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Each year Fresh Start Women?s Foundation holds three signature fundraising events which help raise funds to support the operation of the Jewell McFarland Lewis - Fresh Start Women?s Resource Center. At these events there is something for everyone. If you love fashion, you won?t want to miss our annual Fashion Gala held in February, presented by AZ Society and Westcor. For golfers, there is the Fresh Start Charity Golf Classic each fall with a car on every hole and a million dollar shoot-out. If you simply want to spend an hour at a community breakfast hearing the compelling story of our work, we present the Fresh Start Breakfast in the fall.

Fresh Start also has many public and internal events to accomodate the needs of our clients, celebrate the contributions of our wonderful volunteers, and to commemorate the anniversary of our Center. We hope to see you at our next event.

Hyde Park Event

Hyde Park is celebrating the Grand Unveiling of their newly expanded Biltmore Fashion Park location by hosting a private VIP party on Thursday, October 16 and giving away a $10,000 shopping spree.  Proceeds from the raffle to win the prize will benefit Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

Hyde Park will continue the celebration on Friday, October 17, Saturday, October 18 with the following:

  • By giving away 10 fabulous items valued at over $30,000.
  • Exceptional collection of designer jewelry and timepieces, including Audemars Piguet, Chanel, Roberto Coin, John Hardy, Stephen Webster, and many more.
  • Register to win one of these items at www.hydepark10.com
  • Grand Unveiling Trunk Show - Friday & Saturday, October 17-18 - featuring a personal appearance by acclaimed jewelry designers Emily & Ashley.

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Fresh Start Charity Golf Classic

Friday, November 14th, 2008
Starfire Golf Club, Scottsdale


The 14th Annual Charity Golf Classic hosted by the Fresh Start Men’s Board will be held at the Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale. This year's event features 18 holes of golf with another great chance to win a car on every hole. There will also be an opportunity to win one million dollars, for select participants, in the hole-in-one shoot-out.

The Men’s Board has hosted the Golf Classic since 2000. In the last eight years, the group has raised more than $1.5 million to benefit the Foundation’s unique self-help center for women.

For information on the 2008 Fresh Start Golf Classic, please contact Natalie Dobson at 602-261-7126.

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Six Year Anniversary Celebration

October 1, 2008
Fresh Start Women?s Resource Center

Join us as we celebrate another incredible year of helping women help themselves. The Center will be open for regular business, but the lobby will look festive. More details to come.

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Fresh Start Employment Fair

May 2008
Fresh Start Women's Resource Center

This free event is designed to connect women around the valley with a multitude of job opportunities. Women needing a job, looking for a career change or searching for new options are invited to come and interview with over 30 of the Valley's top employers and staffing agencies offering employment opportunities for a variety of levels and professions. Be prepared with multiple copies of your resume. Professional attire is required. If you need assistance with your resume or interviewing skills please call the front desk at 602-252-8494.

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Starting Fresh Resource Fair

August 2009
Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center

Clients curious about furthering their education spend a day meeting with educational institutions and scholarship lenders. There will also be opportunities to listen to inspirational speakers and attend workshops on the subject of continued education. The day always holds many surprises for the women who attend. Registration in advance is required. Please contact 602-261-7124.

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Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

March 2009
Fresh Start Women's Resource Center

Once a year Fresh Start publicly recognizes its incredible volunteers, speakers, mentors, event support, administrative support, career coaches, and other valuable volunteer staff. This event is for Fresh Start volunteers and invited guests only. Call Donna Martin, Volunteer Services Manager, 602-261-7148 for more information.

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Mentoring Holiday Party

December 2008
Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center

The Fresh Start Mentoring program will celebrate the close of another successful year of women helping women help themselves. This event is for Fresh Start mentors and mentees. Call Chloe Hanson, Mentoring Manager at 602-261-7172 for more information.

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Financial Fitness Book

In 1996 Fresh Start published a book that helps women understand the basics of finance. In this handy, practical 228-page workbook, women will learn budget basics, how to teach their children about money and identifying triggers to keep good credit. Written in both English and Spanish, “A Woman’s Guide to Taking Charge – Basic Tools for Managing Your Money” is on sale at the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center. Cover price is $14.95, however copies are on sale at the Center for just $7.00.