Blog – Page 2 – YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

2019 Tribute to Leadership -Dorothy Willey Award Recipient – Annie Groth

Advice to young women. Don't wait until you are 100% sure. Take the risk and believe in you!...

Tribute to Leadership Racial Justice Honoree – Alejandra Gomez

I found my calling in being able to teach communities how to advocate for themselves and take on justice work to transform not only their lives but that of their community....

Tribute Community Service Corporate Award Honoree – Carrie Young

As a servant leader, Carrie believes in the YWCA’s mission and commitment to eliminating racism and empowering women. It means everyone will be given equal opportunities regardless of their gender or race, and while we’ve made progress, she acknowledges there is STILL much work...

Tribute First Responder Honoree – Jo Ellen Caldwell

Reflecting on her adult life, Jo Ellen is most proud of the relationships she has made with so many youth and young adults. Through mentorship and education she has helped many individuals reach personal fitness, education and career goals. ...

Tribute Advocacy Honoree – Paula Cullison

My life is mirrored in the YWCA mission of empowerment of women, peace and social justice for all....

Take the Credit! Arizona Tax Credit Programs

What a great state we live in! Arizona is one of the few states that provides tax credits that lets YOU as a taxpayer to redirect your tax dollars to the charitable organizations of YOUR choice. So, when you are paying your quarterly taxes or...

A Final Note From YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix CEO Regina Edwards

As I leave the YWCA, I am humbled and honored and overwhelmed by your support. I am a fan of the Robert Louis Stevenson quote that says, “Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” I believe we...

YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Announces New CEO

The YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix is proud to announce the appointment of new CEO Debra Esparza. Debra has enjoyed success in many fields including banking, consulting, entrepreneurship, academia, and non- profit executive leadership. Most recently, Debra served as a Senior Associate with the Girl Scouts-...

Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Year

Exciting news! For the eleventh year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past ten years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver nearly 2 million meals nationwide to seniors in...

2018 World Science Day

Get children involved in World Science Day, and see how science can shape their lives. I was first introduced to the scientific method when I was in elementary school. At that age, the steps were simply ask a question, gather information about it, make a hypothesis,...