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AZCEND Receives Chandler Chamber 2023 Community Cup Award for Remarkable Community Impact

Sarah Amstutz | May 24, 2023
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Chandler, AZ – In recognition of their outstanding dedication and transformative work in the community, AZCEND has been chosen as the recipient of the Chandler Chamber 2023 Community Cup Award.…

Chandler Christian Community Center unveils new name, AZCEND

Sarah Amstutz | May 14, 2017
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Chandler Christian Community Center Unveils New Name, AZCEND After 50 years of service to the communities in Southeast Valley, local nonprofit organization embraces new brand that reflects its evolution and…

Deli co-owner gives back with free Thanksgiving dinner

Sarah Amstutz | November 24, 2016
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CHANDLER, Ariz. (KSAZ) – One of the co-owners of Carlo & Emilie’s Gourmet Deli is Chandler decided to give back to the community on Thanksgiving, and host a free Thanksgiving…

Phoenix-area exhibit puts a face to homelessness

Sarah Amstutz | November 3, 2016
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CHANDLER, Ariz. — A new exhibit presents an eye-opening look at homelessness in Chandler. The exhibition, “Portraits of Homelessness,” features pictures of the homeless within the city and allows them…

Deli owner who grew up in an orphanage provides hot meals for homeless

Sarah Amstutz | June 22, 2016
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Hot meals mean a lot to the homeless, as Carlo Ventura knows. He lived in an Italian orphanage from ages 2 to 14. “The many nights of going to bed…

Chandler lowering property-tax rate for homeowners

Sarah Amstutz | June 16, 2016
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Chandler homeowners and social-service agencies scored in the budget for next fiscal year. Chandler adopted a $971 million budget June 9, a total that represents a 6.7 percent increase over last year,…