Central Arizona College Invites Students and Community to Symbols of Strength

September 25, 2025
 
Central Arizona College Invites Students and Community to Symbols of Strength
 
By Maggie Almquist, Associate Director Public Relations and Marketing
 
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College’s Student Engagement and Police Department will host Symbols of Strength: Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge. This free community event brings together education, resources, and inspiration in recognition of both Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
The event will feature Marissa Cohen, an award-winning empowerment and wellness speaker. Recognized as the 2024 National Campus Speaker of the Year, Cohen is dedicated to promoting healthy relationships, educating on relationship red flags, and inspiring positive change.
 
As part of the event, the CAC Police Department will present proceeds from its Pink Patch & T-Shirt Fundraiser to Impact One: Breast Cancer Foundation, supporting their mission to provide assistance and resources to women facing breast cancer.
 
Attendees will also enjoy:
•             Community Resource Fair: Local organizations offering information on violence prevention, health, housing, and wellness.
•             Interactive Displays: Including the Pinal County Sheriff’s SWAT tank and resources from Casa Grande Police Department.
•             Family-Friendly Fun: Kids’ activities, games, balloon artist, and face painting.
•             Food Trucks: Delicious options available for purchase.
•             Prize Drawings: Hourly giveaways for participants who visit resource tables and activities.
 
“Our vision for this event is to foster a vibrant sense of community on campus by showcasing the wide array of resources available to our students and to the greater community,” said Laura Shepherd, CAC’s Director of Student Life. “We aim to highlight not only the support systems within our institution, but also the valuable services offered by our partners and organizations throughout the county. Our goal is to create meaningful connections that empower everyone in our community.”
 
The event is free and open to the public, with ample free parking at CAC’s Signal Peak Campus, 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85128.
For more information, please contact CAC Student Engagement at student.engagement@centralaz.edu.
 
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About CAC
For more than 50 years, Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.
 
CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact:  Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources: human.resources@centralaz.edu.   
 
 
 
 
 
Angela Askey
Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Central Arizona College
P 480-677-7875 | E angela.askey@centralaz.edu
A 3736 E Bella Vista Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
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