Ayuda of Southern Arizona-Smiles for Soldiers Program
Mission: To identify and fill gaps in social services for underserved populations for whom social services are not traditionally available.
Wish list: Dental professionals willing to donate or discount services for retired and disabled veterans with Ayuda paying the out-of-pocket costs (such as lab work or dentures) for the professional providing free services; donations to pay for essential dental care for veterans who are ineligible to receive dental benefits from the Veterans Administration and are financially unable to obtain necessary dental care.
Address: 2321 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85719; 245-2997; ayudaofsouthernaz.org/
Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona
Mission: To provide emergency home repair and safety adaptations for low-income homeowners.
Wish list: New evaporative cooler supplies, new lumber, service van, electrolyte power drinks, hand tools, power tools.
Address: 6046 E. 30th St., Unit 2, Tucson, AZ 85711; 745-2055; www.chrpaz.org
Park Villa Casitas/Blanche Johnson Courtyards
Mission: Providing supportive housing that enhances the well-being and quality of life for very low-income seniors
Wish list: Books, magazines, puzzles, board games and card games; cleaning products; clothing (gloves, beanies, blankets, scarves and warm socks); movies/DVDs (documentaries, concert DVDs in Spanish and English); toiletries (toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste/toothbrushes, poise pads, paper towels, dish soap and laundry detergent/fabric softener); nonperishable food items (canned vegetables, fruit or meat items).
Address: 1435 E. 36th St., Tucson, AZ 85713; 623-7915.
