Connecting Community Needs with Resources
Health Programs
Neighborhood leaders and residents can help increase resident's health in their
neighborhoods through offering healthy lifestyle initiatives such as health awareness trainings and health clinic service 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).
Health Awareness Training
This program area employs programs such as running, bicycling, aerobics, sports, etc.that engage youth and adults in living a healthy lifestyle and learning activities that can be employed to help them live an active lifestyle. These types of programs should address indicators such as: 1) Teen pregnancy, 2) Uninsured births
Health Clinic Services
This program area utilizes programs that provide health information and screening services to residents in a target community through quality health care and healthy lifestyle education workshops and activities. These types of programs should address indicators such as: 1) Amount of people on ACCCHS, 2) Medicare, 3) Primary Care Area (PCA) Score, 4) Sliding fee clinics/School based clinics, 5) Teen pregnancy, 6) Uninsured, 7) Uninsured <18, 8) Uninsured births
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American Red Cross Southern AZ Chapter |
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520-318-6740 |
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Beat Cancer Boot Camp |
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520-546-1601 |
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Arizona Outdoor Adventures
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Camping Trips
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AOA's primary purpose is to let children know that there are adults who care about them and desire to see them achieve their dreams and enjoy life. Informal discussions about cooperation, responsibility, respect and making constructive choices in life are campfire topics.
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Dan Priest Founder & Director (602) 448-6996 P.O Box 37928 Tucson, AZ 85069
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Aztlan Youth Program
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Boxing Program
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A volunteer run, year round program offering boxing, karate, kick-boxing and mentoring to provide a safe zone to diverse community youth. Self respect and a positive future outlook emphasized.
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Joe Agredano (520 )870-5976
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Watershed Management Group
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Schoolyard Water Education
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Watershed Management Group (WMG) develops community-based solutions to ensure the long-term prosperity of people and health of the environment. We provide people with the knowledge, skills, and resources for sustainable livelihoods.
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Tory Syracuse (520) 396.3266
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Arizona Baptist Children Services
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Counseling
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Our Mission at ABCS is to provide hope and care to hurting children and families through Christ-centered ministries
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Children, Families and Individuals
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Steve Hanna V.P Regional Operations (520)795-7451 1779 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712
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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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Good News Radio Broadcasting, Inc.
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Teen Radio Program/ School Visits
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Inside Track teen talk show. This live call-in program is originated from the studios of KGMS. Topics discussed include drug and alcohol abuse, teen sexuality, family issues and suicide. Also, KGMS van visits local schools for lunch remotes to give out tapes and talk to teens about positive
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(520) 790-2440 3222 S. Richey Street Tucson, AZ 85713
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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 Phoenix, AZ 85016
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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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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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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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Organization |
Program Name |
Mission |
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Contact Information |
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Academy for Cancer Wellness |
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520-722-4581 |
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American Heart Association |
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520-795-1403 |
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BAG IT |
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520-575-9602 |
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Beads of Courage |
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520-331-1984 |
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CODAC Behavioral Health Services, Inc. |
520-327-4505 |
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Comstock Children's Foundation
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Healthcare Services for Low-Income
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Serves the unmet health needs of children from infancy to 18 years of age in Southern Arizona. Whenever possible, families are referred to
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(520) 324-3100 2600 N Wyatt Dr
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El Pueblo Health Center
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Healthcare Services for Low-Income
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Providing affordable primary healthcare to the area’s low-income population. Provides pediatric, gynecological and general medical services,
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Children to adults
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(520) 573-0096 101 Irvington
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St. Elizabeth's Health Center
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Healthcare Services for Low-Income
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Provides medical, dental, optical and outreach. Over 150 volunteer physicians and dentists.
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Infants to adults
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Nancy J. Johnson Executive Director (520) 628-7871 140 W. Speedway, Suite 100
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Arizona Baptist Children Services
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Counseling
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Our Mission at ABCS is to provide hope and care to hurting children and families through Christ-centered ministries
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Children, Families and Individuals
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Steve Hanna V.P Regional Operations (520) 795-7451 1779 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712
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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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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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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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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 |
Neighborhood Empowerment System Model
Through this social networking site, you can communicate with neighborhood leaders, residents, school officials, church leaders, nonprofit leaders, businesses and other people who care about building great neighborhoods in Tucson and surrounding communities.
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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