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        Tonight

        Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers after midnight. Low 53F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

        Updated: February 16, 2026 @ 4:50 pm

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    The Homeless Work Project

    • Dec 13, 2016
    • Dec 13, 2016 Updated Mar 16, 2018
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    Homeless men and women get paid to clean up city streets and traffic circles in partnership with Pima County and City of Tucson. Video by A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star 2016

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    New Tucson work program offers homeless cash, access to services

    New Tucson work program offers homeless cash, access to services

    Participants will do landscaping, clean-up work around the city.

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