Opportunity Abounds, Right Here in Prescott

Opportunity Abounds, Right Here in Prescott

Three local women play important roles in helping the economy thrive Right in the heart of Prescott, three local women are helping the local economy thrive. Through their work at the Northern Arizona Council of Governments’ (NACOG) Economic/Workforce Development (EWD)...
A Dynamic Group of Women Shapes the Future of Education

A Dynamic Group of Women Shapes the Future of Education

The Highlands Center for Natural History’s Education Team cultivates diverse experiences for people of all ages—in nature, about nature, and with nature—especially now By Sarah Vincent, Education Director, Highlands Center for Natural History The Highlands Center for...
The Real Face of Homelessness in Prescott

The Real Face of Homelessness in Prescott

Agape House Helps People Rebuild Their Lives, Achieving Stability and Independence Around the Prescott area, people may occasionally see homeless people publicly asking for help. What most people probably don’t see: the 110 students in the Prescott area schools who...
Jessi Hans and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ):

Jessi Hans and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ):

Serving Up a Second Chance Through Affordable Housing Options By Tara Fort Jessi Hans, Executive Director of the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) is on a mission to move people in the Prescott area from homelessness into affordable creative housing options....
‘A Life’s Work’

‘A Life’s Work’

Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Founder, Becky Ruffner, Passes the Torch to Claire Louge, Executive Director By Hilary Dartt When Becky Ruffner founded Prevent Child Abuse Arizona in 1989, she was a young mother determined to improve the chances for a healthy trajectory...
A Place to Belong and Thrive

A Place to Belong and Thrive

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona Enhances Children’s Futures By Clarissa Robertson The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona provide children and teens in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley with an affordable, safe and enriching place to be...