FILE - This Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 file photo shows a Bank of America sign in Philadelphia. Officials familiar with the deal say Bank of America on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 has reached a record $17 billion settlement with federal and state authorities over its role in the sale of mortgage-backed securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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  • Bank of America:
  • The bank announced $70,000 in grants to be distributed to nonprofits working to increase educational and workforce development opportunities in the Tucson area. Receiving grants are JobPath Inc., Beacon Group SW, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson, Caregiver Training Institute, Literacy Connects, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, YMCA of Southern Arizona and Youth On Their Own.
  • Vistoso Automotive:
  • Pima County charitable organizations will have an opportunity to be awarded funds generated from the sale of certain merchandise such as T-shirts, hats, mugs and water bottles by the Oro Valley automotive center, 12945 N. Oracle Road. Profits will go to a winning charity at the end of 2016. Charitable 501c(3) organizations can apply for funding through July 1 at
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  • Four Peaks Brewing:
  • The Tempe-based brewing company held a fundraising campaign July 8-17 in Tucson to help provide local teachers with classroom supplies.

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