Governor Jan Brewer at "Hope & A Future"

Arizona United States Queens joined Governor Jan Brewer to celebrate “Hope & A Future” at the Phoenix Zoo.  The ladies welcomed guest, helped children with crafts, assisted Santa and made sure everyone had a good time. Hope & A Future serves abused and neglected children in the Arizona foster care system by helping them reach their potential and achieve their dreams.

Sunshine Acres Children's Home

Breanna Bregman joined the “Desert Mountain High School Varsity Cheer Team” in bringing holiday joy to Sunshine Acres.  The team donated gift baskets and $800 in gift cards to 7 individual homes that house 10 children each.  Sunshine Acres provides a loving, wholesome home for children who are separated from their parents and help them establish long-term relationships with stable parental figures, preparing them for success in adult life. 

100 Club Radiothon "Holiday Heroes"

Miss Teen Arizona answered phones and took donations today.  Holiday Heroes is an annual 12 hour – radiothon and charity drive put on by Sports 620 KTAR on-air personalities Gambo & Ash in order to provide financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare.

Teen Speaks Out About Volunteering

Breanna Bregman, Miss Teen Arizona United States, talked to potential pageant contestants about the obligations, responsibilities and rewards of being a titleholder.  Her discussion included talking about her own volunteer organization "Teens Caring For A Cause".  The purpose of this organization is to introduce teens to volunteering and build leadership skills.

 Tiffany Lee, Event Co-Host

Patti Council & Kayla Downs

Arizona United States Pageants State Directors

Phoenix Electric Light Parade

The Arizona United States Queens support St. Mary's Food Bank and the City of Phoenix Electric Light Parade.  The parade features a collection of floats, giant balloons, marching bands and performance groups.  In it's 24th year this has become a holiday tradition for families and a signature event for Phoenix.