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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK). This unique philanthropy and leadership program supports teens ranging in age from 14-18 as they navigate a selection process that includes community dialogue and interviews to guide their philanthropic decision. The choice to award this grant to ITK came after the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teen Philanthropists Open Grant for Marginalized Communities in Southern Arizona After-school program for teens will award $5,000 to a local non-profit serving BIPOC women TUCSON, Ariz., (October 12, 2021) Unidas, an award-winning after-school program has announced a request for proposals for a $5,000 grant to benefit nonprofits serving women and girls. This announcement comes during the week of International Day of the Girl, a day dedicated to raising awareness and posing solutions for […]
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