East Valley Womens League Inc

Scholarships. EVWL awarded 38,000 in scholarships, including two 4-year scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need, community service, and academic performance to students attending Arizona universities and community colleges. Many single, working mothers rely on these funds to pursue their dreams of a college education. Our Anything is Possible Scholarships are awarded to female students who exhibit service to the community, participate in extracurricular activities, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Our Trade Technology Scholarships are awarded to students pursing education in an accredited community college trade or technology certification program. Scholarships awarded through the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation are awarded to single mothers of any age who maintain a 2.8 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Our scholarship endowment at Arizona State University awarded additional scholarships. EVWL has given more than 317,300 in scholarships over the years. 8 volunteers provide 225 hours for the program.

Setting Up Incredible Teens for Success SUITS provides deserving young men in the East Valley with a suit and accessories for college interviews, job interviews, prom and various other social functions. The program targets young men, usually seniors, at Title I schools in Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. This year 42 young men, selected by teachers and administrators from eighteen East Valley Schools, received a new suit and accessories, including shirt, tie, belt, shoes and socks. 9 volunteers provide 50 hours of service for this program.