The Shyann Kindness Project
Mission: Putting smiles on challenged childrenβs faces by teaching kindness and anti-bullying and providing unexpected gifts.
Wish list: New toys and games for all ages of children and teens, store gift cards so teens can buy their own clothing and toiletries, school supplies for all grades.
Address: Donations can be dropped off at 120 S. Houghton Road, Suite 138-237; 449-3096; www.shyannkindness.org
Amity Circle Tree Ranch
Mission: Providing integrity, hope and possibilities for all individuals, families, and children since 1969.
Wish list: Art supplies of any kind, sewing machine, bicycles and tricycles, hand puppets and marionettes, jump ropes, remote-controlled trucks and cars, models, electric remote control planes, tennis shoes, DVDs for children (Encyclopedia, learning).
Address: 10500 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85749, 428-9274 or 425-0859; www.amityfdn.org
Forever Wild Avian Sanctuary
Mission: We accept birds and other domestic species, including parrots and small mammals such as pet rabbits, that are rescued from abandonment or neglect. Adoption to permanent homes is always our goal.
Wish list: Portable fans, Costco brand wild bird seed, parrot seed/parrot pellets,; rabbit pellets, kitty litter, solar- powered lights, large metal parrot cages.
Address: 8605 S. Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85756 (by appointment only); 574-3579; forever-wild.org/
The Youth Corps of America Inc.
Mission: Providing innovative, research-based prevention programs to youth and families in Southern Arizona.
Wish list: Boxing license, hand wraps and tape, water bottles and stopwatch.
Address: 6930 E. Golf Links Circle, Tucson, AZ 85730, 312-9987.
PowerSource Tucson Inc.
Mission: Providing programs for women living with HIV, responding to their needs and interests
Wish list: Office space (can be shared, with a private room available); Surface laptops; copy paper; ink cartridges for HP Officejet Pro 8610 and Kodak printer; non-perishable protein foods (canned beans, canned tuna and meats, shelf stable cheeses, etc.); graduate interns with knowledge of public health; bookkeeper familiar with QuickBooks; webmaster familiar with GoDaddy and MailChimp; CD music player with microphone; six-passenger van.
Address: 6444 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710; 777-8987; www.powersourcetucson.org
Angelsβ Cat Sanctuary
Mission: Building a sanctuary where cats and dogs can live a life of safety.
Wish list: Food, litter, funds, cleaning supplies.
Address: 3440 W. Goret Road, Tucson, AZ 85745; 977-4091; www.angelscatsanctuary.com