Pro Tip of the Month: Live the Mission

This month’s tip comes courtesy of Lisa Masters, the founder & CEO of Autism Life and Living In the world of nonprofits, the mission is the guiding star that drives every action and decision. For many leaders, it can be easy to get lost in the day-to-day operations and lose sight of why that mission […]

Fashionable ‘Fresh Start Gala’ Celebrates Women, Program Success Stories

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation hosted its annual Gala event on March 23, 2024, at The Phoenician. Neiman Marcus showcased Carolina Herrera’s Spring Collection at this year’s signature couture cocktail hour. Gala Chairs: Cindy Watts & Mark El-Tawil Founders’ Award Honoree: Michelle Kerrick  Fashion Show: Neiman Marcus presents Carolina Herrera with Creative Director Wes Gordon Entertainment: […]

It Was All About PINK at the Barbie Exhibit Opening at Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum hosted a special VIP Preview Night of Barbie®: A Cultural Icon + The Power of Pink on February 13, 2024, examining the evolution and impact of Barbie from child’s toy to global phenomenon. Exhibit Curator: Helen Jean, the Jacquie Dorrance Curator of Fashion Design at Phoenix Art Museum Notable Moments: The […]

‘Hope in Motion’ Event Celebrates 50 Years of Community Impact by FSL

On March 19, 2024, FSL hosted its annual ‘Hope in Motion’ Breakfast at the Arizona Biltmore. The breakfast celebrates 50 years of the organization. Presenting Sponsor: Waymo Safe to Age Award Recipient: APS Emcee: Whitney Clark, Arizona’s Family Dollars Raised: $162,000 Notable Moment: Attendees were welcomed with an extensive overview of the organization’s recent accomplishments […]

Hearts and Hope Overflow at Annual Ryan House Community Breakfast

Ryan House hosted its annual Community Breakfast on March 7, 2024, at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Funds from this event support Ryan House’s programs for families with children facing life-limiting or end-of-life journeys.   Gold Sponsors: Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines & Ira Gaines | Fore the Kids | Hospice of the Valley Event Co-Chairs: Christina Andrews […]

10 Questions With… Kristina Wong

1. How does a performance artist, comedian and actor become an artist-in-residence at ASU? Well, truth be told, ASU Gammage and I have been dating for a while. Back in 2010, I performed “Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at the Beyond Series. A few years later, I performed “The Wong Street Journal.” So when […]

Frontdoors Media Names Phoebe Glawe-Sergent as Chief of Staff

Frontdoors Media and The Red Book are proud to announce the hiring of Phoebe Glawe-Sergent as the new chief of staff. With a background in account and project management as well as nonprofit work, Glawe-Sergent will manage The Red Book’s publishing operation, including membership. “We are thrilled to add Phoebe to our team here at […]

New Pathways for Youth Celebrates 35 Years of Transforming Lives

New Pathways for Youth is marking its 35th anniversary of service to Phoenix youth, providing mentorship to those facing poverty and three times the adversity of their peers. NPFY, formerly known as Phoenix Youth at Risk, was founded in 1989 through a transformative 10-day retreat that united 40 youth with mentors. During the retreat, the […]

‘Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars’ Honors Moffett Family, Youth of the Year

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley celebrated its annual ‘Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars’ event on March 2, 2024, at the Westin Kierland Resort. Guest donned sneakers with their finest, a very welcome dress code for all! Title Sponsor: Amplify Capital Advisors  Co-Chairs:  Jody Sarchett & Basil Zaidi   Honorees:  The Moffett Family & Crescent […]