Sunshine School in Oro Valley
Mission: Loving and educating young children and to be a resource to the community at large.
Wish list: Donations to our scholarship fund and guest-teacher program; gift cards in smaller amounts for “thank you” gifts to volunteers; gift cards in larger amounts to Target, Sam’s Club and Costco for supplies; 5-oz. disposable paper or plastic cups; copy paper; invisible tape for dispensers; construction paper; Crayola markers.
Address: 9000 N. Oracle Road, Ste. 204, Tucson, AZ 85704; 742-6874; www.sunshineschooltucson.org
International School for Peace
Mission: Promotes peace by immersing children in languages and multicultural experiences through play-based, anti-bias curriculum that celebrates diversity.
Wish list: “Red: A Crayon Story” by Michael Hall, metal climber, sand box, large plastic rocking horses, large outdoor play trucks, AA and AAA batteries, napkins, sunscreen, baby wipes, copy paper, shredder, copier/printer.
Address: 4625 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718; 299-8908; www.internationalschoolforpeace.com
Sonoran Science Academy–Broadway
Mission: K-8 public charter school providing STEM-focused education inspiring students to become future leaders.
Wish list: Bookcases, chapter books, picture books, Bookman’s credit, PE equipment (balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, Velcro catchers), shade over basketball court.
Address: 6880 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710; 751-2401; www.sonoranschools.org/broadway
Our Mother of Sorrows School
Wish list: Shade cover for playground, 10 iPads for classrooms, four class sets of dry-erase mini-boards and markers, 10 teacher computers.
Address: 1800 S. Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona 85710; 747-1027; www.omosschool.com