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Understanding Poverty workshop

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “In partnership with Social Venture Partners Tucson and Pima County Community and Workforce Development, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is pleased to present an Understanding Poverty Workshop with Bonnie Bazata. This workshop offers a valuable framework for anyone interested in understanding how poverty affects our community and how we can … Read more

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day

Friday August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. “Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward.” It was first celebrated in 1971, then in 1972, the … Read more

Tucson Food Share helps with food insecurity

My husband and I were invited to the 2nd year anniversary pot luck of Tucson Food Share, at 2500 N.  Stone Ave. (NE corner of N. Stone Ave. x E. Alturas St.), one block north of Grant Rd.  We were impressed with this volunteer run organization of dedicated people who want to help with food … Read more

Adopt Love Adopt Local mega-adoption animal fair

 

“Adopt Love Adopt Local hosts Southern Arizona’s one-day mega-adoption fair to help match hundreds of pets with their forever homes.

Adopt Love Adopt Local, an initiative of the Pima Alliance for Animal Welfare (PAAW),  is hosting its third mega-adoption animal fair at the West Hall of the Tucson Expo Center on Saturday, April 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Last year, more than 2,000 open-hearted people attended the event, ensuring 151 animals found their forever homes. Grateful pets included 83 dogs, 42 puppies, 12 cats, and 14 kittens.

“In our community, thousands of animals find themselves in need of a loving family every year. By creating a family-friendly opportunity for Southern Arizonans to connect with local organizations, we will give these animals a second chance at finding love and happiness, while celebrating the human-animal bond,”  said Sandra Nathan, Vice President of Community Investment at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.

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