East Valley Women's League Inc

Programs

1. The Cinderella Affair has been providing prom dresses to local Junior and Senior High School students since 2002. 371 dresses were given away for the year ended June 30,2025. Throughout the life of this program we have given away over 17,000 dresses. Approximately two thirds of students that benefit are either special needs or from Title I schools. The event utilized 128 volunteers and over 800 volunteer hours. EVWL volunteer hours 540 outside volunteer hours 260

   $25,611 spent
   24% of program spending

2. EVWL awarded 23,000 in scholarships, which included 2 four-year scholarships.The scholarships are awarded based on financial need, community service, and academic performance to students attending Arizona universities and colleges. Many single, working mothers rely on these funds to pursue their dreams of a college education. 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. Trade Technology Scholarships are awarded to male or female students planning to pursue further education in an accredited college trade or technology certification program. We awarded 2 1,500.00 scholarships through the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation that are awarded to single mothers of any age who maintain a 2.8 GPA and demonstrate financial need. In addition, through our scholarship endowment at Arizona State University additional scholarships were awarded. EVWL has given more than 340,300 in total scholarsips over the years.

   $23,000 spent
   21% of program spending

3. Setting Up Incredible Teens for Success SUITS provides deserving young men, chosen by school counselors and have exhibited good character, with a suit and accessories for college interviews, job interviews, prom and various other social functions. The program targets young men, usually seniors, at schools in Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. Our partner for this program is Mens Wearhouse who provide us the apparel at a deep discount. This year 39 young men, selected by teachers and administrators from eighteen East Valley Schools, received a new suit and accessories. 14 EVWL volunteers provide service for this program. EVWL volunteer hours 60

   $14,278 spent
   13% of program spending

4. Program Service Expenses 6,242, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Homebound Women partners with the Tempe Community Action Agency and the Chandler Gilbert Community Center to deliver good cheer, household items, hygiene items and food via gift bags twice a year to nearly two hundred homebound women in our community who receive home meal deliveries via Meals on Wheels. During 2024-25, 192 total deliveries were made. Since inception, over twelve hundred bags have been delivered on these home visits, which also supports the womens emotional needs by knowing someone cares. 12 volunteers provided service for this program. EVWL volunteer hours 165 Program Service Expenses 7,490, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Chemo Companions provides support to individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis, partnering with oncology offices in Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler. Approximately 275 patients at Ironwood and Banner MD Anderson received gift bags filled with blankets, fuzzy socks, hand sanitizer, lotion, snack bars and activities to help pass the time during treatment. Additional support was provided this year by supporting cancer patients families for the holidays and stocking pantries with…

   $45,076 spent
   42% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $107,965.