AZ Giving
AZ Giving: Becky Chase of Bosom Buddies
Becky Chase, the current president of Bosom Buddies, opens up to AZFoothills.com about her personal role in this nonprofit. The organization is based on volunteer survivors of cancer who meet regularly to support others facing the same battle. Due to the ill health of the remaining founders, Chase stepped in as the president after having been on the Board of Directors since 2009.
AZ Giving Spotlight: The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer
As one of the only organizations that specifically targets those of African descent, The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer helps those dealing with the struggles of cancer. This organization aims to create awareness and educate African American cancer victims of proper health care. Arizona Foothills Magazine interviews co-founder, Marion Kelly.
AZ Giving Spotlight: Susan Berman of Fresh Start
Fresh Start Women's Foundation empowers women to transform their lives through engagement and education. Here, AFM asks CEO Susan Berman more about the work they do.
AFM: What is Fresh Start all about?
SB: Fresh Start is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women who want to thrive. We help women of any age who wants to make a change in her life. We do our best to help her find her own empowerment, from women who are dealing with domestic violence or homelessness, to a retired woman who wants to figure out the next step she wants to take in her life. We offer services in-person or online, so...
AZ Giving: Patti Bruno of Desert Cancer Center Foundation
AZ Giving: Patti Bruno of Desert Cancer Center Foundation
Desert Cancer Center Foundation is an organization that focuses on giving cancer screenings to the uninsured. Based solely on volunteer work, community involvement is their center of success. Their vision is to “improve the health status of women and their families.” AZFoothills.com speaks to the president, Patti Bruno, for more of an inside look at what their organization is all about.
AFM: What made you decide to get involved with The Desert Cancer Center Foundation...
AZ Giving: Julie Bank of Ryan House
Ryan House is a nonprofit Pediatric Palliative Care organization whose mission is to provide essential care in a home-like setting where children with life-threatening conditions and their families come to for respite and, if needed, end-of-life care. Here, AFM interviews Julie Bank, the Executive Director of Ryan House.
AFM: Tell us a little bit more about Ryan House.
JB: Ryan House is a palliative and intensive care facility that takes in children with life-threatening illnesses, and their families, to provide comfort for them in their time of need. We not only address physical...
