One couple’s infertility struggles transform into hundreds of homes for foster children OrganizationAgape Adoption Agency of Arizona LeadershipCo-Founders — Leslie and Douglas ReprogleCEO — Leslie ReprogleBoard chair — Dr. Janel White Taylor Origin“Agape was founded as an act of faith,” said Leslie Reprogle. When Leslie and her husband Douglas Reprogle were unable to conceive, Leslie […]
Strengthening Constitutional rights for children in foster care Organization Gen Justice Leadership Founder and CEO: Darcy Olsen Board Chair: Celia McClelland Origin: Darcy Olsen founded Gen Justice with her seventh foster baby in her arms. “I’d seen too much brokenness,” she said. “I had to believe there was a better way.” Olsen had just finished writing “The […]
Local nonprofit provides aviation education and preservation Organization Wings of Flight Foundation Leadership Founders: Dale Churchill and Brian Churchill Board of Directors: Dale Churchill, Brian Churchill, Mike Doyle and Dennis Glauner Origin: Falcon Field was established in 1941 as a British training base for the Royal Air Force in the early years of WWII. Two local brothers […]
Nonprofit provides food, clothes, employment help — and hope Organization NourishPHX Leadership Executive DirectorBeth Fiorenza Board ChairArturo Moreno, CPA Origin: NourishPHX got its start when an interfaith coalition joined forces in the late 1960s. The Community Clothing Bank (the clothing arm of the original St. Mary’s Food and Clothing Bank), North Phoenix Corporate Ministries and […]
Helping people with substance-use disorders become better parents Organization Hushabye Nursery Leadership Co-Founder & Executive Director Tara Sundem Board President Brandon Clark Annual budget $3.6 million Origin: As a neonatal nurse practitioner with more than 27 years of experience, Tara Sundem has worked with mothers and collaborated with community partners to improve outcomes for babies […]
Photo: On June 13, 2017, Zachary Sumner (above) took his own life, leading to the creation of Kid in the Corner Organization Kid in the Corner Leadership Founder & CEO | Francine SumnerBoard President | Maggie Miller Annual budget $140,000 Origin: Kid in the Corner is a grassroots organization started by Zachary Sumner’s family and friends […]
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 at Buchanan Music in Mesa. The students worked hard and used the community as their stage, performing at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the Orpheum Theatre and […]
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 and wanted to have a more tangible impact on patients’ lives. After noticing that many patients were rarely visited by family or friends — and […]
Gesher Disability Resources Supporting individuals with special needs in the Jewish community and their families so they can lead fuller lives Organization: Gesher Disability Resources Leadership: Executive director: Amy Hummell Board co-chairs: Wendy Horwitch and Nora Schaefer Annual Budget: $448,000 Origin: Formed in 1985 as the Council for Jews With Special Needs, this agency was […]
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones offers the camaraderie and support that come from experience CEO/Executive director: Kim Humphrey, a nationally recognized expert on drug abuse and its impact on families. Humphrey retired after nearly 32 years with the Phoenix Police Department, during which he served as a commander for almost 16 years. While he was […]
