Tracy Baynes, founder and president/CEO of STEP: Student Expedition Program, discusses the nonprofit’s summer Alaska trip, how the pandemic has affected STEP students and how readers can help.
Nonprofit of the Month
Nonprofit of the Month: Esperança
Since 1970, Esperança has aided more than 50,000 families across the globe each year–including here in Phoenix–by providing social, mental and physical health services in under-resourced communities. Here, Jeri Royce, president and CEO of Esperança, discusses its new community garden and news of its upcoming Night with Esperança event.
Nonprofit of the Month: Soroptimist International of Phoenix
Soroptimist International of Phoenix is celebrating 100 years of ensuring that all women and girls have the proper resources and opportunities to reach their full potential. Here, past president Paula Norby how education access affects a wide number of issues that impact women and how readers can help.
Nonprofit of the Month: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona
For nearly 40 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona has been a home away from home for families with children facing medical challenges, Here, Kerry Schulman, CEO, discusses how the pandemic has affected Ronald McDonald House and how community members can best give back to the wonderful cause.
Nonprofit of the Month: Better Piggies Rescue
Founded in 2017 in Cave Creek, Better Piggies Rescue aims to rescue, rehabilitate and educate about pot belly pigs. Danielle Betterman, director of Better Piggies Rescue, discusses how the nonprofit came to be, myths about this smart creature and Better Piggies Rescue’s adored pig yoga events.
Nonprofit of the Month: Feeding Matters
Feeding Matters has committed itself to uniting the healthcare community with families to improve care for children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). Here, Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, discusses just how common yet misunderstood PFD is and how you can contribute to the nonprofit’s mission as we head into Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month in May.
Nonprofit of the Month: Quasar Quantum Youth Fund
With a goal of helping children ages 10 to 18 years–especially those affected by mental illness, trauma or addition–to lead healthy, mindful lives, Monica Samuels, owner of Scottsdale’s Quasar Quantum Healing, recently founded the Quasar Quantum Youth Fund.
Nonprofit of the Month: Junior Achievement of Arizona
For more than 65 years, Junior Achievement of Arizona has prepared local students to succeed in both work and life, empowering the futures of more than two million students. Here, Anne Landers, vice president of Strategic Impact, discusses the 20th anniversary of JA BizTown and the upcoming JA Bottles for BizTown event.
Nonprofit of the Month: Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation
Delta Dental of Arizona started the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation (DDAZF) in 1997 with the mission is to improve oral health across the state, particularly for uninsured and underinsured groups and communities.
Nonprofit of the Month: Men’s Arts Council
For more than 50 years, Men’s Arts Council has served as a volunteer organization and a fundraising group for Phoenix Art Museum. This month, the nonprofit hosts Lost Negatives of Rock & Roll Legends, a curated exhibition of rare photos of iconic artists from the 1960s.