2016 Tri for Acts of Kindness

Volunteers and participants at the Annual โ€œTriโ€ for Acts of Kindness Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon attempted to raise $10,000 for The Shyann Kindness Project in 2015.

THE Shyann Kindness Project

Mission: Putting smiles on challenged childrenโ€™s faces by teaching kindness and anti-bullying, providing unexpected gifts.

Wish list: New toys and games for all ages of children and teens, store gift cards, toiletries, new and โ€œgently usedโ€ books, individually wrapped fresh snack items, new backpacks, school supplies, financial donations, fundraisers benefiting The Shyann Kindness Project.

Address: Donations can be dropped off at 120 S. Houghton Road, Suite #138-237; 449-3096; www.Shyannkindness.org

Smile For Mental Health

Mission: Increasing access to oral health care for patients in recovery for mental health and chemical dependency.

Wish list: Dental floss, oral cancer screenings, toothbrushes, toothpaste.

Address: 5025 N. First Ave., Suite 417, Tucson, AZ 85718; (480) 201-8196; www.smileformentalhealth.com

PowerSource Tucson Inc.

Mission: Providing programs for women living with HIV responding to their needs and interests.

Wish list: Office space, Surface laptops, copy paper, ink cartridges for HP Officejet Pro 8610 and Kodak printer, nonperishable protein foods (canned beans, canned tuna and meats, etc.), graduate interns with knowledge of public health, bookkeeper familiar with QuickBooks, webmaster familiar with GoDaddy and MailChimp, portable radio for CDs with microphone, six-passenger van.

Address: 6444 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710; 777-8987; www.powersourcetucson.org


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