The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) has announced this year’s Laura Penny Community Impact Award winner: Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director for Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors. Named after former WFSA CEO, the Laura Penny Community Impact Award recognizes women making positive changes in the lives of women and girls. Each award […]
With schools back in session, youth continue to face devastating mental health effects as a result of the pandemic. The Unidas Teen Philanthropy Program can provide high school women and gender-expansive youth with social support, self-care, leadership skills, and college and career readiness. The pandemic has caused significant increases in anxiety, depression, suicide attempts, and other mental health problems. Late last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy […]
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona hosted a virtual educational event Monday, January 10 as Arizona opened its 2022 legislative session. The purpose of this public event was to inform Arizonans about upcoming legislation that affects women and girls in the state. With a mission focused on gender equity, WFSA is dedicated to […]
Women and Girls of Color Fund selects five grantee partners, spanning eight counties The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (formerly the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona) announced the five grantee partners for the Foundation’s inaugural Women and Girls of Color Fund. The unrestricted funding totals $325,000 and can be renewed for up to three […]
Single moms are beginning a new journey towards self-sufficiency with technical education training offered in partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) and Pima Community College. The Pathways Program began this week on May 24 and prepares single mothers for careers in growing fields that pay sustainable wages. The program consists of one […]
Unidas, the award-winning after-school teen program run by the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA), has awarded $5,000 in funding to Southern Arizona Senior Pride, a community organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community. The award, generously sponsored by Buffalo Exchange, allows Southern Arizona Senior Pride to deliver programming to older adults and people with […]
Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund Supports Small Organizations Expanding Access for Women and Girls The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) has awarded $10K in funding between two Arizona non-profits from the Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund. Arivaca Action Center and Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports will each receive $5,000 in funding to support their mission […]
TUCSON, Ariz. (April 28, 2021) – The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) reached a monumental achievement within state legislation with the passing and signing of HB 2016 supporting child care assistance, education, and training. Governor Ducey signed the bill on April 28, 2021, a week after the bill passed with a 25-3 vote on the […]
WE DID IT! Together, we changed the law! It’s official – House Bill 2016 was passed by the Arizona State Legislature, and was signed by Governor Ducey on April 28, 2021. Moms receiving child care assistance in Arizona will be able to maintain their benefits while working towards their educational goals to reach self-sufficiency! This […]
The Laura Penny Community Impact Award was created in recognition of Laura’s many accomplishments as the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona’s CEO from 2004-2014. Laura is a true change maker, so in her name, this annual award recognizes women leaders from Southern Arizona who are making a difference in the lives of women and girls. […]
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