners

• Arizona PBS seeking Ed Outreach Ambassador PRN – non Maricopa County
• ASU Southwest Institute for Research on Women announces 9-month Leadership Academy for tribal leaders, elected officials, others
• City of Flagstaff Indigenous Commission seeking new members
• Coconino County Comprehensive Plan is approved!
• Coconino County Education Service Agency offering Spring 2026 Early Literacy Courses for educators
• Coconino County Superintendent of Schools announces $500,000 SVPP grant to strengthen school safety
• Education Forward Arizona — New Poll Data: Arizona Voters’ Perception of Postsecondary Attainment and Empowerment Scholarship Account Program
• First Things First produces virtual workshop on starting an in-home child care business in Arizona
• Flagstaff STEM City publishes November newsletter
• Grand Canyon School PTA announces new Canyon Closet hours for Nov. and Dec.
• KJZZ — This northern Arizona library is retiring its Bookmobile. The county approved buying a new one
• Northern Arizona University publishes latest newsletter
• North Country HealthCare announces new Quick and Simple Check-In option

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CCC&Y Spotlight — Community gains valuable information during 4th Annual Walk for Wellness

May 13, 2025

FLAGSTAFF — From hikers to bikers to strollers, a variety of individuals and families enjoyed a beautiful spring day in Flagstaff, and gained some valuable information on physical and mental health, at the 4th annual Walk for Wellness event held on Saturday, May 10 at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff. The event is a celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month nationally and in Coconino County.

Flagstaff City Councilmember Khara House read a proclamation during the event recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Flagstaff.

A total of 140 people signed up for the walk, beating last year’s total, said Theresa Kulpinski of Coconino County Health and Human Services AZ Health Zone/First Things First Quality First, who organized the event with Kathy Farretta of First Things First.

Organizers said event was designed to make taking care of your physical and mental health a habit, raise awareness, reduce the stigma of mental health and enjoy a walk with family and friends.

Those participating in the event as sponsors and supporting organizations included Anderson General Tire, Arizona State Parks & Trails, Coconino Anti-Tobacco Students (CATS), Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, Coconino County Health and Human Services AZ Health Zone, Girl Scouts, The Guidance Center, Native Americans for Community Action (NACA), Pioneer Title Agency, Terros Health, Tynkertopia and We Care Northern Arizona.

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CCC&Y Spotlight — Families receive youth reading support, summer camp registration and more information at Literacy Fair in Flagstaff

Feb 25, 2025

Children received free books and played fun literacy games, while parents attended a number of youth reading workshops and received resources from a variety of organizations including summer camp registration information at a Literacy Fair presented on Feb. 22 by the United Way of Northern Arizona and Read On Flagstaff.

The event, held at Killip Elementary School in Flagstaff, was moderated by Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta, president and CEO of the United Way of Northern Arizona, with a guest appearance by Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez. It also included several story time programs featureing Coco the Comet, the mascot for Coconino Community College and a visit from the Tooth Fairy.

Organizations sharing information at the event included Arizona State University’s PBS, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Flagstaff, Culture Connection AZ, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, First Things First, the Flagstaff Unified School District, Northern Arizona University, North County HealthCare and the University of Arizona Cooperative Exchange.

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Community Updates for Jan. 15, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Action Requested

• Arizona Department of Economic Security seeking Tribal Manager
• City of Flagstaff — Point in Time Count starting Jan. 23, volunteers needed
• Coconino County Children of Incarcerated Parents Task Force conducting survey. “Has your family experienced incarceration? We want to know more about your experience
• CPLC offering $100 gift card for those interested in becoming a Community Parent Leader for one of its upcoming program classes
• First Things First announces registration now open for Arizona’s Early Childhood Day at the Capitol on Feb. 17
• Flagstaff STEM City announces nominations now open for 2024-25 STEMMY Awards
• Momentum Aerial in Flagstaff announces Spring 2025 Aerial Semester Registration now open
• Registration now open for Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education Summit on March 5-7, 2025

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Informed Updates for Jan. 15, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Latest news from our Partners

• Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence announces tickets now available for Spring Training workshops in February
• Arizona Department of Health Services’ Power Me A2Z program provides information on free multivitamins featuring folic acid to people who could become pregnant in Arizona to help prevent birth defects
• Azhe’é Bidziil (Strong Fathers) program seeking participants for Northern Arizona program. Fathers eligible for up to $350 in gift cards
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff holding Book Drive HealthCorps MLK Day of Service
• District 1 Supervisor Patrice Horstman December 2024-January 2025 Newsletter
• District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler announces volunteers needed for tax preparation
• First Things First announces virtual participation kid available for Arizona’s Early Childhood Day at the Capitol on Feb. 17
• First Things First announces details of scholarships Bonus Program
• First Things First announces opportunity to become a member of the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
• Healthy Families Arizona, serving Navajo and Hopi communities, seeking participants
• Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) publishes latest newsletter
• Northern Arizona University publishes latest newsletter
• United Way of Northern Arizona — Helping Kids and Teens Start the New Year Strong

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Informed Updates for Jan. 8, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

Latest news from our Partners

• Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) publishes latest e-newsletter
• Center for the Future of Arizona publishes latest e-newsletter 
• Charlie Health wishes community good start of new year, offers quick referral option
• First Things First publishes latest e-newsletter
• Flagstaff STEM City — Congratulations to Citizen of the Year Sylvia Johnson
• Happy Holidays from Flagstaff Festival of Science
• Momentum Aerial in Flagstaff announces Spring 2025 Aerial Semester Registration now open
• One.n.ten publishes January Community Partner Update
• Prevent Child Abuse Arizona published 2024 Annual Report
• Tynkertopia provides End of Year Wrap Up

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Community Updates for Dec. 18, 2024

Dec 17, 2024

Action Requested

• CCC&Y — Start the new year off right with your Individual, Family and Organizational Membership
• Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence announces Afterschool Alliance Survey now open
• Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence announces registration now open for Afterschool Alliance Webinar — Funding & Long-term Sustainability
• Catholic Charities Community Services seeking volunteers for National Point in Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 23-25
• Coconino County Children of Incarcerated Parents Task Force conducting survey. “Has your family experienced incarceration? We want to know more about your experience
• Coconino County Superintendent of Schools — Applicants sought for School District Governing Board vacancies
• First Things First announces registration now open for ‘Arizona’s Early Childhood Day at the Capitol’
• Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 60-Day Public Review Period closes Dec. 19
• Flagstaff Youth Riders (FLYRS) announces 2025 RAD (Racing And Development) Team applications now open, other events
• Grand Canyon National Park announces Scientist in Parks Summer 2025 Internships now open
• Northern Arizona Healthcare announces opening for Grant Program Counselor at Flagstaff Medical Center
• Page Public Library looking for volunteers to prepare taxes

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Informed Updates for Dec. 4, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Latest news from our Partners

• Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence announces series of information on funding and sustainability for afterschool and summer learning programs
• Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) publishes November newsletter
• Center for the Future of Arizona publishes November newsletter
• City of Page announces upcoming events in December
• First Things First announces Native American Heritage Month panel sessions recordings available through Dec. 20
• Flagstaff Unified School District publishes latest November newsletter
• Flagstaff Youth Riders (FLYRS) publishes latest November newsletter
• Flagstaff Youth Riders (FLYRS) publishes latest December newsletter
• Northern Arizona University publishes latest weekly newsletter — NAU partners with Univision to launch new scholarship, Improving Arizona’s transit systems, meet a future PA
• Prevent Child Abuse Arizona — Hope Shared
• Prevent Child Abuse Arizona publishes November newsletter

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Page celebrates 2nd annual Fall into Health Health & Wellness Fair at Page Public Library

Oct 1, 2024

COCONINO COUNTY — Dozens of children received free dental and healthcare screenings while their parents received information on early childhood, mental health and other resources along with prizes and giveaways at the 2nd annual Fall  into Health Page Health & Wellness Fair” held Sept. 27-28 at the Page Public Library.

Under sunny sky and light winds, the Sept. 28 event, presented by the Page Early Childhood Group and BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona, featured such organizations as: BlueCross BlueShield — Health Choice, Chicanos Por La Causa — Parenting Arizona, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, Coconino County Health & Human Services — (AZ Health Zone, Health and Wellness Team), First Things First, Flagstaff Dentistry 4 Kids, Page Head Start and Tuba City Regional Health Care Corp.

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Informed Updates for Oct. 1, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Latest news from our Partners

• Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) publishes September newsletter
• Charlie Health announces no waitlists for our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) 
• Chicanos Por La CAUSA announces presenting “Grow Your Parenting Skills” education classes in Flagstaff, Fredonia, Hopi, Kaibab Band of Paiute, Page, Williams and Winslow
• Education Forward Arizona publishers Education Explainer  — ‘Understanding Arizona’s Community Colleges and the Importance of Passing Prop 402 & 486
• First Things First publishes September newsletter
• Flagstaff STEM City partners with CommunityShare
• Flagstaff Unified School District publishes September 2024 newsletter

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