08/22/2026
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact.
A great afternoon at the Joy of Giving luncheon celebrating the people and organizations making a difference throughout Yavapai County.
One of my favorite parts happens right at the table.
Four nonprofits are selected as Shining Stars and share the heart behind their work. Then every table is given $$$ to grant to ONE of them.
Choosing just one is HARD.
You listen. You’re moved. Then you turn to a table of people you may not have known before lunch and start talking about what resonated, sharing perspectives, and deciding together where your $$$ should go.
By the end, every Shining Star walks away with grant funding, and the room has experienced philanthropy in action.
I love the conversation and connection this simple activity creates.
It’s always a pleasure spending time with Hector Ramirez! Through the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County marketing committee, I’ve had the opportunity to support Hector and the team in sharing their mission and impact.
A beautiful reminder that we all have something to give.
Arizona Community Foundation