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Legislators, Say 'No' to Payday Lenders

By: 
Jodi Liggett
Source: 
The Arizona Republic
01/26/2010

The Arizona Republic, Opinion: Arizona Foundation for Women says it's time to declare Arizona's decade-long experiment with payday loans a failure . . . and say "No!" once and for all.

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Walking Tour Honors Women of Distinction

By: 
Bonnie Henry
Source: 
Arizona Daily Star
01/24/2010

Arizona Daily Star: Tucson women are now being honored via a new walking tour -- funded by Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona -- that recognizes the places where they made local history.

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Arizona Foundation for Women: CEO

Arizona Foundation for Women is seeking a highly motivated and
successful leader to manage its nonprofit operations and guide staff
with passion about women’s issues e.g. prevention of domestic and
family violence. Reports to Board of Directors.

Member Fund: 
Arizona Foundation for Women

 

Read a full job description and get details on how to apply (PDF)

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Investing in Women and Girls Benefits Area's Economy

By: 
Laura Penny
Source: 
Arizona Daily Star
09/08/2009

Arizona Daily Star: The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona's new report shows that investing in the women and girls of Southern Arizona can have a profound economic effect.

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Experts Say: Economy Down, Domestic Violence Up

By: 
Nicole McGregor
Source: 
12 News
06/09/2009

12 News Video: In Arizona, a law enforcement officer responds to a domestic violence call every 5 minutes. Experts say it's gotten worse, according to the people on the front lines. They blame the state of our current economic situation as one major contributing factor.

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All Star Game Weekend -- Featuring Marion Meadows

Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows will performing at the opening of the 2009 NBA All Star Game Weekend—the Wrigley Mansion All-Star Jazz Jam—at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 12th.

2009 All Star Weekend
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12th Annual Sandra Day O'Connor Awards Luncheon

The Arizona Foundation for Women is hosting their 12th Annual Sandra Day O'Connor Awards Luncheon.  This year they are recognizing Governor Janet Napolitano for her work as the Governor and her advocacy of women in Arizona. 

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom

10:00am - Reception and Vignette 
11:15am - Luncheon and Awards Presentation

Member Fund: 
Arizona Foundation for Women
Arizona Foundation for Women
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Global Prosperity Reliant on Women

By: 
Jodi Beckley Liggett
Source: 
The Arizona Republic
10/18/2008

The Arizona Republic, Commentary: The current global economic crisis is a chance to reflect on what will be needed to launch a worldwide recovery. Something to consider: when women and girls are afforded equal opportunity, the results in terms of economic advancement are striking.

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Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona

The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona is committed to social change grantmaking that focuses on long-term solutions to societal problems. The Women's Foundation recognizes and values direct service work aimed at addressing immediate needs and will consider supporting that work when clear evidence of the social change it brings about has been demonstrated by the applicant. The Foundation funds programs that:

Address the root causes of social problems facing women and girls;

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Arizona Foundation for Women

Arizona Foundation for Women funds projects and programs that enhance the lives of Arizona women and children. They educate others about thebarriers facing women and children and involve members of the communityin efforts to remove those barriers.

Website: 
http://www.azfoundationforwomen.org
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