I worked as the receptionist here for approximately four months…read more If I could describe my experience here in one word, it would be "incompetent." My direct supervisor, as well as the team I worked with, were very pretentious. I truly did not feel like a part of the team working there. They seemed more concerned about the workplace drama than about the work. Senior leadership were egotistical. Interacting with them in any capacity was extremely unpleasant. This was a breeding ground for gossip, as I caught my colleagues gossiping about others employees several times. The homeless population deserves better than what this joke of a company can provide.

Primavera Foundation is doing wonderful work in the community and deserves to be supported. Please…read morecheck their website for ways that you can help by volunteering or donating.

Useless Organization. Really just a resource guide. Have had to call for several reasons and…read moreeveryone sounds hopeless, bored and lackluster. I won't bother asking them for help anymore and would not recommend them to any senior needing assistance.

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

My group volunteered for Chef for a day. Before we started- we were given a tour and history of…read morethe place. I fell in love with the history- with the founder I knew what the foundation did for families-but honestly didn't know much else. Seeing the building, the caring hearts- and so much love in this house was just amazing!

The Ronald McDonald house is a true blessing and though I don't wish anybody has to be here; if you…read moredo end up here it's pretty sweet! They will take care of you and treat you like family.

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.

Over the past number of years I have been heading into Beads of Courage (a local non-profit)…read morebecause I am passionate about their mission statement and vision, providing emotional support to both children and adolescents fighting challenging illnesses. The owner's concept of bringing joy to children who are ill through gifting them beads, raising money, and hosting events is creative, unique and inspirational. Their new spot on 1st is absolutely beautiful with studio and retail space. They also sell lovely handmade beads and other accessories to benefit children and their families. Recently, I went in for a fantastic workshop that was art therapeutic related and I had a great time. Snacks and beverages were served and spending time there was relaxing and I made some new friends! I highly recommend paying this non-profit a visit because their cause is so important and what they do for our Tucson community is invaluable.

We randomly drove by well dropping my car off for service across the street…read more My daughter gets beads of courage for her NICU stay and heart defects and surgery. We love this program. I didn't know where their place was. The guy working was amazing and so nice. I wish we were in Tucson and could volunteer. It's truly an amazing program for kids that go through so much in their young life. Thank you so much.

Oh my gosh, I love Habitat Tucson! After coordinating a volunteer day for our local Yelpers, I…read morelearned such much about this organization and met some amazing people along the way. Seriously, the team at Habitat Tucson is represented by seriously dedicate, genuine and enthusiastic people. Rebecca, one of the volunteer coordinators couldn't have been more patient and helpful. Brooke and Joseph are truly a dynamic duo. Working with them to make our volunteer day happen and then coordinate a party at their gorgeous office space was so much fun. Yes, I did just say you can party at their office. I'm not sure if they rent it out for private events on a regular basis, but it wouldn't hurt to ask! It's huge, contemporary and really a beautiful space. Back to what Habitat is all about. I always has a vague understanding about what Habitat for Humanity is all about, but after volunteering and actually stepping onto a build site, it all came together and it was one of the best volunteer experiences I've had. Habitat for Humanity literally helps people realize the dream of owning a home. It's no give out my friends. Folks that have applied for a home also have a major hand in building their home. It's quite remarkable. This is an organization that I truly believe deserves all of the support it can get- whether you donate money or your time on a build. If you're looking for place to give some of your time and connect with some truly wonderful people, keep Habitat Tucson in mind!

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.