Charity Spotlight: SOUNDS Academy
ORGANIZATION SOUNDS Academy LEADERSHIP Founder & CEO | Kirk JohnsonBoard Chair | Ian Fischer ANNUAL BUDGET $440,000 ORIGIN: SOUNDS Academy began in September 2014 with 10 students and one teacher …
Frontdoors Magazine August/September 2021 Cover Story: The Big Return
The path back for arts and culture in the Valley winds through a 140-acre garden in Papago Park, down Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row, through venues downtown, through the Civic Center in …
Key to the Good Life: Off to Flagstaff!
We desert-dwellers appreciate an occasional break from the heat. And Flagstaff, a favorite Valley escape, has earned a reputation as an emerging art and culture destination. Try these attractions the …
A 2nd Act: Singing With Joy
Allan Naplan and Arizona Musicfest are igniting minds with music As a young man, he played the trumpet. This wasn’t a surprise since Allan Naplan’s mother was a music teacher …
Tempe Unveils New Mobile Cooling Center
Jenny’s Trailer offers those who are homeless a cool place to hydrate The City of Tempe launched a new mobile cooling center, called Jenny’s Trailer, to serve those experiencing homelessness …
Three Moms Leading From the Heart
“Look for the helpers,” Mr. Rogers said, when it comes to facing tough times. In honor of Mother’s Day, we salute three extraordinary moms that took a challenge and transformed …
Charity Spotlight: DreamCatchers
Organization: DreamCatchers Leadership: Founder: Caitlin Crommett Annual Budget: Approximately $90,000 Origin: Caitlin Crommett founded DreamCatchers when she was 15. She had been volunteering with a local hospice for three years …
Style Unlocked: Rescue and Repair
I recently spent the day with Risa Kostis, who is not only warm and beautiful, she is one smart woman. She’s an entrepreneur, author, stylist and philanthropist — she’s chairing …
A 2nd Act: Abilities, Not Disabilities
Pursuing a life of good works from a wheelchair is an inspiring second act. Creating a second second act from a wheelchair is above and beyond. But then, Jamie Heckerman …
Frontdoors Magazine May/June 2021 Cover Story: Miss Effervescent
Looking back with philanthropist Billie Jo Herberger as she rides the waves of a remarkable life Her coquettish voice and million-dollar smile are magnetic, making everyone feel like friends. Billie …