Fighting to end Alzheimer’s – Terri Spitz

It’s estimated nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and the ripple effects of the disease impacts families from all walks of life. As executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter, Terri Spitz is on the front lines of battling the disease and working to accel…

Empower. Advocate. Evolve. Kelli O’Toole

Kelli O’Toole has dedicated her career to serving others. From working at Central Arizona Shelter Services to  being COO for STARS (Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services), she has found her passion and her calling in working to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities a…

The worst men’s ministry volunteer ever - David Johnson

David Johnson says his greatest joy in life is inspiring men to take their walk with Christ seriously. He is also a student at Phoenix Seminary and when people ask what his goals are he says he wants to become a better foot-washer. And why does he call himself “the worst men’s ministry volunteer e…

Miracles still happen – Josie Brandon

Josie Brandon had a profound spiritual encounter at age 7 that would be the foundation of her life calling. Today, she uses her gifts to help people break free from trauma, brokenness, and repeating life patterns from abuse to addiction. Josie provides a safe, judgment-free space for participants …

Hope for Cancer Warriors - Patti Luttrell

Patti Luttrell was starting a great career as a pediatric nurse when she overheard a family in the hospital who had just lost their young daughter to cancer. In the midst of their heart-wrenching grief, they were also burdened by not having the gas money to make the two-hour drive back to their hom…

The science of trauma & recovery – Dr. Robert Rhoton

The impact of traumatic events in a person’s life are far-reaching. The approach to helping them has historically been “what’s wrong with you?” Trauma-Informed Care changes that question to “what’s happened to you?” Dr. Robert Rhoton has focused his career in the mental health field in developing …

Igniting community action – Kelly McGowan

Arizona has the 12th highest poverty rate in the country – more than 19 percent of the state’s children live in poverty. Kelly McGowan leads an organization designed to not only help those who need it most, but works to prevent poverty in families throughout the state. Originally known as the Ariz…

Serving survivors and abusers – Stacey Womack

Stacey Womack has a heart for the survivors of domestic violence. And she also wants to help those who commit that violence who are seeking to change. After years of homeschooling her six kids, in she felt a calling and in 1997 Stacey  formed Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS), leading it to …

Catalyzing Christian Leaders - Josh Miles

Movement.org has two primary foundations: a commitment to cities and a commitment to prayer. When Josh Miles joined Movement.org at the first of the year, he came alongside founder Mac Pier. Among many other projects, Mac co-founded the first Movement Day in 2010 with pastor and author Dr. Tim Kel…

Keeping music alive in our schools – Tricia Williams

Who knew that a movie released 29 years ago would change the lives of hundreds of thousands of kids by giving them the opportunity to learn and play music in school? Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation was inspired by the acclaimed motion picture of the same name, based on the true story of the impact a…