WFSA announced in October 2021 that we were expanding our scope to include the whole state, and changing our name to The Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona. WFSA's first statewide grant, the Women & Girls of Color Fund, was launched that same year and was Arizona's first grant specifically designed to support organizations led by and ...
For more than 30 years, the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has tackled gender inequities through community-centered research, advocacy, grant-making and leadership development.
The Arizona Women's Partnership, Inc. is an all volunteer philanthropic non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the status of Arizona women and empowering women's grass roots organizations through mini grants and publicity. The organization is non-political and non-sectarian, and is sensitive to the needs of underserved and disadvantaged women and their families.
The Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) highlights the heightened risks faced by women and girls in Arizona with the senate passing HCR 2060, a ballot referral dubbed "SB1070 2.0" for its racially charged and unconstitutional provisions driven by taxpayer-funded immigration enforcement. This legislation, if passed, would ...
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona was founded in 1991 on the principle that when women thrive, the entire community benefits. WFSA empowers women to make positive changes in their lives and in the community through five forces for change: leaders, donors, community, research, and grants. ...
Throughout history, inspiring women have broken glass ceilings to establish legacies that we can be proud of. Several have hailed from our great state of Arizona , so we’re celebrating them. From women's rights activists to political leaders to successful business owners, these influential women from Arizona have left their mark on history.
Isabella VanKampen (left) and another volunteer put together bags that primarily contain menstrual pads on April 25, 2025. For many people, menstrual products like pads, tampons and liners are as essential as putting food on the table. But on top of already rising prices, state law in Arizona still ...
The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona 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 ...
Using her track record of holding the state accountable and keeping books in order, Frohmiller announced her candidacy for Arizona Governor, making her the first women to run for governor in Arizona. While she won the democratic race, she lost to Republican Howard Pyle by less than 3,000 votes.
Creating an Arizona where women and girls can thrive is a team effort. WFSA’s work is possible because of partners like you, and the leadership brought to the table by WFSA board members, staff, and advisory councils. ... Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona 7090 N Oracle Road Ste 178 PMB 2024 Tucson, AZ 85704. Donate. In the spirit ...
T he Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona appointed Katia Jones as its new chief executive officer. She said she brings more than two decades of experience in development and donor relations to her new role. Jones, a Glendale resident, joined the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona in June 2021.
Arizona became a “dry state.” 1915 African-American women in Phoenix organize the Arizona Federation of Colored Women’s lubs to educate voters on issues and candidates, fight racism and improve economic and educational opportunities in their communities. 1916 Rosa McKay (ochise ounty), Theodora March (Santa ruz ounty) and Pauline O’Neill
The nine Arizona women — four legacy and five contemporary inductees — will join 154 others in the state Hall of Fame, which was first established in 1980.
The impact in Arizona. In 2018, the Arizona State Legislature was comprised of 40% women, most of whom were Democrats. That number is expected to rise in 2020 as the Arizona State House is flipping even more seats. In city and county races, women of color specifically have been making gains.
Women in Arizona are close to achieving equal representation in the State Legislature, but there is still much work to be done to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of representation. Explore how reflective your State Legislature currently stands, along with the corresponding policy landscape.
Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona 7090 N Oracle Road Ste 178 PMB 2024 Tucson, AZ 85704 Donate In the spirit of truth, healing, and reconciliation, we humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous nations who have stewarded the land we now call Arizona since time immemorial.
She was well-liked across the state with most demographics and was known for appointing many minority judges to the Arizona judiciary. Sadly, Mofford passed away in 2016. Out of the five Arizona governors who have taken office since the end of her tenure, three of them, Jane Hull, Janet Napolitano, and Jan Brewer, have been women.
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