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PHOENIX ALFAS!

See below all the links you will need to help you maintain your awesome ALFA-ness. As always, feel free to reach us at [email protected] or (602) 956-0909 ext. 1 if you have any questions. Happy volunteering!

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Level up! See where your hard-working volunteer hours are getting you. Curious to know where you stand? Contact us an we’ll be happy to update you on your ALFA status!

ALFA Apprentice

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Complete 10 hours of volunteer hours and receive a handmade artisan gift item from Iron Root!

ALFA Advocate

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Complete 30 hours of volunteer work and you get a super sweet Ambassador t-shirt!

ALFA Elite

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Complete 50 or more hours of volunteer work and get a $50 Devoured Gift Card on us!

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ALFA SPOTLIGHTS

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Tim Ness

ALFA Spotlight

LOCAL FIRST AZ INSTAGRAM

Going meatless is a great way to #reduce your #environmental impact, but if you're going to eat meat there are ways to do so without a guilty conscience about your carbon footprint. Know where your meat comes from and #sourcelocally whenever possible. Here at @criolloflagstaff we source our chicken from #ridgeviewfarms, the home of the happy chickens, in Paulden, AZ! The cage-free chickens are raised in a humane, stress free environment (and are delicious). Consider buying whole animals if possible and using every part of it or buying your meat from a butcher shop which has a commitment to sustainability (is now a good time for a shameless plug for our sister restaurant @propermeats???). At Criollo we start with whole chickens and butcher them in house to meet our needs.  Pictured here: (1) pan roasted chicken breast, (2) chicken fajitas ft. locally made tortillas from @tortillaladyaz (leg and thigh meat), and (3) the butchered and baked chickens which will become the chicken stock for our (4) tortilla soup!  #greenbiztakeover #sustainaz #localfirstaz#eatlocal #sourcelocal #belocal #nowaste
@criolloflagstaff here taking over for @localfirstaz in order to show off some of our sustainable practices in honor of #earthmonth! Criollo is part of SLO (Sustainable, Local, Organic) Restaurant Concepts, so #sustainability has been important to us since the beginning. The pine you see showcased here is locally harvested Beetle Kill Ponderosa and Rodeo-Chediski salvage wood locally milled by Silas Page at @APSawmill. It includes the wood used at the bar, the booths, and the cieling at the front of the restaurant! The wood floors themselves are much older and have been in place since long before Criollo took over the building. Since they were still in good shape we kept them instead of opting to refloor which would have cost valuable time, energy, and resources. We'd like to thank #localfirstaz for letting us hang out on their insta! Check out the LFA story for some more ways we #thinkgreen and be sure to pop back tomorrow for some more behind the scenes peeks! #greenbiztakeover #sustainaz #reducereuserecycle #downtownflagstaff #sloconcepts
"When we banked at a larger corporate bank, we sometimes felt like just a number. Banking at Republic Bank of Arizona, we have a sense that they understand who we are, what we do, and how we do it. I most appreciate the fact that it's a local bank and they make us feel very valued." - Frank of @heldtlumber April is Community Banking Month. Our community banks do more for our local business community than the big banks, isn't it time you moved your money? 💰 ➡️🏠 Learn more at https://localfirstaz.com/banking/ link in profile. #MoveYourMoney #CommunityBankingMonth #LocalFirstAZ #Phoenix #ShopLocal #BuyLocal #BankLocal
Local orange milk doesn’t fall far from the tree?! 🍊🥛 🌳 Operating for over 50 years, @danzeisendairy has created a stronger local economy with help from Pinnacle Bank. In 2014, Pinnacle Bank provided the opportunity for financing a new bottling facility, allowing Danzeisen to continue providing milk (of all flavors!) across our great state of Arizona ☀️ Photo Credit: @danzeisendairy #BankLocal #CommunityBank #CommunityBankingMonth #DanzeisenDairy #LocalFirstAZ #ThinkLocal #DrinkLocal
That sure is a nice view... it could be your view! Only a few spots remain for May's #WeekendZona trip to #CampVerde. Join us as we experience the elements of this #VerdeValley town May 18-20. ⛰️ Come hike the ancient ruins and cliff dwellings and experience a Western #horsebackride amid huge desert foliage and sandy washes. 🚣 Opt into a guided #kayaking trip down the #VerdeRiver, which meanders through the community’s small farms and ranches. 🌌 Camp Verde is pursuing the International #DarkSky Community designation and partnering with #Astronomers of the Verde to show off the beautiful night sky. Visit localfirstazfoundation.org and click on the Events tab to register! #ExploreAZ #LocalFirstAZ #RoadTrip #MyAZ #WeekendWarrior
#AZGivesDay is here! ❤️🌵 The Local First Arizona Foundation is focused on the big picture of creating a place we’re proud to call home. Our vision is an Arizona economy that is sustainable, resilient, and celebratory of diverse cultures. Help us build opportunities for Arizona's families right in our community! Visit the link in our bio to donate and learn more! #LocalFirstAZ #FuerzaLocal #GoodFoodAZ #GiveLocal #GiveWhereYouLive
April is Community Banking Month! 💰 Did you know that local #communitybanks and #creditunions give at a higher rate to local nonprofits? @vantagewestcreditunion gives thousands of dollars to hundreds of local organizations making an impact like @bensbells. They care about their community because they are deeply rooted in the community. Learn more about Vantage West by visiting localfirstaz.com/banking and #MoveYourMoney! 💰➡️🌵
Meet Shelby, our new #Tucson Community Outreach Coordinator! She brings a wealth of local knowledge (and a love for local foods) to her new role. If you see her around town, say hello! Or send a 👋 here to welcome her to the #LocalFirstAZ team! Here she is with a loaf of naturally leavened bread she made with @haydenflourmills flour and inspired by local favorite @barriobread! #GoodFoodAZ #EatLocal
🌵 GIVEAWAY! 🌵 We’ve teamed up with @francesvintage for a special #momandpopbusinessday giveaway! Here are the rules: 1) Follow @francesvintage 2) Follow @localfirstaz 3) Comment on our giveaway post by tagging one of your friends and letting us know why you love #AZ! 4) The contest will run until 3/29 at noon. We will pick one winner at that time and notify them here on Instagram. Winner will receive a tote, candle, and $50 gift card to Frances. Did you know that @francesvintage named their store after the owner’s mom? That’s keeping it in the family! Read more about them on our blog.
Wouldn’t you like to be here? You can! Join us for our next #WeekendZona adventure May 18-20 when we head to #CampVerdeAZ to explore the elements. 💦 ⛰ 🌌 This all inclusive package includes #kayaking, #hiking, #stargazing, and delicious meals at local restaurants. More details at localfirstazfoundation.com. #HikeAZ #ExploreAZ #VerdeRiver #VerdeValley #LocalFirstAZ #VisitArizona
No need to worry about #ToysRUs closing, there are plenty of local toy stores across Arizona! 🤹🏻‍♀️ And when you #BuyLocal, you'll be supporting your community. Check out our directory at localfirstaz.com for more! #LocalFirstAZ #ThinkLocal #ShopLocal #BeLocal

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