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Funding from Nourishing Neighbors to Fight Hunger in Maricopa County

gettingraphic On August 22, 2022 / Community Champions, Live and Learn Arizona

Imagine not knowing what you can feed your children for dinner. Unfortunately, that is the reality many Maricopa County women face every day. At Live & Learn, we help women facing food insecurity find immediate solutions for themselves and their families. Then, we help women pursue education and a career so they can continue to provide for their families themselves. We are excited to be the recipients of a $55,000 grant from Albertsons and Safeway Foundation Nourishing Neighbors to help women and their children in our community receive the benefits of existing federal meals programs such as SNAP, WIC, P-EBT,

Success Story – Meet N

gettingraphic On June 28, 2022 / Live and Learn Arizona, Success Stories

“I have had a hard life. It made me want to be the person who can help others.” N. wanted a career in the medical field for as long as she can remember. She and her family have endured great hardship due to political and international events. Yet, rather than turning to anger or despair, these experiences inspired great compassion and selflessness in N. When she joined Live & Learn in 2017, N. was finally able to fulfill her dream. In 1988, when N. was just seven years old, her family was deported from their war-torn country to the USSR.

Success Story: Meet Magen

gettingraphic On June 6, 2022 / Live and Learn Arizona, Success Stories

I was addicted for a really long time. I’ve made mistakes, and no one else is to blame for my decisions. But now, I show my kids that I’m here today. I’m not defined by my past. Magen embodies resiliency. Her addiction took everything from her, until the day she decided that enough was enough. With the support of Live & Learn, she came back from a place of despair to a place of hope and purpose. At just 15 years old, Magen’s struggle with addiction began. Alcohol, weed, then harder drugs became a means of self-medicating the feelings of

Empowered Women Become Empowered Leaders

gettingraphic On May 10, 2022 / Community Champions, Live and Learn Arizona, Success Stories

Iris Ortega is the inspirational Community Engagement Manager at Live & Learn. She is also a thriving alumna of the Live & Learn program who is paving a path for women of color in leadership. Ortega is 1 of 2 Arizona inductees into the 2022 Bank of America Emerging Leader Program. During her time in the program, she will spend 6-months enhancing her leadership skills with Bank of America. The Bank of America Emerging Leader Program is designed for potential candidates with 3-6 years of leadership experience.The Program “will offer access to a wealth of leadership development content, practical tools

First Annual Hope Blooms Brunch Event

gettingraphic On April 13, 2022 / Live and Learn Arizona, News & Events

About the author: Izabella is a student at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She is studying journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism. She is dedicating her journalism career to giving a voice to vulnerable populations and marginalized communities. You can see more of Ms. Zola’s work at Photography. She can be reached at izhernan@asu.edu.

1st Annual Hope Blooms Brunch: Distinguished Alumna Award – Stefanie Nader

gettingraphic On March 18, 2022 / News & Events

In recognition of her personal and professional accomplishments, as well as her ongoing work to make a difference in the community, this award is presented to Stefanie Nader. As a Live & Learn client, Ms. Nader overcame daunting obstacles to reach financial self-sufficiency and stability for herself and her family. That was only the beginning. She earned a Masters Degree in Addiction Counseling and Mental Health and Wellness from Grand Canyon University, then pursued a Doctorate Degree in Organizational and Industrial Psychology. Currently, Ms. Nader works for the Landlord Tenant and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) with the City of

1st Annual Hope Blooms Brunch: Community Ally Award – Daniel Sciortino

gettingraphic On March 16, 2022 / News & Events

In appreciation of his ongoing commitment and dedication to Live & Learn, this award is presented to Daniel Sciortino. Mr. Sciortino works in Consumer, Small Business, and Wealth Management Client Care at Bank of America. He serves as the Phoenix Market Chair for Bank of America Community Volunteers and Better Money Habits Champions. With the Office of the Market President, Mr. Sciortino helps to determine the biggest needs in the Phoenix community and identify local nonprofits addressing those needs. For the past six years, Mr. Sciortino has received recognition for volunteering over 1,000 hours annually. In the midst of the

1st Annual Hope Blooms Brunch: Lifetime Service Award – Meri Friedman

gettingraphic On March 16, 2022 / News & Events

For her long-term commitment to Live & Learn and in appreciation of her years of service in our community, this award is presented to Meri Friedman. Ms. Friedman is a retired photographer who has spent her life in service to others. Through her generosity with her time, talents, and resources, Ms. Friedman has made a lasting difference in the lives of countless Arizonans, especially women and mothers. She has volunteered for organizations including Jewish Family Services, Volunteer Aid, and Live & Learn. She has served on the Foster Care Review Board for over a decade. She has mentored foster care

4 Reasons We All Benefit when Women Are Empowered

gettingraphic On March 8, 2022 / Discussing the Issues, Live and Learn Arizona

It’s International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of empowered women! The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. This is an issue important to everyone. The role women play in their communities has a massive impact on economic development, poverty rates, and sustainable development. One woman earning a promotion, landing an interview, becoming a homeowner is changing the trajectory of her family for generations. She is also improving her community in big ways. Like Sara, whose progress towards a better life is transforming her child’s future. At Live

Live & Learn Quarterly Coffee Event: Childcare and Housing

gettingraphic On February 28, 2022 / Live and Learn Arizona, News & Events

Live & Learn hosts quarterly coffee events about an important topic affecting women experiencing poverty in Maricopa County. At the first coffee event of 2022, Live & Learn focused on the interrelated issues of housing and childcare, with two local experts weighing in, while attendees enjoyed free coffee supplied by Empower Coffee Roasters. Stefanie Nader, who is currently a CaseWorker III / Program Manager for the Landlord Tenant and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance with the City of Phoenix) and a Live & Learn alumna, spoke on the housing issues in Arizona. Dr. Allison Mullady, who works for the Watts

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