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Grindr is celebrating Pride with "the great American road trip (but make it gay)," with a special stop in Phoenix on Monday.

The big picture: The dating app launched a bus tour that is stopping in 10 cities to help users up their game.

The bus will include two portrait photography studios for taking the best profile picture, free swag and giveaways, local drag queens and more.

A care team will also be on hand to provide information on LGBTQ+, gender-affirming, and sexual health and wellness care.

What they're saying: "It's our 15th anniversary this year, which is quite a big deal because we're one of the OG gay dating apps. So for Pride Month we wanted to hit the road and get out to our community," Grindr social media director Benjamin Cooper told Axios.

🚍 Driving the news: The Grindr bus rolls into Charlie's at 8pm and the event runs until midnight.

How to see Grindr's Pride bus in Phoenix

The dating app launched a bus tour that will stop in Phoenix to help users up their game.

The Grindr bus made its debut in San Francisco. Photo: Claire Reilly/Axios

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Nonprofits and businesses in Phoenix and across the country are rallying to support the most vulnerable victims of the L.A. area fires.

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex will donate 5% of burrito sales at all 10 Valley locations to the Los Angeles County Fire Department through the end of the month.

Huss Brewing Co. will give $2 to the California Fire Foundation for every pint of Southwest Strong West Coast IPA sold at its four taprooms through Jan. 25.

Aiir Hair Care and Society Salon have teamed up with local stylist Traci Barrett for a "cut-a-thon" Saturday from 10am-4pm. All proceeds from haircuts and blowouts will support disaster relief efforts in L.A. Call or text 480-946-5400 to schedule an appointment.

Shapiro Law Team is collecting clothing, shoes, nonperishable food, baby items, blankets, feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, toiletries and towels at its Arcadia office through tomorrow.

If you prefer to donate directly, consider these organizations:

American Red Cross is working with community and government partners to provide food and resources to people fleeing fires, including thousands at shelters.

Pasadena Humane has already taken in over 300 animals. Staff are treating burnt and injured animals and working with other shelters across California.

World Central Kitchen relief teams have mobilized across the region to hand out food and water. The organization's "Chef Corps" are on standby to provide meals.

Direct Relief works with locally run health care organizations and is currently distributing emergency medical supplies to first responders and displaced residents.

Malibu Foundation is offering food, shelter and mental health support to vulnerable populations like seniors, low-income families, people with disabilities and uninsured households.

How Arizonans can help California wildfire victims

Phoenix nonprofits and businesses are rallying to support fire victims.

Lisa Price hugs her daughter Madison while visiting her home that was destroyed by the Palisades wildfire. Photo: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images

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