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Alison and Marsha have been close friends since their senior year of high school. After moving around the country and growing older, they reconnected with a shared goal: opening a natural pet market. The idea worked well for both Alison and Marsha, as they had both decided to make some big life changes, but the timing was less than convenient - one year before the market crash of 2008. Nevertheless, they prevailed, and learned to grow slowly into the wonderful resource for pet owners they are today. They chat with Diann about some of the changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in numbers of pet adoptions and fosters, as well as some incorrect beliefs about what a dog's diet should consist of. If you'd like more information, check out noblebeastpets.com, or visit them in their vintage turquoise shop at 1005 E Camelback Rd in Phoenix.

Doreen serves as the Financial Wellness Coordinator for A New Leaf, a non-profit dedicated to helping families and individuals in distress around the Phoenix valley. A New Leaf offers a variety of programs focused around providing safe shelter and housing, finding jobs and increasing work skills, and teaching behavioral health. Diann and Doreen talk about the change in how many people need help amidst the pandemic, and particularly about the domestic violence shelter and hotline. Doreen works to coordinate a connection between potential employers and employees by matching qualified clients to the right job fit for them. And of course, Diann and Doreen discuss their greatest common love: gardening. For more information, check out https://www.turnanewleaf.org/

Askia is a former intern of Truce and current Media Specialist at Thunderbird For Good. He lives his life through a lens of optimism and positivity, and speaks with Diann about what he considers the overwhelming blessings of COVID-19 to be. Askia and Diann also discuss the fourth Industrial Revolution, changes in perception, and his path for the future.
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“This powder works very well on my toughest jobs, shiny and clean, all while making the house smell great without toxic chemicals. Love it!” - Sarah

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! To celebrate the start of fall, we’re hosting a very special sale! 22% off ONLY on September 22nd! 🌿 Get ready as this is only a 24 hour sale and things will move quickly!
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In honor of International Day of Charity, here’s a collection of past ways our Truce Team has gotten involved!

Steven and friends started a community action group called SustainabilityIs and set up events like cleaning parks (and collected over 2,000lbs of trash!)

Lexa and her sons volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Bank to pack boxes via Thunderbird for Good.

Matthew worked with Long Way Home in Guatemala to build sustainable schools!

Jenna fostered a dog (Julio!) for the Arizona Humane Society.

Diann regularly volunteers in her community garden, where the produce grown is donated to local food banks!

Denis recently gave blood to American Red Cross - saving three lives by doing so!

Kailyn volunteers at her community church’s cafe!

While we’re not able to leave our homes much now, we believe in the power of good and can’t wait to get back out there!
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Diann talks with "godmother" of Truce, Cindy Gentry! Listen as they discuss the future of remote work, community supported agriculture (CSAs) and the benefits of buying local, in-season crops. Cindy is the founder of Phoenix Public Market and a longtime advocate of making locally grown food readily available for anyone in need.

To learn more, go to: https://downtownphoenixfarmersmarket.org/

We’re all finding our own ways to cope with the stress of our current climate and to keep our mental health in check. ⚡️ What do you do to keep yourself healthy and happy?
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(thanks to Madison Lavern via Unsplash for the photo!)

We love our Wood Cleaner! Adds a wonderful polish to any wooden surface, and works very effectively on cleaning glass cooktops and stainless steel appliances!

Have you checked out the Truce Talks podcast lately? We have tons of great new episodes, including this one with Greg Peterson of Urban Farm! Listen now on your favorite streaming platform or at https://buff.ly/34gkOvY