Page 17 March 2013 March 20 is day for state to assist nonpro fi t groups By Alison Bailin Batz This March, every single resident in Arcadia and beyond is being asked to do one simple thing – give. Why? “On March 20, all Arizonans will be asked to participate in the fi rst-ever Arizona Gives Day,” said Patrick McWhortor, president and CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonpro fi ts, who helped to develop the initiative in partnership with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum and a team of statewide leaders. Beginning at midnight on March 20 and continuing until 11:59 p.m., Arizonans can go online at www.AZGives.org to support a local nonpro fi t in their community, or pledge their fi nancial support to one of the hundreds of participating nonpro fi ts across the state. Arizona Gives Day is presented by First Bank. The Gives Day movement began in Minnesota four years ago as a way to increase individual giving and help nonpro fi ts raise awareness. Each year since, these initiatives have seen increased success and helped countless organizations continue to provide the services and programs their communities need. Gives Days are becoming increasingly more popular, leading many other states like Colorado, Georgia, Alabama and now Arizona to expand the “ fl ash-mob type” movement. “For as little as $10, nonpro fi ts in Arizona can and do make a difference,” McWhortor said. “Together, we hope to raise more than $2 million on this single day.” Marissa Theisen, president and CEO of Arizona Grantmakers Forum, said donations made on Arizona Gives Day will help the state’s nonpro fi ts rally volunteers, change lives, build leaders, develop networks, fi ght for rights, create scholarships and champion critical community causes “During the recent economic downtimes in Arizona and beyond, individual giving has declined. This is our chance to bring it back in a big way,” Theisen said. Among the hundreds of nonpro fi ts participating in this event are several from around the greater Scottsdale and Arcadia area, including:  Anne Rita Monahan Foundation  Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale  Courtney’s Place  Devereux Arizona  Feeding Matters  Four Seasons Orchestra  International Cancer Advocacy Network Continued on page 22 Arcadia Montessori OPEN HOUSE March 10th 10am – 1pm Serving Arcadia’s families for 40 years with a strong Montessori curriculum and a beautiful campus. Programs start at 18 months, with l exible schedules for working parents. 602.840.2342 www.arcadiamontessori.com 5115 E. Virginia Rd. 602.882.1332 kellyknapphomes@gmail.com REAL ESTATE KNOWLEDGE. RENOVATION KNOW-HOW. Priceless ADVICE. KELLY KNAPP Buying or selling a home can be exciting. And scary. Especially with older homes in the Arcadia neighborhood. That’s why my 15 years of renovation experience gives me the advantage to help you navigate the tricky process of buying or selling here. I have remodeled dozens of Arcadia area homes and have the vision to prepare yours for sale... or help with the remodel of the home I help you purchase. That’s what sets me apart. And it’s one of the biggest reasons why I sold more than ten million dollars in Arcadia real estate last year! KELLY KNAPP knows! x 4435 N. 40th Street | Williamsburg Square Rarely do these gems come on the market. Fabulous townhome community directly across the street from LGO and Postino. Incredible opportunity! $215,000 x 5328 E. Pinchot Great lower Arcadia home loaded with charm. 4 beds/ 3 baths and a gorgeous backyard with pool. Fantastic value on a terrific street. $375,000 x 3816 N. 53rd Way Quintessential Arcadia home. Drop dead gorgeous with 4 bedrooms/3 baths and the backyard is sheer paradise. Hurry, this won’t last! $925,000