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.
Building personalized pathways towards self-sufficiency.
With one-on-one support and wrap-around services in five key areas, we help women achieve economic independence and personal empowerment.
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.
The Need
Many of the women who come to Fresh Start are domestic violence survivors, single mothers, unemployed or underemployed, and have a household income at the poverty level. Learn more about how Fresh Start uses brain science to break generational cycles of poverty.
Our Approach
Our programs help women develop a personalized pathway to economic self-sufficiency and personal empowerment. Learn more about our career-focused, evidence-informed strategic approach.
Our Impact
Our long-term impact is visible in the lives of women that have broken out of poverty and established stable, fulfilling financial and career outcomes.
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.
Donate
Your donation will help women break generational cycles of poverty, impacting not only their life, but the lives of their children, too.
Partner with us
Help create unlimited opportunities for Arizona’s women! Connect with us to learn more about becoming an employer, educator, or community partner today.
September 14, 2024
Hosted by the Fresh Start Auxiliary Board, Fresh Start’s Sip and Soirée is a fabulous afternoon of sipping, shopping, and a seated luncheon! And all in support of Fresh Start’s work: empowering women to succeed.
September 23, 2024
An event featuring a dynamic panel of women ready to offer insight and key advice about navigating the construction industry!
September 25, 2024
An insightful conversation on the impacts financial stress for women, and how to overcome them!
October 2, 2024
The three-session Compassionate Engagement Education Series offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma-informed care (TIC) and its integration into professional practices. Earn two Continuing Education Clock Hours!
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