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This is a photo from a previous Techie Camp at Chicanos Por La Causa, sponsored by Desert Garden UCC. 

Desert Garden UCC receives grant for Techie Camp for 50 refugee youth

March 06, 2023 in Church News

Desert Garden UCC, Sun City West, in an effort to improve the lives of refugee youth in the Phoenix area, has received a grant award from the UCC’s Global Hope Initiative, through the Ministry for Refugees and Migration Services. The $2000 award, along with gifts from Desert Garden, will allow 50 refugee youth to attend a Techie Camp where they will receive training on the workings of and use of a computer, and be able to keep a newly refurbished laptop after the program. 

This is a partnership including AZ Strut, Chicanos Por La Causa, and Desert Garden UCC. 

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Southwest Conference United Church of Christ
PO Box 44968
Phoenix AZ 85064-4968

Location: 214 E Willetta St., Phoenix AZ 85004

Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday | 9AM - 5PM
Friday | closed

email: Conference Staff
phone: 602-468-3830

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