AZ Giving

AZ Giving: Adam Trenk of CANTER AZ

CANTER stands for The Communication Alliance Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses. This organization helps retiring or old racehorses with new opportunities to restart their careers. AZFoothills.com speaks to Adam Trenk, the executive director, for more insight on this volunteer based organization.

AFM: Why did you decide to get involved this organization?

AT: CANTER is a national organization that has affiliates across the country in different states and regions. CANTER AZ was started in March of 2011, by Dennis Miller. We are a...

Sojourner Center offers housing, childcare, emotional support, self-sufficiency programs, and more, to women and children leaving a domestic violence situation behind them.

AFM: What is Sojourner Center's mission?

MG: Sojourner Center provides housing for women and children who are leaving a domestic violence environment and need somewhere to go where they are safe and have time to put their lives back together. We give food, shelter, childcare- all in all we are a crisis center that helps women and their children heal from the pain of their violent situation. We...

AZ Giving Spotlight: Sammy Waslewski of JustWorld International

JustWorld International is an organization that aids struggling areas of Honduras, Cambodia, and Guatemala. The organization has ambassadors who network to provide nourishment, hygiene, education, and vocational programs to the children in these impoverished areas. Arizona Foothills Magazine interviews ambassador Sammy Waslewski for an inside look at what this organization accomplishes.

Horses Help is a PATH International Premier Accredited therapeutic and recreational agency that uses specially trained horses, PATH International- Certified Instructors, AHA- Certified Therapists, and community volunteers to serve participants ranging in age from three to seniors. Participants enjoy weekly sessions enabling them to learn horsemanship, riding skills, build horse and human relationships, and receive therapy.