May 15, 2023
Grow A Reader: Because Books Still Matter
In the digital age, children’s books for early readers can seem like an archaic, ineffective tool when compared to tablets with flashy buttons, interactivity and animations to promote literacy. At …
February 28, 2023
Valley Parents Advocate for Children’s Initiatives
Strolling Thunder is a baby advocacy campaign that aims to raise awareness and promote policies supporting young children’s healthy development. This national campaign is spearheaded by Zero to Three, a …
November 14, 2022
Bring the Holidays to a Child in Need
Gingerbread Kids need you! This year, more than 1,000 kids in need have been identified by our program staff for our holiday giving campaign. Many generous corporate and community partners …
March 16, 2022
Support inclusion this April with Bashas’
Join Bashas’ in celebrating Champions for Inclusion this April! All month long, Bashas’ customers can support three local charities making a difference for people with disabilities – Southwest Autism Research …
February 05, 2022
Meet Our Thrive to 5 Playfest Ambassadors
At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during the first five years of life. These services are supported in …
December 15, 2021
Gingerbread Kids gift drive provides holiday cheer to nearly 1,700 Valley children
During the holidays, gifts can express our appreciation and care for those closest to us. For kids, unwrapping a new toy or outfit can light up their faces and homes …
August 19, 2021
Southwest Human Development offers rewarding team builders
The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt change in every workplace, with many organizations changing their operations or requiring employees to work from home. It’s still unclear when COVID-19 will be …
June 01, 2021
‘Dream Big, Move Fast’ charity car raffle benefits Arizona kids, families in need
Prizes include an all-new 2021 Toyota Venza, $1,000 cash and more Southwest Human Development launched its inaugural “Dream Big, Move Fast” car raffle to support its many early childhood programs …
April 19, 2021
Celebrating our volunteers who support Arizona families throughout National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24 this year. We at Southwest Human Development are proud to recognize the contributions of all the volunteers who support us. Whether it be the …
March 03, 2021
Grow A Reader Virtual Book Drive creates opportunity for corporate, community philanthropy
Every May, Southwest Human Development’s Grow A Reader Virtual Book Drive helps provide books to young children in low-income Arizona communities. For companies and community volunteer organizations, Grow A Reader …