AZ Giving
AZ Giving: Ronald McDonald House Charities Names New CEO
Following a national search, Kerry Schulman, who has been the chief operations officer at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHC-CNAZ), has been named chief executive officer by the RMHC-CNAZ board of directors. Schulman, a former McDonald’s owner-operator, begins her new responsibilities this...
AZ Giving: Connections of Hope Gala
This year’s Connections of Hope Gala is less than a month away and is one of the most powerful events in the Valley. The Gala benefits a statewide program called Teen Lifeline, a suicide prevention hotline made by teens, for teens who are struggling and need guidance. Whether it be stress venting or a final resource, Teen Lifeline experts work 365 days a year in hopes of assisting callers toward healing and happiness.
The event includes an exceptional dinner, a live auction, entertainment, and most importantly, instruction on how to make a positive impact. There is also an award given to celebrate a member of the community who transcends in contributing to the well-being of our society. The 2019 award winner is Sissie...
AZ Giving: Incredibull Stella Mission
Marika Meeks, Scottsdale resident and founder of the Incredibull Stella Mission, recently released her book Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family, courageously sharing how her cancer diagnosis “gave her gifts.”
At age 41, Meeks was an established entrepreneur, mother and wife diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. After a debilitating diagnosis, Meeks temporarily left her husband and two daughters in Indiana for Scottsdale to receive treatment. The combination of radiation treatment and a distant support system...
Nonprofit of the Year: Preparing the Next Generation
AZFoothills.com is proud to announce Arizona DECA as the winner of the third-annual Nonprofit of the Year competition. Approximately 320 Valley organizations vied for the winning title and a sponsorship package from Arizona Foothills Magazine. Here, get to know the nonprofit that aims to prepare students for a life of leadership and possibilities.
Not every high school student can say they’ve networked with leading titans of industry or traveled the country to compete in business...
AZ Giving: MacDonald Family Fund
On August 19, the MacDonald family of Scottsdale, including parents Scott and Elizabeth and Scottsdale Christian Academy student Emma and Logan, tragically lost their home and all personal possessions in a house fire.
While they are safe, their involvement in multiple communities across multiple geographies has sparked an outcry of individuals who want to help. A GoFundMe has been set up for those who are able to donate, while gift cards are also being accepted (to restaurants, fast food, Target, Kohl's, Nordstrom, grocery stores, Grub Hub, etc.) on behalf of the family. Scottsdale Christian Academy is also asking the community to pray for the MacDonald family to cope with the loss.
