2007-2008 Grants

YOUTH ON THEIR OWN

Grant for stipends to provide financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance to high risk students unable to live at home.

TUCSON ALLIANCE FOR AUTISM

Grant for a series of summer camps for children with autism and their families June 11, 2007-July 27, 2007 (6 weeks of camp).

OPENING MINDS THROUGH THE ARTS

Grant for two teaching artists in low income TUSD schools to provide creative stimulating learning experiences using music lessons integrated into the academic curriculum.

MOBILE MEALS OF TUCSON

Grant for supplementing the cost of special diet meals for individuals who are homebound and unable to shop or prepare their own meals.

MIRACLE SQUARE

Grant for specific supplies for the advocacy and lifelong learning program in this unique independent living environment offering affordable housing and support services for low income and disabled adults.

YOUR SISTER’S CLOSET

Grant to purchase plus size clothing and grooming supplies, a program of the YWCA that provides employment readiness to low income women to present a professional and well groomed appearance.

CASA PALOMA (Primavera Foundation)

Grant for bus passes, needed supplies and hygiene items provided to homeless women who participate in this drop-in hospitality center and transitional housing project.

C.A.R.E. FAIR

Grant for bus passes, bike helmets, smoke detectors and kitchen cabinet locks in this yearly one-stop shopping event that provides direct health and human services to economically disadvantaged children and their families. Fri. July 27^th and Sat. July 28^th at Pueblo High School, 3500 S. 12^th Ave. Tucson, AZ.