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., Tucson, AZ 85705; 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: MacBook Pro, book display easels, iPad and tablet stand, children’s books, new children’s bicycles for ages 5-8, interior accordion door (3x6½), small patio set, display easels, easel pads, Expo dry-erase marker, 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
