Soldier’s Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury with service or therapeutic companion dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters, fostering trusting, mutually beneficial, life-saving human-animal relationships.
At PHX Cat Cafe, every sip of coffee and every cat’s meow tells a story of hope, dedication and the simple joy of connection.
Founded in 1980, St. Francis Feline Sanctuary is a long-term nonprofit shelter in New River for cats that are considered special needs or unadoptable by other organizations.
Heartprints Equine Assisted Coaching connects humans and horses for healing experiences.
Artist Carol Lei Bendell is finding her happy place — and helping others find theirs — through portraits of the dogs, cats, birds, tortoises and other animals that bring purpose, constant companionship and unconditional love to many of our lives.
Blooming Ranch in north Phoenix is a source for local honey, tended in a way that preserves vital honeybee populations in Arizona.
America’s Mighty Warriors honors the sacrifices of our troops, veterans and Gold Star families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.
Banzerini House is a nonprofit production company in Anthem that provides a safe and professional environment for individuals of all ages to explore and grow their creative passions through performing arts education, theater and film production and community engagement.
In a stirring tribute to Carefree’s rich heritage, officials this spring have unveiled a poignant homage to the town’s storied past, marking its 40th anniversary since incorporation.
Three years ago, Nadine Keaulii captured her daughter, Gracie, on camera at Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village in Sedona in celebration of the girl’s 16th birthday.