Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family

NEW: We’re hiring for 3? positions ?? ?? AmeriCorps Program Administrator ?? Service & Volunteerism Specialist ?? Trauma-Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program Administrator Learn more and apply to join our team TODAY! goyff.az.gov/JoinOurTeam

Talk about hands-on volunteerism! Huge shoutout to #AZGYC member Varsheni Muthu for her commitment to creating beds for #Arizona children and youth from lower-income families. By ensuring that our most vulnerable populations have their basic needs met, Varsheni is making a significant impact on their future. Thank you, Varsheni, for your compassionate and impactful efforts! Mountain Ridge High School, Deer Valley Unified School District

On behalf of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging (GACA), join us next Wednesday, November 20, for a ??, hybrid event, "Being Actively Engaged: Your Voice, Your Impact!" Check the event page for additional info and how to register! ?? or visit bit.ly/GACAEdSeries FSL

On #VeteransDay, Arizona honors the invaluable service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families. We are grateful for their dedication and contributions to our freedoms. Thank you!

Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Stress can affect anyone and it's important to recognize it and find ways to manage it. Check out some tips that can help you cope with stress. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga8XujHf

Coconino County Attorney Ammon Barker spoke at the Lighting Arizona Purple Flagstaff Town Hall, recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hosted by the Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family. Joining him in a panel discussion were community partners Jennifer Runge of Victim-Witness Services of Northern Arizona, Carey Onsae-Namoki of Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse, Addie Tennant of North Country HealthCare, and Elizabeth Ortiz of the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council. They discussed raising awareness about domestic violence, exploring prevention strategies, and highlighting available and valuable resources in Northern Arizona.

On November 2, Cradle to Career Partnership, anchored at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, proudly hosted Youth Voices in Action, an impactful event organized by the Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family, the Arizona-Mexico Commission, and the Arizona Governor’s Youth Commission. Tonya Hamilton, Bernardeth Ruiz Romero, Emilio Gaynor, and Marisol Flores-Aguirre, MBA, MA welcomed 55 passionate youth from Arizona and Mexico who shared the pressing challenges facing their communities and proposed thoughtful solutions to local leaders. It was inspiring to see their dedication and creativity firsthand! Two members of Cradle to Career Partnership United Youth Leadership Council also joined the event, adding their voices to this powerful dialogue. To cap off the day, attendees celebrated cultural connections through a Dia de los Muertos workshop, deepening their understanding and appreciation of heritage. ???? Grateful for everyone who made this event possible and for the youth leaders who are already shaping a brighter future.

Last week, Director Tonya Hamilton joined the Arizona Army National Guard Counter Drug Task Force Civil Operations team for #RedRibbonWeek to share more about our office and how youth are vital to creating a #DrugFreeAZ. Thank you for having us, Trevor G. Browne High School! #GoBruins

NEW: We are proud to award approximately $5.3 million to 13 #AZ organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in addressing critical community needs. More ?? https://lnkd.in/g6jyKD8s American Conservation Experience, ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, Arizona Serve, Family Scholar House, Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County, Center for Service & Volunteerism at NAU, Teach For America Phoenix, The Be Kind People Project, University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, Vista College Prep