Fresh Start Women's Foundation

This Halloween, find your inner hero, courageously confront your state taxes, and empower Arizona's women to THRIVE! 🦸♀️🎃 When you donate up to $938 filing jointly or $470 filing individually and include the donation receipt in your return, you'll receive a dollar-for-dollar credit, which can result in a reduction to what you owe or an increased refund! Learn more about the Arizona Tax Credit and donate today at https://hubs.ly/Q02Wp00g0 Note: Please remember to consult your tax professional for specific advice.

Fresh Start's 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic, hosted by our Men's Board and presented by Valley Toyota Dealers, is almost here! We can't wait to celebrate this tournament's special legacy with our community this Friday. There's still time to enter our Toyota raffle if you haven't already! Thanks to the generosity of Valley Toyota Dealers, all proceeds from the raffle benefit Fresh Start and the women we serve. Drawing takes place during the tournament on November 1 at Talking Stick Golf Club. Winner does not need to be present to win. Learn more and enter at https://hubs.la/Q02Vwt6x0

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at our FREE Fresh Start Career Fair on Wednesday, November 6th! With over 20 employers present, this is a special opportunity to learn about open positions in today's in-demand industries. Whether you're interested in finance, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, technology, or other sectors, we've got the perfect platform to explore exciting career prospects! See the full employer list and register to attend at https://hubs.la/Q02WbXlW0

Fresh Start is proud to have earned the award of a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, a distinction that allows donors to give with confidence! Independently evaluated on factors including accountability, financial transparency, culture, communication, and impact, you know that when you support Fresh Start, you join us in advancing our life-changing work: empowering Arizona’s women to succeed. Learn more about how you can donate and support a woman on her journey to self-sufficiency on our website at https://hubs.la/Q02W4NVw0

Meet Julie*, a recent Fresh Start success story. A single mother of four children, Julie came to Fresh Start seeking support. Her marriage had become violent and she realized she needed to make a change to protect herself and her children. Turning to government aid programs and nonprofit support, Julie tried to keep the lives' of her children as stable as possible. For Julie, the help was invaluable, but it also wasn't where she wanted to stay. "For someone like me in Section 8 housing, on food stamps and Medicaid—someone women might not have the motivation or the ability to change, or see more than the funding the government gave us," says Julie. "I'm glad that I can look beyond where we are now and see that I want to be different. There will be a day that I'm off of these government programs." Resolute in the decision to change her life, Julie eventually enrolled in Fresh Start's cable harness wiring career training program. “One of the turning points was when I got the email from Fresh Start team member, Trey, saying that I was accepted into the cable harness program," Julie reflects, "I kept telling myself that I need this.” The cable harness wiring bootcamp gave Julie the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized certificate in less than two weeks. She also received help with her resume and interview skills, as well as peer support from her Fresh Start cohort. "These women motivated me to step up, to change and do things better," says Julie, "...it's a sisterhood." Today, we're thrilled to share that Julie has landed a full-time role as an Assembler at Honeywell! Her story is a powerful reminder that transformation is possible with the right support, determination, and the willingness to take the first step. Read Julie's full story or support women like her with a donation via our website at https://hubs.la/Q02VV_bN0

You only have 6 more days to enter our Toyota raffle! Win a chance at taking home a brand-new 2025 Camry SE and support our mission of empowering women: 1 ticket = $100 Special thanks to Valley Toyota Dealers for their incredible generosity in donating this vehicle. All proceeds from the raffle benefit our life-changing programs and services. Enter now at https://hubs.la/Q02VpZ0v0

From surviving to THRIVING! ✨  We're excited to share an article featured in The Arizona Republic by Daniel Gonzalez that highlights our vital work: empowering women through education & career pathways. The piece features two Fresh Start women, Melissa Semper and Kimberly Rush. Both have transformed their careers from low-wage, dead-end jobs to thriving positions in the technology & semiconductor industries through Fresh Start's career training programs, each securing higher pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities in fields traditionally dominated by men. Their journey to self-sufficiency showcases the transformative power of Fresh Start's programs.  Melissa, a single mother & domestic violence survivor, completed a seven-month welding program and is now thriving in a five-year apprenticeship as a journeyman pipefitter/welder. She shares that her life is now filled with joy and purpose. Kimberly, after 23 years in the food industry, attended Fresh Start’s Career Jumpstart event, enrolled in cable harness wiring training in partnership with Mesa Community College and secured a job with PacSi EMC. Over a year later, she continues to thrive in her new career. “Fresh Start is really demonstrating what we’re trying to build...when we talk about building pathways to opportunity for everybody,” says Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, during a recent visit to Fresh Start.  This initiative is supported by the Women in Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and awarded in partnership with UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS). We're so grateful to share our work across the Valley and to inspire more women to achieve their potential. Special thanks to Daniel Gonzales and The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz for the wonderful article! Read the full story on our website: https://hubs.la/Q02VTrmp0

Did you know 68% of American adults don't have a will? National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) is an important reminder that everyone should have a plan. Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can prepare your family for the future and help empower women in our community for generations. Writing your will with this FREE, online tool takes most people 20 minutes or less! Leave your legacy of empowerment today at https://hubs.la/Q02RLVxj0

Calling all BIPOC women mental health providers! Practicing as a BIPOC mental health provider today comes with its own set of challenges, each with its own nuance. Fresh Start has created a safe space for women to connect and find support from like-minded peers facing similar challenges. Join us to: 🌱 Grow Together: Share experiences and insights in a nurturing environment. 🌻 Decrease Burnout: Find strategies and uplift one another regularly. 💕 Collaborate: Boost the visibility and success of women providers of color through teamwork. 🗓️ Next session: Friday, November 1st, online and in-person! We’re here to support you every step of the way. Learn more and sign up at https://hubs.la/Q02VqDVH0. Feel free to share with others who might be interested!

We at Fresh Start are incredibly grateful for all of the amazing folks who helped make our recent Family Law Community Info Session a huge success! To all of the attendees and to the volunteer legal professionals who shared their insight, THANK YOU! ✨ 💼 This past Saturday, Fresh Start hosted a community event that featured a dynamic panel of legal experts who discussed common family law topics and took audience questions. They shared common practices, provided valuable insights, and offered guidance on navigating the legal system. The family law legal system can be complex, overwhelming, and costly—especially for women navigating it for the first time. We are so thankful for the legal professionals at the State Bar of Arizona who volunteered their time and all the women who participated. 💜 Do you or someone you know need family law support? Connect with us today on our website at https://hubs.la/Q02VpCDM0