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New Research on Self-Sufficiency

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Arizona 2019 examines the relationship between income, the recession, and costs to determine the ability for families across Arizona to meet basic needs. It goes beyond federal poverty guidelines to show us an accurate picture of what Arizona families need to survive without assistance – and it reveals that financial hardship in Arizona is more widespread and severe than the federal government’s official poverty rate statistics would suggest.

Check out the interactive Self-Sufficiency Table where you can search by county and family size to see a breakdown of costs, including housing and child care, as well as wages required to make ends meet without public assistance.

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New CEO Amalia Luxardo

Amalia Luxardo joined the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona in January 2019 as the new Chief Executive Officer. As WFSA’s CEO, Luxardo provides strategic leadership in community engagement, mobilizing key stakeholders in advocacy and public policy, and securing financial resources to increase the sustainability and growth of the organization.

By way of Florida and Argentina, Luxardo is proud to call Arizona home. As the daughter of immigrants, her academic and professional careers have been dedicated to social, economic, racial, and gender issues.

In the last 10 years, our grantmaking has tripled. Yet, less than 8% of our all foundation giving in the U.S. goes to women and girls. We are so grateful to our donors for working to change this.

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Since 1991, we've awarded grants totaling over $4 Million
to more than 100 organizations covering a wide range of needs. Grants are made through annual competitive grant cycles, recommended from donor-advised funds and allocated through our Unidas program. Read our new interview series on transformational grantmaking and learn how your gift makes a difference.

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