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18 22 08 NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE + Aunt Rita’s + Ballet Etudes + Cortney’s Place + Flinn Foundation + HonorHealth Foundation + Jewish Family + Children’s Service + Local First Arizona + Phoenix Boys Choir WHAT YOU’RE SAYING ............. 06 Reader feedback EDITOR’S NOTE ............................ 07 Celebrate and Brighten 10 QUESTIONS WITH ................ 08 Glen Spencer, executive director of Aunt Rita’s Foundation BOOKMARKED .............................. 11 Dr. Richard Sagar, president of Ballet Etudes board of directors OFFICE DOORS ............................. 12 Gail Baer, vice president of philanthropic services at Jewish Family + Children’s Service KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE ........... 16 Just Try It — Baby Foot Peel A 2 ND ACT ......................................... 18 Flinn Foundation advances Arizona, and never forgets the fun COVER STORY .............................. 22 Monica Garnes takes stock of Fry’s Zero Hunger / Zero Waste initiative and being a leader in a tumultuous year NEXT DOORS ................................ 28 Local businesses show resiliency — but have a long road ahead STYLE UNLOCKED ...................... 32 Jane Christensen creates a world of warmth and wonder over the holidays CHARITY SPOTLIGHT .............. 36 Cortney’s Place KITCHEN DOORS ........................ 38 Let’s Eat! OPEN DOORS ............................... 42 The 2020 Frontdoors Gift Guide CHEERS TO THE CHAIR ........... 43 October — Debbie Allford CHEERS TO THE CHAIR ........... 45 November — Kristine McIver TABLE OF CONTENTS { nov/dec 2020, volume 18, issue 8 }