Today on Arizona Horizon, we'll explore a program that helps seniors stay in their homes and a milestone for a downtown art boutique.

Tempe Community Action Agency operates a community health worker-operated program called Neighbors Helping Neighbors to assist Tempe seniors in remaining at home for as a long as possible as they age. Through Neighbors Helping Neighbors, health workers provide monthly home visits to clients to address different social determinants of health such as access to food, social isolation, and safety. The program assists just under 100 seniors a year through home visits and even more through community education classes. Carrie Aranda, Director of Mission Advancement for the organization, joins us to explain.

MADE Art Boutique, a cornerstone of Roosevelt Row Arts District, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since opening its doors in 2005, this milestone marks two decades of supporting the vibrant Phoenix arts community and shaping the city’s cultural landscape. Founded by local artist and entrepreneurs Cindy Dach and Greg Esser, MADE has grown into an iconic destination that has showcased the work of over 200 artists. With a unique selection of handcrafted art, prints, jewelry, and home decor, MADE has become a hub for those seeking one-of-a-kind treasures and a true taste of the local art scene. Over the past 20 years, the boutique has offered an eclectic mix of local art and hosted themed exhibitions, workshops, and events that promote creative expression and community engagement. Cindy Dach joins us on the show.

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