Frontdoors Magazine October 2019 Issue

OPERATION CONVERSATION Phoenix PD programs help cops and kids develop a positive relationship COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS OCTOBER 2019 - VOLUME 17, ISSUE 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS {october 2019, volume 17, issue 10}

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EDITOR’S NOTE...................... 07 People You Can Count On 10 QUESTIONS WITH.......... 08 Kevin Michael Doyle BOOKMARKED....................... 12 Authors Recommend a Recent Read OFFICE DOORS...................... 14 Lisa Scarpinato, CEO of Kitchen on the Street CAREY’S CORNER................ 16 Research Today, a Cure Tomorrow COVER STORY....................... 20 Operation Conversation NEXT DOORS.......................... 26 A Reimagined Rio

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STYLE UNLOCKED............... 30 Closet Chic (and Repeat) A 2ND ACT.................................. 35 Young Advocacy and Support CHARITY SPOTLIGHT........ 38 National Charity League KITCHEN DOORS.................. 44 Tried and Tasty CHEERS TO THE CHAIRS.. 46 Colleen Katz and Bobby Barnes OPEN DOORS......................... 49 Lessons from Service

NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE ++ American

Institute of Architects – Phoenix Metro Chapter ++ Arizona Women’s Board ++ JDRF ++ Kids in Focus

++ Kitchen

on the Street Charity League ++ Phoenix Police Foundation ++ Young Advocacy and Support ++ National

EDITOR’S NOTE {on the job}

PEOPLE YOU CAN COUNT ON ALL AROUND Who are the people in your neighborhood?

Like so many of the lessons I learned in life, this one came courtesy of “Sesame Street.” As a preschooler, I watched Bob sing about the helping professions like postman, firefighter, bus driver, librarian and nurse. They were the grown-ups I could count on, the people that I’d meet, when I was walking down the street each day.

But what if I had lived in a neighborhood without a library, or where my first brush with a police officer came when he was arresting my dad?

I probably would have had a different take on these professionals.

The Phoenix Police Foundation has several planks to its mission, but one of them is to help the men and women in blue have positive interactions with young community members. By coaching, teaching, training and just hanging out with law enforcement, “kids get to see that police officers are real people, just like their own parents,“ said Sgt. Dave Hosfield.

What’s more, by spending time with the youths, the officers discover that “there are good kids out there who want to do good. They’ve just been put in a bad situation,” said Officer David Barrios.

Barriers come down when people get to know each other. And at Frontdoors, we believe that great coverage means getting to know subjects

as people and celebrating the good works that they do.

In 10 Questions, meet Kevin Michael Doyle, the tea sommelier at the Arizona Biltmore, who has brought exemplary service to a new level.

In Office Doors, get to know Lisa Scarpinato, CEO of Kitchen on the Street, who is fighting food insecurity among Arizona’s children. A 2nd Act introduces us to the women behind Young Advocacy and Support, who are on a mission to promote fertility education for female cancer survivors. Carey Peña takes us into the lab to meet researchers working to treat — and hopefully cure — Type 1 diabetes. And in Open Doors, publisher Andrea Tyler Evans reflects on the jobs that have helped forge her renowned sense of service.

I hope these stories will make you remember, in times of frustration, that there are people you can count on all around. The team here always tries to bring you stories about local community champions, the people that you’ll meet when you’re walking down the street each day.

Karen Werner EDITOR

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10 QUESTIONS {fascinating people}

KEVIN MICHAEL DOYLE Tea sommelier at the Arizona Biltmore 1. Tell us about your background.

2. How did you come to this role?

I grew up in a home that was constantly hosting guests. My father arrived at Arizona State University in 1962 and subsequently spent 32 years mentoring students and even directed the first performance at the ASU Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. I grew up with cast parties — lighting tiki torches and all that. From a young age, I learned how to entertain. All the gatherings of friends and theater people playing music and sharing stories. My dad is still entertaining at 88 and I’m hoping I’ll do the same.

I was on the original crew at Frank and Albert’s when I was approached to take over the afternoon tea program because they liked my style. To give me an idea of what I would be doing in this new role they sent me out to afternoon tea, and I immediately recognized there were so many things I could do to make it better. So, I decided to take the job and show Phoenix how incredible an afternoon tea could be. It was the best decision I’ve made in 12 years. I had a passion and desire to learn what the comfort of tea brings.

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3. What’s your favorite tea?

There’s a plant that grows in South Africa, called rooibos. It’s an herbal infusion that keeps your palate moist, and when you smell it you can sense that it’s going to be velvety and creamy. The kicker is that this plant lowers the body’s production of cortisol, the stress hormone. It’s also a very effective anti-inflammatory.

4. Is there an interesting point of etiquette to attending a tea that most people don’t know?

The most important thing is to remember it’s not about the food on your plate or the liquid in your cup, it’s about the conversation with the people sitting around the table.

5. Have you served tea to anyone famous?

I had the opportunity to serve French-American chef, television personality and author Jacques Pépin. I was absolutely starstruck. I later learned he was at the Arizona Biltmore celebrating his 80th birthday.

6. You’re such a warm and welcoming presence, what advice can you give people about hosting?

The most important thing about hosting is that this is a special time for guests to enjoy one another and, since we normally live such busy lives, to not take those occasions for granted.

When I’m hosting, entertaining or serving, I treat everybody as if I’m the one sitting in that chair. I give them the benefit of my being in the service industry for 40 years.

7. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened at a service?

I was holding about five plates and fell in front of the entire dining room. Luckily, I didn’t get hurt.

Afternoon tea is a 90-year tradition at the Arizona Biltmore.

8. You work in such a beautiful place. What’s your favorite hidden secret at the Arizona Biltmore?

The staff that helps me do what I get to do. And I say “get,” not “want,” because I truly believe it to be a privilege. I don’t think the staff here gets the recognition they deserve; they’re incredibly mindful, dedicated and hardworking.

9. People come to you to treat themselves; how do you treat yourself?

I have a wonderful admiration for cooking. So to treat myself, I invite people over for dinner and joyfully spend three-quarters of the day preparing food for them. It’s a wonderful creative release for me. I don’t use recipes, I just put things together that pair well — like I do with tea and food.

10. Tips for brewing a perfect pot of tea?

My biggest tip would be if you taste your tea after following its steeping directions and find that you don’t like it, try changing the way that you steep it.

In other words, don’t always follow the directions.

Experiment to find out what you like by steeping the tea for shorter or longer periods of time or adjusting the water temperature.

To learn more, go to arizonabiltmore.com.

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BOOKMARKED {what are you reading} Authors coming to the 40th Annual Authors Luncheon recommend a recent read

ALLAN HUBER “BUD” SELIG

Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball and author of “For the Good of the Game: The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball”

RECOMMENDS:

“Leadership: In Turbulent Times”

by DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN

H I S TA K E “I recently read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book, in which she describes and explains the leadership qualities of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Lyndon Baines Johnson, all of whom she has studied and written about in great depth. I am a voracious reader of history and a great fan of Ms. Goodwin. I’ve read all of her books and am also especially fond of ‘Wait Till Next Year,’ her wonderful memoir about growing up as a great fan of baseball.”

BROOKE GIANNETTI

Interior designer and co-author of “Patina Living” with her husband, the architect Steve Giannetti

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“Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation”

by BOB ROTH

H E R TA K E “In my lifelong journey to create calm in my life, I recently started practicing Transcendental Meditation.

Mr. Roth’s book is an excellent introduction to this easy, simple, elegant form of meditation.”

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KINDRA HALL

Author of “Stories That Stick”

RECOMMENDS: “Think and Grow Rich”

by NAPOLEON HILL

H E R TA K E “After just finishing Elin Hilderbrand’s ‘The Perfect Couple,’ I have switched gears to an old classic, ‘Think and Grow Rich.’ I’ve read this book several times throughout my life and I find it helps me dream and do bigger.”

CHRIS PAVONE

Author of “The Paris Diversion”

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“Fleishman Is in Trouble”

by TAFFY BRODESSER-AKNER

H I S TA K E “This terrific novel about marriage is both expected and unexpected, both poignant and hilarious. I haven’t laughed as much from a book in a long time, but it’s so much more than funny, with a startling paradigm shift midway through that shines a fresh light on everything we thought we knew, which I think is one of the fundamental goals of fiction.”

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OFFICE DOORS {valley changemakers}

A DAY WITH LISA SCARPINATO CEO of Kitchen on the Street As told to | Julie Coleman

6:00 a.m. >> RECIPE FOR SELF-CARE I start every day with an hour and a half, five-mile walk, because 260 days ago, I beat breast cancer.

I want to stay as healthy as I can. While I walk, I listen to podcasts, sermons or TED Talks. I am investing in my brain while investing in my body.

7:30 a.m. >> THE COMMUNITY TABLE I like to be a part of the community, especially where we do most of our work. I sit on the President’s Community Advisory Council at Paradise Valley Community College that meets once a quarter. We focus on what’s going on in the local college realm as students are one of the age groups seeing a rise in hunger. There are other resources on this board that allow others to come alongside us, like hosting a food drive or promoting Kitchen on the Street. I’m not sure that 14 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | OCTOBER 2019

everyone realizes there are lots of ways to help nonprofits that have nothing to do with money.

9:30 a.m. >> SEASONED WITH LOVE School districts come and pick up food typically every four weeks from Kitchen on the Street. In preparation for a school’s pick-up today, I count out the food boxes, get it all ready, and load it up on a forklift and send it out.

10:00 a.m. >> A FAMILY RECIPE I try to do two to three things at one time since I am the only full-time employee. My husband also works here part-time. He is the visionary and I’m the “make it happen” person. I am always working to market Kitchen on the Street to get our name out there. I manage logistics, our food coming in and out, and am also the volunteer coordinator.

Thanks to Kitchen on the Street, more than 2,000 children receive “Bags of Hope” each weekend, which provide the nutrition needed for better school attendance, better classroom behavior and the chance to succeed in school.

1:00 p.m. >> TASTE OF COLLABORATION At my desk, I respond to emails with 30 different school partners to distribute Bags of Hope, which are food backpacks, to 2,000 kids throughout the Valley. I communicate on a regular basis with the schools on how many backpacks they handed out, sending new shipments and how many backpacks they need.

3:00 p.m. >> THE SECRET INGREDIENT Kitchen on the Street has 18 board members and making sure they are spreading the word is important and keeps me busy. Right now, we have a push to vote for Kitchen on the Street in a contest to win $10,000. I try to be creative and make it easy for board members to promote Kitchen on the Street via grassroots marketing by providing them with a picture, link and wording they can use on their social media.

4:00 p.m. >> VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE I communicate every day about volunteer opportunities, whether it’s answering emails, setting up a private volunteer page so a group of 30 can sign up and track who is participating, or food drives and the most-needed food items.

The donated food from the community helps our bottom line since we don’t have to buy it.

Every day is different, and I like the variety!

5:00 p.m. >> THE WAY TO A WOMAN’S HEART My husband is a former chef. He cooks pretty

much every night, which is awesome for me.

I have to wash the dishes, but I get to eat great food, so it works perfectly.

7:00 p.m. >> SIMMERING DOWN My husband and I watch Netflix and just finally joined this era! “Jack Ryan” is one of our favorite shows and “Bosch” is excellent. We binge watch and that makes us feel young.

8:00 p.m. >> FOOD FOR THE SOUL This year, one of my resolutions is to read a betterment book every 60 days on topics like nonprofits, hunger, nutrition, poverty, relationships, etc. I also read novels, biographies and romance for enjoyment. Some of the books I’ve read this year are “Understanding Poverty” by Ruby Payne, “Season of Life” by Jeffrey Marx, “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” by Lori Gottlieb and “Girl, Stop Apologizing” by Rachel Hollis.

9:00 p.m. >> ONE CUP OF R+R I go to sleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.

I have a lot to think about as I have 2,000 kids to feed a week and need to get some sleep!

To learn more, go to kitchenonthestreet.org.

Julie Coleman CONTRIBUTING WRITER juliecolemanconsulting@gmail.com

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CAREY’S CORNER {carey peña reports}

RESEARCH TODAY, A CURE TOMORROW JDRF is leading the effort to fight Type 1 diabetes

Carey Peña | Contributing Writer

In May 2014, the Roberts family rushed their son JD to the emergency room.

The star football player had been experiencing some alarming symptoms such as weight loss, headaches, vomiting and fast heart rate. After a search on Google, the family discovered many of the symptoms were associated with Type 1 diabetes.

A friend whose daughter has diabetes checked JD’s blood sugar. It was so high that it didn’t register on the monitor. That’s when they found themselves in the ER. “It’s like drinking from a fire hose in the beginning and you are just trying to figure it out,” JD’s mom, Kim Roberts, told me. “That was a blow when he was diagnosed.”

The Roberts family had to learn quickly about T1D and how to manage JD’s care because his body does not regulate blood sugar. It can be a very dangerous situation.

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The first thing JD does when he wakes up in the morning is check his numbers. “It’s on my phone so I don’t have to prick my finger anymore,” the now 16 year old told me. “I take insulin whenever I eat. And whenever my levels are high, I take a shot to bring them back down.” It’s hourly management.

But there’s new hope for JD and millions of others.

A PROMISE THAT COULD SAVE LIVES Groundbreaking research is being done in Arizona that’s showing great promise and gaining national attention.

I wanted to know more about it, especially since I’m the emcee of the JDRF Promise Ball Gala. So, I went to meet the researchers who are leading the charge.

Klearchos Papas, Ph.D. and Robert C. Johnson, Ph.D. of the University of Arizona are developing

The Roberts family has always been centered by a commitment to serving others. JD’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis has given the six of them a platform to help build awareness and rally others to support the cause.

Type 1 diabetes hasn’t gotten in the way of JD living his life. He plays football, trains year-round and remains the active young man he was prior to his diagnosis.

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CAREY'S CORNER CONTINUED JDRF was founded to cure Type 1 diabetes and works toward that goal every day.

cell therapies to cure T1D through two projects: “High Cell Density, Oxygen-Enabled, Beta Cell Encapsulation” and “Accelerated Insulin Absorption Through Miniature Implantable Devices.”

“It would be a breakthrough if we can do it and we hope we can. There have been many people who have tried over the past 40, 50 years,” Papas told me.

He became visibly emotional when we spoke about his work to cure diabetes.

Johnson is also emotionally connected. So much so that this project brought him out of retirement.

“One of the biggest developments is the ability to convert stem cells into insulin-secreting beta cells. We are working on the system that you would put these cells into and transfer them at a subcutaneous site,” Johnson explained.

In short, the goal is for patients to no longer have to take injections or worry about low or high blood sugars.

Dr. Johnson was diagnosed with T1D in 1969 and it changed the course of his life.

“I decided that I would spend my life trying to repay for being given a chance to live, and that’s why I became a biochemist,” he said.

“ WE NEED BETTER TREATMENT OPTIONS; WE NEED CURES.” There are more than 30 million diabetics in the United States. About 1.6 million of those are Type 1. The work being done in Arizona has a chance to transform and save lives.

That’s why the president and CEO of JDRF, Aaron Kowalski, flew to Arizona to meet the researchers as well.

“Drs. Johnson and Papas are at the forefront of one of the most exciting areas of diabetes — cell replacement therapies. This could eliminate the need for wearing devices and could drive us toward cures,” Kowalski said. “We are seeing these move into human trials, which is the most important step right before the market.”

An internationally recognized scientific expert, Kowalski was pivotal in the transformation of JDRF’s role as the leading global organization funding T1D research.

“ Drs. Johnson and Papas are at the forefront of one of the most exciting areas of diabetes — cell replacement therapies. This could eliminate the need for wearing devices and could drive us toward cures.” ­— Aaron Kowalski, CEO of JDRF

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He, too, has a personal connection.

Kowalski’s brother was diagnosed with T1D when he was 3, and Aaron Kowalski was diagnosed when he was 13.

“Our family has lived it. It’s been hard but we’ve seen such incredible progress,” he said. “I call it a renaissance time in diabetes research.”

UNSTOPPABLE JDRF is currently working to raise $1.5 million to underwrite this research — and they have momentum on their side.

“It’s going to be huge for the diabetic community and children in particular,” Johnson said. “We are coming up on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin back in 1921. I am hoping for a therapy that revolutionizes things for diabetic patients.”

When I went to conduct these interviews, I was moved by the deep passion of the researchers, the organization’s CEO, and the unstoppable drive of the Roberts family. The family will be honored at the 2019 Promise Gala.

JD Roberts is still managing his T1D every hour of every day. But that hasn’t stopped him from having a successful football career at Notre Dame Prep and looking ahead to playing in college.

His parents, David and Kim Roberts, are confident that work being done in Arizona today will lead to a cure tomorrow for their son — and millions of others.

“To me, it’s about using modern technology to eradicate a disease that we don’t have to live with anymore,” David Roberts said. “That’s pretty powerful.”

To learn more about JDRF, visit jdrf.org.

Follow along with Carey’s reporting at inspiredmedia360.com.

Carey Peña CONTRIBUTING WRITER @CareyPenaTV

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COVER STORY {by karen werner}

OPERATION

CONVERSATION The Phoenix Police Department uses sports, education, activities and events to help cops and kids develop a positive relationship.

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alking with members of the Phoenix Police Department, it’s clear the officers have seen a lot. Citizens who cycle back to prison again and again. Teenagers who run at the sight of a patrol car. Systemic issues and news stories that pit kids against cops.

Trust is a commodity in short supply.

Yet trust is critical for law enforcement to fight crime and resolve situations in a way that helps community members.

And it’s required to build staff morale and recruit candidates who reflect the Valley’s values and demographics.

“I have kids that have been pepper sprayed and tased and been in fights with cops, but they like playing for PAL.”

Officer Carl Wunsch PAL BASKETBALL TEAM

The Phoenix PD is fighting the trust deficit by building strong relationships — particularly with youth — through creative programs that let officers step outside their usual roles and connect with the community in a positive way.

March that, from the jump, has taken the Valley by storm. In its short life, the team which Wunsch coaches has already racked up seven championships, two second-place finishes and become a fan favorite during tournament play.

Officer Carl Wunsch is an 18-year veteran of the force who grew up playing basketball. So when the Police Activities League, or “PAL” program, asked him to mentor Phoenix youth, he knew the sport would offer an ideal approach.

His players don’t pay a monthly fee and they borrow uniforms. They’re asked to pay their share of tournament fees, but even then Wunsch often helps. “I charge no more than $40 a person, but most of the kids can barely scrape that together,” he said. So Wunsch frequently finds odd jobs for the players to earn the money.

A former high school and college player, he also knew the obstacles many talented kids face. “Every teenager wants to play club basketball. They want the competition, recognition and visibility you can get. But the problem is the affordability,” he said.

Club programs can run thousands of dollars a year, plus entry fees for tournaments and money for uniforms, training camps and travel. “Most kids can’t afford that, so I thought there was an opportunity to provide something similar,” he said.

Wunsch created a PAL basketball team last

Along the way, the teens learn valuable lessons. “They’re learning how to deal with adversity, success, stress and all the different things sports can teach them,” Wunsch said.

Sgt. Dave Hosfield, who supervises the Police Activities League, proudly recounts how the team recently dealt with a challenging game.

“Some of the kids had a hard time getting there, so they had to go on the court with four players versus five,” he said. “They ended up beating the other team by nine points.”

“Some of the kids are amazed at what there is to do in law enforcement. We focus on teamwork and building relationships, not just with the kids in class but with officers as well.”

Officer Mary Roestenberg YOUTH POLICE EXPERIENCE

Cops aren’t the only ones taking notice.

Coaches from local junior colleges have started to seek out and offer scholarships to PAL players, and one 6’7” athlete is now under contract in an NBA program that develops players for the draft. “Giving them that exposure means opportunities,” Wunsch said.

It also means a shift in outlook. “I have kids that play for us that aren’t the biggest fans of police or the justice system,” Wunsch said. But after spending time with their coach, who often spends hours a day picking up and driving players to practice, the kids’ perspectives change. “They see that cops aren’t that bad,” Wunsch said.

But what if police could develop positive relationships even more preemptively, while kids are still young? That’s the call Officer Mary Roestenberg tries to answer. After getting numerous inquiries from the community about a safe place to go trick-or-treating, she helped develop an annual Halloween festival that draws about 1,500 people to the Mountain View precinct. “Families come, and kids are 22 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | OCTOBER 2019

dressed in costume,” she said. “We do a trunkor-treat and have a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, movie area, ice cream truck and DJ. Everything is free, and the food is provided.”

When she isn’t making friends with little ghouls and goblins, Roestenberg is making inroads with middle-school kids. “I identified that, at this impactful stage, you either lose them or you bring them on board,” she said.

Twice a year, Roestenberg attempts to do the latter by giving 25 kids an in-depth look at law enforcement via the Youth Police Experience program. Over the course of a week, youths go on field trips to the police academy, watch the dive team do search and rescue, see a helicopter from the air unit perform a takeoff and landing, and meet members of the bomb squad, SWAT team and — the perennial favorite — the K9 unit.

“Some of the kids are amazed at what there is to do in law enforcement,” Roestenberg said. “We focus on teamwork and building relationships, not just with the kids in class but with officers as well.”

Older kids interested in law-enforcement careers can take part in the Cadet program, which provides youths between 14 and 21 opportunities for community service and training. “We do about 5,000 hours of community service with them, including things like memorials, funerals and helping with the PPD Museum and Special Olympics,” said Officer Jamie Brooks, one of three officers who works with the program.

In addition, the youths receive academic and hands-on training on everything from handcuffing to defensive tactics to crime-scene investigation.

Meanwhile, the Cadet honor guard takes part in events like Diamondbacks games, and the translation squad assists with court-based translation. “They do all this for free in exchange for the education, opportunity and camaraderie that we have within the program,” Brooks said.

Plus, with their specialized training and knowledge of police work, the youths emerge with solid skills when they apply for jobs, said Officer David Barrios, who works with the Cadet program.

“Within the four years I’ve been here, we’ve had at least four people go to the United States Marine Corps, four go to the United States Army, and two go to the National Guard. One went to the

Coast Guard and somewhere between eight and 10 of our cadets became a city employee within the police department. And we now have two that are currently in the police academy,” he said.

Studies show that intervention programs like these help prevent absenteeism at school and reduce crime in the community. “Youth having too much time on their hands and not enough parental supervision is not a good recipe. It’s a sidestep for us to go in there and recruit them,” said Sgt. Hosfield. “We can lower our crime rates and make our communities safer by teaching kids in those crucial years that the choices they’re making now can affect them for the rest of their lives.”

“With their specialized training and knowledge of police work, the youths emerge with solid skills when they apply for jobs.”

Officer David Barrios CADET PROGRAM

“During that incident, I was lying on the ground and I made a deal with God that if he kept me alive I would do his work.

That’s how Hoops for Hope came to light.”

Officer Jen Kuleff HOOPS FOR HOPE

Speaking of choices, a critical incident led Officer Jen Kuleff to make a personal decision to give back that has helped hundreds of girls in the community. During her first year on the job, Kuleff was shot. “During that incident, I was lying on the ground and I made a deal with God,” she said.

If she lived, she vowed to do something good, which is how Hoops for Hope came to be.

A former college basketball player, Kuleff uses the sport to assist at-risk girls throughout the Valley. In this year-round program, female police officers serve as mentors to help girls make it through personal challenges while guiding them on a path to success.

Lt. Barbara Alexander, who oversees the youth programs, says they have helped heal historic tensions with police. “Some of these young people would run from us in the past, whereas now they’re developing rapport, so if they do have a problem, they know they can go directly to that police officer,” she said. “It doesn’t just affect the individual; it affects their families, and how they interact with police.”

So much so that each spring officers are invited to graduation ceremonies and parties.

“Some of these kids were going to alternative schools with an ankle bracelet on when we first started these programs, and here they are asking the officers to be there when they get their diploma,” Hosfield said.

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That’s one thing the officers stress to the cadets — that not a lot separates them from the kids.

“We all come from diverse backgrounds. A lot of us come from broken families, tragedies, immigrant parents,” Barrios said. “We ask, ‘Why can’t you be the next chief of police? Because if I’m a police officer, man, anybody can do that.’”

Officer Doug Barrow has the most tenure with the Cadet program, having worked with it for 13 years. He’ll be retiring next year and looks back on his experience with something verging on awe. “There are multiple success stories over the years but I was thinking, what if there was only one? And if there was only one, think about that positive ripple effect that that one changed life made on all of the other lives that they come in contact with. Multiply that by all those other success stories,” he said.

So while societal problems, inequities and negative news stories unfortunately aren’t going away any time soon, maybe programs like these can help cops and kids discover new ways of relating. And perhaps the pipeline running from kids in the Experience program to youths in PAL to teen Cadets might be part of a bigger, lasting solution. “We’re feeding these positively reinforced young adults into the police department,” Barrow said. “That’s what we need.

We need those positive attitudes and those next role models to carry on the culture we have.”

Backing the Blue The Phoenix Police Foundation supports the Phoenix PD by helping to meet capital needs, provide employee recognition and offer financial assistance in crisis situations. “Officers are out doing a fantastic job every day, and they have to do a lot with very little,” said Tim Thomas, president of the foundation. “So through private funding and the foundation, we can provide opportunities.”

Whether it’s helping Cadets travel to competitions, providing meals to PAL and Hoops for Hope players during basketball tournaments or purchasing clay so kids in the Experience program can make a forensic ear, the foundation steps in to provide the funds these programs need to be successful.

Beyond this, the foundation provides safety equipment such as ballistic shields and tourniquet holders to keep officers safe. And when tragedy strikes, such as when an officer was killed in the line of duty this year, the foundation provides a vetted means for people to donate to, knowing the money will go to the officer’s family.

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A REIMAGINED RIO

Project seeks to restore the artery of the Valley Tom Evans | Contributing Editor

Once a perennial river, the Rio Salado flowed through Maricopa County, spawning settlements and connecting communities.

If you’ve studied your Arizona history, you may know of the Great Papago Escape.

If you’re not familiar with it, the escape is probably the most noteworthy story from World War II that took place within the state’s boundaries. The U.S. government operated a prisoner of war camp at Papago Park that housed German POWs. Naturally, the Germans were not happy about being encamped.

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up with a plan — they would break out of the camp, head for the Salt River, hop on boats and float down to the Gila River, then the Colorado River, then to the Gulf of California, and then on to freedom. So they fashioned some crude rafts and on Dec. 23, 1944, they made their run for the Salt River … … only to find it dry when they got there.

I tell this story as a metaphor. For those who come across the Salt River for the first time, at least as

A revitalized river was a legacy vision of the late Sen. John McCain, who helped keep the issue front of mind in the community.

it runs through the Valley, the river can be a little disappointing and lacking in purpose. With the exception of the Tempe Town Lake section, it’s generally dry, thanks to the upstream dams that capture its contents so that we can have water in urban areas. It has been dug up, dumped on, and generally serves as nothing more than a physical barrier cutting through the middle of the Valley.

But that could all change one day, if the vision of a broad coalition of community leaders comes together.

Rio Reimagined is the umbrella effort to rethink how we interact with the Rio Salado and find ways to revitalize it into a key asset and artery for the community. When I say “umbrella,” it’s a big umbrella, with a lot of moving parts underneath.

A revitalized river was a legacy vision of the late Sen. John McCain, who helped keep the issue front of mind in the community. The Rio Reimagined effort is generally curated by Arizona State University, and is backed by the Arizona

Community Foundation and a significant coalition of business and community leaders. It includes the six cities and two Indian communities where the river runs.

Additionally, and significantly, it includes the Rio Reimagined Ideas Competition, an effort led by the American Institute of Architects-Phoenix Metro Chapter. Between now and Nov. 19, individuals and organizations from throughout the community — architects, planners, visionaries or anyone with ideas that could make the Rio Salado more of an asset for the Valley as a whole — are encouraged to submit their visions, with the winning vision receiving a cash prize and becoming part of the overall conversation around the river.

This year’s theme is “Crossing the Line That Separates,” and it asks participants to think about how the river could help connect communities instead of being a physical barrier.

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A creative, collective effort is required to bring together priorities of public open space, environmental quality, housing, transportation, economic and workforce development and community sustainability.

“This river has undergone considerable change through the years, and while we’ve made significant advancements as a community in terms of mitigating the flood risks associated with it, we also need to recognize how the changing face of the river has kept us from taking advantage of all it has to offer,” said AIA Phoenix Metro Chapter’s past president Michael Jacobs.

“Instead of seeing it as the immensely valuable resource it is, we’ve taken to seeing it as something that separates rather than unites us, and in this competition, we’re looking for ways to reverse this trend and change this sentiment,” he said.

“We need to recognize how the changing face of the river has kept us from taking advantage of all it has to offer.”

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The goal of the competition and all of these efforts is to generate momentum toward a longterm vision for the Rio Salado. That may sound vague, but that’s where big ideas start. ASU’s charge is to create a longstanding vision with the input from the competition, the communities involved and anyone else with ideas. Once the community at large coalesces around a plan, we can figure out how to pay for it all.

But in the meantime, it’s a great time to put thinking caps on, and get creative about the future of the Valley. That’s how legacies are made.

For more information about AIA Phoenix Metro Chapter’s 2019 Rio Reimagined Ideas Competition, visit AIA-PhoenixMetro.org.

For more information on Rio Reimagined, visit rioreimagined.org.

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STYLE UNLOCKED {living fashionably}

CLOSET CHIC AND REPEAT Delving into Chrissy Sayare’s sensational wardrobe McKenna Wesley | Contributing Writer

I’m excited to share that I was recently invited to visit the private, personal closet of Chrissy Sayare, founder and CEO of To Be Continued. If you’re not familiar with this amazing boutique, it’s a high-end resale store with multiple locations, including two in Scottsdale.

When recently visiting one of these Scottsdale stores, my mouth literally dropped as I stared at the incredible collection of handbags, shoes, designer clothing and accessories (think Hermes, Chanel, Bulgari, Valentino, etc.). While some of the items have never been used, it’s hard to believe that most have been worn or used more than once. Ladies and gentlemen, I was like a kid in a candy shop; I wanted it all!

Now you can understand why I could barely contain my excitement standing at Sayare’s front door.

I could almost hear the inner sanctum calling my name as she opened the door and greeted me with a warm hug. As I stepped over the threshold, I was thrilled to enter the wonderful world of Chrissy Sayare. Here’s a bit of our conversation.

Why is fashion important to you? It’s an extremely intimate and personal form of self-expression. It’s also a way to tell the world how you feel about Photos by Jillian Rivera Photography

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Chrissy Sayare has transformed buying second-hand goods into the same luxury experience you would expect at the finest boutiques.

its underpinning. I wore it on the first day of first grade. I thought it was beautiful and that I looked pretty smart in it. I’d wear that same style today if I found it.

What’s your “go-to” outfit? White blouse with black bow at the collar, wax skinny pants and a fitted velvet jacket … think Prince.

What’s your most memorable piece and why?

A Norma Kamali ruffle miniskirt and matching top that I found in Filene’s Basement when I was a freshman in high school. No one was wearing miniskirts at the time and I was petrified to wear it.

The look was very radical and it felt like a big risk for this peanut-sized freshman to walk into a high school that respected athletic prowess more than fashion sense. When I walked in, the outfit got the attention of pretty much everyone, including the most popular girl in the school: the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad. The outfit got me noticed for the first time in a school of 5,000 students and I felt so confident and special in it. I learned then that what you wear can affect how the world around you treats you. For me, taking that risk was a game changer and gave me a moment I will never forget.

Sayare combined her passion for fashion and sensitivity to costs to create a new kind of consignment store.

yourself. I like my style to say, “I have self-respect.

I have the confidence to be different.” The way I dress facilitates where I want to go with and in my life. I care about presenting myself to the world in a manner that says, “YOU are important enough for me to get dressed for YOU.” When did you become interested in fashion?

Ever since I can remember I cared about what I was wearing. My first fashion memory was when I was about 5 years old. I loved the purple velvet dress and white Peter Pan collar blouse that was

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How did you come up with the name To Be Continued…? My mother, who has helped me pursue my entrepreneurial dreams, came up with the name when we were in Paris together the summer before we opened the store.

How many locations do you have? We have four: two in Scottsdale, one in Dallas and our latest in Los Angeles. Our horizon is bright, with the unveiling of an exciting collaboration with a Parisian designer that has been in the works for two years. We continue to do our best to push the boundaries of the traditional ways things have been done and create new ways for fashion lovers to buy and sell pre-loved designer treasures.

To learn more, go to tbcconsignment.com.

“I was gleeful when this special wicker bag came in on consignment. Having grown up in Massachusetts, it reminded me of my many summers on Cape Cod,” Sayare said. “Although these bags, called Nantucket lightship baskets, originated more than 150 years ago by the crewmen of lightship vessels as a way to pass the time, the baskets are still popular today with the well-heeled ladies of Nantucket. They are labor-intensive and woven using rattan or cane onto wooden molds and often have a carving on top. (Mine has a carving of a whale.) It’s just perfect and I feel like it’s a true piece of art. This special piece will continue on from the original owner, to me, and when I’m done enjoying it, to the next lucky buyer. To Be Continued…”

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A 2ND ACT {helping is healing}

YOUNG ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT Two women … two stories … big outcome Judy Pearson | Contributing Writer

A 1980s television ad depicted a young woman so giddy about her shampoo, she told two friends about it. And they told two friends … and so on, and so on. With each statement, the television screen divided in an example of mathematical magic. That same math and magic happened four years ago, when Kim Stoffers and Brittany DeBoer were introduced to one another by a nurse. They were both young and they had both been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“When we met, we learned we lived just two miles apart,” DeBoer said. “Our friendship was immediate. Together, we conquered cancer one day at a time, knowing that there was someone just a phone call away to ask questions, complain or just laugh — which we did a lot.”

Cancer conjures up many fears, one of the most prevalent of which is death. But nearly

50 percent of the women of childbearing age who are diagnosed each year are never told that cancer treatment might also impact new life.

Chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatments compromise fertility in half of the women who receive them. And while great advances have been made in cryopreservation — the ability to freeze eggs and embryos — fertility treatments are expensive and not covered by major medical providers in Arizona.

Stoffers puts it well. “We were so grateful that we were given fertility options prior to starting treatment, so we could make informed decisions about our own bodies. When you’re first diagnosed with cancer, you feel like you have no control. It’s hard enough to figure out your treatment plan, let alone think about your future AND decide it all within a matter of days.”

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Dr. Shane Lipskind (above left) connected several young women going through cancer, which was the seed for starting YAS.

A core belief of YAS members is that friends don’t let friends fight cancer alone.

So the group supports, educates and has fun together at outings and events.

Over the course of their cancer treatments, Stoffers and DeBoer shared the speed bumps and roadblocks that are part of the experience.

Their friendship was so impressive, their fertility doctor introduced them to another young breast cancer survivor, Alli. When they met for coffee the first time, she in turn brought along Amy and Cori. Just like the shampoo ad — but with a far more important impact. In 2017, the five women founded the nonprofit Young Advocacy and Support (YAS for short).

Being part of a cancer support group sometimes means having to say goodbye too soon to someone you’ve grown to love. Tragically, co-founder Alli lost her battle in 2018. But her strong spirit lives on in the organization’s threepronged mission. First, they support other young women survivors by providing them one-on-one mentoring. Nothing can replace talking to another woman who really understands because she’s actually been in the trenches.

“When you get cancer before 40, it’s hard to find someone to connect with,” DeBoer said, “someone who understands that you haven’t even lived half of your life yet. YAS connects us all in a big way via social media. We can answer questions or calm fears instantaneously. And we have small monthly get-togethers to ensure each woman knows we’re in the fight with them. We talk and occasionally shed a tear, but mostly we laugh.”

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you’re bald!” Move over Lucy and Ethel, there’s a new game in town.

YAS’s second goal is to advocate for fertility education. That means educating not just patients, but everyone in the oncology field. The aim is to bring that 50 percent statistic from darkness to enlightenment.

Finally, via fundraising and events, the group’s last goal is to create scholarships for fertility treatments.

Cancer is not something one budgets for and neither are fertility treatments. Consequently, they become an unexpected — and often heart-wrenching — out-of-pocket expense. Not only will YAS scholarships relieve this financial burden, they will give hope to young survivors for the many things possible in life after cancer.

Proof positive of those possibilities has recently come in the form of exciting news from YAS co-founder Brittany DeBoer. Prior to cancer treatment, she and her husband preserved eggs and are now expecting twins!

It’s doubtful the ad men who conceived that shampoo ad three decades ago ever considered their concept might have such a powerful outcome as this. But YAS proves it.

Many women … many stories … many gifts. And so on and so on.

To learn more, go to facebook.com/youngadvocacyandsupportYAS.

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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT {giving back}

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE Building mother-daughter bonds while helping today’s girls become tomorrow’s leaders Ashley Ford | Assistant Publisher

THE STORY In 1925, a group of women joined together to support the American Red Cross by making layettes and assembling food baskets during the holidays. Years later, their daughters formed their own charity group with the same philosophy of giving back. In 1947, the mother and daughter group joined together to become the first mother-daughter charity in the U.S. — National Charity League.

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Today, National Charity League, Inc. has 268 chapters in 27 states and more than 75,000 members and alumnae. Girls in 7th through 12th grades and their mothers are eligible to apply to join a chapter in their respective neighborhood or school.

Members build their mother-daughter bond while participating in community service, leadership-development opportunities and cultural experiences.

Moms and daughters learn, laugh and volunteer together at National Charity League events.

“As a parent with a teenage daughter, it’s tough to find opportunities to spend quality time together,” said Amy Wolff of the NCL Arrowhead Chapter. “My daughter Sophie and I found that committing to philanthropic activities gave us dedicated time on the calendar to spend time together, and to make a difference in our community. It is a win-win.”

Hospital and Back to School Clothing Drive, to name a few.

“My daughter, Sarah, and I were honored to be a part of the Back to School Clothing Drive this year,” said Karen Newcomb of NCL Arrowhead.

“As members of NCL, we volunteer with several organizations around the Valley, but this event is especially close to our hearts. Knowing that

THE CAUSE Arizona is home to 10 National Charity League chapters spanning from the West Valley to Tucson. The first chapter of NCL to come to the state was Phoenix in 1990. Since then, that chapter has grown to nearly 300 members.

While the chapters may be located in different parts of Arizona, they all have the same goal — to understand the community’s philanthropic needs and take action. NCL chapters across the Valley are involved with multiple charities including St. Mary’s Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, UMOM New Day Center, Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix Children’s

“As a parent with a teenage daughter, it’s tough to find opportunities to spend quality time together, My daughter Sophie and I found that committing to philanthropic activities gave us dedicated time on the calendar to spend time together, and to make a difference in our community.”

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Practicing hands-on volunteerism, NCL members serve hundreds of causes across the U.S.

the hours we dedicated to help the students shop for essential supplies that help ensure educational success for these vulnerable children is very moving and inspiring to us.”

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Members of NCL strive to make a positive impact on their communities while also learning important skills to become strong female leaders.

“The goals of NCL are not just about making a difference in the community, they focus on developing leadership skills for the girls too,” said Wolff. “The girls are responsible for planning NCL activities and events, which includes conducting monthly meetings, honing organization skills, negotiating with members of the community and working within a budget.”

THE FUTURE Girls may remain involved in NCL up to 12th grade and after completing membership requirements and if in good standing, girls and their mothers may be eligible to become a lifelong member called a Sustainer. Sustainers

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One of the most unique restaurants you’ll ever visit, Organ Stop Pizza invites guests to savor delicious food and delightful music provided by what is considered the largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in the world. After ordering, enter a two-story dining room specially built to house the massive pipe organ and its accompaniments, including a variety of percussion instruments. While you dine, the organist seated at the organ’s console rises from the floor and begins to play a selection of songs from all generations and genres (many of which you can personally request). The evening my family was there, the show began with theme songs from such classic movies as “Star Wars,” “Jaws” and “Titanic.” Dramatic lighting along with various characters that emerge from panels in the walls add to the show. Organ Stop has an extensive menu featuring pizza, pastas, a salad bar, sandwiches, soups, appetizers and desserts. And the restaurant, which is open for dinner seven days a week, finds many ways to give back to the community such as hosting fundraisers for local schools and other organizations.

SNOOZE: AN A.M. EATERY Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Kierland, Ahwatukee | snoozeeatery.com Started in Colorado by two brothers in 2006, Snooze has expanded to more than 30 locations in five states with more on the way. While this popular breakfast spot continues to grow, they take time to establish roots in each community they’re in, increasing the number of Snoozers (their loyal fans) with each bite. As if wonderful food wasn’t enough — their pancakes and French toast are some of the best in town — Snooze is all about giving back to the community. Not only does Snooze donate 1 percent of sales to the local community in the form of delicious pancakes and other services, they also contribute to numerous charitable events. They also encourage Snoozers to tell them which causes matter most to them so they can seek out other ways to give back. Snooze’s menu is worth getting up for, featuring top-notch ingredients like farmfresh, cage-free eggs and house-made sausages and a large selection of beverages including cocktails. Don’t hit the snooze button; head to Snooze to start your day right.

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Cheers to 50 Years!

This October marks 50 years that Chef Vincent Guerithault has been in the kitchen, starting as an apprentice in Paris at the tender age of 16. For many years, he worked tirelessly up the ranks of the kitchen, often with no more compensation than the satisfaction that comes from hard work and the love of his craft. After years of working in some of the best kitchens in Europe under the tutelage of expert chefs, Chef Vincent made his way to the U.S., eventually opening Vincent on Camelback almost 35 years ago. His unique style and ability to blend French cooking with the flavors of the Southwest have made him a highly regarded chef and a Valley favorite. I recently had the privilege of interviewing

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Chef Vincent and learned about his career, what he enjoys when he’s not in the kitchen and what’s next for him.

To read about the days when he earned $6 a month and cooked for dogs at a Michelin three-star restaurant, check out my Q&A with Chef Vincent, which you can find on the Art & Culture tab of frontdoorsmedia.com.

And for those who would like to celebrate with Chef Vincent, visit vincentsoncamelback.com/toastand-roast.php to make a reservation for a “Toast and Roast” being held on Oct. 11 at Vincent on Camelback.

CHEERS TO THE CHAIRS {

Society of Chairs } Why do you support Kids in Focus?

COLLEEN: I’m lucky to be one of the photographers that mentors the Kids in Focus kids. I get to experience what this program does, see it lift the kids and watch the change come over them. Karen Shell, the founder, found the perfect tool to change a perspective of that child’s world into something of beauty, even if it initially doesn’t look that great.

Why do you feel so strongly about this organization?

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BOBBY: I was blown out of the water when I heard the story of a young man who was headed down the wrong track — and it was a bad track. After going through the KIF program, he had a transformation and completely turned his life around.

He went from being a kid who was in trouble all the time and flunking out of school to a kid who was a leader among his peers and valedictorian of his class. Now that is an IMPACT!

Describe this year’s event.

BOBBY: Noche para los Niños (Night for the Children) is not your typical fundraiser. Instead, the evening will be a fun, interactive cocktail party with a Día de los Muertos theme. Guests will walk through the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Arizona Heritage Center and be entertained by performers, including mentalist Brett Barry, contortionists, stilt walkers, jugglers, aerialists and more. They’ll get to sample delicious food from local restaurants, sip cocktails, listen to live music performed

by Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O’s and, if they’re feeling brave, have their fortunes told by tarot card readers.

Guests can also participate in a silent auction filled with fun experiences and powerful photographs taken by the children.

Proudest accomplishment: Custom Logo Gifts to Brand Your Cause and Define Your Event

charitycharms.com

Thank you to our October 2019 Cheers to the Chairs Runners-Up: Kay Oliver & Char Augenstein Full Circle 2019 co-chairs benefiting The Be Kind People Project

Michelle Taylor Special Events Committee chair benefiting A New Leaf

Vicki Vaughn & Susie Muzzy An Evening of Trends co-chairs benefiting Trends Charitable Fund

COLLEEN: I have four kids, all adults now who are in careers they love. I’m so blessed they wake up doing something they love to do every day. Wish they were all in Arizona, but one in Chicago and one in Fort Collins, Colorado, make for wonderful places to go and visit.

Favorite Movie: BOBBY: I have a few, but if I can only pick one it would be “Auntie Mame” with Rosalind Russell.

Fun fact about you: COLLEEN: I’m involved with quite a few charities and really do love each one. I seem like a crazy person during some “seasons,” posting the things I am involved in, but it fills my heart and I can’t imagine picking just one. I truly get more than I give.

Frontdoors is proud to recognize those who volunteer their time, treasure and talents to support local organizations in a leadership role.

To Nominate Your Event Chair, Co-Chairs, Honorary Chair or Board Chair, Contact publisher@frontdoorsmedia.com.

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NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND NOVEMBER 8-10

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INSPIRE OTHERS IF YOU CAN’T! We’re leveraging social media to encourage people to attend their local events and adopt.

But for those that can’t adopt just yet, there is #PicMe — using the power of social media and influence to inspire others to help save even more lives.

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Take pics of adoptable pets (feel free to sneak in some snuggles while you’re at it!)

Post the photos on your social media channels using #PicMe with information on the pet(s) and where they can be adopted.

Held four times per year, PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend invites future pet parents to help change a life through pet adoption. With adoption events at over 1,600 stores and partnerships with nearly 4,000 adoption partners, unconditional love is closer than you think.

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OPEN DOORS {publisher’s page} Andrea Evans | Publisher

LESSONS FROM SERVICE My close friends have heard me say these words many times: “Everyone should have to work as a waiter or in retail for at least six months. It would make for a more understanding world.”

Serving customers in a restaurant or store is hard work. You’re on your feet, face forward no matter the mood, and that old adage “the customer is always right” presents some interesting challenges. When I see someone abusing this privilege, it makes me cringe and wonder if they would act that way if they had done this type of job during their lifetime.

My first “real job” came at 14 — the minimum age to acquire a work permit in California. I wanted to

have the latest 80s fashions and my mom let me know I was going to need to work for that.

The Boston Store (now long gone) was a mini Macy’s in my hometown and it needed a parttime associate. The 16-hour-a-week commitment provided a paycheck to keep the latest Esprit collection in my closet, and the full-time team was game to train me in all things retail.

Giftwrapping baby shower and Mother’s Day gifts let me be crafty; using the register and balancing my drawer required real-life math; and learning how to pierce ears was crazy-fun.

By the time my senior year rolled around, I was training the new teenagers coming in to replace me after I left for college.

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“ Everyone should have to work as a waiter or in retail for at least six months. It would make for a more understanding world.”

Fast-forward to post-college and my plan to take my time to find the right job. I always wanted to work in a restaurant, and my friends gave me a heads-up that California Pizza Kitchen needed a new hostess — the only role I could fill since I didn’t have any waitressing experience. I gave myself one year to have fun, keep up the job search and work at CPK. I went from hostess to hostess trainer to server to server trainer in six months. I had regular customers, celebrity sightings and an amazing, supportive crew of other 20-somethings that liked to hang out together.

There were days full of issues, cranky customers and even times the computers went down and everything had to be done on paper tickets. The full-time job offer I wanted came the same week I was asked to consider the CPK management training program … and the time was right to move on.

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My new job as an assistant at the American Heart Association was great and I was primed to grow in the position. But I wasn’t feeling like my wardrobe looked like I was ready for the next position on the ladder to success. So I marched into Ann Taylor at Scottsdale Fashion Square, my favorite brand at the time, and was thrilled that they needed weekend help. That meant 40 to 70 percent off their beautiful clothes and helping friends and strangers shop for their career or special occasion wardrobes 10 to 16 hours a week. After one year, I had all of the basics covered and could move on as a former retailer/ waitress and apply those skills to everything that was to come my way.

I’ve learned that companies and organizations can set an expectation for service by attending

CHECKING IN WITH

The Mortgage

CHICK

KIESHA McFADDEN

THIS MONTH’S TIP /// HUD CAPS CASH-OUT TRANSACTIONS

classes through the Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, where their motto has long been “we are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.” In today’s fast-paced, make-it-work culture, investing in classes and seminars like these seems like a great way to help those new to corporate or nonprofit culture become the best that they can be as they navigate the work-life balancing act.

Maybe next time you see someone taking out their stress on a waiter or retailer, you’ll take a moment to let that employee know that you see how hard they are working and that they will always benefit from their time of service.

The maximum loan to value allowable on an FHA cash-out refinance was 85%. All applications taken after Aug. 31, 2019, are now capped at 80%. HUD will now mirror the maximum loan to values allowed on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cash-out transitions.

This is a responsible move by HUD to limit the risk of mortgage default by borrowers with an FHA loan, and to future limit the risk of the U.S. taxpayer.

VA is anticipated to follow suit shortly.

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Geneva Gives was born out of a desire to make an impact on a very personal level in the communities they serve.

Their goal is simple and clear — consistently recognize those who impact their communities every single day.

They’re down to 10 finalists. Whether they are supporting an organization that contributes their time and resources or celebrating an individual whose profession enriches the community around them, Geneva Financial feels it is important to give back whenever possible. And that’s why they’re excited about presenting a grant to the “Hero of the Year” through their Geneva Gives Charity Campaign.

Cheers!

Andrea Andrea Tyler Evans PUBLISHER

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