Oracle Elementary School District
Mission: To expand expectations by providing an educational environment that develops adventurous learners and responsible citizens.
Wish list: Literacy listening table, backpack stands, three document cameras, 15 Ti84+Silver Edition graphing calculators.
Address: 725 N. Carpenter Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623; 896-3070; www.osd2.org
Mission: Providing young people in Tucson, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.
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, paint brushes, 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 kids age 7-17; new unwrapped toys for holiday and other special-occasion gifts; volunteers to help in our clubhouses.
Address: 3155 E. Grant Road, Tucson 85716; 573-3533; www.bgctucson.org
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Mission: Exists to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of transportation in Southern Arizona with a focus on the Historic Depot and the displayed locomotive.
Wish list: Wall-mounted drop-down baby changing table for bathroom, portable public-address system with wireless microphones, copy paper.
Address: 414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson 85701; 623-2223; www.TucsonHistoricDepot.org
Assistance League of Tucson Inc.
Mission: Volunteers work in the Tucson community help those in need.
Wish list: Quality donations of furniture, jewelry, toys and books for our thrift shop.
Address: 1307 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712; 326-8452; www.ALTucson.org
