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ABC15 and the Scripps Howard Fund have teamed up for the "If You Give a Child a Book...." campaign. Putting books into the hands of children in need will further their ability to learn, succeed and to move out of poverty. Improving literacy skills for these children helps them become better-informed and capable of making sound decisions. For more information on how to help go to abc15.com/book #abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund#ifyougiveachildabookcampaign #read #readbooks#improvingliteracyskills #accesstobooks

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ABC15 is celebrating a local hero and his family's sacrifices for our country.ABC15's UpLifting Arizona reporter Cameron Polom was there as two young girls from Gilbert were surprised by their father's homecoming from his Middle East deployment.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it. For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gQd2E4pT#abc15 #abc15arizona #upliftingarizona #middleeastdeployment #gilbertelementaryschool #usarmy #operationfreedom

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by the end of fourth grade. To help out, ABC15 and the Scripps Howard Fund have teamed up for the "If You Give a Child a Book...." campaign. Putting books into the hands of children in need will further their ability to learn, succeed and to move out of poverty. Improving literacy skills for these children helps them become better-informed and capable of making sound decisions. For more information on how to help go to abc15.com/book #abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund #ifyougiveachildabookcampaign #read #readbooks #improvingliteracyskills #accesstobooks

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A court decision left Maricopa County Fire districts in financial chaos. ABC15 Investigative reporterJennifer Kovaleskifirst exposed the issue and then followed through until a solution was found.ABC15 is committed to finding the answers you need and holding those accountable. Submit your news tip toInvestigators@abc15.com#abc15 #abc15arizona #abc15investigators #jenniferkovaleski #maricopacounty #maricopacountyfiredistricts #newstip #localnewsmatters

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Cameron Polom introduces Stephen "Budda" Dick, a Flagstaff teen battling a brain tumor and how he uses his "Make a Wish" to help his football teammates stay safe on the field.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it. For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gQd2E4pT#abc15 #abc15arizona #upliftingarizona #makeawish #makeawishfoundation #flagstaff

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From now until August 23, ABC15 is collecting donations for its annual "If You Give a Child a Book....." campaign. It's a partnership between ABC15, the Scripps Howard Fund and our sponsor Bumble Bee Plumbing.Kaley O'Kelley talked with students at Amberlea Elementary School in Phoenix about what it means to them to receive the free books from last year's donations, and how they feel about getting more books gifted to them through this campaign.To learn more about the "If You Give a Child a Book...." campaign or to make a donation visitABC15.com/book#abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund #bumblebeeplumbing #amberleaelementaryschool #books #reading

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Cameron Polom introduces us to a Valley pilot will be taking off into the skies one last time on Friday, and it's sure to be an extra special endeavor.Tom Schmidt has been a Southwest pilot for 32 years following his service in the military.On his final flight, his youngest son Matthew is set to be his final first officer on his last voyage before heading into retirement. The two have been able to share the last three years flying for the major airliner.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it at https://lnkd.in/gMUnbVZW#abc15 #abc15arizona #upliftingarizona #cameronpolom #valleypilot

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Studies show that children with access to books have a 90% probability of completing the 9th grade, yetthe majority of low-income children have no books in their homes.That's why ABC15 and the Scripps Howard Fund have teamed up for the "If You Give a Child a Book...." campaign. Putting books into the hands of children in need will further their ability to learn, succeed and to move out of poverty. Improving literacy skills for these children helps them become better-informed and capable of making sound decisions.For more information go to abc15.com/book#abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund #ifyougiveachildabookcampaign #read #readbooks #improvingliteracyskills #accesstobooks

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ABC15's recent report highlights the positive impact of solid investigative journalism. Penny, a Phoenix resident, was the victim of a shocking case of mistaken identity. When she needed a place to turn, she contacted the ABC15 Investigators for help. After the station's in-depth coverage, federal agents admitted their mistake, confirming Penny is not the fugitive they sought. Her case has been dismissed, but her fight for accountability continues. This truly exemplifies why local news matters. #abc15 #abc15arizona #abc15investigators #localnewsmatters #mistakenidentity #indepthcoverage

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