Our Supporters: Corporations
Fresh Start has been blessed with many corporate supporters who believe in the work of the Jewell McFarland Lewis - Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center. When you visit the Center you will see the names of those corporations and individuals who help build our magnificent Center. The list following highlights some of our most significant corporate partners.
American Express
With a generous contribution from American Express, Fresh Start Women's Foundation was able to launch its first ever Women's Leadership Series to help empower some of Arizona's most successful Women Executives in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. They also graciously sponsored Fresh Start's leadership team to attend the Thunderbird Global Management for Nonprofit training.
APS
APS has been a very generous donor at the Fresh Start Fashion Gala in years past and continue to provide a commitment to the Jewell McFarland Lewis - Fresh Start Women's Foundation Resource Center and the thousands of women who walk in our doors every year.
AZ Society
The Arizona Republic/AZ Society has been the presenting sponsor of the Fresh Start Fashion Gala for several years and are a constant partner in the success of Fresh Start’s mission to help women help themselves.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has been a significant supporter of Fresh Start Women's Foundation's job readiness programs. Their $50,000 sponsorship toward the Gala and toward job placement initatives will make a tangible difference to hundreds of women this year.
Chase
Chase has greatly served Fresh Start Women's Foundation's career initiatives. Through their support, the Economic Empowerment Initiatives for Women program was created which took our Career Services to a new level.
EB Lane
EB Lane has provided countless hours of strategic marketing, advertising and communications support along with fantastic creative production and very generous financial support.
Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig is a very substantial supporter of the Fresh Start Fashion Gala, providing generous financial contributions as well as continuous support to help make this event a huge success and touch the lives of the thousands of women served at the Women's Resource Center.
Humana
Humana has graciously provided the funding needed in order for Fresh Start Women's Foundation to provide our services to women in need in the East Valley. See more on the East Valley initiative here.
Salt River Project (SRP)
Salt River Project has been an on-going benefactor of the programs Fresh Start delivers from their initial contribution through our Capital Campaign through their successful loaned executive program.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
UTI has been a long-time supporter of Fresh Start Women's Foundation's events including the Fashion Gala and the Golf Charity Classic.
Westcor
Westcor’s commitment to Fresh Start began on December 31, 2001 and is continued every year with their generous support at the Fresh Start Fashion Gala as well as several smaller fundraising events throughout the year.
Others
Our deep gratitude also goes to: Bank of America, Cox Communications, University of Phoenix, TriWest Healthcare, Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold, Arizona Public Service, CB Richard Ellis, Deloitte, Henkel, Phoenix Suns, Walmart, Hyde Park, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lewis and Roca, LLP, Comerica, United Healthcare, US Airways, ADV Productions, Do Me a Favor, Discount Tire, My Sister's Closet, Leidan Mitchell Salon and Spa and Wells Fargo for their ongoing financial contributions, sponsorship of various events and other efforts to help support our work.