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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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TREAT YO' SELF!

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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Find out about upcoming opportunities, sweet deals, and catch up with other volunteers. Feel free to post questions, ideas, and more! 

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ALFA SPOTLIGHTS

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Tim Ness

ALFA Spotlight

LOCAL FIRST AZ INSTAGRAM

Do you like banana pancakes? 🎶🍌🥞 Make a gift of any amount to the Local First Arizona Foundation by August 23 and you'll be entered to win tickets to the Jack Johnson Concert on August 28 AND an @otrocafephx gift card! To learn more about how to donate and about supporting local food systems, visit the link in our bio!
Have you heard the buzz about #NationalHoneybeeDay? 🐝 We've been celebrating all month long with our Green Cash Mob: Support Honeybees! . . When you support local businesses like @isavebz, @rangohoney, and @beehave_honey you're playing a critical role in helping to restore honeybee populations here in Arizona. Buy Arizona-made honey this month to support your local beekeepers! . . Check out the link in our bio to learn more!
@dedicatedgfbakery is a local Tucson bakery that is committed to helping those with food allergies. Providing tasty gluten free and allergy sensitive options, owner Rebecca Wicker believes that people don’t need to compromise their health to eat great food. To learn more about dedicated bakery check out the link in our bio! 🍞🍪🥐🍰🥖
We're celebrating #NationalFarmersMarketWeek and #NationalMelonDay by adding some fresh #melon to our grocery lists! 🍉🍈 Plan a trip to your local farmers market this weekend to see what else is in season! 👩🏽‍🌾
Today we celebrate the ones who help bring #FarmtoTable 🥕 For National Farmworker Appreciation Day, make sure to thank those who have helped feed our communities ❤
Have you ever been to #DouglasAZ? We had a wonderful #WeekendZona trip there last week. We learned all about the rich history and culture of this unique border town, and had a blast! We showed them how to explore this awesome #RuralAZ town the #Localist way. Save the date for our next excursion to #PinetopLakeside Oct 12-14 for #FallColors! Details at localfirstazfoundation.org. #VisitArizona #ExploreAZ #LocalFirstAZ 📸: @canineview
Last night we graduated 45 students from the 10th cohort of the @fuerzalocalaz Business Accelerator Program! 🎓🎉 We are so incredibly proud of all the hard work that has happened these past 6 months! Business plans will now be taken to the next level, jobs will be created, and students will achieve their dreams in business ownership. This unique program would not exist without the support of our community. Give $10 today to support the 10th cohort! To learn more, visit the link in our bio! #FuerzaLocal #FuerzaLocalAZ #LocalFirstAZ #Graduation #Congrats #SmallBusiness #SomosFuerza
“I started my business without the knowledge I needed. The Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Program helped me set a foundation so that my business can now grow faster.” - Reyna Sandoval of Le Doggie Pet Grooming 🐶 . . We are celebrating our 10th graduating class of the Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Program tomorrow night! 🎓 Will you chip in $10 for our 10th class to support this transformative program? To learn more and donate, visit the link in our bio! . . @le_doggie1249 @fuerzalocalaz #FuerzaLocalAZ #LocalFirstAZ #SomosFuerza #SmallBusiness
“My goal was clear; to start my own business and to prove to my children and myself that even if you fail a thousand times you must try again and again because there are different ways to find success. Thank you Fuerza Local for believing in me and for the opportunities that you have given me!” - Nashelli PaitaLa of Perrera Hot Dogs 🌭 . . Thr 10th class of the Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Program is graduating! 🎓 Since 2013, this program has created opportunities for more than 250 Latino micro entrepreneurs. Come celebrate with us this Wednesday! . . July 25th, 6-9 PM Legends Event Center 4240 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85019 . . #FuerzaLocalAZ #LocalFirstAZ #SomosFuerza
Happy #FeelGoodFriday! 🌞 Summer is a great time to hike and explore some of your favorite @azstateparks up north! What's your favorite spot to visit/hike? Comment below! 🏜⛰ . . #LocalFirstAZ #AZStateParks #Friyay #ArizonaLife #ExploreAZ #ArizonaAdventures #HikeAZ #VisitArizona #VisitSedona
Enjoy a variety of restaurants and breweries local to Tucson at the first annual Brews & Bites! 🍻 @tucsonoriginals Restaurants and Baja Arizona Craft Brewers collaborate to bring a unique tasting menu inspired by Tucson’s vibrant craft beer scene. Swipe ➡️ to learn more and to get your tickets visit the link in our bio! #DrinkLocal #EatLocal #AZBrewery #VisitTucson #TastingTucson #ThisIsTucson #WhyILoveWhereILive #Tucson #DrinkLocalBeer #LocalBeer
Early bird tickets for #AZFarmerChef are now live! This expo showcases all locally grown and produced foods, bringing buyers and sellers together. Exhibitors can market their products and buyers can find new items for their restaurants, stores, groceries, and more. For more info visit the link in our bio! 🌱 . . “We have attended every Farmer + Chef Connection since the beginning and it just keeps getting better and better (and better!). It is the outstanding #AZFood community gathering event of the year and we look forward to continuing to grow with it.” — David Heininger, Black Mesa Ranch #GrowLocal #EatLocal #BuyLocal #ShopLocal #AZFarmers #Organic #YouAreWhatYouEat #FarmtoTable #LocalFood #GoodFoodAZ

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