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The first of its kind in the state of Arizona, our Impact Program provides wrap-around services help women use their strength to thrive.
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We provide holistic, comprehensive guidance to ensure the women we serve have the support and resources necessary to create lasting change.
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We are proud to collaborate with employer, educator, and community partners to provide growth opportunities for women.
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Success Stories
Success is more than a destination—it is present in every step of a woman’s courageous journey to achieving her full potential. See the power of lives transformed as we empower Arizona’s women to succeed.
After 40 years in an abusive marriage, Carol finally got the courage to leave. Through Fresh Start’s classes and support, she found her confidence and now speaks about domestic violence.
In the flash of a moment, Kimberly’s life changed: a critical accident involving her two children upended the familiar, leaving her lost. With Fresh Start’s support, however, she would regain her footing, find community, gain confidence, and return to school to continue her education.
Grow with Google gives Fresh Start women with the opportunity to earn a Google Career certificate in the high-growth fields of data analytics, IT support, project management, & user experience, ultimately empowering them to earn a self-sufficient wage and provide for their families.
In partnership with Intel and Mesa Community College, Fresh Start established a free 10-day semiconductor manufacturing workforce development initiative. The one-of-a-kind initiative is designed to increase the number of female technicians in Arizona.
KS StateBank partnered with Fresh Start to enhance our Financial Management pillar, offering one-time incentives to help women establish proactive, healthy money-management behaviors in times of financial need.
Fresh Start is proud to now be a certified AHCCCS community partner organization, making a vital, new resource available to women within the last year.
Fresh Start is thrilled to now host Community Legal Services on-site, giving women access to pro bono family law services, empowering them to advocate for themselves and their children in family court.
“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.”
Going through a difficult divorce, Sylvia found herself feeling overwhelmed and alone. A newly single mother of two boys who was also working full-time, Sylvia came to Fresh Start in need of resources and support. Encouraged by her social worker, Sylvia joined a support group and began her journey forward.
Tonya’s lifelong dream of owning a bakery always seemed just out of reach. With help from a Fresh Start mentor, she was soon welcoming customers to her new shop.
For Rachel, Fresh Start was exactly what it sounds like: it was her fresh start. From escaping an abusive relationship to making her dream of starting a small business a reality, Rachel’s story is one of resilience and dedicated effort.
