Relay for Life Yuma to host dinner celebrating cancer survivors
Yuma County, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Relay for Life Yuma will host a celebration dinner for cancer survivors and caregivers on Sunday, June 4th. The dinner, which will be held at the Pivot Point Conference Center, coincides with National Cancer Survivors Day, according to a press release. Ellie Evans, spokeswoman for Yuma County’s Relay for […]
Abuse survivors amplify Maricopa victims’ voices
Vanessa Behrens of Hope Women’s Center, Jennifer Pitt of Voice Against Fraud, Tiffany Mensah of DOVES Network, Mayor Nancy Smith and Maricopa Police Department Community Support Specialist Jim DeVenezia pose for photos following the declaration of National Crime Victim Rights Week. I’m taking City Council on April 18, 2023. Photo credit: City of Maricopa. Jim […]
Tucson’s Take Back the Night offers support for survivors
“Break the Silence. Stop the Violence” is the theme of Tucson’s 44th Annual Take Back the Night, an annual event that raises awareness of sexual violence, supports survivors and provides education on the subject is. It will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus […]
Noemi Elizalde champions spaces, resources for survivors of abuse in Santa Cruz County | Shining Stars of Santa Cruz County
About ten years ago, Noemi Elizalde needed a job. At the time, the young mother of two had just graduated from the University of Arizona. She was interested in nursing and public policy. she wanted to help people Hours after her interview with the Mariposa Community Health Center, Elizalde was hired as a patient advocate. […]
