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2025 Holiday Giving Drive

As the holiday season approaches, we would like to highlight several meaningful ways to help brighten the season for relatives in need, which are being offered by the Phoenix Indian Center.

Significant impact is made through the support of community members, and participation in this year’s holiday initiatives is welcomed. Several opportunities have been developed to allow support to be provided according to your own time and preference:

  1. Adopt-A-Family: Spread holiday cheer by adopting a family this Christmas. Complete this form to be matched with a family as soon as one becomes available. You’ll shop for gifts and essentials to drop off at the Phoenix Indian Center or arrange a pickup.
  2. Food Donations: We are collecting non-perishable food items and household essentials through December 10Donations can be dropped off during business hours. Need assistance on arrival? Give us a call — we’re happy to help.
  3. Toy Donations: Donate new, unwrapped toys or gift cards at the Phoenix Indian Center through December 10. You can also shop our Amazon Holiday Giving Wishlist to have gifts shipped directly to us. Click here for details.
  4. Charitable Tax Credit: Make a monetary donation to our Holiday Giving Program to support warm clothing, essentials, and food packages for families in need. Your contribution may qualify for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. Click here to donate.

Our deepest appreciation is extended to everyone whose kindness helps lift up our relatives during this season. Any questions or requests for supportcan be shared by calling 602-264-6768 or emailing communitysupport@phxindcenter.org.

3rd Annual Indian Child Welfare Act Symposium of Arizona

The third annual Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Symposium of Arizona is coming up! The theme this year, “Wrapped in Culture, Rooted in Connection: Family, Healing & Networking for the Future Generations” emphasizes the importance of this event. This one-day symposium will teach attendees about ICWA & the Foster Care process. If you’re interested, use the information or click here to register.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00PM

Location: I’tom Hiapsi Pascua Yaqui Tribe (9405 S. Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ 85283)

Winter Workshop Series

Join us this December for two fun and hands-on workshops led by our amazing Young Elder Mentors at the Phoenix Indian Center! Youth can attend one or both sessions, each offering unique cultural teachings and creative skills.

Event Details – The Story of Frybread: History, Culture & Cooking

Date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Phoenix Indian Center (4041 N Central Ave, Bldg B)

For questions or help registering, contact Abby Buffalo at 602-264-6768 or abuffalo@phxindcenter.org

Event Details – Sewing 101: Pouch & Medicine Teachings

Date: Sunday, Dec 7, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Phoenix Indian Center (4041 N Central Ave, Bldg B)

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