activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 17
- Collecting and distributing essential items for veterans and youth Military & Veteran Support PackagesCollects non-perishable food, personal hygiene items, new clothing, and school supplies for Youth on their Own (YOTO), snacks and baked goods for Fisher House, and new clothing, canned goods, and toiletries for homeless veterans at the VA Medical Center.
- Collecting and distributing essential items for veterans and youth Military & Veteran Support PackagesCollects and distributes non-perishable food, personal hygiene items, new clothing, school supplies, snacks, juice, paper plates, baked goods, toiletries, DVDs, and artificial flowers to support Youth on their Own (YOTO), Fisher House, homeless veterans at the VA Medical Center, and the Tucson Veteran Home.
- Community engagement and events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts social events such as a SWOOP card game every Wednesday, represents Unit 131 at community ceremonies like the City of Tucson's Four Chaplains ceremony, organizes a Poppy Drive to honor those who served, holds bake fests to support functions at veteran facilities, and decorates and organizes the Post 131 Christmas Party.
- Fundraising through bake fests Military & Veteran Support PackagesHolds bake fests and requests baked goods several times a year to support functions at the Veterans Home, VA Hospital, or Fisher House, with proceeds supporting veteran organizations.
- General veteran support and advocacy Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportProvides services to veterans through a dedicated committee, engages in Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA & R) activities to support veterans' well-being, and has served, educated, and provided support to military members and veterans for a century.
- Operating a physical location and serving meals Nonprofit Community Meal ServiceOperates a physical location in Green Valley, Arizona, and prepares and serves lunches to the public through volunteer efforts, including "Taco Wednesdays," which also serve as a main fundraiser for charities and programs.
- Operating a physical location and serving the public Nonprofit Community Meal ServiceOperates a physical location in Green Valley, Arizona, and prepares and serves lunches to the public through volunteer efforts, including "Taco Wednesdays" and a general luncheon program that serves as a main fundraiser for charities and programs.
- Organizing and participating in remembrance and community eventsOrganizes a Poppy Drive in November to honor those who served, manages the distribution of poppies, represents Unit 131 at ceremonies like the City of Tucson's Four Chaplains ceremony, and decorates, plans, and helps organize the Post 131 Christmas Party.
- Poppy Drive and remembrance activitiesOrganizes a Poppy Drive in November, soliciting donations and seeking volunteers for mailing tasks to honor those who served, and manages the distribution of poppies as a symbol of remembrance for fallen veterans.
- Promoting youth education and leadership Leadership Programs in Civics & Government for YouthRuns programs focused on education, children, and youth, brings projects into local classrooms, and works with school advisors to identify girls with leadership qualities for a program that teaches the ideals and principles of American government.
- Supporting Fisher House Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportSupports Fisher House, an organization providing temporary housing for families of veterans receiving medical care.
- Supporting military members and veteransProvides support to military members and veterans, including collecting various items for Youth on their Own (YOTO), Fisher House, and homeless veterans at the VA Medical Center, and collecting items for the Tucson Veteran Home. The organization also volunteers at the Veterans’ Medical Center, assists with Bingo games, serves refreshments at Bridging Ceremonies for veterans in substance use disorders programs, and volunteers for the Christmas gift shop.
- Supporting military members and veterans through various programs Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportProvides support to military members and veterans through a dedicated committee, engages in Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA & R) activities, and supports Fisher House by providing temporary housing for families of veterans receiving medical care.
- Supporting veterans in medical and residential facilitiesProvides support services to residents of the Tucson State Veterans Home, including collecting specific items for the Memory Care building and crafts, and volunteers at the Veterans’ Medical Center by assisting with Bingo games, serving refreshments, and volunteering for the Christmas gift shop.
- Volunteering and supporting residents at the Tucson State Veterans HomeRepresents the Auxiliary on the Steering Committee of the Arizona State Veterans Home, attends monthly meetings, works in the Gift Shop, visits with residents, and holds bake fests to support functions at the Veterans Home.
- Youth and education programs Leadership Programs in Civics & Government for YouthWorks with school advisors to identify girls with leadership qualities for a program that teaches the ideals and principles of American government and brings projects into local classrooms through its Children and Youth program.
- Youth leadership and education programs Leadership Programs in Civics & Government for YouthWorks with school advisors to identify girls with leadership qualities for a program that teaches American government, brings projects into local classrooms through its Children and Youth program, and organizes participation in Girls State, a leadership and civics program for high school girls.
advocacy · 1
- Representation and advocacy for veteransRepresents the Auxiliary on the Steering Committee of the Arizona State Veterans Home, attends monthly meetings, works in the Gift Shop, and visits with residents.
capacity building · 3
- Organizing Girls State participation Leadership Programs in Civics & Government for YouthOrganizes participation in Girls State, a leadership and civics program for high school girls.
- Providing guidelines and training for volunteersProvides guidelines for various kitchen roles including safety and sanitation, bussers, cooks/soup makers, grill volunteers, lunch cashiers, prep/plating volunteers, and servers.
- Volunteer and membership managementProvides guidelines for various kitchen roles for volunteers, accepts nominations for Board members, processes new member applications and membership renewals, and recognizes volunteers with awards such as the Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year Award.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Financial Oversight and Stewardship financial_stewardshipMaintains financial accountability and sustainability through a dedicated budget committee that manages planning and fiscal oversight.
- Financial oversight via dedicated governance financial_stewardshipImplements financial planning and oversight through a dedicated budget committee to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term organizational stability.
- Membership Growth and Retention Strategy membership_growthEmploys a dedicated membership committee to systematically recruit and retain members, ensuring organizational sustainability and expanded community impact.
- Membership growth through dedicated recruitment membership_growthEmploys a dedicated membership committee to systematically recruit and retain members, ensuring organizational sustainability and expansion.
- Promoting Patriotism and Responsible Citizenship Promoting patriotism and citizenshipThe organization actively promotes patriotism and responsible citizenship within individual homes, its own Auxiliary Unit, and the wider community to foster civic engagement and national pride.
- Promotion of Patriotism and Civic Engagement Promoting patriotism and citizenshipActively promotes patriotism and responsible citizenship within the unit and broader community as a core mechanism for fostering national values and supporting veterans' legacies.
- Promotion of patriotism and citizenship as core civic engagement Promoting patriotism and citizenshipActively promotes patriotism and responsible citizenship within the unit and broader community as a mechanism to strengthen national values and civic participation.
- Public Awareness and Organizational Visibility public_awareness_campaignConducts public relations campaigns to increase awareness of the organization’s mission and activities, enhancing community engagement and support.
- Public awareness through strategic outreach public_awareness_campaignConducts public relations campaigns to increase visibility and understanding of the organization’s mission and activities, supporting broader community engagement and support.
- Selfless Service to Military and Veteran Communities service_not_selfThe organization operates on the guiding principle of selfless service, focusing its efforts on supporting military members, veterans, and their communities.
- Shared Facility Utilization for Accessibility shared_facility_useUses a shared or affiliated facility with accessible parking to ensure operational efficiency and physical accessibility for veterans, members, and community participants.
- Shared facility utilization for operational access shared_facility_useUses a shared or affiliated facility with accessible parking to enable operations, ensuring physical accessibility and operational efficiency.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Meal Service volunteer-driven meal serviceThe organization utilizes volunteer labor to prepare and serve meals through a community lunch program, leveraging community engagement for operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Meal Service volunteer-driven meal serviceOperates a community lunch program using volunteer labor to prepare and serve meals, leveraging community engagement to sustain service delivery and support for veterans and military families.
- Volunteer-driven service model volunteer-driven meal serviceRelies on volunteer labor to prepare and serve meals in its community lunch program, enabling service delivery through community engagement and reducing operational costs.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Children and Youth Program
Engages local classrooms with educational projects focused on patriotism, citizenship, and American values
Fisher House Support
Provides snacks, baked goods, and supplies to Fisher House, which offers temporary housing for families of hospitalized veterans
Girl’s State
Identifies high school girls with leadership potential to participate in a program that teaches principles of American government and civic engagement
Luncheon Program
Volunteer-run meal service on Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, serving the public and raising funds for veteran charities and programs
Poppy Drive
Annual campaign in November to distribute poppies in memory of fallen service members, involving donation solicitation and mailing efforts
Taco Wednesdays
Weekly taco lunch event that supports fundraising efforts and provides meals to the community while generating funds for veteran causes
VA & Rehabilitation (VA&R) Program
Supports homeless veterans through donation collection, recreational activities like bingo, crafting items, and participation in rehabilitation programs
YOTO Support
Collects non-perishable food, hygiene items, school supplies, and new clothing for Youth on Their Own, an organization serving homeless youth
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona State Veterans Home Partner — Represents the Auxiliary on the Steering Committee, works in the Gift Shop, and visits residents.
- City of Tucson Partner — Participated in the City of Tucson's 76th Annual Four Chaplains ceremony.
- FISHER HOUSE Partner — Collects and delivers snacks, juice, paper plates, and baked goods to Fisher House.
- Fisher House Partner — Supports Fisher House through volunteer and outreach activities.
- Fisher House Partner — Supports functions at the Fisher House through bake fests and home baking.
- Santa Rita Fire District Partner — Kevin McNichols from the Santa Rita Fire District will give a presentation on the history of the building where the post is located.
- The American Legion Partner — Participates in and contributes to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion.
- Tucson State Veterans Home Partner — Provides volunteer support and services to residents of the Tucson State Veterans Home.
- Tucson Veteran Home Partner — Collects items from their "Wish List" including aquariums, DVDs, and artificial flowers.
- VA Medical Center Partner — Collects new clothing and canned goods for homeless veterans at the VA Medical Center.
- Veterans’ Medical Center Partner — Volunteers at the center, helps with Bingo games, and collects items for homeless veterans.
- Viet Nam Veterans of America Partner — Directs donations of clothing or household goods to Viet Nam Veterans of America for pick-up.
- YOTO - Youth on their Own Partner — Collects donations of food, hygiene items, clothing, and school supplies for YOTO.