GILBERT, AZ – Monday, September 20 – Get ready to give back! SanTan Village is thrilled to announce
its Community Support Saturday event, including a job fair and donation drive, held on Saturday,
September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All the action happens near Grimaldi’s Pizza, just south of Dillard’s
and east of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
SanTan Village’s donation drive benefits its three charity partners, Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Food
Bank and Arf-Anage Dog Rescue. Shoppers are encouraged to come support these great local charities
by dropping off donations, cash or signing up to be volunteer. Also, don’t miss out on the free balloon
animals, adorable puppies up for adoption, free giveaways from retailers and a chance to win $100 to a
retailer of your choice with your participation.
● United Food Bank – food drive
● Arf-Anage Dog Rescue – pet supply drive & puppy adoptions
● Big Brothers Big Sisters – “Bigs” and “Littles” signups & clothing drive
With your donation to any or all of the charities you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win $100
to a retailer of your choice. The first 100 donors to each charity will also receive free thank you gifts &
special discounts from SanTan Village retailers including Escapology, Massage Envy, Maya Caroleena
Jewelers, Sonoran Desert Olive Oil, Thirsty Lion, Yankee Candle, Dog Haus, Bubble Bee, la Madeline +
MORE.
Guests can drive up and drop off their food, water and clothing donations just south of Grimaldi’s Pizza,
in the far northeast corner of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Parking Lot.
Additionally, if you need a holiday job or just a new career, over 15 SanTan Village retailers will be on
site for you to learn more about employment opportunities. Applications and resumes will be accepted,
some on the spot interviews will be conducted.
All other activities will take place on the street between Grimaldi’s Pizza and Victoria’s Secret.
Event Website: www.ShopSanTanVillage.com/Events/GiveBack
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has operated under the belief that
inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes
meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”),
ages 6 through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive relationships that have a
direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Please consider being a volunteer mentor or
making a gift to help children in our community who need and deserve mentors build self-confidence
and realize their potential.
About Arf-Anage Dog Rescue
We specialize Moms and Pups and Puppies from owner surrender and the shelters. Litters of pups that
were "accidental" or the last of a litter that they "couldn't get rid of." Please do not buy from backyard
breeders! Adopt don't shop!
Our Motto is "NO MOM LEFT BEHIND"
Moms are spayed and rehabbed and ready for forever families.
Puppies are oriented in a foster home environment and begin potty training and socialization. We
provide all basic veterinary care including spay/neuter prior to adoption. We make every effort to find
perfect homes and require a home inspection before adoption. We will ALWAYS take a dog back if it
doesn't work out with their adoptive family.
About United Food Bank
Our mission is to stabilize the lives of hungry, low-income people within Eastern Maricopa, Gila and
Pinal, and Southern Navajo and Apache Counties of Arizona by actively acquiring, storing and
distributing large quantities of wholesome and nutritious foods to our network of community and
strategic partners, combined with advocacy and educational initiatives that enhance lives.
