Coldwell Banker Realty: The Foothills office of Coldwell Banker Realty raised $2,000 for Veterans for Child Rescue. The funds were the result of a drawing for a painting by an artist who goes by the name b.8th e, who has multiple sclerosis and paints with his fingers. The drawing was hosted by Heather Hutchison and James Clark from Guaranteed Rate Affinity.
Dutch Bros: Dutch Bros locations in Tucson donated $1 from every drink sold on on Nov. 17 to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona. The organization supports, serves and advocates for children with cancer and other blood disorders, their families, long term survivors, bereaved families, and the professionals that care for them.
Magic Portal Books: Tucson author Riyon Harding has recently unveiled two childrenβs books β βSherman, a Tucson Tortoiseβ and βSedonaβs Questβ β that combine storytelling with virtual reality technology. The books transport readers to well-known local attractions in Tucson and Sedona with the help of a smartphone or tablet. For every book sold online, the publishing company Magic Portal Books, which is owned by Harding, will donate $3 to help the Institute for Better Education Foundation, an Arizona-certified School Tuition Organization. For more information, visit magicportalbooks.com.
Casino Del Sol: I Am You 360 and Gospel Rescue Mission are receiving $25,000 each as the beneficiaries of Casino Del Solβs 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament. I Am You 360 works to empower and transform the lives of young people experiencing homelessness through mentorship, educational programs and life skills development. Gospel Rescue Mission Gospel provides immediate assistance, a 12-month addiction recovery program, transitional housing, job training, health services and long-term solutions to help individuals and families overcome homelessness.
Four of 10 tiny homes under construction at the I Am You 360 development at 1131 S. Van Buren Ave., which provide housing for youths transitioning out of foster care in Tucson.
