Every parent’s nightmare is not being able to keep their child safe. That’s what happened to Katja Hissler when her son Sami was diagnosed at age 4 with Type 1 diabetes. Find out how a service dog helped Sami here: https://azpowerpaws.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Frontdoors-Magazine-April-2021.pdf
Empowering Intrepid Warriors provides service dogs for veterans
In 2014, Elaine Starks and her local nonprofit, Power Paws Assistance Dogs, decided to reach out and help a whole different group of individuals: veterans. This branch of assistance is known today as Empowering Intrepid Warriors (EIW). The goal of EIW is to provide assistance dogs to veterans and help with Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) in a substance abuse program …
Sometimes, four feet are more helpful than two
We’ve all seen the videos on social media: dogs who do good deeds, who help humans in time of need or are just there to put a smile on someone’s face. Read the article here: https://azpowerpaws.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Arcadia-News-Update-April-2021.pdf
Grants and Donations.
Focused giving and in-kind support helped Power Paws through its “fresh start.” Since 2017, Power Paws has received $562,683 in grants and donations. Donors have asked Power Paws for our highest-needs, and our donors have answered. Thank you. In-Kind Donations Training Food and Treats. Nestle Purina provided 30,000 pounds of food and treats. Program Support Activities Wall. Thanks to Alec …
In the News. Power Paws gets a new home
Power Paws is looking forward to 2020 as it will be an exciting and pivotal year for our programs. The groundwork to improve program content and delivery was developed over the last two years. Power Paws engaged the expertise from Intel, Governor’s Office – Social Enterprise Initiative and Experience Matters. We will have dedicated staff to support our volunteer recruitment …
“Giving Thanks” to our Volunteers and Donors.”
This holiday season is an ideal time to express our thanks, share our excitement and a glimpse of our blessings! On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and donors for their unwavering support and generosity. It’s been an amazing couple of years, and you have been a critical part of our …