Sedona Verde Valley Firefighter Charities (SVVFC)
Canned Sedona has now combined forces with the Sedona Verde Valley Firefighter Charities in order to better serve the community through their contacts and with their support. The Sedona Verde Valley Firefighter Charities have been making a difference in the greater Sedona-Verde Valley area since 2009. Started by a small group of firefighters wanting to give back, SVVFC has expanded to over 100 contributing members and continues to grow! Through member contribution, our organization supports: local youth sports, adult senior center “Meals on Wheels” holiday toy drives for children in need, four $1000 scholarships available to local high school students who are looking to pursue a profession in the fire service or emergency medicine and now Canned Sedona!
The Giving Angels
The Giving Angels is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the low-income, independent-living senior community of the Verde Valley. They do this by distributing more than 600 gift bags during the holidays, filled with hygiene and personal care items intended to provide comfort and improve the health of underprivileged seniors.
Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary
For over 14 years, Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary had as its prime objective and/or finding the best homes for abandoned, abused and unwanted animals of all kinds. At one time we had as many as 50 ferrets, thus becoming the experts we are with these little creatures. We’ve been “home” to an eclectic array of animals such as goats, horses, pigs, a very domineering duck, many bunnies, and at one time an emu. Hundreds more animals have passed through our doors and been held in our arms over the years. We are committed to try harder to help dog and cat owners, especially, realize the benefits to their own families’ health, safety and well-being of spay/neutering their pets.
The Morning Starr Spay/Neuter Clinic is dedicated to providing affordable solutions without any compromise in either the quality of care or the first-class professionalism of its veterinarians. We are committed to stopping the unwanted litters and the outrageous killing of the dogs and cats in our shelters. Until this is brought to a stop we must continue our mission to stop the population from growing. Through grants and donation from animal lovers we are able to offer low and no cost spay and neuter for the dogs and cats of the Verde Valley and Sedona area.
The Morning Starr Spay/Neuter Clinic is dedicated to providing affordable solutions without any compromise in either the quality of care or the first-class professionalism of its veterinarians. We are committed to stopping the unwanted litters and the outrageous killing of the dogs and cats in our shelters. Until this is brought to a stop we must continue our mission to stop the population from growing. Through grants and donation from animal lovers we are able to offer low and no cost spay and neuter for the dogs and cats of the Verde Valley and Sedona area.
Red Earth Theater
Red Earth Theatre provides a platform to inspire and nurture many voices through live performance, and encourage dialogue exploring the human condition in our diverse communities. Based in Northern Arizona, the Verde Valley- Cottonwood-Sedona region. We offer • Productions • Staged Readings • Fully Produced Short Performances – ‘Ready To Go’ (festivals, corporate events, fundraisers) • Theatre Workshops/Classes • Theatre-based Community Projects
Connections Equine Therapy
Connections Equine Therapy Program serves individuals in the Verde Valley who are facing a wide range of emotional and physical challenges, from autism and PTSD to cerebral palsy and stroke impairment. Our equine-assisted therapeutic riding program centers on creative activities with the horses that require the client to solve problems, respond to challenges and reflect. This solution –orientated approach encourages our clients to develop insights based on their own reactions to the situations. Our therapeutic riding program is a dynamic treatment which stimulates sensory modalities and develops cognitive, emotional and behavioral skills. The movement of the horse improves tone, balance and strength, this leads to higher self-esteem for our riders. Our Downrange Program is a program for their veterans and families to participate in activities with horses, developing relationships and learning about the commonality between horse and human. The entire family can come and participate together. Connections also works with at-risk youth.
We always are looking to meet the needs of our community. Local schools participate in our program that identifies bullying behavior and positive ways to address this issue. We have partnered with other non-profits to create new programs. Approximately 70% of our participants are on full or partial scholarship. We rely on the generosity of local business and individual donors to help our program be successful. We are excited to be part of this year’s Canned Sedona Event with other great charities!
We always are looking to meet the needs of our community. Local schools participate in our program that identifies bullying behavior and positive ways to address this issue. We have partnered with other non-profits to create new programs. Approximately 70% of our participants are on full or partial scholarship. We rely on the generosity of local business and individual donors to help our program be successful. We are excited to be part of this year’s Canned Sedona Event with other great charities!