Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest prepares for a challenging 2026, as state leaders warn of a tight Arizona budget and federal officials propose changes to the “public charge” test that could harm immigrant communities and caregivers. Strong advocacy will be essential to protect basic needs, human dignity, and access to vital supports.

The National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE) urgently seeks signatures from faith leaders on two critical petitions that defend our shared moral responsibility to safeguard creation.

From Arizona Faith Network comes this request to sign a letter to the members of the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate in support of Muslim communities in Arizona.

The good news and bad news for SNAP and WIC post-government shutdown, as noted by Arizona Food Bank Network in their November issue of ‘Inside Scoop’.

Grand Canyon Synod partners from the Safe Communities Coalition offer this helpful resource by the Digital Defense Fund for responding to online harassment and doxxing.

World Food Day is October 16! This special day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for people struggling with hunger, wherever they may be, and encourages global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, and food-secure future.

From Arizona Faith Network: A government board is gathering input on a new proposal that would suppress the vote, and they need to hear from you! This is a concrete action you can take, in just a couple of minutes, to help protect voting rights.

The guidance offered here comes from Over Zero, an organization founded in response to the global need to counteract and prevent identity-based violence and other forms of group-targeted harm.

Guest blogger Autumn Byars, member of University Lutheran Church in Tempe, AZ, recaps the Creation Justice Ministries’ Witness for Creation event at Desert Botanical Garden.

Hunger Action Month takes place every September. In 2025, it runs from September 1 to September 30, with Orange Day (the national day of awareness) observed on Friday, September 5, 2025. It's a time when individuals, workplaces, and communities unite to fight hunger and raise awareness.

Full-time (hybrid) position available at Bread for the World. Read job description here.

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is gathering supplies for their Back-to-School Drive. To help LSS-SW deliver supplies before the first day of school, please try to give by July 21.

Triple-digit temperatures have returned—and Arizona Faith Network is leading the charge to protect our most vulnerable neighbors through cooling stations, interfaith bag-packing events, and summer service opportunities. Learn how you can help.

Experts say there’s been an increase of many kinds of hate over the past few years. In this KJZZ interview, Rev. Katie Sexton of Arizona Faith Network, and Rabbi Andy Green of Congregation Or Tzion share more.

Arizona summers are deadly—and for our neighbors experiencing homelessness or heat vulnerability, access to water, shade, and compassion can be life-saving. Read how you can help the AFN Heat Relief and Respite Program.

Arizona Faith Network is now hiring staff and recruiting volunteers for its 2025 Heat Respite and Relief Program! Paid and volunteer positions open: Heat Respite Site Leads, Heat Respite Site Assistants, Safety Specialists and Heat Respite Volunteer.s

Our public lands and waters are sacred spaces for reflection, recreation, and stewardship. Yet, they are under threat. Join a statewide movement to protect these resources at the Arizona Rally for Public Lands on Thursday, March 27 at the Arizona Capitol. Buses from Tucson & Flagstaff to Phoenix available.

Arizona Food Bank Network invites you to their annual conference for a day of connection, learning, and thought-provoking discussions. Tuesday, March 25, free of charge.