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$10,000 in Funding Available to Organizations Serving Women and Girls

Posted on February 8, 2022 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund Open from February 8 through March 4 Tucson, AZ—The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona announced it is accepting applications for one of its grant programs, the Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund, from February 8 through March 4, 2022. Grant awards of up to $5,000 are available for each recipient. This year, up to $10,000 in available funding will support organizations dedicated to women’s health […]

Laura Penny Community Impact Award Winner Announced

Posted on January 21, 2022 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

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 […]

Enrollment Opens for Teen After-school Program with Social and Emotional Health Benefits

Posted on January 19, 2022 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

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 […]

Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona hosts legislative kick-off event

Posted on January 10, 2022 (May 24, 2022) by Erika Mach

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 […]

Teen Philanthropists Award $5K to Support Children, Caregivers

Posted on December 21, 2021 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

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 […]

$325K in Grants Supports Southern Arizona Nonprofits

Posted on November 22, 2021 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

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 […]

WFSA Invests $325K in Arizona Nonprofits through First Statewide Fund

Posted on November 10, 2021 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

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

Posted on October 13, 2021 (February 9, 2022) by nupointAdmin

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 […]

After 30 Years, Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona Changes Name, Expands Statewide Reach in Gender Equity Work

Posted on October 4, 2021 (February 9, 2022) by nupointAdmin

The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona announced today that it has changed its name to the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona and will expand the scope of its work to more formally include women and girls throughout the state. The Foundation began in 1991 as a scholarship fund for women in Southern […]

White Paper: Women’s Economic Impact

Posted on August 18, 2021 (February 9, 2022) by Erika Mach

At WFSA, we believe that financial empowerment is women’s empowerment. We continue to research socio-economic gender equity approaches and advocate to elected officials. WFSA continues to research, advocate, publish research and reports, and draft policies that keep women at the forefront of our state’s decision-making. Below is a link to a WFSA white paper that […]

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