Spinato’s Pizzeria: Helping People Get a Slice of Happiness
Spinato’s Pizzeria invited Mara to serve as a guest blogger, where she shared how the family-owned restaurant has supported her volunteer work and helped bring joy to the community. She highlighted Spinato’s generosity through their Kindness Challenge, shoe donations, and ongoing pizza nights that benefit Trevor’s Vision.
Fox10: People Gather in Phoenix for a March
Desiree Fluellen of Fox10 News, covered the 40th annual Arizona MLK Commemorative March, highlighting community leaders who emphasized the importance of continuing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Ron Williams spoke about educating young people on Dr. King’s history and values of peace, nonviolence, and love, while event chair Valerie Churchwell underscored the central message of unity and love as the most important lessons.
12NEWS: 6th Grader Honored for MLK Service Award
12 News, alongside Flutter PR, stopped by the 40th Anniversary MLK Celebration Awards Breakfast to capture Mara’s reaction as she shared her excitement about receiving the award. The segment highlights her passion for service and closes with the powerful reminder that you’re “never too young to make a difference.”
AZ Republic: Community members carrying on MLK Jr.’s work are honored in Phoenix
Perry Vandell of the Arizona Republic highlighted the winners of the 2026 Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. awards, recognizing leadership, compassion, and service to the Phoenix community. The honor celebrates Arizonans who carry forward Dr. King’s legacy through meaningful action and community impact.
The Arizona Informant: Phoenix MLK Recognizes Excellence
The The Arizona Informant highlighted the 2026 AZ MLK winners who embody the ideas of Dr. King through their continued commitment to human relations and social justice.
City of Phoenix: Announces MLK Awards for Excellence in Service
The City of Phoenix announced the 2026 Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards for Excellence in Service, recognizing leaders whose work advances justice, equality, and community service across Phoenix. Honorees will be celebrated at the 40th Annual AZ MLK Awards Breakfast.
Khan World School: Student Makes a Difference in the Community
An ASU Prep Khan World School feature article highlights how Mara Northey’s journey of service has been shaped by a school culture that encourages purpose, leadership, and real-world impact. The article shares how KWS has supported Mara in turning empathy into action; empowering her to lead community initiatives and serving others.
ABC15: Turning Compassion Into Action & Scaling New Heights
Cameron Polom of ABC15 featured an inspiring interview with Robert, a man once served by Trevor’s Vision, who is now thriving with a home, job, and family; underscoring the real impact of the efforts of Climb for a Cause and Mara’s commitment to turning compassion into action.
FOX10: Covers Climb for a Cause Community Fundraisers
FOX10 Phoenix reporter Irene Snyder featured Mara Northey’s Climb for a Cause initiative, highlighting the fundraiser and three restaurant give-back nights supporting Trevor’s Vision. Filmed at Barrio Brewing Co., the segment showcased how local businesses and community partnerships are helping turn youth-led service into meaningful impact.
Together Toward Tomorrow: A Vision of Compassion
Ryan Gielow, Founder of Living North Phoenix’s Together Toward Tomorrow series, highlights how Mara’s compassion blossomed into action through her work with Trevor’s Vision and how she continues to grow her impact with events like Climb for a Cause and future plans to support housing solutions. Her story shows that age doesn’t limit the power of kindness and community action.
Scottsdale Moms: “Climb for a Cause” to Support Homeless Outreach
Kate Eschbach of Scottsdale Moms highlighted Mara’s Climb for a Cause fundraiser, showcasing how she brought the community together at Gecko Climbing Gym to support homelessness outreach through Trevor’s Vision, with proceeds helping raise enough money to supply underwear for a year!
The Foothills Focus: Raising Awareness & Support for Homeless Outreach
Lizeth Calderon of The Foothills Focus highlighted the fundraiser benefiting homelessness outreach with Trevor’s Vision. The article celebrates Mara’s leadership in bringing her community together to support people in need and recognizes her growing impact as a young philanthropist dedicated to service.
PMQ Pizza: 10-Year-Old Makes Spinato’s Nice List in Holiday Kindness Challenge
PMQ Pizza featured Mara Northey as the winner of Spinato’s Nice List Holiday Kindness Challenge for spreading joy in her community. She won free pizza for a year, and Spinato’s also donated $1,500 worth of new shoes and a pizza party for the people served by Trevor’s Vision, proving kindness truly is the secret sauce!
KTAR: Young Philanthropist in Phoenix Honored with Pizza for a Year
KTAR featured 10‑year‑old Mara Northey after she won Spinato’s Nice List Holiday Kindness Challenge for collecting shoes for people experiencing homelessness through Trevor’s Vision. The award highlighted her ongoing efforts to help others through giving and service, showing that even young leaders can inspire positive change.
The Foothills Focus: Norterra Girl Spreads Cheer, And Shoes, This Holiday Season
Sue Kern-Fleischer of The Foothills Focus spotlighted Mara Northey of Norterra for turning Spinato’s Nice List Holiday Kindness Challenge into a community-wide effort. Over a few months, she collected hundreds of new shoes for people served by Trevor’s Vision, showing how holiday giving can make a real difference in local lives.
ABC15: Young Girl Scout Spreads Cheer with Shoe Drive
ABC15’s Cameron Polom sat down with 10‑year‑old Mara Northey to talk about her Shoes for Hope campaign, where she’s collecting new shoes to donate to people experiencing homelessness. The segment highlights how Mara is rallying the community, from new neighbors to old family friends, to help reach her goal of hundreds of pairs.
Fox10: The Young Leader Your Community Needs
Check out this Fox10 News highlight of Mara’s Shoes for Hope drive, showing how one young leader is making a big impact in her community.