We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below. 

Nichole Kathryn Smith

At the center of everything I do, I have one core belief — that every person deserves to truly see themselves. Through my portrait photography and my work as an intuitive, I get to witness the most beautiful transformations happen right in front of me. Read More>>

Sara Anderson

Everything we do is about building social capital. Which is just a fancy way of saying we help people find each other and feel like they belong somewhere. At CONTEXT (findcontext.co), we believe belonging has to come before participation. You can’t ask people to show up if they don’t feel like there’s a place for them. Read More>>

Talia McCurry

Meaningful change begins with human connection and human moments. We spend a lot of time treating individuals as separate entities rather than connecting with how fundamentally interconnected we are. So I am so honored that I am able to build and create a space for people to reconnect with themselves, with the people they love, and with the parts of themselves they might have lost. Read More>>

Jane Spicer

Our core value at Daphne’s Headcovers is; We must do good while we are doing well. So social impact is extremely important to us. My belief is that at first we take care of ourselves ( put your oxygen mask on first), then we take care of our family. Once this important nucleus is taken care of its our responsibility to help others. Read More>>

Dr. Scott Menzel

Public education is the cornerstone of democracy and essential to the preservation of a free and flourishing society. Scottsdale Unified School District has been serving this community for 130 years. During that time, we’ve seen significant transformations in our community, including periods of rapid growth necessitating construction of new schools and periods of decline where schools were taken offline and repurposed. Read More>>

Kye Rino

The Monster Card Shop is proud to support over 80 different youth teams, programs, and High schools. We strive to make the East Valley and Arizona a better place for the youth. By being able to share our resources with the community we are able to help provide families a more affordable option for youth sports teams and leagues. Read More>>

Heather Ferrari

The Women 360 creates social impact by empowering women through education, collaboration, business development, and authentic relationships. We believe that when women succeed, families, businesses, and communities thrive. Through our networking events, educational workshops, referral partnerships, and leadership development programs, we help women grow both personally and professionally. Our commitment extends beyond business. Read More>>

Danny Pabst

We believe that art enriches people’s lives and strengthens communities. Our business serves as a resource for artists, collectors, galleries, designers, and anyone involved in the arts, helping bring creative visions to life. By helping artists tell their stories and helping art buyers protect and present meaningful works, we play a role in preserving and sharing our collective culture. Read More>>

Neha & Joe Weisman 

When we started The Ill Noise Business Playbook, we thought we were building a podcast. Over time, we realized we were building something much bigger. It began simply. We started interviewing fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from our networking groups and local business community. Read More>>

Patrick Larson

At Caffe Boa, our impact starts with a simple belief: community above everything else.

We’re an independent, family owned restaurant, so we have the opportunity to make decisions based on people instead of corporate policies. Over the years we’ve hosted fundraisers for local families facing medical challenges, partnered with organizations like the Armer Foundation and St. Vincent de Paul, donated meals and gift cards to countless schools, sports teams, charities, and community groups, and created events specifically designed to bring people together. Read More>>