Pima Paws for Life
Mission: Partnering with our community in creating a no-kill Pima County.
Wish list: Kirkland Nature’s Domain Grain Free (yellow bag) dry food (Costco), Kirkland ground canned dog food (Costco), laundry detergent, Dawn dish soap, paper towels, dryer sheets, puppy pads, canned cat/kitten food (classic pate), ground beef and dog treats.
Address: 2509-2 W. Zinnia Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 867-1193; pimapawsforlife.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson
Mission: Providing building-centered programs, professional staff and a safe environment to assist youth in developing self-esteem, values and skills.
Wish list: Cash contributions of any amount to fund programs; new school supplies (pencils, pens, three-ring binders, spiral notebooks, crayons, markers, construction paper, glue sticks, rulers, backpacks); new sports equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, ping pong paddles and balls); arts and crafts supplies (paint, paintbrushes, beads, pipe cleaners, craft items); $10-$20 gift cards to be used as incentives for kids who complete programs; snack items for after-school snacks; new iPads, laptop computers, technology; new bicycles for ages 7-17; new unwrapped toys for birthday gifts; volunteers to help in our clubhouses.
Address: 3155 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716; 573-3533; www.bgctucson.org
Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network
Mission: A compassionate community response, helping people with HIV to live well.
Wish list: Toilet tissue and paper towels; “Forever” stamps or first-class/post card stamps; 8½x11 copier/printer paper — white and color (especially pastel green and yellow); self-adhesive name badges; USB flash drives/memory sticks; toiletry items (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste etc); thank you greeting cards; grocery store gift cards; Bookman’s trade credit; gasoline gift cards.
Address: 2660 N. First Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719, 299-6647; www.tihan.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona
Mission: Providing a home away from home for families with children facing serious illness or injury.
Wish list: Gift cards for family members (gas, grocery, superstore); movie passes; antibiotic wipes; new white bath towels; zip-top bags; dryer sheets; liquid dish soap; liquid dishwasher detergent; liquid laundry detergent.
Address: 3838 N. Campbell Ave., Bldg. 6, Tucson, AZ 85719; 326-0060; rmhctucson.org
Arizona’s Children Association
Mission: Protecting children, empowering youth, strengthening families.
Wish list: New towels and linens; $60 donations to sponsor participation in a parenting class; grocery store gift cards; Target or Walmart gift cards; Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware gift cards; new, unopened toiletries.
Address: 3716 E. Columbia St. Tucson, AZ 85714; 622-7611, Ext. 1214; www.arizonaschildren.org
