Downtown Radio
Mission: Playing non-commercial music and attempting to destigmatize seeking help for mental- and emotional-health issues.
Wish list: Support for construction costs totaling $700, at least three high-quality microphones to host live bands in the studio, on-air light to allow studio guests to know when the DJ is live, new or gently used office chairs.
Address: 1036 S. Fourth Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701; 820-3482; www.downtownradio.org
Castaรฑeda Museum of
Ethnic Costume
Mission: Cultivating respect for all the worldโs peoples and cultures by educational, ethnic textile, doll and mask exhibits.
Wish list: Monetary donations for supplies, acid-free unbuffered tissue (40โ x 500โ), artifact identification tags (1.5โ x 3โ), Canon printer ink, individual and packages No. 226 and 225.
Address: 3550 E. Thimble Peak Place, Tucson, AZ, 85718; 299-4129; www.castanedamuseum.org
Project YES
(Tucson Urban League Inc.)
Mission: Preschool and after-school program for grade-school children to help them achieve and thrive in their education.
Wish list: Sporting equipment — basketballs, soccer balls, bouncing balls; snacks — chips, juice packs, cookies; school supplies — crayons, pencils, notebooks, markers; scholarship money, as many children cannot afford to attend unless scholarship money is provided for them. This can be done at www.GOFUNDME.com/ProjectYES
Address: 2305 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713; 275-0349; www.tucsonurbanleague.org
The Primavera
Foundation Inc.
Mission: Providing pathways out of poverty through safe, affordable housing, workforce development and neighborhood revitalization.
Wish list: Laundry detergents for our three different shelters; feminine hygiene items (tissues, wet wipes, maxi pads, tampons); travel-size hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, foot powder, razors); Crew cab ยพ-ton pickup truck.
Address: 151 W. 40th St., Tucson, AZ 85713; 308-3116; www.primavera.org
