Fresh Start Workshops & Events
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Monday, October 23
Mind Over Money, Master Your Debt
Financial Literacy Participants learn the sources of attitudes about money, how they influence how we handle finances, common money disorders and how to change money habits. Participants will also learn the major sources of debt and ways to master them, the four major debt management strategies, and how to reduce their debt.
Read More »Building Peaceful Families
Maria Gonzales, BSW, Domestic Violence Advocate Joan Mitchell, BSHS, Domestic Violence Advocate Blanca Cornejo, BSW, Domestic Violence Advocate This workshop covers the dynamics of domestic violence, its effects on the family, and skills to help you become emotionally and financially stable and live independently. You’ll learn about your rights as a victim of domestic violence, the legal process involved in divorce, child custody, Orders of Protection and how to prepare a safety plan.
Read More »Orientación de Fresh Start
Únase a nosotros en nuestro centro informativo de orientación. Esta sesión gratuita le introducirá a Fresh Start, proporcionando una descripción detallada de todos nuestros servicios. Al finalizar esta sesión, usted recibirá su tarjeta de membresía de nivel Empower, que obtiene acceso a nuestros servicios muy buscadas. La orientación es también disponible en línea en inglés y español.
Read More »Fresh Start Orientation
Join us for our informative center orientation. This free session will introduce you to Fresh Start, providing a detailed overview of all of our services. Upon completing this session, you will receive your Empower Level membership card, which gains access to our highly sought-after services. Orientation is also available online in English and Spanish.
Read More »Sexual Assault Support Group: Healing the Trauma Within
Sexual assault is much more common than most people realize, and it is often perpetrated by a friend or even a partner. This group is facilitated by a trained Advocate. Women who have experienced sexual assault can come together to support each other. Join this group to learn techniques for healing, safety planning and more. Must be enrolled in Eve's Place program prior to attending group.
Read More »Comedores Compulsivos
Comedores Compulsivos Anónimos. CEA-HOW Somos una hermandad de personas que compartimos nuestra experiencia, fortaleza y esperanza para intentar recuperarnos de nuestro problema con la comida. La Abstinencia en CEA-HOW es la acción de abstenerse de comer compulsivamente y de las conductas compulsivas respecto a la comida mientras trabajamos para conseguir o mantener un peso corporal saludable. La recuperación física, emocional y espiritual es el resultado de vivir el programa de Doce Pasos.
Read More »Intermediate Computer Literacy Series
Pre-requisites: Basic Computer Literacy Series. Participants will build upon Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel basics by learning intermediate skills that further their Microsoft expertise. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. This workshop meets Monday – Wednesday.
Read More »Support Circle: A Support Group for Victims of Abuse
A safe and confidential group for women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. From victim to survivor, this group will help women of domestic/family abuse find support, coping skills and information regarding their rights as a victim.
Read More »Tuesday, October 24
Fresh Express Bus
Fresh Express by Discovery Triangle is a mobile produce market that provides access to high-quality, affordable produce to residents with little to no access to healthy food. Our mission is to enhance the health of Discovery Triangle residents by increasing access, availability, and affordability of fresh produce and providing health and wellness resources to empower community members to make healthy choices. The bus will be located in the Fresh Start parking lot
Read More »Fresh Start Orientation
Join us for our informative center orientation. This free session will introduce you to Fresh Start, providing a detailed overview of all of our services. Upon completing this session, you will receive your Empower Level membership card, which gains access to our highly sought-after services. Orientation is also available online in English and Spanish.
Read More »Own It: Financial Education Series
Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Own It is a four-week program that will give you the tools you need to own your financial future. Take a proactive role in securing your financial future for you and your family: develop a budget, learn to save for emergencies, reduce debt, and establish and understand credit. Students are required to attend all four sessions.
Read More »Continuing Healthy Boundaries
Merle Salus-Herbig, LCSW Fresh Start Social Worker This support group for women who have completed Developing Boundaries Part 1 and 2 or completed Jump Start. Participants bring unique boundary experiences to the group to continue working on creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. We will celebrate boundary successes and help with boundary challenges in a safe group setting. Developing healthy boundaries is a process not an event.
Read More »Grupo de Apoyo Violencia Domestica
Este grupo abierto se ve facilitada por abogados capacitados y es disenado para ayudar a las victimas de violencia domestica a traves de su viaje. Las victimas que se encuentran actualmente en relaciones abusivas pueden aprender como hacer un plan de seguridad, los derechos de las victimas y los recursos y referencias. Victimas que ya no estan en relaciones abusivas seran apoyadas en su viaje de curacion.
Read More »Wednesday, October 25
Camino de Sanacion
Support Services Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la victima, sus hijos, como crear relaciones de confianza, cuidado y como cultivar tu crecimiento personal.
Read More »Fresh Start Orientation
Join us for our informative center orientation. This free session will introduce you to Fresh Start, providing a detailed overview of all of our services. Upon completing this session, you will receive your Empower Level membership card, which gains access to our highly sought-after services. Orientation is also available online in English and Spanish.
Read More »Intro to Programs
Fresh Start is offering a variety of programs to help you pursue your education and career dreams. If you aren't sure what step to take first or which program may be best for you, come to a brief information session to find out the basics of all the different programs. (Free)
Read More »Courage to Change
Kelly Cook, LMSW This open group examines how self-defeating behaviors affect us and our relationships. People pleasing, putting ourselves last, trying to control others’ choices and behaviors, having low self-esteem and exhibiting patterns of denial are all trademarks of codependency.
Read More »Thursday, October 26
Healing Journey Support Group
Support Services Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Read More »Moving Ahead Through Financial Management (Workshop Series)
Financial Literacy Learn money basics in order to gain long term financial freedom. Each class builds on the concepts from previous sessions so attend all or most classes to understand your whole financial picture. Please attend at least six sessions to earn a certificate in the course.
Read More »Fresh Start Orientation
Join us for our informative center orientation. This free session will introduce you to Fresh Start, providing a detailed overview of all of our services. Upon completing this session, you will receive your Empower Level membership card, which gains access to our highly sought-after services. Orientation is also available online in English and Spanish.
Read More »Support Circle: A Support Group for Victims of Abuse
A safe and confidential group for women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. From victim to survivor, this group will help women of domestic/family abuse find support, coping skills and information regarding their rights as a victim.
Read More »