Vail Youth Symphony
Mission: To encourage, inspire and nurture the talents of young musicians through quality orchestral experiences while strengthening community with the power of music.
Wish list: Instruments; strings (for violin, viola, cello, and bass); music stands; electronic tuners; rock stops/straps for cellos and basses; reeds/valve oil; rosin; copy paper; pencils; monetary donations.
Address: 1021 N. Darlene Drive, Vail, AZ 85641; vailyouthsymphony.org
Learning About Diabetes Inc.
Mission: Providing consumers and those with diabetes with free, easy-to-understand diabetes education programs in English and Spanish on our website, www.learningaboutdiabetes.org
Wish list: Tax-deductible contributions in any amount to help pay for the development of free, easy-to-understand diabetes-care videos in English and Spanish.
Address: 4729 E. Sunrise Drive, No. 454, Tucson, AZ 85718; 561-7100; www.learningaboutdiabetes.org
Marshall Home for Men
Mission: Providing permanent housing with licensed care in a safe and supportive environment for men of limited financial means.
Wish list: Odor-Eaters for shoes; Kleenex; twin-sized full-zipper mattress covers; electric razors; underwear, assorted sizes, mostly larger sizes; liquid body wash; pull-up Depends; alcohol pads; large Sharps containers.
Address: 3314 S. 16th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713; 624-5193; www.marshallhomeformen.org
Creation Preschool
Mission: To nurture and educate children through outdoor experiences.
Wish list: Sand for outdoor classroom playground; sand toys (buckets, shovels, rakes, etc.); large pots for planting; wood chips/mulch; pavers/bricks; bedding plants; potting soil; paint brushes (any size); construction toys (trucks, blocks, etc.).
Address: 14600 E. Cienega Creek Drive, Vail AZ 85641; 468-7075; www.christlutheranvail.org
Pawsitively Cats
Mission: We are a no-kill cat shelter providing compassionate care for homeless cats until they can be adopted.
Wish list: Monetary donations to pay off our mortgage of $120,000, Kirkland dry adult cat food from Costco, Friskies patΓ© cat food, Swheat Scoop cat litter, laundry powder, bleach, Lysol floor cleaner, HD five-tier plastic shelving units from Home Depot.
Address: 1145 N. Woodland Ave., Tucson, AZ 85712; 289-2747; www.pawsitivelycats.org
Answers for Life Pregnancy Center
Mission: Helping low-income mothers with diapers, formula, wipes and clothing from infant to 5T.
Wish list: Similac formula, diapers sizes 3-6, boys clothing sizes 2T to 5T, girls clothing sizes 3-5T, receiving blankets, baby quilts, wipes, baby bottles, infant gowns, onesies.
Address: 627 N. Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85711; 308-8990, www.afltucson.com
