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 […]
Unidas is accepting Spring 2021 Grant Applications through April 1
Unidas, WFSA’s award-winning after-school program for young women aged 14-18 years old, is accepting grant applications now through April 1, 2021 at 12 noon. This semester, the teen philanthropists have decided to focus their giving on organizations serving LGBTQ+ folks. Is your organization a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing in Southern Arizona? Do you serve […]
Celebrating 30 Years of TrailblAZing Women
Thank you for joining us for WFSA Luncheon 2021! The event has ended but you can still watch! Where: Right here on our website and the WFSA Facebook page The program: >> Keynote conversation on gender and racial equity with WFSA CEO, Dr. Amalia Luxardo and Lauren Casteel, President and CEO of The Women’s Foundation […]
The Annual Luncheon is TODAY!
Please join us for WFSA Luncheon 2021 as we go big to celebrate TrailblAZers for our 30th anniversary! When: TODAY! Friday, March 12 at 12 noon Where: Streaming right here on our website and the WFSA Facebook page The program: >> Keynote conversation on gender and racial equity with WFSA CEO, Dr. Amalia Luxardo and […]
A Story of Migration: My Tale of Two Cities
Gail E. Emrick. 2016-2017 Fellow. This piece was originally posted on the Southeast Arizona Area Health Education Center website. “In this new documentary, SEAHEC Executive Director, Gail Emrick, gives her personal testimony on the root causes of migration and provides insight into what Americans can do about it.” […]
Congratulations to 2020 Laura Penny Community Impact Award Winners
The Laura Penny Community Impact Award was created in recognition of Laura’s many accomplishments as the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona’s CEO from 2004-2014. Laura is a true change maker, so in her name, this annual award recognizes women leaders from Southern Arizona who are making a difference in the lives of women and girls. […]
