Included in Paws Patrol’s wish list are gift cards from Petco, PetSmart and Walmart, and donations to Valley Verde Vet.

Paws Patrol

Mission: Reduce feral cat overpopulation through trap/neuter/return.

Wish List: Gift cards from Petco, PetSmart and Walmart; donations to Valley Verde Vet in Green Valley for cats vet expenses; laundry soap, bleach, paper towels toilet paper; Natural Balance Ultra dry food; scoopable litter; 8-foot-by-10-foot storage shed.

Address: 750 W. Camino Casa Verde, No. 120, Green Valley; 207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org

Ayuda Smiles Inc.

Mission: To identify and fill gaps in social services for underserved populations for whom social services are not traditionally available.

Wish List: Support for the Smiles for Veterans program. Need dental professionals that are willing to donate or discount services for a growing waiting list of more than 75 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/

Academy of Tucson High School basketball

Mission: Academy of Tucson where students are educated, and become contributors to society and lifelong learners.

Wish List: Basketball practice jerseys; basketballs.

Address: 10720 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85748; 545-4518; www.academyoftucson.com


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