Help Young Adults Arizona

A huge thanks to Maggie at Help Young Adults Arizona and friends for donating Christmas gifts to our members. It's folks like you who keep the "season bright!"

✨ Meet Maggie Perez – Founder of Help Young Adults Arizona ✨

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maggie opened her home to young adults facing housing and resource challenges. Her experience with these young people inspired her to create Help Young Adults Arizona—a nonprofit focused on empowering 18-25-year-olds with mentorship, financial literacy, career readiness, and mental health support.

In her interview with Voyage Phoenix, Maggie shares the heartfelt story behind the organization and the challenges she’s overcome to make it all possible. Her passion for personal growth and helping others shines through every word.

Want to learn more about Maggie’s journey and the impact of Help Young Adults Arizona? 🌟

👉 Click the link below to read the full interview: https://www.helpyoungadults.com/news/voyagephoenixinterviewsmaggieperez

This Arizona Gives Day, we invite you to support Help Young Adults Arizona in making a difference in the lives of young adults in our community. Your generous contributions enable us to provide essential resources, mentorship, and opportunities that empower young people to thrive.

Every donation, big or small, helps us continue our mission of fostering growth and resilience among our youth. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for the young adults of Arizona! Click the link to donate. https://mtyc.co/zy1mwf

✨ Celebrating Black History Month ✨

A Different World was more than just a TV show – it was a cultural phenomenon that inspired a generation of young adults, particularly within the Black community. With characters like Dwayne, Whitley, and Freddie, the show emphasized the importance of higher education, personal growth, and embracing our diverse backgrounds. It taught us that college is more than a place to learn – it’s where we discover our identities, build lasting friendships, and challenge ourselves to become the best versions of who we can be.

As we celebrate this month of reflection and pride, let’s remember the impact of positive representation in media and the power of education.

If you’re thinking about your own journey towards higher education or need guidance in exploring career opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you navigate your path to success. Let’s make your dreams a reality!



Image Source: https://www.thefader.com/2017/09/28/a-different-world-hbcu-30-anniversary/amp

We’re beyond grateful for our continued partnership with Desiderata High School (formerly Desiderata Alternative Program). 🏫

Last year, we had the honor of hosting a transformative 9-week Career and Job Readiness workshop, where we helped students uncover their hard and soft skills, build impressive resumes, and even gifted them interview outfits to help them look and feel their best! 🤩

📈This year, we’re excited to take things to the next level and provide even more resources to help these students succeed after high school.

Stay tuned – big things are coming! 💥