We also dive into the vital missions of Native Public Radio, Be A Leader Foundation, and Future Stars, and sit down with Kim Covington and Nikii Johnston, who share their deeply personal journeys in the world of giving. Last year alone, ACF donors contributed nearly $130 million in new gifts, allowing the foundation to distribute $128 million in grants and $5.7 million in scholarships across the state. Whether it’s education, housing or the environment, ACF meets donors where they are — helping them give more and give smarter. As you flip through these pages — transitioning from spring florals to the stories of those strengthening our state — I hope you feel inspired to cultivate your own legacy. After all, fashion may change with the thermostat, but the impact we leave on Arizona is forever. Enjoy the season. In Arizona, we don’t really do “thawing out.” After a winter that stayed stubbornly warm, our spring doesn’t just bloom — it sizzles. As we brace for the first of the 100-degree days, our focus shifts toward finding balance: staying cool, looking sharp and showing up for the community that keeps us grounded when the mercury rises. Welcome to our Spring Fashion & Philanthropy Issue. This season, we explore the intersection of personal style and purposeful impact. We catch up with local stylemakers who are clearing out their closets, sharing which trends they are “retiring” and the pieces they are currently obsessing over. Our stories take us from the rhythmic pulse of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail to the stage of The Phoenix Symphony, where we go behind the scenes with the conductor bringing a groundbreaking collision of Kendrick Lamar and Igor Stravinsky to our desert home. The heart of this issue is bolstered by our partners at the Arizona Community Foundation. As chief impact officer Michelle Gayles reminds us, “Giving of ourselves is a critical part of a thriving community.” ACF partnered with us on this issue because they believe philanthropy is a vital piece of a larger puzzle — one where business, government and nonprofits work together to build a foundation for thriving families. We are honored to highlight the catalytic impact of ACF’s work, particularly Alan Lacy’s timely documentary with Reel Earth Films about how our communities are working together to combat extreme heat. (For those moved by the story, there are two opportunities to see Lacy’s work at the SkyFire Environmental Film Festival on March 28 at the ASU MIX Center in Mesa. His film “Burrowing Owls: A Love Story” screens at 1:50 p.m., followed by the premiere of “Rising Together” from 5 to 6:45 p.m.) The Heat of the Moment KAREN WERNER EDITOR IN CHIEF Karen EDITOR’S NOTE 6 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE