November 26, 2025 0

Desert Leaf Highlights VIVA PIMA!: Supporting Tucson Kids and Reducing Waste

VIVA PIMA! was featured in the December 2025 issue of Desert Leaf, highlighting two meaningful parts of our work: helping Tucson children prepare for school and keeping usable items out of landfills. The article offers a closer look at the volunteers, programs, and community partnerships that make this work possible. Helping Children Start School with Confidence The feature highlights how our Kids program gives children the opportunity to choose new

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August 28, 2025 0

Helping Tucson Families Start Fresh: Reflections from Our Executive Director

Just last week, I found myself thinking about a young woman I met while serving as CEO at Sister Jose Women’s Center. She was fleeing an abusive husband and staying at the Center’s shelter while searching for a job and a home for her children. I remembered the joyful day she moved into an apartment and was reunited with her children. She was so excited to begin again. A Fresh

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August 28, 2025 0

VIVA PIMA! Supplies: Helping Tucson Neighbors Start Over

Moving into a home is an important step toward independence. For individuals and families leaving shelters or abusive homes, having basic household essentials can help make that fresh start possible. VIVA PIMA! Supplies provides new items for the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom through partnerships with social service agencies. These supplies help our neighbors begin again with practical support for everyday life. Working Together to Support Our Neighbors VIVA PIMA! partners

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