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Located in downtown Phoenix, one local Fresh Start offers a variety of courses and workorganization has been helping thousands of each shops that include: women year to positively transform their lives • Career & Education: Career Exploration; Career by providing education, resources and support. Fresh Coaching; Mock Interviews; Resume Training; EntreStart Women’s Foundation began in 1992 as the vision preneur 101 and more. of two sisters’: Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart. • Computer Literacy: Basic Computer Literacy; These two sisters wanted to help women reach their Google Tools; Basic Microsoft Outlook; Intermediate & full potential through setting personal and professional Advanced Microsoft Office; Online Banking and more. goals. • Financial Literacy: Everyday Budgeting; Insurance and help her with the support and resources she needs Women come to Fresh Start from a number of differ101; Homeownership 101; Planning with Investments; In 2002, the Jewell McFarland Lewis Resource Center Mastering Your Debt and more. was built as a refuge for women of all walks of life to • Personal Development: Assertive Communication; access a wide range of services, classes, and programs Goal Achievement; Mindful Leadership; Stress Relief; designed to teach self-confidence, life skills, and ca- Time Management Essentials and more! reer development. • Family Law Support: Information sessions taught “We see women from every socioeconomic and cul- family court, divorce, child support, immigration and tural background, each with unique life experiences,” more. says President and CEO Susan Berman. “Our goal is • Support Services: mentorship, closed and open supto support each woman who comes through our doors port groups. most to take the next step on her path forward.” To learn more about services provided by Fresh Start, by lawyers and retired judges covering such topics as visit: www.freshstartwomen.org ent situations. Some are recently divorced or sepa- You Can Support Fresh Start and Honor Your rated. Others are unemployed, or simply looking for a Mom this Mother’s Day: new start on life. They’re looking for a friendly face, This year, you can honor your mom with a unique helpful guidance and a chance to become the women Mother’s Day gift that will last a lifetime! Fresh Start they know they can be—all in a place where they can Women’s Foundation has commemorative bricks for feel safe. sale that you can dedicate to your mother. Customize your brick with a special message to mom, grandma or another significant female role model in your life, and the brick will be laid in the courtyard outside of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

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WHAT ARE THOSE HANDS ON THE LIGHT POLES?

by City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture

WE’VE BEEN ASKED RECENTLY “WHAT ARE THOSE HANDS ON make 32nd Street a go-to destination builds on that energy and excitement,

THE LIGHT POLES??” For those included students at Shea Middle

who don’t already know, “We Call This Home” is a public art project by Arizona artist Ann Morton. Fabricated from aluminum and self-sealing Corten steel, the artwork is mounted on 30 light poles along the east side of the street, between Shea Boulevard and Bell Road.

“Public art is an investment in the creative life of our city, bringing artists and the community together to to the many reasons why Phoenix is a great place to live,” said city of Phoenix District 3 Councilwoman Debra Stark. “We Call This Home is a great example of how art can be both a way to build community, by letting residents take part directly in making art, and a means to help a neighborhood express its distinctive character. As the North 32 Street corridor has grown and developed over the last several years, business owners and community advocates have worked to for shopping, dining and fun. This art and it’s a wonderful addition to the neighborhood!”

To create the artwork, the artist collected more than 1,300 handprints from community residents. She worked with SmithCraft, a local sign and metal fabricator, to turn the handprints into metal silhouettes, which will be arranged in clusters and attached to the poles. Community members involved beautify our neighborhoods and add

School, Paradise Valley Community College, and families and seniors at the Shadow Mountain Senior Center.

“With the beginning of public art being woven into the fabric of our neighborhood, we are thrilled to see the continued evolution of our vibrant North 32nd neighborhood,” said Allison J Barnett, Managing Partner of North 32nd, Inc. “Ms. Morton beautifully crafted the design of this public art into something that is meaningful to the neighborhood for generations to come. Each hand represents an individual in our community, past and present. The hands were drawn at various community events demonstrating the engagement of our community in a collaborative setting. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with future artists!” This project evolved from the North

32nd Street Corridor Community Visioning effort. It was commissioned by the Phoenix Office of Arts + Culture Public Art Program with percent-for-art funds from the Street Transportation Capital Improvement Program.

LA LEACHE LEAGUE OFFERS MOTHER-TO-MOTHER BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT IN PHOENIX

ONCE A YEAR, IN MAY WE CELEBRATE OUR MOTHERS AND ALL THEY DO FOR US. But most moms need a pat on the back and support more than once a year – especially brand-new moms. In the first days and weeks after the birth of a child, the transition to motherhood can be very challenging. For breastfeeding moms, the Phoenix area has a lot to offer: La Leche League to the rescue.

La Leche League is a worldwide organization that offers free breastfeeding support by phone and monthly in-person meetings. The Phoenix area has 10 meetings, held every month in different locations throughout the valley. Mothers can come to get help with breastfeeding, meet other nursing mothers and find a community of support. The Leaders are mothers who have nursed their own babies and who have received training in peer-to-peer breastfeeding support. going back to work while continuing to breastfeed. Others are looking for a community of support and they come back month after month, asking different questions as their baby grows.

Here in the valley, La Leche League offers daytime and evening meetings. All breastfeeding mothers are welcome to attend meetings and meetings are always free. Pregnant women are encouraged to attend meetings as well. La Leche League meetings can be a great way to learn about breastfeeding before your bundle of joy arrives!

A typical meeting includes discussion of various topics related to breastfeeding and motherhood but mostly focuses on the questions mothers ask. Many mothers have a tough time getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Other mothers have concerns about Happy Mother’s Day to all new mothers!

Contact LLL with questions about our local meeting times and locations. Visit our webpage for more information. www.lllofaz.org/

SUMMER JOB BECOMES LIFELONG PASSION CAMP COUNSELORS AND VOLUNTEERS AT CAMP CIVITAN OFTEN CHANGE CAREER PLANS TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

GETTING OUT OF THE SUMMER HEAT OF PHOENIX IS A GREAT ATTRACTION FOR MANY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. Especially if the job is in the cool summer town of Williams – gateway to the Grand Canyon and home to the Bearizona Wildlife Park. For 50-years, there has been another job attraction which has changed the lives of young adults.

Camp Civitan is a 10-week summer camp for children and adults with special needs. This 15-acre wheelchair accessible facility has changed lives of high school volunteers and college-age staff since 1968. It is not unusual for many of these young adults to have life-changing experiences working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Each week-long camp session offers special needs campers, some as young as 8 and as old as 65, the opportunity to make new friends, sing, dance, create art projects, do skits, visit the Canyon THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS PROUD TO BE INVOLVED IN THE BEGINNING OF A NEW PROGRAM FOR 9-11 SERVICES; “Call if you can, text or Bearizona, and so much more. The experience allows individuals to blossom and grow away from home and family routines offering the most important and much-needed respite time for the families and caregivers at home. Our campers and staff, as well, gain many new life skills which include, self-confidence, and independence. Camp Civitan programs are designed to promote positive, healthy lifestyles while building meaningful and lasting relationships.

Volunteers and camp staff, share the same experiences as the campers and often find themselves looking at their future academic and career choices after a summer at Camp Civitan. “I will never forget my time at Camp Civitan, it has impacted my life forever, I view disabilities in a whole new light, my fears are gone and the friendships I’ve built will last a lifetime, I will be back,” said John, a 15-year-old camp volunteer.

Many volunteers and staff look at social if you can’t.” If you are in a serious situation where you are unable to call 9-1-1, you can send a text. This system is being launched in cooperation with the Maricopa Association of Governments and the Maricopa Region 9-1-1; who alongside members of the disability community, worked tirelessly to identify a solution to make Text to 9-1-1 a reality. Voice calling is always the best option, but if an individual is in a situation service careers, special education, health care and legal professions, and other pursuits which help individuals and families thrive, many have changed college studies after just one summer! The experiences and the relationships developed with the campers build a higher level of empathy and respect for individuals and families living with special needs.

On average, young college summer staff return to Camp Civitan for four summers, and many work weekends during the entire year. They don’t only return to camp for the fun and relationships with other staff and returning campers, but they these positions are also paid, on average, for the entire summer, 10-week-long sessions will earn about $6,000, not where being overheard is dangerous, the texting option provides a safer alternative to contact emergency services. This new program also provides an option for those who have a disability that makes voice calling difficult or impossible, allowing them to easily and efficiently contact emergency services. The new system was purchased in 2017 and training for public safety call center personnel has been completed over the including all meals, lodging, and all the entertainment and fun. There is no better way to spend the summer, and help pay for college, not to mention, will be the most memorable summer you will ever have.

To learn more about Camp Civitan and the volunteer and staff opportunities available, go to www. CivitanFoundationAZ.org. or call 602-

“CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU CAN’T” IS LIVE IN MARICOPA COUNTY

953-2944. past several months to be ready for this launch. Today, the new program is in place and users will be able to send text messages to 9-1-1.

Currently, group texts and translation services are not available, and users should be aware that they will need to write in their location as text messages do not provide a location. MCSO is one of the many emergency service providers participating in the new program in Maricopa County.