It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

Through a comprehensive lineup of services for children, youth, and family, Polara Health strives to help families connect and grow healthier By Hilary Dartt Raising children is tough—especially in today’s world, and especially when parents and caregivers feel alone....
A Bond Beyond Mentorship: Lucy and Cassie’s Journey

A Bond Beyond Mentorship: Lucy and Cassie’s Journey

By Robin Layton, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters For Lucy Papas, becoming a mentor wasn’t just about giving back—it was about making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life. A single mother raising her daughter, she had always admired the idea of mentorship....
Exploring the World’s Best Classroom

Exploring the World’s Best Classroom

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona Offer Adventure Programs to Enrich Local Youth Through Outdoor Experiences and More The local Boys & Girls Clubs have grown in the past few years; they offer day camp programs as often as possible, generate outdoor...
Compassionate Care

Compassionate Care

Adult Care Services, a Local Nonprofit, Enriches the Lives of Individuals with Dementia while also Providing Respite and Support for Their Caregivers By Audri Baker Since 1982, Adult Care Services (ACS), a local nonprofit, has provided essential care to adults living...
Taking our Cues from Squirrels

Taking our Cues from Squirrels

Scurry into Springtime and Connect with the Outdoors By Maria Icenogle, Highlands Center for Natural History Education Director As the calendar makes steady progress toward springtime, we naturally seek opportunities to be in nature and to embrace the warm sunlight of...
From Survival to Empowerment

From Survival to Empowerment

Owner of Blooming Into You Guides Clients to Healing and Empowerment so They Can Show Up Better By Heather DeSousa “Blooming into you is all about changing the programming, beliefs and narrative we’ve created from childhood. Releasing and changing those old thought...