NASW Arizona

We are thrilled to celebrate our Executive Director, Brandie Reiner at the Greater Phoenix Chamber ATHENA Awards. She is an example of leadership to our entire community! From her service to her community to her dedication to mentorship, she’s moving the Valley forward!

is joining cities, unions, and civil society organizations to sue the Trump-Vance Administration for weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness to silence critics and stifle dissent. Read our press release: https://tinyurl.com/3vhp7p5x

BREAKING: Judges Rule Trump Admin Must Fund SNAP. Federal judges ruled Trump is required to tap into an emergency fund to partially fund SNAP, which will run out of money on Nov. 1. The government has been shut down for 31 days. Read this CNN update: https://tinyurl.com/2xrdxmsk

Two federal judges require Trump administration to use emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits | CNN Politics Two federal judges said Friday that the Trump administration must tap into billions of dollars in emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November.

I’m deploying $1.5 million in funds to food banks across the state to fill gaps for SNAP households seeking food. I’m also sending an additional $300,000 in funds to Food Bucks Now, a new emergency fresh food program.

Join us! Donate or volunteer to help families in need: azgovernor.gov

🚨 ACTION ALERT: The Federal Government Shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at risk. Without immediate action from Congress and the President, millions of families could lose access to food benefits in November.

🗣️ Social workers, advocates, and allies — your voice matters!
Sign and share NASW’s petition urging federal leaders to fund the government and protect SNAP benefits:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/25s62zfv

FYI

Due to instruction from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Arizona Department of Economic Security will be unable to provide Nutrition Assistance (NA or SNAP) benefits in November until further notice from the USDA.

DES will continue to accept and process applications for SNAP. Additional information will be provided as the situation changes. For more information and to stay up to date on SNAP, please visit des.az.gov/na.

FYI👇

Due to instruction from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Arizona Department of Economic Security will be unable to provide Nutrition Assistance (NA or SNAP) benefits in November until further notice from the USDA.

DES will continue to accept and process applications for SNAP. Additional information will be provided as the situation changes. For more information and to stay up to date on SNAP, please visit des.az.gov/na.

Petition: The Federal Government Shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy. Federal funding for SNAP will not get to states for November benefits if the President and Congress do not act to fund the government. Read and sign our petition here: https://www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitions/6237/Respond

Sign Petition to Protect SNAP The National Association of Social Workers urges social workers across America to sign on to our shared letters to President Trump, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Congressional Leaders asking them to protect the Supplemental Nutrition...

🚨 Policy Update: The federal has entered week 4 — now the 2nd longest in history. Vital programs are at risk. Check your state agency for updates.
🔗 More: https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Policy-Updates/ID/3281/The-2025-Federal-Government-Shutdown-and-What-it-Means-for-Social-Safety-Net-Program-Recipients

The 2025 Federal Government Shutdown and What it Means for Social Safety Net Program Recipients The 2025 government shutdown is entering the fourth week, setting course to become one of the longest shutdowns in American history. Congress remains at an impasse. The House has been out of session for more than a month since passing their partisan version of the budget.

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day — honoring the strength, history, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, recognizing their resilience, sovereignty, and the need for continued healing and justice. Let’s uplift Indigenous voices, protect sacred lands, and learn from traditions that sustain community and balance.

October 11 is . Social workers celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals’ courage, support safe spaces, and advocate for acceptance and equality. 🌈