A pillar in the Phoenix community for over 30 years, Fresh Start transforms lives by providing access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency and use their strength to thrive.
Our work empowers women as they become the hero of their own story, providing wrap-around services and one-on-one support for every step of the journey forward.
Fresh Start provides women with the holistic services and support they need to build personalized pathways out of poverty and towards self-sufficiency.
PILLAR ONE
Family Stability
PILLAR TWO
Health &
Well-being
PILLAR THREE
Financial Management
PILLAR FOUR
Education
& Training
PILLAR FIVE
Careers
“I was a woman who was broken. I’m not that anymore and I’m grateful, every day, for that.”
-Jaylene, A Fresh Start woman
From facing homelessness with her three children to starting her own real estate business, Jaylene’s story is just one example of our mission in action. Learn more about our life-changing impact by browsing more success stories.
Built on the brain science of chronic stress in crisis decision making, our model strengthens goal setting, persistence, and resilience over time.
Fresh Start is the first organization in Arizona to implement this approach in partnership with Economic Mobility Pathways.
Our network of employer and educator partners allows us to work collaboratively in creating unlimited opportunities for Arizona’s women, giving them the skills they need to enter in-demand career fields and earn a livable wage.
Fresh Start has positively impacted my life. Knowing that there are people who are positive in a negative world—that they’re there to encourage you every step of the way and want to see you move forward—makes me feel encouraged. I am going to take what I learned and keep applying it to my life and work.
Rotasha
Individual
Tonya’s lifelong dream of owning a bakery always seemed just out of reach. With help from Fresh Start, she was able to achieve that goal & is welcoming customers to her new shop.
Tonya
Individual
Access to education and career opportunities are essential to helping women cultivate sustainable, long-term change. Your support of our mission ensures that we’re able to continue our important work of empowering Arizona’s women to succeed.
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Your donation will help women break generational cycles of poverty, impacting not only their life, but the lives of their children, too.
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Help create unlimited opportunities for Arizona’s women! Connect with us to learn more about becoming an employer, educator, or community partner today.
January 16, 2025
This event creates a shared space with our Fresh Start community partners! Join us as we celebrate and connect on the wonderful work being done in the community!
January 22, 2025
Join us for this special opportunity to connect with employers across various industries! Whether you’re interested in business, insurance, advanced manufacturing technology, trades, hospitality, or other sectors, this event offers a platform to explore exciting career prospects.
February 19, 2025
An event dedicated to addressing the reality of being a BIPOC mental health provider in todays world.
March 19, 2025
A conversation dedicated to highlighting uncharted education opportunities, and how women can make it part of their own journey!