Growing up, my mom would take my siblings and me to the grocery store with her. We didn’t have a lot of money to get cart loads of the best cereal or the brand name snacks, but what we did have were coupons. Envelopes full of 12% off this or 25% off that. Not to mention I made it a game to try and find them throughout...
If you are anything like me, you are eagerly awaiting your annual W-2 that is coming just around the corner. Don’t get me wrong, doing my taxes is not my favorite task — However, I do look forward to taking advantage of Arizona’s unique Charitable Tax Credits. It is the easiest way that I can...
Picture a day of volunteer training at Art Heals Arizona. The room fills with people drawn to this work for reasons they may or may not name. Many carry their own histories of difficulty. Some are close to the surface, and some are buried deep. I have seen two patterns emerge almost every time. Some volunteers arrive ready to disclose. The room feels safe. The mission resonates. The impulse to...
Celebrating IES Communications: A Month of Incredible Generosity We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to IES Communications for their outstanding volunteerism and fundraising efforts this past month. Their commitment to making a difference has truly inspired us. Recently IES hosted their National Leadership Summit in Chandler and chose Art Heals Arizona as their nonprofit...
The question came at the end of my workshop: 'SNAP benefits (food assistance for low-income individuals and families) are being cut off in a week. With your workshop in mind, what do we do?' Our workshop focused on how helpers can show up in key ways to support the growth of children and teens. I...
My Thoughts About Fiscal Year 2025 (and A Story about Trees). Recently, at Parsons Place (the Art Heals Arizona building), some trees had to be removed from the area near the front entrance. Over time, they had grown progressively further away from the building and were producing a diagonal body based at the root. After...
On September 14, 2025, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts was buzzing with excitement—a lively mix of artists, participants, parents, Art Heals Arizona staff, volunteers, board members, and members of the general public. The event was a prime example of what the arts do better than anything else—to bring people from all walks of life...
Right now, kids who’ve experienced trauma need your help. The transition back to school is stressful, and arts programs at their schools are reeling from budget cuts.
