This past year, Downtown Angels grew from an idea to a column that covers nothing but inspiring people and the good news that happens in downtown Phoenix. I’m thrilled to watch this column grow with some new goals in mind.
In the upcoming months, I look forward to focusing more on the impact that good news in downtown Phoenix brings.
I hope to make the content of this column more in-depth in terms of covering just how big of a difference local charities, volunteers, donors and those who dedicate their time to making our community a better place make. Through more in-depth coverage, I hope readers get a better sense of what good surrounds them.
This in-depth coverage includes many things. I plan to cover, for example, not only what certain donations might go toward, but how those donations impact the lives of those whom receive them. I plan to cover both new and old charities, focusing on their evolution and growth in the downtown Phoenix community, as well as the changes they inspire — and how they inspire others.
I’m also excited to continue writing profiles on individuals whom make a difference on their own. Several downtown Phoenicians make a good difference everyday. Their stories deserve recognition in a world where not-so-happy news often takes the spotlight.
I plan to continue highlighting the individual impact these volunteers, donators and entrepreneurs make.
In this new day and age, I also look forward to bringing some fresh multimedia content to Downtown Angels. This year’s stories will include more interactive charts, maps, sound bites and possibly some video.
Finally, I’m thrilled to collaborate with other Downtown Devil reporters as my column expands in order to provide coverage of as many “downtown angels” as possible.
As always, Downtown Angels welcomes any inspiring stories readers hear about. Just send an email to the address below. I look forward to a great new year of covering the good news in downtown Phoenix. Keep a look out for Downtown Angels’ first story this Friday.
Contact the columnist at Holly.Bernstein@asu.edu.
