AZ Giving
AZ Giving Spotlight: Dr. Kellie Warren of Florence Crittenton
With their 12th annual “Teaming Up for Girls” Luncheon—featuring keynote speaker and kidnapped survivor Elizabeth Smart—coming up in March,Florence Crittenton continues its mission of inspiring and supporting young girls to become more than a statistic and accomplish their dreams. CEO Dr. Kellie Warren has dedicated herself to fulfilling Crittenton’s goals and shared with us more about the upcoming luncheon, Crittenton’s history, and how they have made an impact in...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Erika Frantzve of Everyday Heroes Like You
Stemming from a passion to help people and make a positive impact, Everyday Heroes Like You was born. Founder/CEO Erika Frantzve shared with us her inspiration and how being Miss Arizona 2012 has helped her dream of community outreach grow a thousand times over.
AFM: What inspired you to start Everyday Heroes Like You?
EF: Ever since I was a little girl my mom would always tell me, “The greatest thing you can ever give someone is your time.” Her words were the foundation to my constant drive to “give back” to others. In 2006, at the age of 17, I founded Everyday Heroes Like You 501(c)(3)
AZ Giving Spotlight: Linda Elliott of one•n•ten
Envisioning a world where all LGBTQ youth and young adults are embraced for who they are, actively involved in their communities, and empowered to become influential leaders, is the purpose behind what one•n•ten stands for. This nonprofit organization has spent the last 20 years encouraging and empowering the LGBTQ community. Linda Elliott, the executive director, gave us more insight about the organization’s involvement in the Valley.
AFM: one•n•ten is a very unique name. Tell us about how this organization started.
LE: one•n•ten was founded in 1993 by a group of...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Dana Campbell Saylor of Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
Dana Campbell Saylor is the CEO of Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix, an organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination and promoting peace and justice for all. Here, AFM interviews Saylor on their programs, the upcoming 2014 Tribute to Leadership Gala, and how they continue to empower women all over the Valley every day.
AFM: How does the Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix help women from all around the Valley?
DS: We are the oldest women's organization in Arizona, and strive to eliminate discrimination and empower women to grow both personally and professionally. We want women to achieve their...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Anthony Conti of The Purple Society
The Purple Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on changing the prognosis of pediatric cancers, while educating and connecting families of childhood cancer patients worldwide. Anthony Conti, co-founder, shared with us the heartwarming history of The Purple Society and how its outreach has grown.
AFM: How did the Purple Society begin?
AC: My daughter, Nitalia Conti, was diagnosed at the age of 12 with a cancerous brain tumor. During her many long stays in the hospital...
