Habitat for Humanity volunteers set rafters on a home in the Copper Vista 2 neighborhood near Drexel Rd & S. Park Ave. in Tucson, AZ. on Thursday, February 9, 2017.

Tucson Pastel Society

Mission: Promotes pastel art while offering low rental rates to community groups.

Wish list: Concrete blocks and insulation to help bring our building up to code.

Address: 2447 N. Los Altos Ave.; 440-6977; www.tucsonpastelsociety.org

Literacy Connects

Mission: Connecting people of all ages to a world of opportunities through literacy and creative expression.

Wish list: Book display easels, iPad, tablet stand, children’s books, children’s bicycles, interior accordion door, patio set, display easels, easel pads, Expo dry erase markers, platform hand truck.

Address: 200 E. Yavapai Road, Tucson, AZ 85705; 882-8006; www.literacyconnects.org

Habitat for Humanity Tucson

Mission: Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Wish list: Circular saws, gas utility vehicle, hammers, safety glasses.

Address: 3501 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85719; www.habitattucson.org

Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation

Mission: Creating Arizona’s future critical thinkers and problem solvers through science and engineering.

Wish list: Water bottles, pocket folders, rulers, scissors, staplers.

Address: 4574 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ, 85711; www.sarsef.org


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