The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, https://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination. Carey Peña Emcee Dizzie Ramsey World Class Entertainer Letitia Frye Auctiontainer™ 2022 A fundraiser to support GateWay Community College workforce training programs and scholarships WHEN Friday Oct. 28, 2022 5:30 – 9 P.M. WHERE Tempe Mission Palms 60 E 5th Street Tempe, AZ Runway to Success is a fast-paced gala that features a cocktail hour, live and silent auction, seated dinner and an awe-inspiring show featuring our students’ amazing stories of triumph as they walk the Runway to Success! YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! GateWay Community College provides access to higher education for diverse students and communities. Contributions to GateWay Community College are tax deductible through The Maricopa County Community College District Foundation (MCCCDF) was established in 1997 as the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designated by the Maricopa County Community College District to receive and manage gifts on behalf of its 10 colleges. LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS: runwaytosuccessgwcc.com SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

A new initiative by Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust funds arts organizations throughout the Valley MOVING ARTS & CULTURE FORWARD BY TOM EVANS There’s an old saying that if you give someone a fish, they will eat for a day. But if you teach someone to fish, they’ll eat for the rest of their lives. That philosophy is somewhat unofficially at the core of how Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust works. They’d probably describe it more as a focus on NEXT DOORS FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 61