Unidas

“Unidas” is the feminization of the Spanish word for “United.” The program gives high school aged young women the opportunity to give away $10,000 to non-profit organizations that support the type of social change important to them. Throughout the program, participants gain hands-on experience in community service, leadership, social justice, and grant-making – all centered around helping to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Southern Arizona.

Applications for the Unidas Fall 2017 grant cycle are now open. Click here to apply.

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The application deadlines for teens to join the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Unidas program are as follows:

Fall 2017 program- Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 by 5 pm

Spring 2018 program- Friday, January 12th, 2018 by 5 pm

Unidas- Frequently Asked Questions

Philanthropy Means

Philanthropy through the Unidas program is a way to help others by donating to organizations that support women and girls in Southern Arizona. The Unidas program offers the girls a glimpse into the world of opportunity and inequality. They have a chance to make a difference in other people’s lives. The high school girls learn about leadership and how to make philanthropic decisions that make an impact in the community.

Participant Application

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Unidas Gallery

Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center

The Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center (PYEC) provides youth with a safe haven filled with hope and opportunity,
offers ongoing relationships with caring adults, delivers life-changing programs that build desirable skills and qualities of character, and empowers youth to participate in leadership and service to their community. The Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center’s purpose is to give youth a variety of after-school/weekend opportunities that will enhance their family life, academic successes, and future leadership/community service. PYEC is a safe venue for youth to congregate to work & play together while helping each other navigate their world with respect, acceptance, and love.

SAGE Division – Easter Seals Blake Foundation

SAGE, a division of Easter Seals Blake Foundation, helps underserved individuals become full & active participants our community. SAGE aims to transcend traditional support models that focus on the person’s deficits & negative behaviors, through person-centered services. They envision an integrated community where all members are valued for their unique perspectives, experiences, & talents.

University of Arizona, SIROW and Sister José Women’s Center

The Hermanas project (Hermanas), is a collaborative between Sister José Women’s Center (SJWC), serving homeless women since 2010, and the University of Arizona-Southwest Institute for Research on Women (UA-SIROW), serving to improve women’s and girls’ lives in the region since 1978.

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