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News and Updates
Hot off the press!
Learn more about what’s going on at the Center this summer and how our community is rallying behind women who are unhoused.
Jean Fedigan appointed to Governor’s task force
Jean Fedigan has been appointed to the Governor’s Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness and Housing committee which is charged with developing and implementing a plan to housing insecurity.
We're hiring!
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who would like to join our community. You’ll fit in with our team if you’re a determined optimist with a heart for women who are unhoused and alone.
Tucson weather creating demand at Sister José Women’s Center
Sending a big shoutout to our friend, Andrew Christiansen with KGUN9, for visiting us this week to learn about how the summer temperatures are impacting us and our guests and what we are doing to help.
Lumen Christi award money goes towards new beds
Jean Fedigan, Founder and Chief Mission Officer, received the Catholic Extension’s Lumen Christi Award last year. She used the award money to purchase bed frames and mattresses for the guests of the center.
Summer newsletter
In our summer newsletter: A guest’s story of recovery, hope, and second chances, a message from our CEO, Nicola Hartmann, our latest donation wish list, a message from Jean Fedigan, center statistics, and more.
Sister José Women’s Center welcomes new CEO
Jean Fedigan, founder of the Sister José Women’s Center, is stepping into a new role as chief mission officer, allowing her to be more present within the center. Previous chief operating officer Nicola Hartmann will be the nonprofit’s second chief executive officer.
Watch Jean Fedigan on The Morning Blend
Jean Fedigan, Founder and Chief Mission Officer, talks about the recent trends in women who are unhoused in our community. And, her recent transition to a new role at the center. Thanks to KGUN9’s The Morning Blend for having us in the studio.
Jean Fedigan spoke with AARP
We had a special visit from AARP and Jean shared her thoughts on rising rents contributing to the local housing crisis. “There are many pathways to homelessness,” and high rent is a big one for older adults, she says.
Jean is a hometown hero!
We were pleased as punch during a recent Arizona Women’s Basketball game that Jean Fedigan, founder/CEO of Sister José’s, was named a Hometown Hero! And, the victory over Texas Southern was a fun night with Wildcat fans. Congratulations to Coach Barnes and the team!
