Community Impact

With a strong background in organizational leadership and nearly eight years of elected service to the Town of Cave Creek, Vice Mayor Kathryn Royer has earned a reputation as an engaged advocate for community prosperity. Her role as vice mayor allows her to see firsthand how local organizations make an impact—not just in economic development, but in the overall health [...]

Sabra House suffered a stroke in May 2023 which sidelined her from her work as a licensed clinical social worker, and her busy creative life. Some of her creations have included necklaces, beading, birdhouses, and spirit dolls… and artwork created in The Holland Center’s art classes led by Larry Charles. When Sabra was taking time off to recover, Larry noticed [...]

Connecting individuals to each other, to the community, and to what enables them to flourish at any life stage is our mission. And sometimes that mission ends up strengthening bonds in an entire family. One of our Signature Programs—Desert Foothills Theater—was the catalyst for this kinship in The Madden Family. Here’s their story about how each member of their family [...]