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Phoenix (STN) – Food insecurity is often framed as a lack of food. But according to leaders at Mercy Care and NourishPHX, the issue is far more complex. During the Season 4 finale of ‘The Wellness Collective,’ Mercy Care CEO Tad Gary and NourishPHX Executive Director Beth Fiorenza discussed the interconnected challenges that make it difficult for families to access healthy food consistently. Gary said the consequences extend well beyond hunger.

Phoenix (STN) –  For University of Phoenix Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, education has always been about creating opportunity. Featured during the Season 4 finale of ‘It Happens at STN,’ Woods reflected on a journey that began in Hamilton, Ontario, and ultimately led him to a career helping others achieve their educational goals. As the youngest of three children, Woods grew up in a family without a strong tradition of higher education.

Phoenix (STN) – Leadership is evolving. According to three Arizona leaders, the future belongs to those willing to be transparent, embrace collaboration, and create opportunities for others to succeed. During the Season 4 finale of ‘It Happens at STN,’ UMOM CEO Monique Lopez, Ability360 President and CEO Chris Rodriguez, and Bank of America Phoenix President Scott Vanderpool took the stage for a ‘Leading in the Moment’ discussion about what leadership looks like in 2026 and beyond.

Phoenix (STN) – Food banks exist. Healthcare providers are available. Community organizations offer resources that help people build stability and improve their quality of life. But, for many Phoenix residents, accessing those services depends on something many people take for granted: transportation. That reality is at the heart of Elaine, a nonprofit that provides free transportation to underserved residents and individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Phoenix.

Phoenix (STN) – Workforce development is about more than finding a job. It is about creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping people see new possibilities for their future. That mission sits at the center of a long-standing partnership between Dress for Success Arizona and Bank of America. Since 2017, Bank of America has invested nearly $600,000 in Dress for Success Arizona and its workforce development programs.

Phoenix (STN) – Arizona’s nonprofit community is navigating a period of significant uncertainty. Funding challenges, rising demand for services, and growing community needs are forcing organizations to rethink how they operate, collaborate, and allocate resources. During the Season 4 finale of ‘It Happens at STN,’ Valley of the Sun United Way President and CEO Carla Vargas Jasa and Sunbelt Holdings Chairman and CEO John Graham shared how they believe organizations can meet the moment.

Phoenix (STN) –  For many people, Dr. Judy Robles became known through Unstoppable, the feature film that tells the story of her son, former Arizona State University wrestling champion Anthony Robles. During the Season 4 finale of It Happens at STN, she shared lessons that extended far beyond the movie. “You could see the strength that we had, the love that we carried,” Robles said, describing the experience as deeply emotional.

Phoenix (STN) – It was always going to be a “Season of Strength.” As Season 4 of ‘It Happens at STN’ came to a close, the finale reflected everything the STN team and its community partners set out to accomplish: bringing together leaders, changemakers, and organizations to confront Arizona’s toughest challenges through collaboration, innovation, and action in the face of almost constant uncertainty.

Phoenix (STN) – Addressing homelessness requires more than resources. It requires organizations willing to listen, collaborate, and work toward a shared goal. During the Season 4 finale of ‘McQuaid Mission,’ Keys to Change CEO Amy Schwabenlender, Director of Strategic Impact Richard Crews, and LaWana Fulton Mills of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discussed how partnership and collective impact can drive meaningful systems change.

PHOENIX (STN) – Even before the doors opened for the season premiere last September, the fourth season of ‘It Happens at STN’ was dubbed the “Season of Strength.” With just one episode remaining, it is clear the Valley’s one-of-a-kind local media experience fulfilled that mission. “Season 4 proved Arizona is full of leaders willing to take enormous challenges head-on, tap into their inner strength, and rally the community around real solutions,” said STN Founder and CEO Eric Sperling.