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Sistas of PPCNA was formed in 2002 as part of Planned Parenthood’s African American Outreach Program. Sistas of PPCNA is a group of African American women from diverse backgrounds who partner with PPCNA to raise awareness of reproductive health issues in the African American community. Sistas of PPCNA Mission To empower and educate African American women, men and youths about responsible choices in an effort to reduce reproductive and sexual health disparities. Areas of Focus To mobilize the community and raise awareness surrounding the following issues: - Teen Pregnancy, including Infant Mortality
- Women’s Health Issues, breast cancer, cervical cancer and access to care
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, including HIV/AIDS
Community Contributions In an effort to educate and generate community involvement Sistas of AZ coordinated and facilitated the following series of information sharing events/efforts: - Sexual Health Forum to ASU Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- Youth and Healthy Relationship Workshop at the Black Youth Recognition Conference
- First Healthy Sexuality Forum for the African American community, “Respectin and Protectin Yourself” with completed video project, underwritten by Maricopa Community College TV
- Sistas of PPCNA brochure
- Sponsored in conjunction with ASU the “One Week” movie screening, HIV/AIDS project , including campus of Phoenix College
- Presented “Respectin and Protectin Yourself II”, with a Women’s Health forum, that included Domestic Violence Prevention and Mammogram Advocacy
- Presence at a variety of community events and fundraisers
- Annual presenters at the African American Legislative Days Conference * Joined with PPCNA in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk
- Coordinated and co-facilitated Phoenix’s first sexuality conference, Real Life Real Talk
- Adopt an African American Family Christmas Project – City of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center, (2003) Fresh Start Women’s Foundation (2004) and Phoenix Shanti Group, Inc. (2005)
- "To support PPCNA’s mission and vision, since inception, Sistas has utilized its members’ expertise and talent to provide in-kind services, donate endless volunteer hours, and actively pursue fundraising opportunities (approximately $10,000 to date)”
- Presented Unite 4 Life an African American Response to Domestic Violence event in collaboration with City of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center and other agencies.
- Presented in collaboration with Brothas of AZ and South Mountain High School annual, Sexual Health Education Fair.
- Fundraiser in collaboration with AZ Black Film Showcase and in partnership with Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Sometimes I Cry” performance.
Presented 2nd annual Unite 4 Life in collaboration with City of Phoenix, Fair Worthy Institute and other agencies. (2006) Presented in collaboration with Planned Parenthood and Estella Mountain Community College, Black student union. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness day event. (2007) Pray for a cure campaign, in collaboration with Black Nurses Association, received grant from Susan G. Komen to raise awareness for breast cancer (2007) The organizations contribution and efforts have not been unrecognized. Sistas of AZ has received recognition from the Phoenix Business Journal as finalists for the Health Care Hero Award and received the Education CHOICE Award given by Planned Parenthood at the Roe v Wade luncheon (2005). The organization’s contributions and presence in the community has reached many media outlets including the AZ Informant, Ebony Cactus Magazine, SHADES Magazine, Business Journal, AZ Black Pages, AZ Republic, AZ Women’s Magazine, KYOT Valley Views, TV 3 Urban Connections, Channel 12, ABC 15 and Maricopa Community College TV. Formation of Sistas of AZ Sistas of PPCNA has enjoyed two years as a volunteer outreach program of Planned Parenthood and will continue to collaborate with PPCNA. However, we recognize that there are many other African American women health related issues within our community that we’d like to address including, infant mortality, domestic violence, mental health, heart disease, nutrition, and so on. To expand our scope, in September 2004 Sistas of PPCNA was dissolved and Sistas of AZ “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles” was created. Sistas of AZ are a volunteer group of African American women who are community leaders that represent various organizations, businesses and diverse backgrounds. Members of Sistas of AZ are dedicated and committed to giving back and making a difference in our community. Sistas of AZ Mission To empower and educate the African American community about responsible choices to reduce reproductive, sexual health and women’s health disparities. Our core values: - Excellence
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Communication
Areas of Focus To continue to be an intricate part in the community and raise awareness we have included in our vision issues surrounding: - Heart Disease
- Infant Mortality
- Mental Health
- Domestic Violence
- Nutrition, etc.
Through the formation of strategic partnerships Sistas of AZ goals for the upcoming year will be to continue to raise awareness, educate, and empower our community on issues surrounding sexual and reproductive health and other African American women health-related issues. Members of Sistas of AZ - Tina Brown, Founder & President – Planned Parenthood
- Jeanine Bashir -Community Volunteer
- Alexus Rhone –Teen Author
- Angie Morton – Community Volunteer
- Chauna Cox – City of Phoenix
- Amber Moss – Community Volunteer
- Darlene Berry – Community Volunteer
- Dawn Mabry – Community Volunteer
- Lanette Campbell – Community Volunteer
- Deborah Chapman – KEYS Community Center
- Deidra Gossett – Community Volunteer
- Denise Meredith – The Leadership Consortium
- Deidra Gossett – Community Volunteer
- Ginger Spencer – City of Phoenix
- Joanna Deshay – Arizona Public Service
- Judy Register – City of Scottsdale
- Katia Brown – Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)
- Leah Landrum Taylor, Arizona State Legislator, District 8
- Mia Ricardo – Community Volunteer
- Michelle Fitzhugh Craig – Community Volunteer
- Monica Williams – Community Volunteer
- Tracee Hall – City of Phoenix Mayor’s Office
- Walidah Muhammad – Community Volunteer
- Lisa Maxie Mullins – AZ Attorney General’s Office
- Deb Wynn – AZ Informant Newspaper
- Athena Hampton – Community Volunteer
- Mary Barksdale – Kronos Institute
- Charley Taylor – Taylor Made Promotions
- Rasheda Worthy – The Worthy Institute, LLC
- Elaine Starks – Phoenix Flames
- Sheila Johnson – Planned Parenthood Ferderation of America
- Karen Walker – Community Volunteer
- Karla Stephens – Community Volunteer
- June Manning – Community Volunteer
- Amber Turner – Community Volunteer
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April 20, 2013
Free Breast Cancer screenings HopeFest 2013 Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St Phoenix 85004
March 24, 2013
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up at NABI Foundation "Chasing the Sun" 7/k/5k & Health Fair Wesley Bolin Plaza 1700 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007
December 17, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up at Safeway 340 E. McDowell Phoenix 85004
December 1, 2012
Breast Cancer Screenings at Phoenix Urban Expo - Phoenix Convention Center (South Hall) 100 N 3rd Street (at Jefferson) Phoenix, AZ 85044
November 30, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up at Mi Doctora 1142 E. Southern Ave Ste C101 Mesa, 85204
November 3, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up at Me Doctora 1142 E. Southern Ave Ste C101 Mesa, 85204
October 27, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. - Greater Phoenix Chinese Christian Church 890 W. Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
October 27, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. - Walgreens 2415 E. Union Hills Phoenix, AZ 85024
October 21, 2012
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Check Up - Festival Telemundo 2012 - Maryvale Baseball Park 3600 N. 51st Ave Phoenix 85031
October 20, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screenings at Cox Solutions Store - Gilbert - Cox Solution Store - Gilbert 2150 E. Williams Field Rd, Gilbert AZ 85295
October 19, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. - Walgreens 3402 N. Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012
October 13, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. - Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 1401 E. Jefferson St Phoenix, AZ 85034
October 10, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screenings at Cox Solutions Store - Surprise - Cox Solution Store - Surprise 13754 W. Bell Rd. Surprise 85374
October 6, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. - Walgreens 710 E. Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85014
October 5, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. - Walgreens 8309 W. Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ 85305
September 19, 2012
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Free Check up. Love International Ministries 5201 N. 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85017
August 18, 2012
Free Mammography Clinic and Community Fair - Planned Parenthood Arizona Central Phoenix Health Center 5651 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ
July 14, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screening - ASU Preparatory Academy 735 E. Fillmore Phoenix, AZ
June 30 and July 1, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screening - 1602 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ
May 31, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screening - NHW Community Health Center, Phoenix, AZ
May 19, 2012
Breast and Cervical Cancer Free Check up! - Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, AZ
April 30, 2012
Workshop - Understanding Health Disparities: Enhancing Access for Women of Color - 2942 N. 24th Street Suite 114, Phoenix, AZ 85016
March 29, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screening - NHW Community Health Center, Phoenix, AZ
January 26, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screening - NHW Community Health Center, Phoenix, AZ
January 7, 2012
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Phoenix, AZ
November 11, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 710 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ
November 5, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - La Gran Fiesta 2011 Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ
October 28, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 12244 W. Cactus Rd, El Mirage, AZ
October 23, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Maryvale Park 3600 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix AZ
October 22, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Cox Solutions Store 1945 E. Camelback Phoenix, AZ
October 22, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 10705 W. Indian School Rd. Avondale, AZ
October 19, 2011
Cultural Competency Training for Health Professionals - Worthy Institute, Biltmore Office Plaza, Suite 114 2942 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
October 15, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Cox Solutions Store 301 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ
October 15, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - 3rd Annual Community Health & Safety Fair Home Depot 9201 W. Peoria, Peoria, AZ
October 14, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 8309 W. Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ
October 6 &13, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - 1990 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ
October 11, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Love International Ministries 5201 N. 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ
October 8, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - NHW Community Health Center 2423 W. Dunlap Phoenix, AZ
October 1, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 387 N. Estrella Pkwy Goodyear, AZ
September 24, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Vietnamese Center 2051 W. Warner Rd. Ste 22 Chandler, AZ
September 20, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 755 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ
September 17, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 2420 E. Baseline Phoenix, AZ
September 9, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 1025 S. Milton Flagstaff, AZ
September 7, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 7606 S. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ
September 3, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 1745 E. Southern Ave Tempe, AZ
August 21, 2011
Join us in support of breast cancer survivors
August 13, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Copmprehensive Healthcare Center Phoenix, AZ
August 12, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Adelante Healthcare Mesa, AZ
August 8, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Adelante Healthcare Buckeye, AZ
July 21, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - AZ Women's Education & Employment Phoenix, AZ
July 19, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 4249 W. Glendale, Phoenix, AZ
July 17, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - 1602 Roosevelt St (16th st and Roosevelt) Phoenix, AZ
July 16, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - City of Phoenix Back to School & Health Fair Desert Sky Mall, Phoenix, AZ
July 16, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 5125 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ
Jule 6, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 9009 N. 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ
July 2, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 3502 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
June 25, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 3605 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
June 18, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 2415 E. Union Hills, Phoenix, AZ
June 6, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Walgreens 705 E. McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ
May 27, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Palm Lane Elementary, Phoenix, AZ
May 13, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix AZ
May 7, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - NHW Community Health Center, AZ
April 30, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Phoenix, AZ
April 16-17, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Phoenix, AZ
April 13, 2011
EVENT - Breast Cancer Examined - An African-American Perspective @ South Mountain Community College
April 9, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Phoenix, AZ
April 9, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Queen Creek, AZ
April 9, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Wilson elementarty School, Phoenix, AZ
March 26, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Sam's Club, Gilbert, AZ
March 19-20, 2011
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Desert West Sports Complex, Phoenix, AZ
November 8, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Contemporary Care for Women, Gilbert, AZ
November 6, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - La Gran Fiesta, Scottsdale, AZ
October 30, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Cox Solution Store, Tempe Marketplace, Tempe, AZ
October 30, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
October 23, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Tolleson Veterans Park, Tolleson, AZ
October 16, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Binational Health Week
October 10, 2010
(revised) Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Downtown Phoenix, AZ Capitol District
October 9, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Care1st Avondale Resource and Housing Center, Avondale, AZ
October 2, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Cox Solution Store, Bell Towne Center, Phoenix, AZ
September 18, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screening - Lunar Moon Festival, Mesa, AZ
July 17, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - 2010 Latino Institute Back to School & Health Fair ASU West Campus, Glendale, AZ
June 19, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Valley of the Sun Juneteenth, Phoenix, AZ
May 15, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Mexican Consulate, Phoenix, AZ
Detección del cáncer de mama gratis - Mexican Consulate, Phoenix, AZ
May 8, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - El Mercado, Phoenix, AZ
May 1, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - COPA Telemundo 2010 Reach 11 Sports Complex, Phoenix, AZ
April 30, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Richard E. Miller Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ
April 26, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Contemporary Care for Women, Gilbert, AZ
Detección del cáncer de mama gratis - Contemporary Care for Women, Gilbert, AZ
April 24, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Wilson Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ
March 27, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Matthew Henson/HOPE VI
March 27, 2010
Natural Medicine: What is it & Can it help you?
March 20, 2010
Mammography Screen Event - First New Life Missionary Baptist Church
March 8, 2010
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - South Phoenix Healthy Start
Detección del cáncer de mama gratis - South Phoenix Healthy Start
February 11-12, 2010
The African American Legislative and Leadership Conference
January 22, 2010
Free Mammography Clinic - Planned Parenthood Arizona Mesa Health Center
November 14, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Scottsdale Hispanic Heritage Celebration
October 30, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Love International Ministries
October 25, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Festival Telemundo
October 22, 2009
Free Mamography Clinic - Planned Parenthood Arizona South Phoenix Health Center
October 10, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Maryvale Family YMCA
October 9, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Mexican Consulate
October 4, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Festival Tucson
October 3, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Care 1st Avondale Resource Center & Housing
September 12, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - People of Color Festival Tucson, AZ
September 11, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - KEYS Community Center
September 5, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Coconino County Fair
August 21, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Planned Parenthood AZ Tucson
July 18, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Phoenix Mercury Game Breast Cancer Awareness
June 27, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - The Spa at Pilgrim
June 13, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Juneteeth Celebration
June 9, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Scottsdale/PV YMCA
May 21, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Wellness To Go
May 16, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - YMCA Maryvale
May 15, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - The Wellness Community
May 15, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
May 10, 2009
Mother's Day & Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Chase Field
May 2, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Community Pride Day
April 25-26, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - AZ Women’s Expo 2009
April 18, 2009
Free Breast Cancer Screenings - Maricopa County Fair
April 18, 2009
GospelFest 2009
April 17, 2009
Black Women's Task Force Conference - "Women Who Mean Business"
February 12-13, 2009
African American Legislative and Leadership Conference at the State Capitol
February 6, 2009
African American Health & Wellness Night at the Phoenix Suns game
January 29, 2009
PINK 365 Mammo Party
January 9, 2009
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - KEYS Community Center
November 22, 2008
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
November 13, 2008
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - Asusa
November 12, 2008
Phoenix Undy 5000 - A brief run to fight colon cancer
November 9, 2008
PINK 365 @ Diva's Expo
October 26, 2008
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - Telemundo
October 25, 2008
PINK 365 @ AZ Black Expo
October 25, 2008
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - PPAZ
October 18, 2008
Colon Cancer Awereness Night with the Phoenix Roadrunners
October 12, 2008
PINK 365 Komen Race
October 11, 2008
PINK 365 at the Latin Health Fair
October 9-10, 2008
PINK 365 at the Hispanic Women's Conference
October 5, 2008
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - Univision
October 4, 2008
PINK 365 Free Mammograms - Aguila Health Fair
Pray For a Cure 2007-2008
"Pray for a Cure Day" - City of Phoenix Proclamation
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure December 2007 Newsletter
Press Release
Invitation for Participating
Campaign Fact Sheet
At the Cultural Cup Food Bank Clinic
Pray for a Cure Gospel Fest 08, Featuring Roney Jones
Community Partners II
Pray for a Cure Gospel Fest 08 Audition Entry Form
April 13, 2008
Pray for a Cure Gospel Fest 08, Featuring Roney Jones
Mar 27-30, 2008
7th Annual Arizona Black Film Showcase 2008
Feb 23, 2008
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Jan 30-31, 2008
Pray for a Cure Gospel Fest 08 AUDITIONS
Jan 30-31, 2008
Pray for a Cure Gospel Fest 08 Audition Entry Form
Sept-Nov 2007
Sistas of AZ and Black Nurses will promote Pray for a Cure:
Thursday November 8th, Asian Expo
10/06/2007
Sistas of AZ and Black Nurses will promote Pray for a Cure:
Sunday, September 16th 1:30pm at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Sunday, September 23th at Pilgrim Rest, 9:30am and 1:30pm.
Saturday, September 29th 5-10pm at Scottsdale's Hispanic Heritage Event
Saturday September 29th, Lodestar Foundation health fair
Sunday, September 30th 1-4pm at Feria De La Salud @ AZ Mills Mall
Sunday, September 30th at Pilgrim Rest 9:30am and 1:30pm.
Sunday October 14th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Saturday October 20th Binational Health Week @ Phoenix Communtiy College
10/06/2007
Pray for a Cure Breast Health Community Forum
08/19/2007
BNA and Sistas of AZ through Pray for a Cure campaign will sponsor M.O.M.
08/18/2007
Arizona African American Breast Cancer Support Group reception
06/21/2007
Sistas Of AZ Membership Mixer
06/16/2007
Valley Of The Sun - Juneteenth "Unity In Our Community"
03/22-25/2007
The 6th Annual Arizona Black Film Showcase
02/07/2007
National Black HIV / AIDS Awareness Day
02/07/2007
Antidotes For Change
02/08-09/2007
5th Annual African-American Legislative Days
02/03/2007
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
12/01/2006
World Aids Day
10/27/2006
Unite 4 Life 2006
10/27/2006
Cycles and Circles - An inspirational show that will address solutions to break the cycle of abuse.
10/27/2006
Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Arizona
4/01/2006
Sometimes I Cry - The Loves, Lives and Losses of women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
10/01/2005
Unite 4 Life - An African American Response to Domestic Violence Event
4/21/2005
One Week - at Phoenix College
4/14/2005
One Week - at ASU
3/27/2004
Respectin' and Protectin' Yourself II: A conversation to empower Arizon'a African-American women...
5/12/2003
Respectin' and Protectin' Yourself: A Forum on Healthy Sexuality for Arizona's African American Community
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