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AYA focuses on ending the cycle of poverty through empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

06/11/2026

Did you know you can redirect your Arizona state taxes to support local youth programs through AYA?

✔ Dollar-for-dollar Arizona tax credit ✔ Support entrepreneurship & foster youth programs ✔ Monthly giving makes it simple

Monthly Tax Credit Options:

$42/month — QCO Single $53/month — QFCO Single $84/month — QCO Married $95/month — BOTH Credits (Single) $105/month — QFCO Married $189/month — BOTH Credits (Married)

Join The Aspire Circle today. Click here for details👇

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06/10/2026

🙌 Unbelievable day!

A HUGE thank you to all of the teens, families, and school groups who joined us out on the course. What made the day so special wasn’t just the golf ⛳️, it was the people, the conversations, and the opportunity to learn from professionals who showed us what’s possible when you stay committed to your goals.

A big thank you to our community partners at for creating opportunities that extend far beyond the game and for offering memberships to students who want to continue growing their golf and leadership skills.

And thank you to Derek and Daryl Crawford, all of the APGA golf professionals, and the entire First Tee staff and golf mentors for spending the day with us. Hearing your stories, learning about your careers, and seeing your professionalism in action was inspiring. You showed us that golf can open doors to relationships, business opportunities, entrepreneurship, careers, and personal growth.

To all the young people who came out: keep saying yes to new experiences. You never know which conversation, connection, or opportunity might change the direction of your life.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this unbelievable day possible. ⛳️🩵🙌

06/09/2026

Love cars? Curious about starting your own thing someday? 🚗

AYA is hosting a teen-only experience on Thursday, July 23 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at All American Billet—and you’re invited.

You’ll hear directly from Shane Williams, who built a custom car brand from the ground up, plus get a behind-the-scenes look at how it all works.

🔧 Expect to:
• Walk through real garages
• See custom builds up close
• Learn how passion can turn into a business

Grab a friend and sign up today. 🔗 in bio!

06/03/2026

📣Introducing The Aspire Circle...

Our new monthly giving community helps Arizona youth gain access to entrepreneurship education, leadership development, mentorship, financial literacy, and foster care support.

When you give monthly, you create consistent opportunities for students to dream bigger and achieve more.

Join today and become part of something life-changing and get great benefits like an AYA and State 48-branded t-shirt, early invites to events, and more!

Monthly Giving Levels Start at Just $42/Month. Small Monthly Gifts. Life-Changing Impact.

Click here for more info or to begin donating👇

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06/01/2026

Don’t miss out AYA Money Smart Summer Cohort!

This isn’t just “learn how to budget.” It’s:
✨ Building confidence
✨ Making smart money moves
✨ Having real conversations at home
✨ Turning goals (car, college, business 💡) into a plan

For teens: this is how you level up.
For parents: this is how you set them up.

Secure your spot! 👇

https://aspiringyouth.org/event/money-smart-summer-financial-literacy-cohort/

05/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE!✨🚗
Looking for a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs?

On Thursday, July 23 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, AYA is hosting an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at All American Billet (AAB)—a leader in custom automotive innovation.

Students (ages 14–18) will learn directly from founder Shane Williams, who transformed a small machine shop into a nationally recognized hot rod powerhouse. From custom builds to major brand acquisitions, AAB is a real-world example of vision, grit, and growth in action.

🔧 Students will:
• Explore active garages and see builds in progress
• Learn how passion turns into scalable business success
• Connect classroom learning to real-world careers
• Gain inspiration from an entrepreneur leading in his field

This is more than a field trip—it’s a hands-on look at innovation, entrepreneurship, and career pathways.

Register below!

https://aspiringyouth.org/event/hot-rods-the-business-behind-them-a-teen-garage-experience/

Address

2030 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ
85719

Website

https://linktr.ee/AspiringYouthAZ

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