SUNNYSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION

Awards scholarships to high school graduates through the Dollars for Scholars program, having awarded over $716,000 since 2004, with approximately 40 scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually. Also established a Dual Enrollment Scholarship program in 2021 to connect SUSD students with STEM programs at the University of Arizona.

Awards approximately 40 scholarships annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000 each, through the Dollars for Scholars program, having awarded over $716,000 in scholarships to high school graduates since 2004. Also established a Dual Enrollment Scholarship program in 2021 to connect SUSD students with STEM programs at the University of Arizona.

Provided targeted relief during the pandemic, including emergency supplies and support services.

Organizes community events including neighborhood clean-ups, art projects, cafecitos on generational wealth, school-based bike clubs, and community bike rides on Tucson’s southside, including a series of five cleanup events.

Developed the Stories South of 22nd digital hub to showcase community-led reinvestment efforts in Tucson's Southside.

Conducts digital equity work, including in-home WiFi installation, to improve technology access in the Southside community.

Invests in education through multiple programs, including awarding over $716,000 in scholarships since 2004, providing approximately 40 annual scholarships, funding 34 classroom projects impacting over 8,000 students, and supporting dual-enrollment and professional development via the Excellence in Education and Mini-Grant programs.

Hosted and maintains the El Pueblo 50 exhibition at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, featuring archival photos, oral histories, art installations, and open houses, including a Tree Dedication Ceremony and partnership with local organizations to plant a new tree.

Provides emergency support including cash assistance, rental and utility payments, food boxes, toiletries, winter coats, and shoes to families in crisis, serving 1,548 families in 2022.

Hosts monthly drive-thru food distribution events to provide free food to the community.

Organizes and hosts public exhibitions, such as the "El Pueblo 50" exhibition, to celebrate community history and culture. This exhibition, hosted at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, showcases archival photos, oral histories, and art installations, and includes open houses and a tree dedication ceremony.

Organized and hosts the "El Pueblo 50" public exhibition at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center's patio through January 18, 2026, to celebrate fifty years of the center's role in the Southside community. The exhibition showcases archival photos, oral histories, and art installations, and includes open houses with displays like "The Drawings and Doodles of ¡GRIJALVA!" and the "¡Viva El Pueblo! Project".

Planted a new tree at El Pueblo in partnership with Tucson Clean and Beautiful and Grow Tucson as part of the El Pueblo 50 initiative.

Operates the Juntos Fund to provide targeted assistance to undocumented and mixed-status families in the community.

Administers the Sunnyside Hall of Fame, which has inducted 120 individuals or groups since 2005 for their contributions to education, community, and profession. Manages the program, including the annual induction of new honorees through a nomination and committee review process, since 2022.

Administers the Sunnyside Hall of Fame, which has inducted 120 individuals or groups since 2005 for their contributions to education, community, and profession. The foundation has managed the program since 2022, including the annual induction process.

Hosts a monthly drive-thru event to distribute free food to community members in need.

Hosts community investment events such as neighborhood clean-ups, art projects, and community bike rides. This includes organizing a series of community cleanup events in the Sunnyside neighborhood.

Hosts community investment events such as neighborhood clean-ups, art projects, cafecitos on generational wealth, school-based bike clubs, and community bike rides in Tucson’s southside. This includes organizing community cleanup events in the Sunnyside neighborhood.

Conducts digital equity work, including in-home WiFi installation.

Conducts digital equity work, including in-home WiFi installation for community members.

Provides cash assistance, utility bill support, emergency food boxes, winter coats, shoes, and emergency rental payments to families. In 2022, supported 1,548 families with various forms of aid and distributed over 42,950 pounds of food to 1,525 Southside households.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities, as well as distributing food boxes, toiletries, winter coats, and shoes to families in need. In 2022, this program supported 1,548 families with cash assistance, utility bill support, emergency food boxes, winter coats, and shoes, and distributed over 42,950 pounds of food to 1,525 Southside households.

Manages the Sunnyside Hall of Fame, which has inducted 120 individuals or groups since 2005 through an annual nomination and committee review process to honor contributions to education and the community.

Invests in schools by funding student scholarships, teacher mini-grants, and career pathway programs. This includes the Excellence in Education program, which funds classroom projects, supplies, dual-enrollment scholarships, and professional development, and the Mini-Grant program, which funded 34 projects impacting over 8,000 students.

Invests in schools by funding student scholarships, teacher mini-grants, and career pathway programs. This includes funding 34 projects impacting over 8,000 students and providing funding for classroom projects, supplies, dual-enrollment scholarships, and professional development through the Excellence in Education program.

Launched the Juntos Fund to provide assistance to undocumented and mixed-status families.

Offers mentorship opportunities for families to build skills in community organizing, problem-solving, generational wealth building, and arts and culture preservation.

Supports educator participation in the CommunityShare Teacher Fellowship by providing stipends and $1,000 for materials and expenses.

Provides mentorship opportunities for families to develop skills in community organizing, problem-solving, generational wealth building, and arts and culture preservation.

Provides sponsorships to partner organizations working in advocacy, education, wellness, and community leadership to strengthen community capacity.

Provides mentorship opportunities for families to develop skills in community organizing, problem-solving, generational wealth building, and arts and culture preservation.

Provides sponsorships to partner organizations that advance advocacy, education, wellness, and community leadership.

Developed an online platform to showcase community-led reinvestment efforts in Tucson’s Southside, amplifying local narratives and initiatives.

Provides sponsorships to partner organizations that advance advocacy, education, wellness, and community leadership.

Provides stipends and funding for materials and expenses to educators participating in the CommunityShare Teacher Fellowship program.

Provides stipends and $1,000 for materials and expenses to educators participating in the CommunityShare Teacher Fellowship program.