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...
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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. ...
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My life is mirrored in the YWCA mission of empowerment of women, peace and social justice for all....
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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...
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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...
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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-...
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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...
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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,...
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There can be few girls who grew up in the '70s who didn't want to be the Bionic Woman, with her superhuman strength and speed. Looking back years later it has become clear that the Bionic Woman was groundbreaking for women in the sense that it...
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Breast cancer strikes every day of the year, not just in October. It is also an unbiased disease that targets every demographic – even men get breast cancer. Across the United States over 268,000 will be diagnosed with breast cancer every year with an estimated...
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