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Arizona Teens Can Create Change for Women and Girls

Unidas Teen Philanthropy and Leadership Program Now Enrolling for Statewide Cohort  Unidas the award-winning after-school program from the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona, is now enrolling for its new statewide chapter.    Young women and gender-expansive individuals ages 14-18 interested in philanthropy and social justice are encouraged to apply for the fall semester. This […]

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Women’s Foundation Partners with YWCA Southern Arizona to Amplify Impact, Opportunity for Single Moms 

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has announced a partnership with YWCA Southern Arizona to support the pathway to self-sufficiency for single moms.   Started by WFSA in 2020, the Foundation has incubated the Pathways for Single Moms program which helps single mothers obtain a certificate in growing fields that pay sustainable wages. The […]

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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Awards 10K to Local Non-Profits

Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund Supports Organizations Supporting Women The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) has awarded 10K in funding to four Arizona non-profits from the Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund.   The funding will support organizations dedicated to providing essential support and services for women and girls in southern Arizona.    The Women’s […]

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Teen Philanthropists Award $5K to One Hundred Angels Foundation

 TUCSON, Ariz., (May 16, 2022) Unidas, the award-winning after-school teen program run by the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA), has awarded $5,000 in funding to One Hundred Angels Foundation.  This semester’s grant award was generously sponsored by Buffalo Exchange.   Unidas is a unique philanthropy and leadership program that supports teens ranging in […]

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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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Women’s Foundation Reveals an Update to the Real Cost of Living for Working Families

Self-Sufficiency Standard Tableau Now Available to the Public   The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona revealed the updated Self-Sufficiency Standard Tableau on April 12 during their virtual luncheon series.    Introduced in 2002 to Arizona, the Self Sufficiency Standard depicts a realistic measurement of the income needed for families in this state.    […]

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Arizona Women Selected for National Appointments to Speak During Virtual Luncheon Series

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) hosts its Virtual Luncheon Series next week from April 12 through 14, and will feature essential conversations with elected and appointed leaders to fuel gender equity work in Arizona and beyond. WFSA’s history of advocacy work started in 2014 and has benefitted women and families throughout […]

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WFSA Announces 29th Annual Luncheon

Virtual fundraising series features acclaimed author, advocate Stephanie Land The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) announced its 29th Annual luncheon series taking place April 12-14, 2022. This is the Foundation’s feature fundraising event to inform the community about its work and impact in addressing economic, gender and racial inequities throughout the State. […]

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Teen Philanthropists Announce Grant Opportunity in Partnership with Buffalo Exchange

Unidas, the award-winning after-school teen program run by the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA), has announced it is accepting applications from March 1 through March 31 for its spring grant rounds generously sponsored for the second year by Buffalo Exchange.  “We’re very happy to continue supporting the Unidas Program in 2022. It’s […]

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WFSA Hosts Legislative Update Event

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona hosted a virtual event Wednesday, February 23 to provide updates on their proposed legislation as Arizona progresses through its legislative session.  WFSA has [worked with legislators to introduce] two bills and is following the progress of many others that impact women and girls in Arizona.  This event was […]

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