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Recovering Addict Knows Value of Grants

04/25/2010

Arizona Daily Star: Since 1993, the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona has given more than $1.3 million in grants to nonprofit organizations that support women's efforts to rehabilitate and gain security.

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Legislators, Say 'No' to Payday Lenders

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

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.

 

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Investing in Women and Girls Benefits Area's Economy

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

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.

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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

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Global Prosperity Reliant on Women

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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