activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 15
- Clothing Bank Operations Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates a clothing bank called "Loving Threads" in Northwest Tucson, providing customer service, sorting, and organizing activities. It distributes clothing and household linens, including hundreds of children's clothing items annually, to stabilize families and reduce stress.
- Clothing Bank Operations Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates a clothing bank named "Loving Threads" in Northwest Tucson, providing customer service, sorting, and organizing activities. It distributes clothing and household linens, including hundreds of children's clothing items annually, and also provides professional wardrobe items as part of transitional services.
- Community Education and Engagement Holiday Food and Gift DistributionConducts community education programs, provides resources and referrals, and organizes seasonal events and programs. This includes a "Back to School" program distributing backpacks and a holiday gift-giving program matching low-income families with donors.
- Community Education and Outreach Nutrition and Food Preservation EducationConducts community education programs, including food and nutrition education, providing nutritional information, monthly recipes, children's activity sheets, and tips for food budgeting and health in the Food Bank lobby.
- Education and Self-Sufficiency Programs English Language Learning ProgramsOffers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and US History and Civics lessons to prepare individuals for the US Citizenship Test, including paying the test fee for qualified low-income residents. It also provides nutritional education, job resources, resume coaching, GED help, and community navigator services to help people move out of poverty.
- Education and Skill Building Programs English Language Learning ProgramsOffers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, US History and Civics lessons to prepare for the US Citizenship Test (including covering test fees for qualified low-income residents), and provides resume coaching and GED help.
- Food Bank Operations and Distribution On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates a food bank that includes customer service, warehouse operations, and corporate food pick-up services. It distributes thousands of pounds of fresh and non-perishable food monthly, including "IMPACT BAGs" with USDA-recommended items, groceries, toiletries, and pet food. The organization also collects donated food from businesses to reduce waste.
- Hydroponic Farming Community Garden with Food DonationOperates a Leafy Green Machine, which is a containerized hydroponic farm, to grow fresh produce for the community.
- Hydroponic Farming Community Garden with Food DonationOperates a Leafy Green Machine, a containerized hydroponic farm, to grow fresh produce for the community.
- Job and Self-Sufficiency Resources Employment & Case Management SupportOperates a Job Resource Center that provides job resources, case worker staff positions, and workshops to help individuals move out of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency. It also offers community navigator services.
- Senior Support Services Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides a range of services specifically for seniors, including meal delivery to home-bound seniors, serving hot mid-day meals three days a week to qualified low-income seniors, and offering transportation services for medical appointments.
- Senior Support Services Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides a range of services specifically for seniors, including meal delivery to home-bound seniors, serving hot mid-day meals three days a week, and transportation services for doctor appointments.
- Youth and Family Support Programs Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOperates youth programs, organizes seasonal events like a "Back to School" program distributing over 250 backpacks, and matches low-income families with community donors for holiday gift giving to children. It also promotes literacy by providing children with a book monthly.
- Youth and Family Support Programs Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOrganizes seasonal events and programs for youth, including a "Back to School" program that distributed over 250 backpacks. It also matches low-income families with community donors for holiday gift giving to children and provides children with a book monthly to promote literacy.
- Youth and Literacy ProgramsOperates youth programs and promotes literacy by providing children with a book to take home every month.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Community Collaboration and Capacity Building community_collaboration_and_capacity_buildingAids families and communities by collaborating with partners to provide transitional services, build capacity for long-term assistance, and leverage community resources for education and life improvement programs.
- Community Collaboration and Capacity Building community_collaboration_and_capacity_buildingEngages with community partners, businesses, and organizations to build capacity, provide transitional services, and ensure a broad range of support and resources are available for long-term impact.
- Community Collaboration and Partnerships community_collaborationThe organization actively collaborates with community partners, businesses, clubs, and organizations to provide a broad range of services, manage resources efficiently, and maximize impact, ensuring consistent supply and comprehensive support.
- Community Education and Capacity Building community_educationIMPACT of Southern Arizona provides educational workshops and leverages community expertise to build capacity, offering programs on topics like Alzheimer's disease, parenting, and healthy aging, to empower individuals and provide long-term assistance.
- Community Education and Skill Building community_educationOffers educational workshops and programs, leveraging community expertise, to address specific needs such as Alzheimer's, parenting, and healthy aging, thereby improving knowledge and life skills within the community.
- Evidence-Based Healthy Aging Programs evidence_based_healthy_agingImplements evidence-based programs focused on reducing the risk of falls among older adults by teaching fall prevention strategies, goal setting, and improving physical strength and balance.
- Holistic Support for Self-Sufficiency holistic_support_for_self_sufficiencyProvides comprehensive support including food, toiletries, case management, and educational workshops to help individuals and families achieve long-term self-sufficiency and move out of poverty.
- Holistic Support for Self-Sufficiency holistic_support_for_self_sufficiencyProvides comprehensive support including food, toiletries, case worker assistance, and educational workshops to help families and individuals achieve long-term self-sufficiency and move out of poverty.
- Holistic Support for Self-Sufficiency holistic_support_for_self_sufficiencyIMPACT of Southern Arizona provides comprehensive support, including food assistance, case management, emergency aid, and job skills training, to help individuals and families achieve long-term self-sufficiency and move out of poverty.
- Hydroponic Urban Farming hydroponic_urban_farmingUtilizes containerized hydroponic farming technology to grow fresh produce sustainably in urban environments, addressing food access in limited-space areas.
- Hydroponic Urban Farming hydroponic_urban_farmingIMPACT of Southern Arizona utilizes containerized hydroponic farming technology to sustainably grow fresh produce in urban or limited-space environments, addressing food access and sustainability.
- Hydroponic Urban Farming for Sustainable Produce hydroponic_urban_farmingUtilizes containerized hydroponic farming technology to grow fresh produce sustainably in urban or limited-space environments, addressing food access and environmental concerns.
- Nutritional Support and Community-Based Procurement nutritional_support_and_community_procurementProvides USDA-recommended food items through "IMPACT BAGs" and monthly bonus pantry items, ensuring consistent supply and variety for households, and engages community partners to sponsor and procure specific food items efficiently.
- Nutritional Support with USDA-Recommended Items nutritional_supportThe organization provides nutritional support through "IMPACT BAGs" and monthly bonus pantry items, focusing on USDA-recommended staples to offer versatile meal options, ensure extra food for vulnerable populations, and facilitate easy meal preparation.
- Support Group Facilitation support_group_facilitationFacilitates support groups for specific populations, such as Alzheimer's patients and their families, to provide a platform for sharing experiences and learning.
- Support Group Facilitation support_group_facilitationThe organization facilitates support groups, specifically for Alzheimer's patients and their family members, providing dedicated spaces for sharing and learning to address specific community needs.
- Targeted Community Education and Support community_education_and_supportOffers specialized educational workshops and support groups on topics like Alzheimer's disease and parenting for children with Autism, aiming to provide knowledge, coping strategies, and consistent approaches for specific community needs.
- Targeted Nutritional Support nutritional_supportDistributes USDA-recommended food items, including monthly bonus pantry items, to provide versatile meal options and ensure households, especially children and older adults, have consistent access to nutritious food.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Adopt a Child at the Holidays
Matches low-income families with donors to provide gifts for children during the holiday season.
Children's Book Distribution
Distributes gently used books to children monthly to promote literacy and imagination.
Children's Clothing Distribution
Provides gently used or new children's clothing to hundreds of children each year.
Community Education
Provides a platform for agencies, organizations, businesses, and specialists to share their talent and knowledge to help people improve their lives.
Food Bank Shopping Shelves
Allows families to select additional non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies beyond the IMPACT Bag contents.
IMPACT Bag Program
Provides monthly bags of 8 USDA-recommended food items, including peanut butter, cereal, canned meat, pasta, rice, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, and soup, to households seeking assistance.
Senior Hot Meal Program
Offers qualified, low-income seniors a hot mid-day meal three days a week in a dining room setting, often with entertainment or activities.
relationships · 35
who they work with
- AZYP Partner — Collaborated to provide emergency services to rural Catalina residents.
- Academy of Caregiving Excellence Partner — Partner organization.
- Alzheimer's Association SW Desert Chapter Partner — Presents workshops on Alzheimer's basics and facilitates Alzheimer's support groups.
- Amazon Partner — Participates in the Amazon Smile charity program, receiving donations from customer purchases.
- Amphi PAT Partner — Collaborated to provide emergency services to rural Catalina residents.
- Blake Easter Seals Partner — Provides staff to present parenting classes for children with Autism and hearing delays.
- Catalina Village Council Partner — Provided help with start-up funds.
- Community Food Bank Partner — Conducts large weekday food pick-ups from the Community Food Bank using a 16' Isuzu box truck.
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — Provides government food access
- DES Government — Provides government food access
- GenPhoto AZ Partner — Event sponsor for the 2022 Women of IMPACT Celebration
- Golden Goose Thrift Shop Partner — Receives half the net proceeds from the thrift shop.
- Golder Ranch Fire District Partner — Collaborated to provide emergency services to rural Catalina residents.
- JP Burton Group Partner — Event sponsor for the 2022 Women of IMPACT Celebration
- Johnson & Johnson Partner — Corporate Matching Partner for donations to IMPACT of Southern Arizona
- OV Rotary Trader Joe's Team Partner — Volunteers from this team assist with food bank operations and food rescue.
- Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization.
- Oro Valley Rotarian members Partner — Volunteers meet Oro Valley Rotarian members at Trader Joe's for Saturday morning pick-ups.
- Oro Valley Rotary Club Partner — Members pick up donations from Trader Joe's to alleviate food insecurity.
- Pima Community College Partner — New partnership to help families move forward.
- Pima Council on Aging Partner — Offers the "Matter of Balance" course, with IMPACT covering the fees.
- Pima County Government — Provided a Community Grant for start-up funds and continued partnership for a new facility, owning the building.
- Pima County Health Dept. Partner — Collaborated to provide emergency services to rural Catalina residents.
- Pima County One-Stop Partner — Partner organization.
- Primavera Partner — Partner organization.
- SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Partner — Partnered in 2003 to establish the Golden Goose Thrift Shop, jointly creating it as a Membership Nonprofit where both organizations are the only members and share net proceeds equally.
- SaddleBrooke Human Resources Office Partner — Partner organization.
- The Designer's Eye Partner — Event sponsor for the 2022 Women of IMPACT Celebration
- The Golden Goose Thrift Shop Partner — Jointly created with SaddleBrooke Community Outreach as a Membership Nonprofit, with net proceeds distributed equally to fund budgets.
- Town of Oro Valley Partner — Donated over 500 cans of tuna for July's distribution as part of the IMPACT Bag Sponsorship program.
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