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In the news: Arizona nonprofits can't get volunteers to return post-pandemic
July 5, 2022, Axios.com — Arizona nonprofits are struggling to get volunteers back to pre-pandemic levels — threatening programs at some major organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona.
Why it matters: According to ASU's Lodestar Center, more than 13,500 nonprofits in Maricopa County provide services such as providing shelter for homeless people, animal rescue and after-school support.
By the numbers: On Arizona Gives Day two years ago, 2,225 volunteers pledged 81,862 hours of service at nonprofits across the state, according to the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.
During this year's event, just 925 volunteers pledged 36,269 hours.