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Frances Young is a true community Hero!

 

Since her arrival in Scottsdale 40 years ago Frances Young has mentored, advised, assisted and championed numerous community organizations and causes — simply for the good of the community. She’s fondly known as “the mayor of South Scottsdale” among her admirers and countless people she has mentored, advised and assisted. And Frances sums up her life by saying, “I’ve gained far more than I ever gave. That’s what I want everyone to know.”

Her notable contributions include the establishment of an English as a Second Language program in the schools, the beginning of Indian Education, Head Start and Title I programs, and the establishment of the Vista del Camino Community Center. During her tenure with the Human Services Commission, she worked with other members to find funds for social services, which resulted in the Scottsdale citizen utility bill donation fund and the Scottsdale Cares Program that gives out over $220,000 annually to non-profits.

A long-time champion of minorities’ rights, Frances rolled up her sleeves in the early ’60s and has worked tirelessly for 40 years to create a safer, healthier, more productive community. She epitomizes warmth, caring and concern for people of varying backgrounds. She embraces all people and is an advocate for their quality of life, whether Yaqui, Hispanic, Asian, Black or White. In fact, the Paiute Neighborhood Center is a living legacy to the work that she and her fellow commission members urged Scottsdale’s city staff to undertake in the late ’80s to benefit the Spanish speaking immigrants from Mexico.

Frances’ husband swiftly purchased one of the only homes available in South Scottsdale when his job transferred to Phoenix. Frances quickly turned the new 3-bedroom house into a garden and a home for 5 children of their own and hundreds of other Scottsdale teenagers.

Celebrating more than 80 years in her “hometown” here in Scottsdale, Frances’ leadership, diversity and commitment remain strong — and at the core of her being.


 
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