Arizona Burners Community Outreach, Burners without Borders, Arizona

06/13/2026

Our Sixth cleanup of 2026 is done!

05/22/2026

Reach out to Sonoran Desert Dog Rescue if you are interested in adopting a new friend! They are doing great work in Southern Arizona!

05/22/2026

It is almost the middle of 2026!!!
We are looking for community members who want to spark joy and positive change in their community. Do you know of a project that could use a financial boost to get started? We offer $500 to local community members to develop projects that drive meaningful change in their community. We ask that the project embrace the principles of the Burning Man Project

Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Nominate your project or a project you believe strongly in HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnQYFfJnI5uEzLZFX9zLzfhQoosrAA9eT_sbgfC3GMAyARzA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108790509304283997307

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! We want to help turn your inspiring ideas into real-world action! Grant Applicant Guidelines (READ ME!) Micro-grants are capped at $500 per applicant per year. Funds may be used for project materials, supplies, outreach, or other direct costs that enable community benefit. Gra...

05/07/2026

Join us for our monthly bike path clean-up! We meet this Saturday at 7 AM in front of the Goodwill on 16th St and Indian School.

Volunteers are encouraged to signup in advance here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545A8AE28A2F94-63682476-phxlitter

Volunteer hours with AZBWB throughout the year count towards AZBurners volunteer hours and may qualify you for discounts on future event tickets.

05/07/2026

The board of Arizona Burners Without Borders (AZBWB) is proud to announce the awarding of a microgrant to Barbara, founder and operator of Sonoran Desert Dog Rescue. Barbara, a retired independent truck driver with over 30 years of experience in Northern California, has devoted her retirement to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs in the challenging desert conditions near the Arizona-Mexico border.

Barbara handles every aspect of the rescue herself—from field rescues and veterinary care to fundraising and community outreach. Despite facing personal health challenges, including Valley Fever, she continues to provide a safe haven and second chance for dogs in need.

AZBWB recognizes Barbara’s extraordinary dedication and impact on animal welfare in the region. Through this microgrant, we hope to help further her mission and support the ongoing care of the animals at Sonoran Desert Dog Rescue. We encourage members of the Ajo community and beyond to visit Barbara and the dogs, and to join us in supporting local efforts for responsible pet ownership and animal rescue.

If you are ever in the Ajo area, reach out to Barbara to visit the doggos, volunteer to walk one, or maybe even adopt one!

05/07/2026

GRANT RECIPIENT STORY:
Lulu’s story is one of resilience and hope in the harsh Arizona desert. Found by campers 40 miles down a dirt road near the border wall, Lulu had recently given birth and was painfully thin. Her teeth—both top and bottom front—were worn away, likely from trying to survive by chewing rocks and sticks. The campers, unable to leave her behind, brought her to Sonoran Desert Dog Rescue when animal control refused to help.

Barbara, the rescue's founder, welcomed Lulu and immediately set about providing her with the care she so desperately needed. Lulu spent her first days in an outdoor kennel, awaiting a veterinary check to ensure she was free of parvo and distemper. She was diagnosed with a tick-borne disease, requiring a month of antibiotics, and eventually underwent surgery to be spayed. Lulu also faces future dental challenges, but none of this has dampened her spirit.

Despite all she’s endured, Lulu is remarkably friendly and affectionate, craving attention and companionship. Highly adoptable, she’s potty-trained, walks well on a leash, and knows basic commands. Lulu loves to walk in the desert, always staying close to her person and never needing a GPS collar. She has tried new homes twice, but her loyalty and strong bond with Barbara led her to escape and return both times, one day even jumping through a window to get back.

Lulu’s journey is a testament to the strength and devotion of desert rescue dogs. She’s looking for a forever home where she’ll never be left behind again, but until then, she’s cherished and safe at the rescue. Her story is a reminder of the importance of compassion, patience, and second chances.

Do you have the time to love Lulu and keep her safe in your home?

02/07/2025

We keep busy and don't often write about what we have been doing. We want to change that in 2025.
Please take a look at our past projects page and let us know what you would like to see in your community.
Check the grant page after catching up on what we already did

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