Here’s what we are doing in our Arizona communities
East Valley Women’s League projects span from dressing the princesses for their big night to assisting those who have been affected by cancer.
The Cinderella Affair – An East Valley Women’s League Project
Our Projects that involve:
The Fairy Godmothers at The Cinderella Affair work year-round to make sure that everyone can afford to experience the perfect prom night. Each and every deserving princess that visits The Cinderella Affair Castle gets outfitted with a dress, shoes, jewelry, a purse – all for free.
Through EVWL’s Kids in Transition (KIT) project, these teens are provided with drawstring bags containing full size toiletries and other needed necessities. KIT also provides much needed socks, underwear, pajamas, shorts, t-shirts, and pillows to teens entering into the care of DCS.
This year 50 young men will be selected by teachers and administrators from East Valley schools to receive a suit based on their financial need, leadership, and character. EVWL is proud to partner with Men’s Wearhouse at 3400 E. Chandler Blvd #1 in the Chandler Gateway Center to provide a full suit, shirt, ties, belt, socks and shoes to these deserving young men.
EVWL partners with the Tempe Community Action Agency as well as the Gilbert Community Center. Over the years, hundreds of lovely ladies have opened the door to our friendly faces and appreciated knowing someone cares.
Our volunteers, in partnership with the Tempe Union High School District’s TAPP program at Marcos de Niza High School, provide books to encourage the young parents to read to their kids at home, as well as a technology scholarship to equip one student with a computer and accessories as they continue their education after high school.
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Every Friday our Chemo Companion volunteers visit with people undergoing chemotherapy. To date we’ve provided 1500 care packages filled with lotion, blankets, food, and activities to help pass the time during treatment. Additionally, our Chemo Companions stock the Ironwood Cancer Research Center Food Pantry for patients and families in need.
Over 4,000 individuals have been served by this project!