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Star Quality Helps Fresh Start Net $1.1 Million with 2007 Fashion Gala Phoenix, AZ (February 10, 2007) - Star Jones Reynolds, noted television personality, attorney and best selling author, took the stage as emcee of Fresh Start’s 2007 Fashion Gala to help the organization realize net revenues of $1,100,000. The event was held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa on Saturday, February 10 th with proceeds benefiting the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center. “The event was incredible,” stated Beverly Stewart, co-founder of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. “The Chairs had a goal and they surpassed it. We’re thrilled.” Co-Chairs Cathy Kleeman and Debbie Simons, along with event sponsors AZ Society, Greenburg Traurig and Westcor made the 11 th annual Gala possible. Westcor’s Luxury Collection Stores – ESCADA, ST. JOHN, JENNIFER CROLL, MAHSA, and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE showcasing Alexander McQueen, were featured at the evening’s fashion show. A highlight was the inaugural presentation of Fresh Start’s first Founders’ Award, which was presented to Barbara Anderson Stoiber by co-founders Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart. This award is designed to recognize a remarkable person, couple, corporation or foundation for their exceptional contribution to the empowerment of women. Mrs. Stoiber, that evening, announced that she would gift the foundation an annual scholarship of $50,000 a year for qualifying mentees of Fresh Start’s mentoring programs. Star Jones Reynolds appearance followed a workshop session she presented the day before at the Fresh Start’s Women’s Resource Center where more than 200 women attended to hear her speak on communicating more confidently and making a memorable first impression. “From the time Star toured Fresh Start last spring, she has embraced our mission.” said Pat Petznick, Fresh Start’s CEO. “She is a fantastic addition to the Fresh Start family.” The Gala concluded with Mark Vost as the winner of the raffle drawing for a 2007 Lexus Hybrid SUV donated by the Valley Lexus Dealers. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to women helping women help themselves. They accomplish that through the work of the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Women’s Resource Center. To access comprehensive information on programs and services for self-help you can locate the center at 1130 E. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix, or call (602) 252-8494 or go on-line to www.WeHelpWomen.com. The center is open 60 hours a week.
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Our Founders Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart
Even as young teens, Pat and Beverly wanted to help women, who like their grandmother, suddenly became the whole support of their families. Over the years, the Arizona natives became ardent community activists on behalf of women. In 1992, Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart were in a position to personally and professionally reach out to women in need. The initial offering was a day of pampering at Rolf’s Salon, then co-owned by Pat, Beverly and Rolf Lohse. The women theorized that a new hair style and personalized make-up were immediate ways to boost one’s confidence and increase self-esteem. Each month 20 women from shelters and social service agencies were invited to “A Fresh Start Day of Beauty at Rolf’s.” This core Fresh Start service remains in place today through Rolf’s Salon as well as through the Self-Esteem Room at the Foundation’s Women’s Resource Center.
Board of Directors Chairs 1995 Sandy Cowen Miller ( 2 terms) 1997 Barbara Ralston (3 terms) 2000 Marlene Klotz Collins (2 terms) 2002 Michelle Kerrick (1 term) 2003 Barbara Hoffnagle (2 terms) 2005 Mary Upchurch (2 terms) 2007 Becky Jackson (current) |
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