CONTRIBUTORFor Our CityGreg Bestgen, City of Scottsdale Human Services Director with Rachel Smetana as the Scottsdale Cares Bear. When not being a bear, Rachel is the chief of staff to the mayor.Dana CloseLisa Randall, board member for Keep Scottsdale Beautiful, the local chapter of Keep America Beautiful. Lisa is also the Executive Director of Partners for Paiute, a non-profit arm of The Paiute Center.Dana CloseJulie Brassell, executive director of Business United for Scottsdale Schools. BUSS is creating connections and collaborative relationships with the business community and Scottsdale Schools.Dana CloseDenny Brown, human services commissioner, and Justin Boyd, city of Scottsdale housing coordinator.Dana CloseJodelle Doyle, service manager for Helping Hands, and Kelli Gower, outreach coordinator for Singleton Moms. Helping Hands is there to support foster and indigent families at times of crisis by providing basic essentials such as bedding, clothing and emergency assistance. Singleton Moms is dedicated to nurturing single parents battling cancer and their minor children by meeting practical day-to-day needs.Dana CloseCity of Scottsdale Water Department was on hand Saturday to promote wise water use by giving away free drought tolerant trees.Dana CloseCouncilmember Virginia Korte with friend and supporter, Lynn Moreno and nieces, Alexus and Fayth Thibeault.Dana ClosePOSA Outreach Director Sienna Morgan and POSA's civilian vice president, Darlene Cook. POSA Community Outreach helps families in the greater Scottsdale metropolitan area through unique programs such as 907 Fund, Kidcare ID Progams, and Sirens and Sleighbells.Dana CloseSome of the City of Scottsdale's finest: Justin Boyd, Rachel Smetana, Greg Bestgen, and Library Director Kathleen Wade.Dana Close