ASU Design Studio for Community Solutions

10/16/2026

✨Community Spotlight: Marcela Lopez ✨

Meet Marcela Lopez, Director of Family and Community Engagement at the Isaac School District. Through her work, Marcela connects families with resources, strengthens school community relationships, and creates opportunities for children to thrive. ❤️🏡

Heart of Isaac Community Center supports families in Maryvale through educational resources, classes, and early childhood programs. By connecting families with essential support and community partnerships, the center helps children and families build a stronger future together. 🌱💛

09/29/2026

📣 Maryvale teens—we want to hear from you!
If you’re between the ages of 14 and 18, join us for a discussion about sports, recreation, parks, and opportunities to be active in Maryvale.
📅 October 7
🕓 4:00 p.m.
📍 Desert West Community Center 6501 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
🍕 Food provided
🎁 $20 gift card for each participant
Share what you and your friends enjoy, what makes it easier or harder to be active, and what programs or opportunities you would like to see in the future. Your feedback will help shape a community report and guide future opportunities for local youth.
Only six spots are available for teens from Maryvale or nearby communities. Registration will close once all spots are filled.
Sign up: https://forms.gle/24tmDjCtDosM2fp37

09/24/2026

Come and join the community for these amazing upcoming events! 🎉💛
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🚗 Car Seat Check-Up

Keep your little ones safe! 💛 Join us this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 AM–12 PM for free car seat inspections, community resources, and more!

📍 American Family Fields of Phoenix
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family & get connected!

⚾🇲🇽 Mexican Baseball Fiesta

¡La fiesta está de regreso! 🇲🇽⚾ Come enjoy baseball, música, comida y cultura at the 14th Annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta!

📅 Sept. 25–27
📍 American Family Fields of Phoenix
🎟️ Grab your tickets and join the fiesta! 🎉

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09/18/2026

✨ Community Spotlight: Stephanie Roman ✨

Meet Stephanie Roman, Executive & Creative Director of Celebración Artística de Las Américas (CALA). Through her work, Stephanie uses art and cultural programming to uplift diverse voices and create spaces for connection, storytelling, and belonging. 🎨

CALA Alliance is a nonprofit arts and culture organization dedicated to celebrating the richness of Latinx, Indigenous, Black, and LGBTQ+ communities through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and community events. Their work uses the arts to build community, amplify stories, and inspire meaningful conversations about culture and social equity. 🗣️

09/08/2026

📣 Project Restore: My Records, My Rights is back!

Do you or someone you know need help with restoration of rights or destruction of juvenile records? Join us on September 12, 2026, to navigate the process and get the support you need.

⚖️ What to expect:
• Court guides available on site to help with applications.
• Legal experts and community resources available.
• Eligible petitioners may have the opportunity to see a judge and have their request reviewed and ruled on at the event.

✨ Clear the record, clear the path, and step into your next chapter.

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Durango Juvenile Court Center 3131 W. Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

Share your input and voice to help heat resilience in Maryvale

08/27/2026

Did you know Maryvale is one of Phoenix’s hottest and most under-shaded neighborhoods?

Join Councilwoman Anna Hernandez and RUMBO for **A Walk in the Park**, a community walk at Desert West Park to share ideas for more shade, comfort, and welcoming spaces.

DSCS has been working with RUMBO to support their coalition-building in Maryvale and their advocacy for policies and projects that strengthen heat resilience in the community.

📍 Desert West Park
6602 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10:00 AM

If you’re from Maryvale, live nearby, or care about a cooler, healthier Phoenix, come walk with us and share your ideas.

Please share with Maryvale neighbors and community partners!

08/04/2026

This month we would like to spotlight and celebrate Rosie Espinoza, one of our Community Champions ✨ Rosie has been with DSCS from the very beginning and we couldn’t imagine doing this work without her!

07/07/2026

This month we would like to spotlight and celebrate the Design Studio’s amazing Community Engagement Specialist, Andrea Galaz Arevalo! ✨