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The Valley Now

Your weekly feel-good hour where we lift each other up with stories of good people doing good things in your neighborhood. Each week we’ll be talking with community leaders who have a unique passion for our thriving city, and the people that make the Valley a special place to live. This is our time to shine, this is the Valley Now!
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Episodes

Raising Kids in Community

As parents, we know the importance of community when raising children. Parents with children with special needs come together at Raising Special Kids to provide support for one another and walk along side them on their journey.

Jul 09, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Exciting Times for Valleywise Health

Kate Fasset of Valleywise Health Foundation joins the show to announce their official move-in date to the new Valleywise Hospital. Decked out with state-of-the-art technology and immaculate facilities, Valleywise aims to break more records and serve more Arizonans in the improved space.

Jul 09, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 16

The Making of an Athlete

Special Olympics of Arizona CEO Jamie Heckerman has decades of experience, having worked her way up through many differing roles and responsibilities. She explains the way athletes are treated at Special Olympics and some of the exciting accomplishments in her tenure.

Jul 09, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 15

A New Kind of Charter School

What does it take to start a tuition-free public charter school? Julia Meyerson knew she had what it took. The group of 5 schools now known as Vista College Preparatory empowers at-risk children to look beyond childhood to wonder, "what's next?"

Jul 09, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 14

UMOM's Position in the Valley

UMOM is positioned as the experts for family homelessness in the Valley and act as the matching agency for the Family Housing Hub. CEO Jackson Fonder joins Jordan Moreno to discuss the future of homelessness in Phoenix and how we can help.

Jul 09, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Homelessness in Phoenix with CASS

It's no secret that Central Arizona Shelter Services is busy. Between addressing singles, families and elders that are experiencing homelessness, the organization is expanding and addressing the root causes of homelessness for all ages.

Jul 09, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Heat Relief with American Red Cross Arizona New Mexico Region

The American Red Cross is an organization that’s been around since before Arizona was even a state. Chances are, you’ve heard of the brand but what I bet you didn’t know is the importance and the presence right here in Arizona.

Apr 24, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Autism Awareness and Acceptance with SARRC

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. Our guest is SARRC's CEO Danny Openden, who is a wealth of knowledge on autism and hopeful that the next generation of Arizonans will understand and accept autism better than ever before.

Apr 24, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 10

A Senior Tsunami

Now more than ever, seniors are turning to nonprofits for food needs. We’re wrapping up National Nutrition Month and seniors are in dire need of relief from the rising cost of goods across the state and that’s one of the reasons Valley-based nonprofit FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) is seeing a 15% spike in the number of people using their food pantries.

Apr 24, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Talking Real World Job Development with JFCS

Linda Scott joins Jordan Moreno for a discussion surrounding the skills needed to be successful in "the real world" for teens aging out of foster care.

Apr 24, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 8

A reminder to BE KIND with The Be Kind People Project

The Be Kind People Project exists to instill core values and behaviors such as kindness in children and adults alike through storytelling, dance, positive role models and a whole lot of entertainment!

Mar 20, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Mesa United Way Launches Second Nonprofit

In pivoting with the ever-evolving shifts in care for Mesa residents, CEO Mark Young leads the charge as Mesa United Way launches a secondary nonprofit; Azura.

Mar 20, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 6

How well do you really know the Children's Museum of Phoenix?

You may have visited the Children's Museum of Phoenix with littles, but do you know the rich history of the organization? CEO Kate Wells has been part of the growth since its very inception and is a wealth of knowledge on child wellbeing.

Mar 20, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Story of RaeRae of Light

One local family is celebrating the life of a daughter gone too soon by raising funds and awareness for congenital heart disease in honor of baby Raegan.

Mar 20, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Once a Camper, Always a Camper

Swift Youth Foundation Board Chair Lori Berman sits with host Jordan Moreno to express her passion for the Swift Youth Foundation model and shares campfire stories of lives changed in the process.

Jan 18, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Season 2! Kicking Off A New Year with LLS

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society exists to seek a cure for blood cancers, and to improve the quality of life for patients throughout their journey. What's more, LLS advocates for safer, tailored treatment and care of children nation-wide.

Jan 18, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Check for a Lump

Check For A Lump; the simple advice from one local organization that could be life-saving. Ashley Plum joins host Jordan Moreno to talk about women's health and the simple ways we can check for potentially cancerous lumps right at home.

Jan 18, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 40

The Rise of a Community

Rachel Sisneros is the CEO of Rising Families, an organization dedicated to ensuring children of all communities feel empowered to make a difference in the place they call home.

Dec 06, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 39

A Connection to Pediatric Feeding Disorder

Feeding Matters CEO Jaclyn Pederson joins host Jordan Moreno as they discover they had more in common than they initially thought. Both having navigated the journey of a child with Pediatric Feeding Disorder, the conversation is packed with good-to-know info, anecdotes and ah-ha moments.

Dec 06, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 38

On the Field and Off, Pass It On

Wade Crum is an extraordinary young person who started the nonprofit at just 13 years old. Now, Pass It On is a state-wide organization taking donations of gently used sports gear, and repurposing the items for children who need it most so that all children have access to play sports without barriers.

Dec 06, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 37

HonorHealth and A Foundation's Role

Chandra Stewart is the Director of Donor Relations at HonorHealth Foundation. She sits down with host Jordan Moreno to explain the Foundation's role in a hospital to provide support beyond the procedure.

Dec 05, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ever Heard of The Day of the Dog?

Calling all boujee dog owners! The Day of the Dog is for you. Everything from pet pampering to all-organic treats, and all for a great cause.

Dec 05, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 35

The Impact of Positive Role Models with Future for KIDS

Madonna Bistany has been Future for KIDS' CEO for more than 17 years. During that time, she's seen the impact that positive adult mentors can have on at-risk youth. As she describes it, "magic".

Dec 05, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Grand Canyon University; Then and Now

Noah Wolfe joins host Jordan Moreno to discuss the ways Grand Canyon University serves our community, and the major plans for the coming years.

Dec 05, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The 8-year-old Entrepreneur

One child's experiment to battle isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic turned into a full-blown international nonprofit. Just 8 years old at the time, Anaik Sachdev tells us about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Dec 05, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Making Wishes Come True

Fran Mallace is the driving leader behind Make-A-Wish Arizona and their efforts to spread light and wishes to spark hope for children facing critical illness.

Oct 19, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Talk Away the Dark with AFSP

Miss Mesa Stephanie Deleon and board member Erica McBeth discuss their personal journeys with mental health and the steps we can take as friends and family in the community to TALK away the dark.

Oct 19, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The Dinner That Became Kitchen On The Street

Kitchen On The Street CEO Lisa Scarpinato was at a dinner party with friends and family over a decade ago when they started discussing the food insecurity that existed within the school districts. Little did they know, that conversation would lead to the Kitchen On The Street organization that it is today!

Oct 19, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 29

So, Who Is Aunt Rita?

Host Jordan Moreno sits down with Stacey Jay Caviliere of Aunt Rita's Foundation to discuss the way living with HIV and AIDS has changed over time, and the steps Aunt Rita's Foundation takes daily to improve the lives of those impacted.

Oct 19, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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