A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. “My Ascension” is a feature-length documentary that chronicles Emma’s inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the … [Read more...] about Mental Health Community Featuring Documentary to Spread Hope, Fight Suicide
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Touchmark Gives Back to Community
When Touchmark at the Ranch Executive Vice President Tom Biel initiated construction of the senior retirement community project in Prescott, he made a pledge to the greater community. “We pledge to all the people who live in this area that Touchmark will become a strong contributing and supportive member of all aspects of the Quad Cities Area. We want to be known as a good neighbor and friend to all who live here, not just our future residents.” Biel and his Touchmark colleagues are … [Read more...] about Touchmark Gives Back to Community
Local Resident’s Influence Has Benefitted Thousands in Arizona
Retired Prescott Valley resident Doug Wall can legitimately be called a candidate for one of the most honored people living in the Quad Cities area. Recently, he was recognized by Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng for “many years of service to NAU and later, as a member of the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) for his unwavering support of and contributions to higher education.” Wall served on ABOR from 1988 to 1996. The NAU accolade took the form of branding the new … [Read more...] about Local Resident’s Influence Has Benefitted Thousands in Arizona
Retirement Communities Expand Possibilities
Surveys reveal most adults 55 and older place a very high value on remaining independent and spending more time pursuing their passions and interests. Yet, many continue to live in the large home they purchased 30 or 40 years earlier to raise a family. That home – once perfect for a growing family – is often too big for two people and now a burden on their time, financial resources and personal freedom. But retirement doesn’t have to mean becoming a slave to repetitive chores and home … [Read more...] about Retirement Communities Expand Possibilities
Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Coconino County, Xanterra and retired Assistant City Manager Jim Wine were among the honorees at the inaugural Community IMPACT Awards Luncheon held by Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona (GINA) to celebrate its partners and team members who forward the group’s workforce development mission. Each of the seven recipients were congratulated by Jim Gibbons, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries International, who came to Flagstaff from Goodwill’s headquarters in Maryland to kick off … [Read more...] about Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Veteran Views Mayoral Position as Commitment to Community
Barely two months into his role, Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg is quite open in describing and defining challenges, issues and opportunities that he and the six-member City Council and city staff face. After taking office Nov. 24, Oberg said he is committed to do whatever it takes to create solutions. A priority is resolving of the accumulating debt problem in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), he noted. “One of the first needs we have in Prescott and various … [Read more...] about Veteran Views Mayoral Position as Commitment to Community
Cowspiracy Movie & Co-Producer Dr. Sailesh Rao Q&A
If You Go . . . . What: Inspiration of Sedona presents Cowspiracy with Co-Producer Dr. Sailesh Rao Q&A When: Thursday, January 28th, 6:30 PM Where: The Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona (downstairs) Cost: Free On Thursday, January 28th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona will show Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret. This will be followed by a discussion with co-producer Dr. Sailesh Rao, founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers. … [Read more...] about Cowspiracy Movie & Co-Producer Dr. Sailesh Rao Q&A
Longtime Community Leader Considered an Inspiration
Who in Prescott could have imagined in the mid-1970s what was then a deserted 511-acre piece of land on the northern edge of the Prescott city limits would 38 years later be known as the home of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, known internationally as a worldwide leader in aerospace and aviation education? One man did. He lobbied vigorously to persuade local and state officials to work with the board of trustees from the ERAU home campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, to buy the … [Read more...] about Longtime Community Leader Considered an Inspiration