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Fresh Start is unique among many area nonprofits in that we are 100% privately funded. There are many ways to support Fresh Start other than an immediate cash donation. Below is a list of the various ways you can help. To make a financial donation on-line please fill out the form here.

Cause Marketing

Support Fresh Start by placing one of our change boxes at a local retail establishment.  Fresh Start will coordinate drop off and pick up.  Contact Emilie Andrews for more information (602) 261-7140 or eandrews@fswf.org.

State Tax Credit

Receive up to a $400 dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the state through your support of Fresh Start.  Click here for more information.

Vichy Therapy at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

The Fresh Start Vichy Treatment at Agave, the Arizona Spa at the Westin Kierland is a 50-minute relaxation treatment with full body exfoliation, sea salt scrub, and Vichy jets that relieve stress.  The treatment is $149 and Fresh Start receive 10% of every session.  Book your session today (602) 624-1000.


In Kind Donations

Other Financial Support Sponsor an Event In Kind Donations If you have skills, services or items you feel would benefit Fresh Start you could become one of our valuable donors. Here is just a sample of the possibilities.


Skills
  • Graphic Designer
  • Grant Writing
  • Human Resources
  • Production Art
  • Speaking
  • Coaching
  • Administrative
  • Data Entry
  • Services Maintenance

Services
  • Ad Agency
  • Public Relations
  • Photography
  • Buildouts
  • Gardening
  • Printing
  • Carpet Cleaning
  • Event Planning
  • Window Washing

Wish List
  • Copiers
  • Office Furniture
  • Child Watch supplies: playground equipment
  • Transportation Van
  • Chairs: swivel and secretary chairs
  • Conference Table Chairs (34)
  • Self-Help Books (Spanish/English)
  • Magazine Subscriptions (financial, women's issues)
  • Bottled Water
  • Prepaid Gas Card
  • Digital Camera
  • Art and Scrapbook Supplies
  • Presentation Equipment
  • 6' Folding Tables
  • Fax Machines
  • Personal Hygiene Products
  • Bus Passes

Financial Donations

There are many other options other than an immediate cash donation:

  • Leave a Legacy Gift
  • Foundation Gift
  • Gift of Land/Real Estate
  • Gift of Stock
  • Other Gift

Click here to see the self-esteem wish list - SELF ESTEEM DEPARTMENT WISH LIST.pdf 
  

If any of these interest you or if you are interested in sponsoring one of Fresh Start’s signature events, contact us at 602-252-8494.


Demographics


56% of our women are 100% financially responsible for their households

69% live without a partner or spouse

38% of our women are currently employed full-time

78% of our women have children, under 18, living at home



Current Clients by Ethnicity


African American - 12%

Asian American - 1%

Caucasian - 43%

Hispanic - 34%

Native American - 5%

Multi-Cultural - 5%



Current Clients by Age


82% of the women we serve are in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.

16% of the women we serve are over 50.

Did you know...

Surprising Facts


  • 41% of all women we see have some college, are college educated or have post-graduate degrees.
  • Fresh Start’s clients come from Gila Bend to Cave Creek and from Buckeye/Surprise to Apache Junction.
  • Fresh Start is accommodating nearly 2,500 visits a month.
  • Fresh Start sees 500 brand new women every 30-days.