Citizens For A Better Community

06/09/2026

In April 2024, we recognized Annie Villalobos for her outstanding service to this community. Even before having kids of her own, she was involved in helping the youth through coaching. Owner of a beloved restaurant today, she continuously donates and volunteers to many organizations throughout the area. She is a perfect example of a Citizen of the Month.

If someone you know is deserving of recognition, send a name and a brief explanation to [email protected].

05/27/2026

Molly Cornwell Thompson was awarded Citizen of the Month in March 2024 and continues to demonstrate what it means to uplift the community. With well over a decade of seeing the potential of Globe and bringing the vision to life, our only regret is that we can't award Molly every single month! Catch her in the arts, warmly smiling while welcoming others, leading tours dedicated to history, inspiring events for families, leading initiatives to bring the community together, or just generally being Molly!

If you know someone who tirelessly and selflessly gives to the community, nominate them with a brief explanation of what makes them stand out. Email nominations to [email protected].

05/22/2026

What does is mean to be a good Citizen? While reflecting on this question, we found this article from Brown University. Do you agree with it? What do you think it means to be a good Citizen? Leave your thoughts below!

Being a good citizen includes civic duties, kindness, empathy and community involvement and there are ways to teach kids how to be good citizens.

05/19/2026

Reflecting on past Citizens of the Month, Charlene Giles continues to impress. Awarded in February 2024 as our third ever honoree, she continues to embody what being a good Citizen means. Whether grooming the community's fur friends, serving the city, baking cookies for donation, or jumping on machinery to clear blocked streets, Charlene hears a need and jumps to action.

If you know someone who is always ready to serve others and the community, nominate them at [email protected].

05/15/2026

And May's citizen of the month goes to...

MATTHEW STORMS!

Some may know him from American Family Insurance while most will know him from his generous amount of local volunteering.

Always willing to lend a hand and serve our community in big ways, he was an obvious choice for this award.

Here's some of the businesses he's helped through the years: Foster Care Review Board , Cobre Valley Youth Club, Globe Rotary, Miami Rotary, Relay for Life, Miami Lions Club, CCEDC, Gila County IDA, Arizona Spokes, Superior Chamber of Commerce, Globe Downtown Association, CVRMC Hospital Foundation.

05/14/2026

Tacos, refried beans, Spanish rice, corn chips, sauce, cupcakes, and chocolate cake set the stage for another successful meal at Madera Peak senior living. A special thanks to Aravapai Cafe and Lydia Miles for getting the tacos done in under 24 hours and for donating the cupcakes; people like her make this all possible.

Each month, Citizens for a Better Community hosts a meal for the seniors who otherwise may not have the opportunity to get out and socialize. With music, raffles, and lively chatter, the seniors at Madera Peak love it!

Eventually, we'd like to bring this concept to other senior living venues. For the last two years, before the successful Senior Citizens Ball, the meals were purely donation based, volunteer led, and oftentimes, paid for out of pocket. While we raised enough to cover several monthly meals for Madera, we will need your support to grow the cause.

Ways to support the cause:
-Donate to Living Waters Community Church (and get a nice tax deduction), they support Citizens in a big way
- Volunteer to help at the next meal by emailing [email protected]
- Donate directly to Citizens for a Better Community

Thank you for all of the support as we set forth to make sure our seniors aren't forgotten!

05/05/2026

Today we are reflecting on another deserving person who earned Citizen of the Month. In January 2024, Citizens for a Better Community awarded Dr. Richard Ramos.
His efforts for Miami Unified School District is noticed by parents, students, staff, and the community at large.

If you know someone who deserves the Citizen of the Month Award, be sure to email [email protected] with the nominees name and a brief description of what they do to make our community a better place.

05/01/2026

We are so excited to share that the Senior Citizens Ball made headlines in this week's issue of Arizona Silver Belt. Here's a free link to read all about it ❤️

For those who have worked with Janette Herrera, it’s well known that she runs on vision, faith, and a bit of good luck. The Senior Citizens Ball, organized by Herrera’s group, Citizens for a …

04/28/2026

Today, we are taking a moment to reflect on amazing things done by amazing people.

In December 2023, Tim Gonzalez became our first ever Citizen of the Month, an award presented to those who give for sake the of giving. Thanks to people like Tim---and all of our Citizen of the Month recipients---our community is made a little bit better.

Tim Gonzalez oversees the Homeless Coalition of Cobre Valley, helping some of the most vulnerable find help through a vast stream of resources at any time of day. For more information on what Tim does, check out https://homelesscoalitionofcobrevalley.org/

Do you know someone who tirelessly gives to the community and should be awarded Citizen of the Month? Email Janette at [email protected] and include the nominee's name and a brief explanation of why they deserve to be the next Citizen of the Month.

04/24/2026

What's this?? Even more photos from the Senior Citizens Ball 2026?!?

We just can't enough of it! Please add any photos you have into the comments below so everyone can see and share in the festivities❤️😀🙏