Community Empowerment

  1. Every year, September 15-October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans who trace their roots back to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. The celebratory month begins halfway through September to honor the independence days of […]
    Sep 15, 2020
    3 min read
  2. Tucson-based Dancing in the Streets uses the art of classical ballet to instill confidence, skill, and perseverance into the youth of the city’s south side. See for yourself how art can transform our community in a new episode of Thrive. To learn more about Dancing in the Streets, visit their website at THRIVE spotlights the innovative […]
    Sep 3, 2020
    1 min read
  3. The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives and our communities. Together, as we continue social distancing and practicing other safety measures, we remain hopeful that our efforts will slow the virus’s spread and help return life back to some degree of normal. But bouncing back will likely prove more difficult for […]
    May 6, 2020
    6 min read
  4. For most of us, the last few weeks proved to be a stressful and confusing period as entire communities tried to adjust to the changes caused by the coronavirus outbreak. As social distancing and stay-at-home measures flipped our lives upside down, it’s forced us to adapt to a new reality. In unprecedented moments like these, […]
    Apr 13, 2020
    5 min read
  6. Sweden has consistently been named the most sustainable country in the world so it’s no wonder that a native Swede would help jumpstart the US fashion resale market. But for Buffalo Exchange co-founder Kerstin Block, it was actually the country’s lack of color that drew her to the fashion world. Kerstin came to the US […]
    Sep 2, 2019
    5 min read
  9. For Theresa Delaney, the road to the future led her out of Tucson. Or so she thought. A recent graduate of the University of Arizona, Theresa eagerly packed up her belongings and headed west to San Francisco to be part of the explosive entrepreneurial scene. But once she hit the road, she found herself having […]
    Apr 3, 2019
    5 min read