BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aspiring Youth Academy - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Aspiring Youth Academy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aspiringyouth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aspiring Youth Academy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T005557Z CREATED:20260805T004303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005557Z UID:13511-1786370400-1786381200@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Fresh Cuts\, Bright Futures DESCRIPTION:FREE Back-to-School Haircuts\nFor Youth Ages 12–17 in Foster Care or with Foster Care Experience\nStart the school year looking and feeling your best!\nYouth will receive a FREE professional haircut (a $75 value) from one of BBV Salon’s talented stylists in a welcoming and supportive environment. \nBoys and girls are welcome\, and all hair types and textures are celebrated! \nREGISTER TODAY!\n✂️ What’s Included\n\n✂️ FREE professional haircut (a $75 value)\n⏰ Personalized 30-minute appointment\n💇 Boys\, girls & all hair types welcome\n💡 Meet BBV Salon owner Veronica Amendola\n🍎 Light refreshments\n🎒 A confidence boost before the first day of school!\n\n\n\n\n✨ More Than a Haircut\nWhile at the salon\, youth will meet Veronica Amendola\, owner of BBV Salon\, and hear how she turned her passion into a thriving business. She’ll share her entrepreneurial journey and introduce youth to the many career paths in the beauty industry—from hairstyling and barbering to salon ownership and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\n✨ Meet Veronica Amendola\nVeronica Amendola’s journey embodies resilience\, growth\, and the power of embracing adversity. From a teenage mother to a successful businesswoman\, Veronica’s story is a testament to determination and the transformative power of hard work. \nAfter nearly 20 years working for another salon\, Veronica made the courageous decision to step outside her comfort zone and open her own business in 2008. \nToday\, BBV SALON employs 30 team members and stands as an example of what perseverance and vision can accomplish. \nVeronica is passionate about empowering others through the beauty industry by creating opportunities for financial independence\, mentorship\, and personal growth. Her salon is a place where everyone feels welcomed\, supported\, inspired\, and encouraged to thrive. \n\n\n\n📝 Registration\nWho: Youth ages 12–17 in foster care or with foster care experience. \nSpace is limited! Appointments are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n❓Questions?\nHope & A Future\nJerrod Nichols\n📧 Jerrod@azhope.com\n📞 602-228-1932 \nAspiring Youth Academy\nAshley Woodburn\n📧 ashley@aspiringyouth.org\n📞 602-399-9687 \n\n\n\n🤝 Hosted in Partnership With\nBBV Salon • Children in Need Foundation • The Phoenix 20–30 Club • Hope & A Future • Aspiring Youth Academy URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/fresh-cuts-bright-futures/ LOCATION:BBV Salon\, 7440 E. 6th Ave. Suite 104\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85251\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HaircutEvent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T083000 DTSTAMP:20260814T015811Z CREATED:20260707T032858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T015811Z UID:13366-1790751600-1790757000@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Invest in Innovation Community Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the AYA Annual Community Breakfast\n\nSeptember 30\, 2026\n7:00 – 8:30 AM\nPhoenix Country Club\n2901 N. 7th Street – Phoenix\, AZ\n\nDon’t Miss AYA’s Annual Community Breakfast that Features:\n\nA Delicious Breakfast\nA Panel Discussion with Student Business Owners & Inspiring Facilitators\nGreat Networking Opportunities\nAn Amazing Silent Auction\n\nWant to Bring Your Friends? Become a table host.\nContact Bridget Costello at bridget@aspiringyouth.org to become a table host. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/invest-in-innovation-community-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Phoenix Country Club\, 2901 N. 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,FREE EVENT,Fundraising Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AYA26-CommunityBreakfast-Invite-Round5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T193515Z CREATED:20260709T022407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T193515Z UID:13389-1792603800-1792609200@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:AYA's Non-profit Leader and Teacher Appreciation Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for AYA’s Non-profit Leader and Teacher Appreciation Reception\nCome celebrate AYA’s partners\, network\, and learn more about AYA. \nAll non-profit leaders and teachers are welcome. \nAppetizers and Beverages will be Served. \nREGISTER TODAY!\n\n\n \n \n Join us for an evening of gratitude\, connection\, and inspiration! \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone(Required)Current Teaching Location(Required)Guest Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/ayas-non-profit-leader-and-teacher-appreciation-reception/ LOCATION:917 E. Sheridan\, Phoenix\, 917 E. Sheridan\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,FREE EVENT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Updated_AYA-Teacher-Appreciation-Reception.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270310 DTSTAMP:20260709T023539Z CREATED:20260709T023539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T023539Z UID:13396-1804291200-1804636799@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:2027 Spring Break Camp DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/2027-spring-break-camp/ LOCATION:Prescott AZ\, prescott\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,Financial Education,Foster Youth and Young Adults ages 14-21,FREE EVENT,Spring Break Camp,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2027-Spring-Break-Camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T231416Z CREATED:20260709T022552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T231416Z UID:13392-1808560800-1808571600@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:2027 Financial Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Annual AYA Financial Education Festival\nCost: Free\n\nDate: April 24\, 2027\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: SkySong\n1475 N. Scottsdale Road\, Suite 151 (1951)\,\nScottsdale\, AZ 85257\n\nJoin Aspiring Youth Academy for a FREE Financial Education Festival designed for teens and families. This interactive event helps teens and young adults start building their financial future with confidence. \nParticipants will explore real-world financial questions\, including: \n\nHow can I become a millionaire for under $100 a month?\nHow do I make a budget?\nHow do I start investing with the money I have now?\nWhat’s the difference between a checking account\, a savings account\, and investing?\nThis event provides engaging\, age-appropriate financial education and practical tools to support long-term success. You are never too young to start.\n\nRSVP Today. URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/financial-festival/ LOCATION:Skysong\, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd\, Ste #151 (1951)\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Entrepreneurship Education,Family Events,Financial Education,FREE EVENT,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AYA-FinancialEducationFestival-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR