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.

After the past few months, I had to come back to update this and hopefully help people avoid this…read moreplace if it's not a necessity. 1) Luckily, the retaliatory false CPS report they filed after I fired the case worker was quickly found to be unsubstantiated and closed. If I did not happen to be someone who keeps extensive records to immediately disprove the report point-by-point, that could have truly been a nightmare and caused substantial additional trauma for my daughter. The experiences with Casa did, unfortunately, make her very wary of mental or behavioral health services. 2) I am amazed and endlessly grateful to see the positive changes that have occurred since she stopped getting "help" from the Casa workers. Her confidence and activity levels have soared, she's so much less fearful and depressed and anxious and confused and isolated all the time. I truly wish I would have trusted my own knowledge and instincts and not let these "professionals" keep making my daughter and I feel like they know more about us and what we should do and feel and think than we do. I guess there's some silver lining out of this nightmare. I am thankful that, if nothing else, it definitely made us closer. It's hard for most teenagers to recognize what their parents do for them and appreciate it and see how much we care about them, but after seeing how awful and manipulative and biased and self-serving the employees were, it was really a wake up call for her. She's so much more appreciative and grateful and motivated for both the present and the future now. So I guess at the end of the day, Casa de los Ninos did help us, but unfortunately, it was through the damage caused by their professional incompetence, agenda-pushing, overreaching, undermining, and boundary-crossing.

I'm wondering if you still have counselors with children in rooms with no window. Reuben the…read morecounselors supervisor is aware of this and I'm wondering if you have changed this to be in compliance. This is the same counselor that I had concerns about which I reported to both my case worker and the supervisor and it was buried... beware.

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.

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.

I encountered an issue today at approximately 10:30 AM during a food retrieval. Upon returning my…read morecart, I requested three additional chips, citing the presence of multiple children in my party. The employee, who appeared to be approximately 63 years of age, denied my request, stating that company policy limits each customer to one chip. His demeanor was rather uncooperative and discourteous. I observed that preceding customers were provided with three to four chips and were even encouraged to take additional quantities. This discrepancy in policy enforcement is a matter of concern. I recommend addressing this with the employee to ensure consistent and professional service for all patrons. I witnessed several individuals ahead of me receive three to four chips from this employee, and they were even prompted to take more. This inconsistent application of policy is unacceptable. Thank you for the food.

In the past we have donated 100.00 checks when a request came in the mail…read more Many times. This is tax time and i had the opportunity to donate 800.00. once. So, this is bigger amount, i looked at photos of the Tucson warehouse , very stocked , and asked how often a family can get a box of food and staples. ONCE A MONTH WITH FULL RESIDENCE ID. It seems to me, with this much inventory, no one should have to get by on once a month. And, if you need food from the food bank you seem unlikely to have a current drivers license and a home. I don't see how a box a month of dry good will last for 1-2 people. I would suggest weekly and in need only as a requirement. I made my large donation. elsewhere in Tucson where i can specify how it is to be used. Nutrition and Vitamins thatmedicare insurance won't pay for.

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.

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.