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FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH KITCHEN ON THE STREET
Hunger is a growing crisis for 17 million community. Many hungry kids report feeling children in the United States! One in four “unwanted” and “unloved” as a result of hunger… American children struggling with food the act of giving food transcends the physical and insecurity resulting in academic developmental reaches into a child’s soul; it has lasting implicaissues that present both immediate and long- tions on who that child will grow up to be and term challenges. Children that suffer from how they will show love. food insecurity are more likely to struggle with obesity later in life. Malnourished children often The “Kitchen on the Street” Food Truck allows experience limited development such as stunted KOS to TRAIN-SUSTAIN-MAINTAIN. growth, are underweight and have weakened TRAIN by using it as a mobile classroom to teach immune systems. These issues not only affect the families about food and nutrition at our partner child experiencing food insecurity, but the entire schools and to teach job skills to adults in need. community. SUSTAIN by taking it into neighborhoods and providing healthy foods to families in crises. Kitchen on the Street (KOS AZ) began serving the MAINTAIN by generating revenue to fund community in 2007 when the Scarpinato family Kitchen on the Street programs. learned about the prevalence of food insecurity in local Arizona children. Hearing that thousands of children that received breakfast and lunch at HOW CAN YOU HELP? school but were going hungry on weekends compelled Vince, Lisa and Taylor Scarpinato to found KOS offers: Kitchen on the Street as a means of bringing food and hope to children in need. In 2007 Kitchen on Food Truck the Street was limited to one program to serve the Catering hungry children of Phoenix, a food backpack program providing shelf stable meals and snacks to Street Café & Coffee Lounge food insecure children. As a volunteer driven faith at 10435 N. Scottsdale Rd. based non-profit organization, KOS relies on the community to meet the needs of the hungry and hurting. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, Visit business owners and corporations in providing www.kitchenonthestreet.orgfaithful volunteers and provisional funding, various programs are available throughout Arizona and in 2011 the Bags of Hope program began in All proceeds generated by the San Antonio, Texas. “Kitchen on the Street” are We invite you to come alongside Kitchen on the used to feed hungry children. Street as we serve the hungry and hurting of the
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STANTON: ‘WE HAVE FOREVER CHANGED THE COURSE OF OUR FUTURE FOR THE BETTER’ MAYOR TOUTS STRONG RECORD OF BIPARTISAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR PHOENIX
MAYOR GREG STANTON SAID withstand future periods of economic THAT PHOENICIANS HAVE weakness,” Fitch Ratings said recently. “FOREVER CHANGED THE COURSE OF OUR FUTURE FOR Since 2012, Phoenix has worked to THE BETTER” by working to build an increase exports starting by repairing innovation and skills-based economy relationships with the state’s largest that provides more opportunity for trading partner, Mexico. Today, everyone. more than 100,000 Arizona jobs are In his seventh State of the City the export economy. Nationally, since address, Stanton focused solely on 2012, exports have grown by only 0.1 accomplishments that have been percent; but in Phoenix, exports grew achieved with bipartisan support, by 20 percent. comparing Phoenix’s record of getting things done to gridlock that has To strengthen the city’s innovationplagued other governments. based economy, Phoenix made ” “ Phoenix was recently one of only 10 cities in the world recognized at the North American Climate Summit for leading the way in sustainability. Stanton noted many of Phoenix’s accomplishments over the last year: • The highest wage growth of any metro in the country. strategic investments in the biosciences. Over the last six years, Phoenix has invested nearly $30 million in four new university • Small businesses raised their wages buildings that support biomedical more than anywhere else. research and innovation. One of the • A near record low unemployment most recent investments is paving rate. the way for the ASU-Mayo Health • Named one of the top cities for Solutions Innovation Center on startups and young professionals. the Arizona Biomedical Corridor. • Ranked among the top 10 growing The city’s contribution leveraged economies in the country. significant investment—more than • Ranked third for high-tech job $500 million—from its university growth. partners to build new centers for “To succeed in the long-term, to lift reflect a rapidly diversifying economy supported by businesses taking part in higher learning and research. everyone up, we need an economy More evidence of the city’s rooted in innovation and focused on investment in innovation can be seen exports,” he said. in the Warehouse District, where tech-education giant Galvanize—only Outside organizations have praised one-year-old—already houses more Phoenix’s economic progress. than 110 startups. The central city has “Phoenix is again solidly on a growth in the last five years. “We’ve turned track. Recent expansion in higher our city into a destination for startups education, healthcare and technology and entrepreneurs,” Stanton said. added more than 24,000 new tech jobs that should be better positioned to One entrepreneur success story is that of Jose and Leticia Gamiz, owners of Mi Vegana Madre, a vegan Mexican food truck. Stanton highlighted the small business owners, who brought their idea to life with the help of the business mentorship program at the City’s hive@central, an incubator that helps entrepreneurs and startups.
In addition to growth in exports and innovation, Stanton stressed the city’s public transit system is “one of the most significant boosts we’ve given our economy.” More than $10 billion in capital has been invested along the light rail line since it began operation. Residents of South Phoenix will soon benefit from a voter-approved expansion that will connect Central and Baseline to downtown. And since Prop. 104 passed, taxpayer dollars are at work, already improving 550 miles of city streets and increasing bus frequency to at least every half hour.
Stanton touted the city’s progress on sustainability. Phoenix was recently one of only 10 cities in the world recognized at the North American Climate Summit for leading the way in sustainability.
Recognizing the challenges and dangers of extreme heat, Stanton announced that Phoenix plans to become the first Heat Ready City in the country and develop a model that will help other cities prepare as well. For that idea, Phoenix was one of 35 cities selected to take on the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge over the next several months.
Phoenix is also taking on challenges such as the opioid epidemic, affordable housing, homelessness, and veteran suicide. On the opioid crisis, Phoenix will be the first city in Arizona to take big pharmaceutical companies to court to recover costs and help those with addiction recover. Since last June, almost 1,000 Arizonans have died an opioidrelated death.
“Every decision, every investment has been made with an eye toward the future,” Stanton said. “Not just creating a strong economy for the present, but building the foundation we want for our children and future generations.”
CITY NEWS
DESERT RIDGE PARENTS’ GROUP IS NOW NORTH PHOENIX PARENTS’ GROUP (NPPG)
A RECENT TRADEMARK ISSUE GAVE OUR GROUP THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO REBRAND WITH A NEW LOOK AND FEEL. Along with a new name, NPPG is proud to announce the launch of our new website, www. NPPGonline.com. Our goal with this website is to provide parents in our community with an easier way to learn about all the great things our group has to offer. We encourage everyone to visit and explore the site to discover the full spectrum of activities and events we host, such as play dates, moms’ and dads’ night out, park festivals, holiday themed events and much more.
The annual membership fee is $40, which primarily helps to defer the cost of hosting events, such as food, beverages, arts and crafts, bounce houses, admission fees, etc. This Spring/ Summer we will be hosting a splash pad popsicle party, water balloon festival, Dave & Buster’s event, CPR certification and much more. Visit www.NPPGonline.com/events to see our full 2018 calendar of events. At only $40 per family, it’s an amazing deal. Plus, the lifelong friendships you’ll make are priceless.
If you are new to the area or simply looking to mix and mingle with other families in the North Phoenix area, this is the group for you! Visit www.NPPGonline.com to join today!
CHAO LI, MD, A BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST, HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT BANNER HEALTH CENTER AT DESERT RIDGE AND IS NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS. at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, followed by his Dermatology Residency at the University of California, San Diego. He is board certified with the American Board of Dermatology.
Li’s goal is to be “your skin’s primary-care provider at every stage of your life’’. He has expertise in skin conditions affecting patients of all ages, from infants to adults.
Li earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. While there, he worked with world experts in laser medicine on developing better treatments for disfiguring birthmarks in children.
After graduating from medical school, he completed his Internal Medicine Internship In addition to Li’s medical dermatology practice, he provides cosmetic treatments such as Botox©, Xeomin©, and soft tissue augmentation with injectable fillers. The Banner Health Center at Desert Ridge also offers an onsite MedSpa with a full spectrum of services provided by an experienced, licensed aesthetician, that includes facials, photo-facials, skin peels, skin pen or microneedling, laser-skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, as well as a curated collection of innovative and clinically tested skin care products.
