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
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.
Nonprofit of the Month: notMYkid
Today, notMYkid aims to inspire youth to grow, thrive and reach their full potential via a full continuum of mental and behavioral health and wellness programs. Here, Shane Watson, public information officer, discusses how the pandemic has affected notMYkid, its new The Well campus and how readers can support its noble mission.
Nonprofit of the Month: Teen Lifeline
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of calls and texts to Teen Lifeline, which works to prevent teen suicide in Arizona, has risen exponentially. Here, Michelle Moorhead, executive director of Teen Lifeline, discusses ways to aid the nonprofit, the role of its teen volunteers and in what ways it is honoring Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Valley Breweries Band Together for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Arizona breweries will tap a special beer on Sept. 16, with a portion of the brew’s sales going to suicide prevention organizations.
Nonprofit of the Month: United Food Bank
The United Food Bank of Arizona is a private nonprofit organization that provides thoughtful food assistance through the collection and distribution of food donations, as well as other helpful essentials.
Nonprofit of the Month: KNOW Cares
In the fall, The KNOW Women, an Arizona-based women’s networking group with more than 6,000 worldwide members, announced the creation of KNOW Cares, a nonprofit focused on empowering, educating and raising funds for women and youth worldwide. Here, Sarah Benken, CEO of KNOW Women, discusses the mission and goals of the new nonprofit as well as how readers can give to this heartwarming cause.