This week, we’ll be sharing a light-hearted volunteer spotlight on our favorite furry friend: Izzy Plecity! You may have had the opportunity to meet Izzy (who actually belongs to one of our staff members) on Fridays when she happily greets all visitors at the front door. Get to know a little more about Izzy [...]
More than four dozen businesses and four business leaders in Southern Arizona have been selected as finalists for the Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards. The awards celebrate the accomplishments and innovation of Southern Arizona’s small businesses in categories such as work environment, workforce development, community stewardship, innovation, growth and leadership. The finalists for [...]
Emily grew up in a single-parent household. As the only daughter, she desperately sought affection and attention from her mother, who she looked up to. Sadly, this was not a reality for Emily: instead of receiving unconditional love and support, she was the victim of physical and mental abuse her entire life. One day, [...]
When Adriana was 2 years old, her mother passed away and her father was nowhere to be found. She was placed in foster care and spent the first 10 years of her life there, the victim of constant abuse and neglect. Eventually, she was removed from the home by the Department of Child Safety [...]
“Finding out I was pregnant was one of the hardest and scariest days I would ever experience. I was only seventeen and facing something most teenagers haven’t even thought about. When I told my parents I was pregnant, they told me to get out. I ended up living with my boyfriend and his family. [...]
31-Year-Old Nonprofit Expands Relationships & Resources to Serve More Homeless Youth Tucson, Arizona – In June 2017, Youth On Their Own (YOTO) began partnering with four local Pima County Library branches (Woods Memorial, Joel D. Valdez Main, Valencia, and Eckstrom-Columbus) to provide much-needed supplies – such as food, clothing, toiletries, and school supplies – [...]
