Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Your Invitation to Hope, Healing & Infinite Potential (Seats Filling Now)

Aug. 20, 2025 Update

​​​​​​​CCC&Y Spotlight

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

Dear Partners and Friends,

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This gathering is more than a conference—it’s a call into hope, connection, and limitless potential.

Our keynotes were crafted specifically for this event and setting—Lowell Observatory, a place that symbolizes the infinite universe and infinite possibility. In a time when spirit, science, and connection are needed most, our speakers will guide us into transformation on both a personal and community level.

Here’s what you’ll experience (see details in the images below):

A keynote weaving together storytelling, science, spoken word, and systems change to ignite transformation in individuals and communities.

A keynote exploring the power of the heart’s energy as a catalyst for healing, coherence, and system-wide change—giving you actionable tools for leadership, communication, and personal empowerment.

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​​​​​​​ Education Spotlight

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — As students return back to school and prepare to enjoy the final month of Summer, reading activities was high on their list this past weekend during the “Stories Under the Sun” Literacy Fair held on Sept. 16 at Foxglenn Park in east Flagstaff.

Presented by The Literacy Center, the United Way of Northern Arizona and Read On Arizona — Flagstaff, the event was supported partners such as Arizona PBS — Arizona State UniversityBookmans Entertainment Exchange — FlagstaffChicanos Por La CAUSA, the Coconino Coalition for Children & YouthDesert Financial Credit UnionEducation Forward Arizona, the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD)Northern Arizona University Early Learning and Development Center, PNC Bank and Tynkertopia.

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Community Updates ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Action Requested

Coconino County Health and Human Services’ Preventing Housing Insecurity Flexible Funds (PHIFF) helps qualified households ‘at risk’ of losing stable housing

Coconino County Health and Human Services hiring for multiple positions

Grand Canyon Library is hiring

Grand Canyon Odyssey of the Mind looking for team coaches

Page Public Library to hold Teacher Supply Drive

Informed

​​​​​​​Latest news from our Partners

 Arizona Dept. of Education Office of Indian Education publishes latest newsletter

Childhelp — Learn about Hope for a Safe Summer

Hushabye Nursery publishes latest newsletter

Northern Arizona University publishes latest newsletter

Northland Family Help Center provides safe, secure housing for individuals 18-21 through the Peaks Transitional Living Program

The 2025 NAU Hispanic / Latine Youth Media Workshop was an amazing experience for some Flagstaff High School students

Events

August

• Please see our monthly August event calendars

• Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library events for the week of Aug. 18, 2025

• Aug. 20 — Education Forward Arizona present August Education Power Hour — Budget and Policy Updates for Early Childhood and K-12 Education
• Aug. 20 through 22 — First Things First announces registration open for Perinatal Mental Health Certification Training in Flagstaff
• Aug. 21 — Hopi Demential Education Symposium to be held at Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
• August 21, Oct. 15, Dec. 18 — Coconino Health & Human Services announces Fredonia Car Seat Safety Classes
• Aug. 22, 29 — Coconino County Health and Human Services’ AZ Health Zone presenting “Seed to Supper” series at Flagstaff Family Food Center
• Aug. 29 — Coconino County Fair to hold Youth Day, free admission

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Our Mission: We ignite collective action that creates better lives for children and families

 

Our Purpose: We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community​​​​​​

 

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Our mailing address is:

2625 N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Email: coalition@coconinokids.org​​​​​​​