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CHARITY FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH: LIVE AND LEARN

4.4 pe rcent of children in Arizona live in extreme pove rty. An additional 25 pe rcent live in low incom e families, families earning l ess than 200 percent of the federal pove rty l ine. This means that about half of the children in our state struggl e to ha ve their basic needs m et.

Live and L earn is working to e nd this epidemic of poverty. The Phoenix-based nonprofi t empowers women to achieve fi nancial self-suffi ciency, enabling them to l ift themselves out of pove rty and c reate a brighter future for their children. S ince 2012, t he organization has served adul t wom en from the Phoe nix-metro area whos e lives have be en affected by pove rty, violence, and hom elessness. Based on r esearch by t he Bill and M elinda Gates Founda tion, the World H ealth O rganization, a nd the Annie E. C asey F ounda tion, L ive and L earn focuses ” “ Live and Learn gave me the chance to write a new page of my life. - Maria G. on the fi ve critical aspects needed to lift an individual out of pove rty: educ ation, c areer planning, s ocial support, life-skills development, and fi nancial literacy. With L ive and L earn’s he lp, the wom en in the program are the fi rst in their families to earn a high school diploma, the fi rst to attain a secondary degree, and the fi rst to pursue a professional career. Live and L earn’s progr am is unl ike any ot her in the Phoe nix-metro area:

HOLISTIC APPROACH

Live and L earn serves the whol e-person. O ther organizations in our com munity addr ess one factor necessary to a wom an’s success, such as hous ing, fi nancial literacy, or job placement, but Live and L earn addr ess the m yriad factors necessary to a wom an’s success.

COLLABORATIVE

Working w ith ove r 40 c om munity partners, L ive and L earn brings toge ther our com munity’s diverse progr ams and resour ces to addr ess the com plex ne eds of at-risk w om en.

LONG-TERM SUPPORT

Many or ganizations start a wom an on the road to success, but Live and L earn suppor ts them as they travel that road, he lping them as they set goa ls, be gin school , reach m ilestones, and e ncounter new obs tacles.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Clients of other organizations m ay m eet and f orm bonds , but Live and L earn recognizes that m eaningful relationships are essential to a wom an’s long- term success. Each woman that enters the program joins a strong c om munity of wom en who s uppor t each ot her, encour age each ot her, and c elebrate each other.

To l earn m ore, and read som e inspiring stories of local wom en, vi sit www.liveandlearnaz.org.

FOSTER HOPE: BECOME A MENTOR

Each of us faces pressures and risks in life— professionally and personally. However, many of the women Live and Learn serves face these issues alone. The organization is seeking community members to volunteer as one-on-one mentors to provide hope and support to a Live and Learn woman. A mentor helps a woman recognize her own strengths, models positive life choices, offers her encouragement throughout her journey, and assists her with developing skills along the way. Mentors come from all walks of life and all economic and educational backgrounds to create a lasting impact for women, their children, and our community. To learn more or attend a mentor training, please contact Kristin

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LIVE & LOCAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL BENEFITING BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SCOTTSDALE COMING TO DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE

ON SUNDAY, NOV. 11 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. THE DISTRICT AT DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE WILL TURN INTO A rockin’ food, beer and spirits festival presented by G oD addy t o Greater Scottsdale,” said S tacy C line, D irector of Social

benefi t Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Event passes may be purchased for the th Annual Live Local at www.bgc s.org/liveandlocal.

The event is hosted by the Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Associate Board in partnership with Arizona Restaurant Association and D esert Ridge arketplace. GoDaddy’s Live Local is supported by c om munity c orporate sponsors including: Charles Schw ab, S untec Concrete, U nitedH ealthC are, U MB, Mutual of Omaha, C ox, L ewis Roca Rothge rber Christie, and S unland Asphalt. S ponsorship oppor tunities are available including ticket. “We are grateful to G oD addy , Vestar and all of our

Available for $150 e ach, e vent passes provide full access to l ive m usic performances, dr ink samples from multiple cocktail bars featuring Valley m ixol ogists, a be er garden, w ine stations and di sh samples from more than local restaurants including Ajo Al’s, The Capital Grille, C hase’s Diner, C hol la Prime Steakh ous e Lounge, Grayhawk Golf Club, Chef Wade’s ac-n- Pot, C ult Coffee Roasters, The Thum b, P assport Coffee Tea, Tryst Caf , The Dhaba, Bertha’s Caf , The Covenant and M ustache Pretzel Truck. The Valley’s ow n DJ M iss M ixx, s inger/songw riter duo th Street, and ensemble band Nate Nathan The MacDaddy- Os will provide in-event entertainment.

“We are proud t o c ontinue ou r suppor t of local bus inesses and m usicians, w hile giving ba ck to our com munity and the youth served by Boys Girls Clubs of Impact at GoD addy .

Proceeds benefi t BGCS youth development programming that teaches and e ncour ages kids to e xplore their artistic and entrepreneurial potential along with fi tness, nutrition and l ife skills that prom ote teamwork, he althy choi ces and w ays to ove rcom e challenges and bounc e back f rom adve rsity.

Cheese, S treets of New York, G rimaldi’s, The M elting sponsors and partners who s uppor t our yout h and their Great Futures by making Live Local possible,” Robyn ulien, BGCS President CEO. “It is amazing to w atch our com munity c om e toge ther for kids at Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. The funds and awareness raised at this event truly m ake a difference in the lives of our yout h and the com munities we serve.”

Find tickets, event information and sponsorship oppor tunities at www.bgc s.org/liveandlocal. Attendees must be 21 ye ars or ol der with a valid phot o I D.

BACKERS OF BALLET TO PERFORM NUTCRACKER BALLET

BACKERS OF BALLET IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 CORPORATION WHOSE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITIES WITH A PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ARTISTIC EVENT AT LITTLE TO NO EXPENSE, making the experience available to people of all ages and backgrounds while providing young local dancers the opportunity to work and perform with professional dancers in front of large audiences. Student dancers, ages 3 to adult, from around the valley participate in the production along with outstanding local and national professional dancers.

Once again, Backers of Ballet, will be spreading holiday cheer through its 10th annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet. They are proud to be partnering with M.A.M (Military Assistance Mission). The admission to the ballet is $5 and a new, unwrapped toy to benefi t military families in Arizona.

The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed under the artistic direction of Rena Backer. Mrs. Backer is a member of one of the most acclaimed families in ballet history. Her great grandmother, Alexandra Fedorova Fokine, traces a direct line to the original 1892 production in St. Petersburg. Guest Artist, levis Tafaj, principal dancer with Ajkun Ballet Theatre will be performing.

Backers of Ballet will provide outreach opportunity this year at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and a special show just for children in the Paradise Valley School District.

The full-length version will be performed at Horizon High School, located at 5601 East Greenway Rd. on Saturday, December 8 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m. With their 2017 performances, they were able to help M.A.M. (Military-Assistance-Mission) to collect over 900 toys for Arizona children!

For more information, please visit www.backerballet.com

ARIZONA AWARDED $20 MILLION TO COMBAT THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC ARIZONA WILL RECEIVE OVER “Opioid use disorder continues to be a newborns and pregnant women who $20 MILLION TO CONTINUE TO public health crisis that affects families have opioid use disorder. COMBAT THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC. The in all corners of our state,” said Dr. funding is provided by the Department of Sara Salek, AHCCCS chief medical Grant-funded work will focus efforts on Health and Human Services, Substance offi cer. “SOR grant funding will allow populations that have identifi ed unmet Abuse and Mental Health Services state agencies and partners to continue needs, including individuals in rural and Administration (SAMHSA) and is the to educate the public about prevention, isolated areas; veterans, military service fi rst installment of a two-year grant for treatment, and recovery techniques members and military families; pregnant State Opioid Response (SOR). AHCCCS, and increase access to evidence-based women and parents with opioid use will administer the grant and work with treatment and trauma-informed care.” disorder; individuals experiencing other state agencies, health plans, and homelessness; tribal populations; other community partners to address Specifi cally, this year’s funding will individuals who have experienced specifi c initiatives. support initiatives that: trauma, toxic stress or adverse • Increase access to medication-assisted childhood experiences (ACEs); and Tribe; Mercy Care Plan; Arizona “Arizona has taken serious action treatment in both urban and rural areas individuals re-entering the community Complete Health; Steward Health in the last year to fi ght against the of our state; from correctional settings. Choice Arizona; High Intensity Drug opioid epidemic in our state. Through • Increase distribution and public Traffi cking Agency and the niversity coordinated efforts and bipartisan awareness of the overdose reversal AHCCCS will distribute SOR funding of Arizona. legislation, we’ve reduced the number medication, Naloxone; through many community partners and of opioid prescriptions written, reduced • Expand access to recovery support state agencies, including but not limited Highlighting the dangers of opioid the total number of pills dispensed and services including housing, peer to: Arizona Department of Health abuse and Arizona’s fi ght against the have provided signifi cant new funding support, and job search assistance Services Governor’s Offi ce of Youth, epidemic, Governor Ducey issued a for treatment,” said Governor Ducey. • Reduce recidivism by creating Faith, and Family; Arizona Department proclamation declaring September “We know this fi ght is far from over supports for individuals who transition of Child Safety; Arizona Department of 16 through September 22, 2018 and this grant will help more Arizonans from correctional settings; Corrections; Arizona State University; as Prescription Opioid and Heroin receive the support they need.” • Enhance support for opioid-exposed Gila River Health Care; Pascua Yaqui Epidemic Awareness Week.

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