The Holland Center: Building a Community of Character and Kindness
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The Holland Center: Building a Community of Character and Kindness

Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of The Holland Center [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen Jennifer Rosvall took the position as executive director of The Holland Center, she immediately fell in love with the community that it serves. She had always been familiar with and fond of the area but she never knew the extent of its inherent charms…

Artists’ Breakfast Club: 20 Years of Building Community and Supporting Creativity
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Artists’ Breakfast Club: 20 Years of Building Community and Supporting Creativity

Writer Joseph J. Airdo [dropcap]T[/dropcap]wo decades ago, Beth Ames Swartz had the idea to bring Arizona artists together to develop not only their professional practices but also their bonds with one another. Since then, the group has grown to more than 180 participants who — as informal members of Artists’ Breakfast Club — attend monthly…

Building Dreams How Ralph Haver Helped Change the Face of Phoenix
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Building Dreams How Ralph Haver Helped Change the Face of Phoenix

Writer Amanda Christmann  Photography Courtesy of Modern Phoenix [dropcap]D[/dropcap]riving through historic neighborhoods of downtown Phoenix, the slump block houses and low-slung rooflines may seem unremarkable upon first glance, especially compared to the expansive newer homes found in the suburbs. Look a little closer at the otherwise non-descript homes and you’ll see historical gems that not…