This week, KXCI DJ Miranda shines the Nonprofit Spotlight on Jess Patrick, Development Manager for Sonoran Prevention Works (SPW), whose mission is to build a healthy Arizona with people who use drugs. Jess Patrick, Development Manager for Sonoran Prevention Works SPW was founded by and for people who use drugs. They started with a singular focus: everyone should have access to the knowledge, tools, and community they need to be safe and healthy. Today they’re committed to making that a reality at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels through street-based outreach, organizational capacity buildin ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Nic Jones, the President of the Southern Arizona Rescue Association. Also known as SARA is a non-profit, all-volunteer search and rescue organization serving southern Arizona and Pima County since 1958 without charge for its services. SARA members are volunteers from all walks of life, donating their time, skills and enthusiasm to provide a vital service to the public. Nic and Stephanie discuss the nonprofit partnership between Epic Rides 24 hours in the Old Pueblo annual mountain bike event and the importance of ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Kathy Ogden, the founder, and ambassador of Courtney’s Courage. Courtney’s Courage is dedicated to raising funds for children’s cancer research, specifically neuroblastoma, and to assist with support services for pediatric cancer patients being treated at Banner Children’s -Diamond Children’s Medical Center and their families. They discuss the history and growth of Courtney’s Courage over the years and how their programs are guided by families who their organization serves.  ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Carol Peters, NP Public Health Nurse at the Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute.   The Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute conducts research on, teaches about, and provides comprehensive care for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of the liver. Joined by Irving Velazquez Vega, Program Coordinator, and Carina Mendoza, Community Coutreach Coordinator, they discuss the education and engagement efforts as well as the research of the institute ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Dennisse Ley, the Executive Director of Homicide Survivors Inc., Whose mission is to help meet the crisis and long-term needs of families of murder victims through support, advocacy, and assistance. Through support, advocacy, and assistance Homicide Survivors Inc uses trauma-informed and compassionate responses to inform their work ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Ed Sakwa, the Executive Director of the Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse and how Emerge goes beyond the traditional approach of providing survivors with resources including emergency shelter, safety planning, and DV education. Emerge engages the entire community in addressing the underlying causes of abuse. Why? Domestic abuse is a community problem, and we believe that our communities are the solution.   ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Joanna Williams, the Executive Director of the Kino Border Initiative. Kino Border Initiative, since 2008 has united six Catholic organizations in an effort to be a humanizing presence and to foster bi-national solidarity on the issue of migration on the U.S.–Mexico border through direct assistance and accompaniment, education, research, and advocacy. Joanna and Stephanie discuss the meaning of migration with dignity and the ongoing work of the Kino Border Initiative in the U.S. and Mexico ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Torre Chisholm, the Executive Director of the Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (Friends of PACC). Friends of PACC supports Pima Animal Care Center and enhances its efforts to save the lives of pets in need. Torre and Stephanie discuss the upcoming El Tour de Tucson on November 19th and Friends of PACC’s community outreach efforts to keep families with pets together and healthy, among other topics. Save the date, February 19th, 2023, for the second annual Pet Parade on 4th Avenue! Visit their website to find out ab ..read more

In this episode of  Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Tara Laurie-Manson, the founder, and CEO of Youth World Education Project (YWEP). She recognizes one of the best ways to bring about change is through education. Following high school, she pursued her academic studies in psychology and education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University and a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Arizona. Tara shares the mission, vision, and some of the initiatives and programs from the Youth World Education Project, including ..read more

In this episode, Miranda Schubert shines The Nonprofit Spotlight on Abby Hungwe, Managing Director of Owl & Panther. The mission of Owl & Panther is to inspire and support refugees and society in embracing change, life and hope through healing-centered engagement in expressive arts, community outreach and collaboration. They work to foster belonging through the creation of safe and nurturing space built on strong partnerships, and collaboration. Abby Hungwe, Managing Director of Owl & Panther   Here’s a link to What Peace Means to Me by Eri, a youth program participant whose e ..read more