{"id":1251,"date":"2024-08-30T18:12:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T18:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florencecopper.com\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2025-05-16T18:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:17:59","slug":"paladinsports2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/florencecopper.com\/2024\/08\/30\/paladinsports2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Florence Copper Community Foundation Awards $1,000 Grant to Paladin Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The Florence Copper Community Foundation is excited to announce a $1,000 grant to Paladin Sports, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing sports and recreation activities to Arizona communities and promoting valuable life lessons through sports.<\/p>\n

The grant award ceremony took place with key representatives in attendance, including Florence Copper Community Foundation President Sophie Dessart, Paladin Sports Founder Jason Best, and Paladin Grants Coordinator Aaron Best. This grant represents the Foundation\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact in the community.<\/p>\n

Aaron Best, Grants Coordinator for Paladin Sports, expressed his gratitude for the Foundation\u2019s support, stating, \u201cPaladin will use this generous grant to enrich communities, build up families, and empower Arizona\u2019s youth through character development and love of sport. Ultimately, our desire is to Change the Culture of Sports, and community partners like Florence Copper help us reach and exceed that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 2008, Paladin Sports has been a driving force in promoting positive character development in young athletes across Arizona. With this grant, the organization will continue to expand its programs, fostering environments where youth can learn essential life skills through sports.<\/p>\n

For more information about Paladin Sports and how to support their mission, please visit paladinsports.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Florence Copper is proud to partner with organizations like Paladin Sports that are dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people and their families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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