AZ Giving
The Arizona Humane Society’s Compassion with Fashion: Pets Make Life Sweet
Phoenix attorney Andrea Marconi and executive Katherine Kemmeries Cecala have enjoyed their fair share of black-tie events over the years. The high fashion, four-star meals and cherished memories are staples that make for a unique, treasured experience each and every time.
But only one event has brought the pair new, loving family members.
Two years...
AZ Giving Spotlight: CEO Jeffrey Neff of the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona
The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona is committed to prevention of kidney disease through awareness, education, research, and to also improve the quality of life for Arizonans with kidney disease. AFM interviews CEO Jeffrey Neff to learn more about the National Kidney Foundation's goal of providing care, education, and hope.
AFM: Tell us a little more about the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona.
JN: For the past 51 years, we have been improving the quality of life for Arizona residents with kidney disease. We work with everything from transplants and organ donations, to taking...
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 their community.
AFM: What is Florence Crittenton’s role in the Valley?
KW: Florence Crittenton is a place...
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...
