Courtney’s Place helps adults with special needs develop abilities, confidence and social skills Organization: Cortney’s Place Leadership: Founders: Jim and Cindy Carpenter Executive director: Chasidy Gray Annual Budget: $1.2 million Origin: In 1985, Jim and Cindy Carpenter welcomed their first child, Cortney. Despite being born with congenital nervous system malformations that left her unable to […]

By Lynette Carrington Cortney’s Place recently held its 2nd Annual Cheers to Future Years event at Scottsdale Beer Company. Owner Doug Ledger opened his doors for the second year in a row for the private event to support the organization, which services adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More than 150 guests kicked off the […]

A fashion event to help Cortney’s Place, a non-profit organization with a community day program for adults with special needs, was held on April 6 at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. The “A Fresh New Way” Fashion Event raised funds for Cortney’s Place  programs in Scottsdale. The event, co-chaired by Julie Xander and Jose Trifilio, […]