Unidas
Unidas is the Women’s Foundation philanthropy program for high-school aged young women in Tucson. Unidas” is the feminization of the Spanish word for “United.” The program gives young women the opportunity to make grants to support the type of social change important to them. Throughout the eight-month program, qualified applicants gain hands-on experience in community service, research, fundraising, public speaking and grant-making–all centered around helping to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Southern Arizona.
For information about Unidas or applying for a Unidas grant, contact Laura Penny at lpenny@womengiving.org or (520) 622-8886.
Our 2011 Grantee!
SACASA’s Youth Advocate Program’s purpose is to empower and educate the community on sexual violence. As a result of the grant from Unidas, approximately 20 youth female presenters will attend monthly 3-hour sessions of professional training on how to educate their peers on violence prevention and awareness. SACASA plans to deliver education through the Youth Advocate Program to over 200 students in the upcoming year.
Past Grantees:
2010
Sahuaro Girl Scout Council – Teen Dating & Domestic violence Awareness
2009
Southwest Institute for Research on Women – Own Yourself
2008
El Rio Foundation – Teenage Parent Program
Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services – Teen Education Network
Forgach House Domestic Violence Services (House of Hope)– Healthy Relationships…Dating & Beyond
2007
Pima Prevention Partnership – Sin Puertas Girls Intensive Day Treatment Program
2006
ELLA Group – Unidas for ELLA Self-Defense Program
Ajo Council for the Fine Arts – Motherhood
Desert Senita Health Center – Teen Talk
