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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Welcomes Sarah Gonzalez as Interim CEO

February 7, 2024 Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Welcomes Sarah Gonzalez as Interim CEO  The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Gonzalez as the organization’s new Interim CEO. With a strong background in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices, Gonzalez brings a […]

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WFSA supports Planned Parenthood in the effort to ensure access to abortion in our state, pending a decision from the Arizona Supreme Court.

December 14, 2023 WFSA supports Planned Parenthood in the effort to ensure access to abortion in our state, pending a decision from the Arizona Supreme Court. As Arizona awaits the decision from the Arizona Supreme Court regarding the Planned Parenthood v Mayes case, the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) reiterates that it […]

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2024 Virtual Summit Unveils Progress and Promises for Gender Equity in Arizona

December 13, 2023  2024 Virtual Summit Unveils Progress and Promises for Gender Equity in Arizona  The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Virtual Summit, a community centered event aimed at propelling gender equity in Arizona. This dynamic virtual gathering, scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024, […]

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The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona announces Women of Distinction honorees 

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) will honor the 2023 Women of Distinction at their Annual Luncheon on May 4, 2023, at the Tucson Convention Center. WFSA will gather with nearly 1,000 supporters to celebrate and acknowledge the strides made through our state regarding advocacy, research, programs and grantmaking for women and girls.   […]

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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Hosts Documentary Filmmaker in Partnership with the Loft Cinema

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has partnered with The Loft Cinema for a special outdoor screening of the documentary film “EXPOSURE.” This screening will feature an opening reception with WFSA and a post-screening question panel with documentary filmmaker Holly Morris.  About the film: EXPOSURE is a true story of ordinary women from the […]

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$325K in Grants Supports Southern Arizona Nonprofits

Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Announces Five Annual Grantee Partners The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona today announced five nonprofit recipients of grants in Southern Arizona. This year, WFSA is investing $325,000 in these grantee partners with a three-year renewable commitment totaling up to $975,000. Each of the five grantees is receiving $65,000 this month.  The Foundation, which changed its name in October of this year to […]

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