Update , stopped by while in area to drop off donations . So…read moreimpressed with Tucson Yelp volunteer experience in fall 2025 in coordination with the United Way ( thank you again Isabella J. ) Learned about this amazing community health program in large renovated former Holiday Inn just south of the Tanque Verde Swap Meet & Gem Show tent area too I believe ? The graduates of the program are set up totally into personal housing with any and all donations welcomed to provide for these needs . ( Also was told luggage needed , call if more info needed & or pickup of donations needed) Happy to donate & support a valuable resource in our community .

I work with Tucson families who are pregnant or recently delivered a baby. There are many reasons…read morewhy someone might find themselves in crisis without a place to go , and Gospel Rescue Mission provides an option to help people. I recently met with the children and family services coordinator who told me they take women and children and offer daycare to residents, in order to provide job training for interested women. Both men and women are offered services. On campus is an El rio health clinic so people could get health services. There's food available. There's places to sleep. There's an intake counter for people in need, look for the Welcome center building. The gospel rescue mission is always in need of volunteers to do various things. If you go to their website, you can apply to volunteer.

I called the ''Lawyer Referral Service" 3 days ago as PCOA directed. The cost was $50.00 not…read more$35.00 as printed. The Lawyer they referred does not handle Elder Law and I only spoke to his receptionist. LRS cannot take calls or messages. I'm out $50.00 and they will NOT Answer their phone or any attempts to solve my problem. DOES PCOA OFFER ANY HELP WITH A LEGAL PROBLEM? Thank you, Janet

Former Employee here. Was lured in by the pay as an exempt, salaried Sr. Accountant. I had…read moretraining, for a week, wasn't offered any projects for the long term, and what I was hired for, I never did. CFO is very toxic, does not delegate, and keeps everything to himself. The finance department feels like a funeral home. There's no joy and happiness. Standing up for yiurnrights as an employee gets you fired. I was docked pay, and after complaining to HR, 2 hours later, I was fired. Unlawful.firing seems to happen here a lot. Don't trust these people. They don't even have their finances in order, and a lot of payroll mishaps.

Provide all the essentials to foster, adoptive and kinship families and the children and teens they…read moreare caring for including beds, clothing, shoes, toys, and more.

This is a community service .org for family's Hosting Foster children…read more NO RETAIL SALES. Like a food bank but you must prove your foster parent status to pick up , toddlers to 18 year old. Clothing and supplies. They need money, new clothing, bathroom necessities, games and toys. I was given an introduction to donate because I had new lap blankets and bathroom supplies. It was a good fit and I got a short tour. Now I know what they need I ll try again. Located at first and prince. Plain tan building, no name. Just a logo. Lots of staff to sort and organize and display. Not a price tag in sight. That is a first for me. A Great experience.

My mother loved volunteering for East Side neighbors and now she is a client of theirs. It is a…read morelife-changing service for her to have reliable transportation to and from doctor appointments. Real people helping their neighbors in a way that prolongs independence and quality of life!

Pima Council on Aging directed me to this organization and I'm so glad to be hooked up with them…read more They really care about helping seniors get access to the crucial things like doctor appointments, getting money at the bank, help buying groceries...what it takes to be able to live alone and not go into a care facility. That's what is scary.

I took a tour and learned a lot! GRM has the ability to house nearly 400 people - men, women, and…read morenow families too. There are carefully monitored guidelines including strict intolerance of drugs/alcohol, violence, and even hate language. Every resident must participate in a program (learning, job training, etc.) as well as in requirements of the house - cleanliness, chores. These all evolve from their mantra: love, grace, dignity, and respect. It is demanded by and from residents and staff. Remarkably, it is intrinsically self-policed, that is, residents will call out misbehavior by a peer before staff ever need to. And, despite their Christian roots, participation (by staff volunteers and the unhoused) is non-proselytizing. We learned that medications are also strictly regulated - no one can have them loose by their bed, etc. All meds are locked and carefully distributed directly to the assigned patient-resident one day at a time. Once a resident has completed job training they become eligible to attend a Pima College certificate program - one that, again, GRM pays for. These ultimately lead a resident to become employment ready. One of the really cool things about GRM is that residents stay until they have BOTH a job and an apartment lined up... and, maybe a bit counter-intuitive, despite all that's provided for free, residents are self-motivated TO graduate. GRM manages to accomplish all of this on a budget of around $12-15M per year. We learned that they regularly receive corporate donations from the likes of Amazon (giant pallet surprises) as well as from area businesses. Another cool thing is that donations from individuals like you/me are never resold. Rather all are distributed in-house, frequently to those graduating to their own place. Moreover, they have a small fleet of trucks (think medium-sized U-Hauls) that will drive to you and pick up any donated furniture or appliances... for free! They will go as far south as Green Valley and as far north as Oro Valley and all in between, east/ west. These items provide "graduates" with the modest items to furnish their new apartment. There were other volunteers in attendance on this Saturday as well and you can register to volunteer most anytime. I have since brought my last two "goodwill" loads to this (local) charity!

My ladies group went and got a tour of this facility and walked away very impressed. They are…read morehelping people in big ways and are demonstrating the love of Christ by their actions. I highly recommend donating time, money, food, and any other items. If they are unable to use it, they will pass it on to other organizations working with the community.

Fun tip: they carry cheap paint for projects! Already pre-tinted so it's fast & easy - if you don't…read moremind the limited color choices. Honestly, this place is so worth stopping into on the regular if you like to: DIY your home, Remodel on a budget or are just looking for funky finds - I picked up a super cool OOAK framed picture of a bee that I adore among the other interesting items. I kinda think of it as a thrifty store for larger items like bookcases, couches, tables, appliances and more. The only bummer is the part where they are closed on Saturdays & Sundays when I'm usually doing projects. Oh well, still worth a look M-F from 9-4.

Great prices! Super helpful!! We will be back!! Found furniture for my daughter's college apartment!read more

This is a Women's Center for homeless women and their pets. This organization is such a wonderful…read moreplace that is much needed in our city. They assist women that are experiencing homelessness. They have laundry services, showers, restrooms, kitchen and outdoor garden for the guest to use while they stay there temporarily. You can gather a group of volunteers to cook dinner for the women that stay over night (40+). My friends and I attended a Kitchen Orientation recently and we plan to make a monthly dinner for the guest that stay over night. If you are unable to cook the dinner you can always have food delivered. You may also deliver donations such as: new womens underwear, socks, gently used clothing, sneaker/walking shoes, pack-backs, luggage, pet supplies (dog/cat/rabbit food, treats leashes, harness, pet toys, cat litter,etc.). They are in need of blankets, warm weather clothing and size 5/6 walking shoes. You may also make donations online or purchase items from their Amazon Wish list. They do provide donation receipt (if you need one)

What's not to love. Ben's Bells is has been such a positive influence on promoting kindness…read morethroughout our communities it is just amazing! I always love to stop by their gift shop and get something fun to brighten someone else's day.

This is one of the best non profit's in Tucson which shares Kindness. I give the bells and coins as…read moregifts to people I work with and to my clients. It's a little gift which means so much to the person who receives it. The studio is open to whoever wants to stop by and volunteer. I've been many times with my boys. It's always fun. It's a wonderful cause.