YNPN Phoenix Celebrates 6th Annual Social Pitch CompeTition: LINK By Liz Salazar
Supporting our Community BLOCK WATCHER BY BLANCHE LUKES
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Phoenix, a network of Talk about supporting our community, the Block Captain for diverse thought leaders dedicated to creating a thriving, resilient and inclusive our area is also serving on the the Moon Valley HomeOwners social sector in Phoenix, is recognizing Valley-area nonprofit leadership talent Association Board. He is working a full time job, caring for his family still and with the 6th Annual LINK: Learn, inspire, network, know. makes time for supporting our community. As I have said before, good communities LINK is a social cause pitch competition where six nonprofit leaders share don’t just happen, it takes a cooperative attitude from the community. So I am three-minute stories about how the causes and organizations they support asking you to give some thought to how you can help! Everyone is busy and has are transforming the social, cultural and economic integrity of Arizona while stuff to do. We all have things to do and want to dos. We all have unique talents improving the health and well-being of our and perhaps your talent would really help. Where else can you do something positive that affects what may communities. At the end of the night, attendees be your largest investment, your home. I remember vote to award $1,000.00 to the most captivating the saying “It takes a Village to raise a child.” It is that and inspirational message of social change. simple. pitching in with your ideas and in whatever way “LINK is one of our signature events,” said you can help. Please come forward. Julie Euber, President of YNPN Phoenix. “It is a Unfortunately I have made this plea before and I fantastic opportunity for up and coming leaders in remember receiving only one response. The gods of the social sector to practice pitching for their cause computers were against me as I lost my data, then got and gain exposure to a wide audience. The event a new computer and that precious name (person) got connects young leaders beyond just nonprofits - it lost. So if by chance you are reading this, you know attracts cross-sector supporters to see what great why “she (me) never returned my offer!” Ah such is life. things are happening in the social sector in the We just do the best we can. I can’t say enough good Phoenix metro area.” Cultivate Coffee from Sunnyslope things about the effords of the Black Mountain Precinct 2020’s lineup of pitching at last year’s event support group. The 2nd Wednesday of each month, they meet at the Deer presenters will represent Photo by: Jessica Simpson Photography Valley Community Center around 6pm with a formal meeting starting at 6:30 and lasting about two hours. I am formally inviting the Moon Valley causes from across the Neighborhood Association to hold their monthly meeting there. They too can social sector and will be revealed via social media hold their brief Board Meeting at 6pm and then enjoy all the benefits provided. in the coming weeks. The City of Phoenix sends a representative, sometimes our District City Council LINK will be held Thursday, April 16, at the representative, Debra Stark, joins us. At our last meeting the new Commander of Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa our precinct was there. Our previous Commander went to work with the Maricopa Community Colleges in Tempe, Ariz., from 6:45 County Office. Many of our Community Action Officers attend and last meeting p.m.- 8:00 p.m. PST. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. even their boss attended. I met with her about Moon Valley and I know they will Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to network, support us as best they can. and enjoy food and drinks before presentations Where else do we have a direct access to the people that are working for us and begin. YNPN Phoenix will be conducting a raffle protect us. Last month a presentation was made by the head of Parks and Recreation. with prizes from Valley-area businesses throughout Of course there were a lot of questions on the Homeless in the parks, the washes and the evening. Please visit YNPNphoenix.org for additional information and to on the streets. Bell Road and 7th Street seems to have many challenges and is one of several hot spots in our area. Please join us for the next meeting which is March purchase tickets. 11 th Go to their web site for more info and to subscribe to their very informative e-Bulletin. WWW.bmcaininfo.com.. A newly formed email for reporting traffic concerns is BlackMountainTraffic@Phoeniox.gov. BlancheLukes@cox.net
Moon Valley Neighborhoods: Hillcrest IX BY JULIE PEK Recently I helped a client purchase a home in Hillcrest IX. Located north of Hearn between 12th and 14th Street, this community has about 130 single family homes. Builder Dell Trailor developed it and the nearby Gold Key Homes in the 1980’s. Almost everyone in the community has a view of Lookout Mountain. “It’s a peaceful community,” said Kathy, who’s been living there for the past 11 years. “And the neighbors are what make this place so special.” Kathy volunteers with the self-managed homeowners association, and is the founder of the Sunshine Committee. When someone new moves into the community, she and her committee visit and brings them helpful information in a pretty gift basket. “I lived in the Midwest, and I remember a welcome wagon representative coming to my house. It was natural for me to start that concept here,” she said. Hillcrest IX neighbors look out for each other via an organized block watch, and they come together for social events. Planning is underway for the annual fall picnic which brings everyone out. Folks hike along the paved walkway and sometimes get together for potluck. Monthly newsletters, association information and CC&Rs can be found on their website. There’s definitely a strong connection between the neighbors here. And that’s why Kathy chose peaceful Hillcrest IX. A Moon Valley Gem!
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