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Scroll down or select from the list below to read about events from the last 12 months.
12th Annual Fashion Gala is a Star Moment for Fresh Start Women's Foundation The 12th Annual Fresh Start Fashion Gala was held at the Arizona Biltmore on February 9, 2008 to support Arizona women who turn to Fresh Start for self-sufficiency. The Gala drew a full house of more than 700 people to a spectacular New York-Style Runway show featuring designs by Jennifer Croll, Carolina Herrera CH, Mahsa, St. John and Betsey Johnson. Saks Fifth Avenue presented the opening with Naeem Khan’s collection and finale with designs by Oscar de la Renta and Monique Lhuillier. The event also included a raffle and live auction with many luxurious prizes and Banner Health presented the Heart & Soul Jazz Club After-Party featuring the sounds of Jazz musician, Chris Compton. Star Jones made a trip to Phoenix once again in support of Fresh Start. She presented the 2nd Annual Founders' Award to Cristina Carlino, founder of locally based beauty brand philosophy. And Fresh Start client, Michelle Campuzano shared a heartfelt story of her journey towards empowerment and how Fresh Start has made a lasting impact on her life. Gala Chairs, Rebecca Ailes-Fine and Joelle Hadley were ecstatic about meeting the goal of raising $1 million, the gala netted $1.1 million. The event was a major success and the money raised will benefit thousands of women who are served by the Jewell McFarland Lewis - Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center. For information on the 2009 Fashion Gala, please contact Natalie Dobson, Fresh Start’s Events Manager at 602-261-7126.
Auxiliary Board’s 3rd Annual Breakfast The Auxiliary Board’s 3rd Annual Fresh Start Breakfast was another outstanding success led by Committee Co-Chairs Andrea Katsenes and Julia Winter. For those who attended, one could attest that nothing but pure emotion filled the room as heartwarming stories were presented by the women and clients of Fresh Start. The Breakfast was held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa on October 3rd, 2007. More than 900 friends and supporters were in attendance. Catherine Anaya, Fresh Start Auxiliary Board Member and Channel 5 News anchor, was the emcee for the morning’s event. Catherine’s own story of life’s challenges moved the audience and led into other inspiring testimonies. Fresh Start’s Executive Board Vice-Chair, Kim McWaters, shared the extended impact of our work and a video was shown highlighting the services available to our clients and the impact Fresh Start has on their lives. Fresh Start clients, Michelle Campuzano and Susanne Paro, shared their emotional testimonies. The Fresh Start Breakfast is an annual fundraising project of the Fresh Start Auxiliary Board. To add your name to the guest list or to become a table host for next year’s free event, please contact Kristina Scott, Development Manager, at 602-261-7120.
2007 Fresh Start Touchdown Luncheon Presented by the Arizona Cardinals The 3nd Annual Fresh Start Cardinals Touchdown Luncheon marked another big hit for the Fresh Start Women's Foundation. More than 100 attendees, including excited children, arrived on Thursday, October 18th to take an up-close and personal look at the Arizona Cardinals. The event kicked off with a rare opportunity to view the Arizona Cardinals practice live at their Tempe training facility. After watching practice, a delicious three-course lunch was generously provided by Fleming's Steakhouse. For the final quarter, children and adults were able to get autographs from many of the players. Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald and others stopped by to sign Cardinals memorabilia. Sincere thanks goes to Michael Bidwell and Coach Whisenhunt for opening up the practice and sharing in the passion of Fresh Start with attendees. The event raised $38,000 for the Women's Resource Center.
The 13th Annual Fresh Start Charity Golf Classic was held on Friday, November 9th at the Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale. Hosted by the Fresh Start Men’s Board, it was a unique and a truly fun experience. Presented by the Diversified Partners, this action-packed event featured 18 holes of golf with a car on every hole and 18 chances to win a brand new Infiniti automobile. Unfortunately no one hit the hole-in-one shot this year to win a vehicle, but there were prizes for closest to the pin on each hole, and a chance to win one million dollars for select participants in the hole-in-one shoot-out. A highlight of the event was the first Men’s Board Technology Training Scholarship, presented to Fresh Start woman, Joan Gibson, to improve her computer skills and support future career goals. The 2007 Charity Golf Classic netted nearly $225,000, which directly benefits the Jewell McFarland Lewis - Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center. The Men’s Board has hosted the fundraiser since 2000 when they first committed to raising over $750,000 in five years for Fresh Start. The group has exceeded its goal by raising nearly $1,709,000 to benefit the Foundation’s unique self-help center for women. For information on the 2008 Golf Classic, please contact Natalie Dobson, Fresh Start’s Events Manager at 602-261-7126.
Starting Fresh Helps Women Return to School On Saturday, August 6th, the Third Annual Starting Fresh event was held at the Women's Resource Center. The event was sponsored by the 1st National Bank of Arizona. 88 women attended the event which featured workshops on getting scholarships, financial aid, alternative delivery of courses and how to get started. There were representatives from 13 colleges and universities in the state, two schools of post-high school vocational education and a representative from an organization that provides student loans. All of the women were delighted with the presentations and the opportunity to get information on various schools. They also very much enjoyed their book bags filled with school supplies provided by 1st National Bank of Arizona. The best part is that women who registered for classes were eligible to enter a drawing for one of three $500 scholarships, also provided by the bank. Of the women attending the event 98% were returning to school in the near future. If you would like to attend, become a presenter or a sponsor for the 2007 Starting Fresh Resource Fair held on Saturday, August 4, please contact Emily Owen-Jones, Education and Career Specialist, at 602-261-7124
2007 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon The Third Annual Volunteer Recognition event was held on Saturday, March 31, 2007. More than 200 volunteers that supported Fresh Start in 2006 from the areas of education, mentoring, events, and center support were recognized for their involvement with Fresh Start. In 2006, our dedicated volunteers gave over 11,570 hours of their time to Fresh Start. Many of these volunteers were present at the luncheon to hear the welcoming comments from Sandy Cowen, Chief Executive Officer, and keynote address by Joelle Hadley, whose beautiful message of giving of yourself to others left the people moved and inspired to continue in their commitment to helping the women of Fresh Start . Also in attendance were the Foundation’s founders, Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart. Long-term volunteers, Gail Andrews, Lori Biehler, Rebecca Kennell, Terrie Leveton, Sally A. Manson, Dr. Jean Paisley and Tiffany Weiss, received special recognition for each having accumulated, throughout the years, over 500 hours of volunteer service to Fresh Start. . Fresh Start presented all volunteers with a variety of thank you gifts and hosted a beautiful luncheon event. If you are interested in volunteering in administration, career coaching, library, mentoring, special events, reception desk or special needs please contact Donna Martin, Volunteer Manager, by phone at 602-261-7148. This year marked the 6th Annual Fresh Start Mentoring Holiday Party, a time set aside for mentors and mentees to join together in celebration of personal growth and overwhelming victory! Approximately 40 mentors and 70 mentees celebrated the emotional testimonies of women breaking down obstacles and building up dreams. This event is for mentors and mentees as well as invited guests. Contact Chloe Hanson, Mentoring Manager, at 602-261-7172 for more information.
2006 Workshop Presenters Reception Fresh Start offered its first Presenter Appreciation event the evening of September 15, 2006. This first-ever opportunity to highlight the phenomenal contributions of our Fresh Start volunteer presenters was held at the Chiaroscuro Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. The evening was a grand celebration to honor these individuals for their conmmitment to lifelong learning and their passion for empowering women. The celebration included exquisite food, a stunning art display and customized thank you gifts selected for each presenter. The evening concluded with a "Thank You" montage slide show which included photos of vibrant Fresh Start classes, workshop attendees and dedicated Fresh Start volunteers. It was a heartwarming event that left every attendee knowing how truly appreciated and important they are to Fresh Start's mission!
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