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Governor Katie Hobbs approves no-cost ARPA extension supporting the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona’s pilot Pathways for Single Moms program  

Posted on by Hannah Terpening

September 11, 2023  Governor Katie Hobbs approves no-cost ARPA extension supporting the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona’s pilot Pathways for Single Moms program   On August 8, 2023, the office of Governor Katie Hobbs and the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting approved a no-cost ARPA extension to further fund the Women’s Foundation for […]

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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona adopts a 4-day work week to further support staff wellness and progressive labor expectations.

Posted on by Anita Chavarin

July 5, 2023 After in-depth research on job satisfaction, employee burnout and overall project efficiency, the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona’s (WFSA) leadership team adopts an employee-first, 4-day work week structure. As of July 1, 2023, WFSA will operate Monday through Thursday, 32 hours per week. WFSA is committed to attracting, engaging and […]

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After-school program for teens will award $5,000 to a local non-profit focusing on sex education

Posted on by Erika Mach

Teen Philanthropists Open Grant for Marginalized Communities in Arizona  After-school program for teens will award $5,000 to a local non-profit focusing on sex education  Unidas, an award-winning after-school program has announced a request for proposals for a $5,000 grant to benefit nonprofits focusing on sex education, with an emphasis on queer-affirming/inclusive, comprehensive sex education.   […]

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The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Partners with the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office to Advance Programs for Women and Girls of All Identities

Posted on by Erika Mach

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) has partnered with the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office to expand access to the Unidas Teen Philanthropy Program. Unidas is an award-winning after-school program run by WFSA that builds leadership skills among girls, young women, and gender-expansive teens. Unidas is peer-led and gives participants the opportunity […]

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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Now Accepting Nominees for Women of Distinction Awards  

Posted on by Erika Mach
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The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona will recognize and honor four Arizona women who have made contributions support an Arizona where women and girls of all identities thrive.  WFSA’s Women of Distinction Awards recognizes women who have demonstrated a deep commitment to their communities in one of four categories: innovation, research, advocacy, and […]

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Single Mothers in Coconino County Get a Chance at Free Higher Education 

Posted on by Erika Mach

Coconino Community College Partners with the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona to Expand the Pathways for Single Moms Program to Northern Arizona  (FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.) Thursday, January 12, 2023 – Coconino Community College has been selected by the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) as the nonprofit partner to launch the Pathways […]

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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Receives $350K from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to Support Single Moms 

Posted on by Erika Mach

TUCSON, Ariz. (December, 21 2022) – The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) has received a $350,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The gift will support the statewide expansion of Pathways for Single Moms. This innovative program gives single mothers the resources and support they need to pursue higher education, […]

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Youth Philanthropists Award $5K to Organizations That Support Trans and LGBTQ+ Communities

Posted on by Erika Mach
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 TUCSON, Ariz., (December 20, 2022) Unidas, the award-winning after-school teen program run by the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA), selected transgender rights as the focus of this semester’s grant and has awarded $5,000 in funding to three organizations.   After navigating the grantmaking process as a group, the Unidas teens selected the following:  […]

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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Statement Regarding Signing of the Marriage Equality Act

Posted on by Erika Mach

TUCSON, Ariz., (December 15, 2022) – This week, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. The signing of the bill has been a long time coming and is a historic win for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies as well as for people in interracial marriages. The Act represents the progress we […]

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