Connecting Community Needs with Resources
Education Programs
Neighborhood leaders and residents can help increase resident's level of education in
their neighborhoods through offering education initiatives such as building personal assets training and educational assistance and training programs. These programs are categorized according to the area by which they provide services. Organizations may offer different programs in multiple areas.
The main thing to keep in mind is that programs should address one or more of the stated indicators (below).
Building Personal Assets Training
This program area mobilizes programs that focus on providing adult trainings on how to increase personal skills and value in areas such as finances, parenting, personal relationships, etc. These types of programs should address indicators such as: 1) Ability to speak English, 2) Aggravated assault-domestic violence, 3) Unemployment, 4) Uninsured<18
Educational Assistance and Training
This program area implements programs that help students in areas such as reading, writing, math, science, history or other academic needs. These types of programs should address indicators such as: 1) Ability to speak English, 2) AIMS testing, 3) Aggravated assault-domestic violence, 4) Absent rate, 5) Enrollment, 6) Educational attainment, 7) Non-promotional rate
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Audience |
Contact Information |
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Arizona Children's Alliance
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Parent Connection
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Provides a safe and stimulating environment for building relationships…parents with children – parents with other parents – parents with trained and qualified parent educator resources. With The Parent Connection, it is no longer necessary to meet the challenges of parenting alone
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Children and youth
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www.theparentconnectionaz.org/
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Child and Family Resources
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Happy Hour/Choices For Families/Pre-Adolescent Diversion Project
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The mission of the agency is to improve the well being of Arizona's children and families through programs that strengthen child care, youth and families. Some of our programs include: Child Care Resource & Referral-parents can call and get a list of child care centers; The Center for Adolescent Parents where teen mothers can earn their high school diploma or GED while receiving free, on-site child care; KIDLINE- school age children can call a free hotline for information and a host of other in-home programs that teach parents better coping skills
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Children, Youth and Parents
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(520) 881-8940 2800 E. Broadway Blvd.
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Don't Borrow Trouble
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Provides education on predatory lending
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Don't Borrow Trouble (DBT) mission is to increase the awareness about predatory lending practice in our community through education and outreach. This campaign brings together an extensive public awareness campaign with existing resources to help the borrowers in our community avoid lending scams and resolve their financial difficulties in an informed and prudent manner. Due to the level of foreclosures in our community, foreclosure intervention and prevention is a focus during this time.
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Cheri Horbacz Executive Director, (520) 792-3087 2030 E Broadway #106
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Family Self Sufficiency
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Helps families in assisted housing get education to prosper
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Low-income families are provided opportunities for education, job training, case management and social service assistance while living in assisted housing so that they may gain the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency and home ownership.
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(520) 791-4742 310 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745
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Literacy Volunteers of Tucson
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Provides English Language Acquistion for Adults
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Provides tutoring for adults in English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA), Basic Literacy and pre-GED at public places throughout Tucson,as well as ELAA classes for parents through centers at some public schools.
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Youth & Adults
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(520) 882-8006 1948 E Allen Rd
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Live The Solution
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Build Financial Futures for Families through Home Ownership
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The vision of live the solution is to build brighter financial futures for families through home ownership and education
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Katherine Hoffman Executive Director (520) 237-9601 3305 N. Swan Rd. Suite 109, PMB# 313
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MIKID
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Education and help for families with behaviorally challenged kids
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MIKID stands for mentally ill kids in distress. MIKID believes that most families are multi-stressed, not dysfunctional. The focus should be on strengths, not the flaws. Planning of services should be a joint effort of family and professionals. MIKID offers support groups, education nights and a resource room full of information on children's issues (ie: Bi polar, ADHD, Autism, Depression etc). MIKID also has parent mentors that can assist families that are facing challenges in school and with their providers. The parent mentor can also help families in finding other resources that they may need to overcome challenges that they are facing.
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Children and Young Adults
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Phyllis Grant On Site Director (520) 882-0142 4500 E Speedway Blvd Suite 58
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New Parents Network
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Online Parenting Help
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New Parents Network’s mission is to help children by reaching families with parenting information through the creative use of technology.
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Infants to Adults
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Karen Storek CEO & Executive Director (520) 327-1451 P.O. Box 64237 Tucson, AZ 85728-4237
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Pima Community College Adult Education
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Educational Services for Adults
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Free county wide educational services for adults including literacy/basic skills, GED preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Adults |
(520) 206-6500
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Project YES
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Parenting help for City of South Tucson
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Tutoring, cultural enrichment, counseling and parenting groups for residents of the City of South Tucson.
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High School Students |
Robert Heslinger Executive Director (520) 884-1602 PO Box 7007
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Voices for Education
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Increase Parent Engagment in public school
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The mission of Voices for Education is to increase parent engagement in public schools by developing parent leaders, reduce class size in k-3 to no more than 18 students per class and increase statewide funding of public education.
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Robin Hiller Executive Director (520) 324-0881 48 N. Tucson Blvd., Suite 104
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
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Assist low income families in preparing their income taxes
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Taxes prepared by VITA Volunteers bring millions of dollars back to Tucson working families. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers assist low to moderate-income families, those with disabilities, non-English speaking individuals, and seniors, with free tax preparation.
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Dottie Poczulp VITA Program Coordinator (520) 903-9000 330 N. Commerce Park Loop Suite 200
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Campfire USA Southern Arizona Council
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Holds camps for youth to build future leaders
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Provides programs for youths in grades K-12 that build caring and confident youth and future leaders through asset building activities including service learning.
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Youth K-12 |
Bonnie Demorotski (520) 624-4355 516 N. 5th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705
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Desert Dove Farm
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Horse Riding
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Our mission is to provide a therapeutic program utilizing horses to assist at-risk youth in our community with their educational needs and promote life skills that encourage healthy emotional development.
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(520) 444-3683 9640 E. Elm Tree Circle Tucson, AZ 85749
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Girl, Inc.
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Community Partnerships/ programs
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Girls Incorporated of Southern Arizona is a nonprofit committed to having a positive impact on girls in Pima County. We open girls' eyes to a range of education and career possibilities, provide tools to deal with situations that put them at risk, and inspire them to take pride in themselves. Through Girls Inc. programs and community partnerships, we inspire girls ages 6 - 18 to increase their potential
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Girls |
Marcia Jakab Volunteer Coordinator (520) 623-2661
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Our Family Services, Inc.
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Multiple Parenting and Youth Programs
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Our Family makes our community a better place to live, to grow up and to grow older with a continuum of services to people in every stage of life. Last year, more than 29,000 at-risk children, youth, families, seniors and disabled adults used our services, which include counseling, education, housing, mediation and help for people in crisis.
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Youth, Adults including Disabled Adults
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Sue Krahe-Eggleston Executive Director (520) 323-1708 3830 E. Bellevue St., Tucson, AZ 85716
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Pio Decimo Center
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After School Programs/ Teen Evening Program
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Operates a multi-purpose neighborhood center serving all age groups; offers children’s daycare and educational classes, adult education, youth programs, social services and transitional housing for homeless families.
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Infants, Children, Youth, Adults, the Disabled
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(520) 622-2801 848 S.Seventh Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
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Self-Made Men, Women and Children, Inc.
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Assist Men, Women, and Children to break negative cycles in their lives
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Founded in 2004, SMMWC, Inc. is a 501c 3 tax-exempt non-profit organization located in Phoenix, Arizona that offers programs to address pressing issues in the minority community. These include health disparities, young fatherhood, increasing financial literacy, school-based mentoring, workforce development, and prison re-entry.
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Hasan Garrett President (602) 445-9896 3201 N. 16th Street
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Stand Up For Kids |
Charter at University of Arizona
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The mission of STANDUP FOR KIDS is to help homeless and street kids. This mission shall be carried out by a national volunteer force whose on-the-streets outreach efforts will find, stabilize and assist homeless and street kids in their efforts to improve their lives. The organization's mission shall also be furthered through deterrence and resource programs provided in schools and via the Internet. All facets of this mission shall be guided by the mandate that our volunteers shall tell kids they care about them and then, at every turn, prove it.
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Children and Teens
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TMM Family Services
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Serve at-risk youth
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Serve at risk children, families and seniors; develop appropriate services utilizing volunteers and professionals; act as a catalyst for positive change; engage congregations to expand community outreach; develop new and ongoing resources for quality ministry
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Children, Families, and Seniors
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Cynthia Guerrero Director of Administrative Services (520) 322-9557 3127 E Adams Tucson, AZ 85716
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Tucson Urban League
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Project-YES
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Project YES, Inc. offers enrichment and support services to youth and families to improve academic performance effectively decrease or reverse the dropout rate and reduce juvenile delinquency, gang activity and substance abuse. Toward this end, Project YES, Inc. strives to achieve its mission through positive opportunities and programs that allow for educational, social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual development. All of our components are based in multicultural sensitivity and foster positive self-esteem, as well as positive decision-making skills.
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Children, Youth and Families
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Kelly Langford President and CEO (520) 791-9522 Main Svc. Center
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Youth Volunteer Corps
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Ensure positive and healthy development of youth
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The Youth Volunteer Corps' goals are to ensure positive and healthy development of youth and increase the number of high-risk youth involved in positive activities. Young people are engaged in challenging, rewarding and educational projects that promote greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of the community, serve the unmet needs of the community and promote a lifetime ethic of service.
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Youth and Adults
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Dave Chandler Senior Manager (520) 881-3300 924 N. Alvernon Way |
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Parent Connection
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Sheryl Thomasson
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Organization |
Program Name |
Mission |
Audience |
Contact Information |
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Arizona Mentor |
Universities and Community Colleges in Arizona/ PCC and UA included |
Arizona Mentor offers access to information and admissions applications for colleges and universities within Arizona. |
Youth and Families |
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League of Mexican American Women
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Provides Scholarhips for Mexican-American Youth
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Scholarship fund for Mexican-American youth. Sponsor of Fiesta en Xochimilco (Florecitas).
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Alice Ekstrom League President L.M.A.W., P.O. Box 26522, Tucson, AZ 85726-6522.
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Youth on Their Own |
Works with homeless youth through financial assistance etc. to complete schooling |
Devoted to assisting Metro-Tucson homeless youth in attaining their high school diploma. The organization has supported over 8,600 youth who lacked a safe, stable home or parental support. They are provided financial assistance, food, clothing, life skills, medical assistance and referral/advocacy services.
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Ages 13-21 |
Mary Gruensfelder-Cox Executive Director (520 )293-1136 1443 West Prince Road
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Open-Inn, Inc. |
Helping youth who are homeless or in tough situations to continue schooling |
Open Inn’s mission is to empower children, youth and families to experience and develop positive self-worth. This is accomplished through a comprehensive array of services and activities designed to support young people as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficient adulthood
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Children, Youth and Adults |
Nancy L. Panico (520) 318-9100 630 E. 9th Street Tucson, AZ 85705
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Arizona Youth Partnerships
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Life Skills Education/ Teen Night/ After School Programs/ Family Fun Nights
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Pima YOUTH Partnership (PYP) was founded in 1990 by a group of concerned citizens who saw that youth and families living in rural areas of Pima County did not have access to the same services, programs, and activities that youth and families had access to in Tucson. Starting in the three rural communities — Ajo, Marana, and Sahuarita — PYP began our mission: In partnership with communities, develop resources for the positive growth of their children.
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Youth and Families |
Luan E. Wagner Executive Director (520) 744-9595 4239 W. Ina Rd, Suite 101 Tucson, AZ 85741
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Girl, Inc.
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Community Partnerships/ programs
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Girls Incorporated of Southern Arizona is a nonprofit committed to having a positive impact on girls in Pima County. We open girls' eyes to a range of education and career possibilities, provide tools to deal with situations that put them at risk, and inspire them to take pride in themselves. Through Girls Inc. programs and community partnerships, we inspire girls ages 6 - 18 to increase their potential
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Girls |
Marcia Jakab Volunteer Coordinator (520) 623-2661
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Metropolitan Education Commission
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Youth Advisory Council
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Initiative is to raise Pima County’s high school graduation rates and student academic performance while reducing the number of school dropouts and promoting access to higher education.
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June Webb-Vignery (520) 670-0055 10 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, Arizona 85701
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Ocotillo Ridge Enrichment Center
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Provides before and after school programs for Elementary school
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While we are part of the Vail School District, we are not funded by tax dollars. We receive funds through tuition. We provide preschool, as well as half day kindergarten and before and after school care services
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Kim Roberts Program Director (520) 879-3660 10170 S. White Lightening Lane
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Our Family Services, Inc.
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Multiple Parenting and Youth Programs
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Our Family makes our community a better place to live, to grow up and to grow older with a continuum of services to people in every stage of life. Last year, more than 29,000 at-risk children, youth, families, seniors and disabled adults used our services, which include counseling, education, housing, mediation and help for people in crisis.
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Youth, Adults including Disabled Adults
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Sue Krahe-Eggleston Executive Director (520) 323-1708 3830 E. Bellevue St. Tucson, AZ 85716
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Solutions Through Higher Education
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Raise Awareness of the Importance of Education for an economic well being
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Solutions Through Higher education exists to get the message out that the U.S. and Arizona are falling behind international competitors in key educational metrics. We help people understand that in order to compete in the 21st century we need to do much more to educate our people. What is at stake is our position as the world's leading nation, as well as our standard of living.
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Jim Breitinger Special Projects Manager (928) 300-8010 802 N 3rd Avenue
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Stand Up For Kids |
Charter at University of Arizona
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The mission of STANDUP FOR KIDS is to help homeless and street kids. This mission shall be carried out by a national volunteer force whose on-the-streets outreach efforts will find, stabilize and assist homeless and street kids in their efforts to improve their lives. The organization's mission shall also be furthered through deterrence and resource programs provided in schools and via the Internet. All facets of this mission shall be guided by the mandate that our volunteers shall tell kids they care about them and then, at every turn, prove it.
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Children and Teens
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StrengthBuilding Partners
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Mentoring/ Parent Education Classes/ School partnerships
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We see a StrengthBuilding world where children and families live and grow knowing their strengths and their power and using them to impact the world in positive ways. We envision a world where children grow up with structure and accountability, infused with acceptance and nurturance, a world that honors and respects each and every person just because of who they are.
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Children, Teens and Parents
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Pamela-Clark Raines President (520)546-9296 924 N. Alvernon, Suite 131 Tucson, AZ 85752
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Tanque Verde Extended Care Program
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Provides a safe, caring place for youth out of school time
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Tanque Verde Extended Care Program offers excellent ratios and a place where youth can practice, fail and learn. We encourage their development of positive character traits, and build relationships with their families. We emphasize healthy habits for their physical well being by offering PE activities and serving healthy snacks. Our funding is primarily parent fees and our non-profit is small but community oriented. Our agency also serves as the coordinators of Tanque Verde Community Schools.
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Children 5 to 14
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Marie Benson Executive Director (520) 749-0147 8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #309-142
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TMM Family Services
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Serve at-risk youth
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Serve at risk children, families and seniors; develop appropriate services utilizing volunteers and professionals; act as a catalyst for positive change; engage congregations to expand community outreach; develop new and ongoing resources for quality ministry
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Children, Families, and Seniors
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Cynthia Guerrero Director of Administrative Services (520) 322-9557 3127 E Adams Tucson, AZ 85716
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Tucson Urban League
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Project-YES
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Project YES, Inc. offers enrichment and support services to youth and families to improve academic performance effectively decrease or reverse the dropout rate and reduce juvenile delinquency, gang activity and substance abuse. Toward this end, Project YES, Inc. strives to achieve its mission through positive opportunities and programs that allow for educational, social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual development. All of our components are based in multicultural sensitivity and foster positive self-esteem, as well as positive decision-making skills.
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Children, Youth and Families
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Kelly Langford President and CEO (520) 791-9522 Main Svc. Center
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Neighborhood Empowerment System Model
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As you look through this website, please take the time to view different neighborhood groups and see what they are doing to empower their communities.
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