The 2021 Legislative Session was one of the longest sessions in state history and was flooded with unpredictability. In the end, the Governor signed a $12.8 billion budget. This year, we’ve seen progreshttps://f73c8e1aa0.nxcli.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Newsletter-Graphics-6.pngs in a few key areas including child care, higher education, and health and wellness. There is still so much to do, but […]
WFSA Announces Board Changes
Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona Announces Board Changes The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) is pleased to announce new changes within the board of trustees. The incoming Board Chair is Gabriela Cervantes, a local business leader, dedicated philanthropist, and longtime supporter and board member. Her longstanding history with WFSA lends to her role, where […]
Technical Training Program Equips Tucson Mothers for Self-Sufficiency
Single moms are beginning a new journey towards self-sufficiency with technical education training offered in partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) and Pima Community College. The Pathways Program began this week on May 24 and prepares single mothers for careers in growing fields that pay sustainable wages. The program consists of one […]
Young Teen Philanthropists Partner with Buffalo Exchange to Award $5K to Support LGBTQ+ Seniors
Unidas, the award-winning after-school teen program run by the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA), has awarded $5,000 in funding to Southern Arizona Senior Pride, a community organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community. The award, generously sponsored by Buffalo Exchange, allows Southern Arizona Senior Pride to deliver programming to older adults and people with […]
Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona Awards $10K to Local Non-Profits
Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund Supports Small Organizations Expanding Access for Women and Girls The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) has awarded $10K in funding between two Arizona non-profits from the Harriet Silverman Small Grants Fund. Arivaca Action Center and Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports will each receive $5,000 in funding to support their mission […]
Single mothers now poised to fuel Arizona’s economic recovery with passage of affordable child care bill
TUCSON, Ariz. (April 28, 2021) – The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) reached a monumental achievement within state legislation with the passing and signing of HB 2016 supporting child care assistance, education, and training. Governor Ducey signed the bill on April 28, 2021, a week after the bill passed with a 25-3 vote on the […]
Our Bill Passed – We Changed the Law!
WE DID IT! Together, we changed the law! It’s official – House Bill 2016 was passed by the Arizona State Legislature, and was signed by Governor Ducey on April 28, 2021. Moms receiving child care assistance in Arizona will be able to maintain their benefits while working towards their educational goals to reach self-sufficiency! This […]
We’re hiring a Program Manager!
The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona is hiring a Program Manager for our ‘Pathways for Single Moms’ program! Launched in 2020, this grant-funded program connects single mothers to high demand one-year CTE programs in fields that pay a livable wage, getting their families on a new path to self-sufficiency. Are you or someone you know […]
Inner Circle Zoom
Wine Tasting with WFSA CEO & Inner Circle Partners APRIL 20 | TUESDAY | 5:00 pm VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM […]
Support Women & Girls on April 6, AZ Gives Day!
WFSA is participating in Arizona Gives Day on April 6, 2021! Here’s how you can help. AZ Gives Day is a statewide campaign that invites us to collectively give a little to make a BIG impact, and WFSA is participating to help women and girls in our community thrive. We invite you to help us win […]
