activities · 28
what they do
direct service · 22
- Case Management Community Resource Navigation & ReferralProvides follow-up case management to connect individuals with additional services and programs.
- Community Center OperationsOperates the Frances McClelland Community Center and the House of Neighborly Service campus in South Tucson, providing venues for community, educational, and business groups, and hosting bilingual programs.
- Emergency Support Services Professional Attire ProvisionOffers access to support services such as emergency assistance and job-specific clothing, including a program called "Your Sister's Closet" that provides clothing assistance through one-hour appointments.
- Facility Rental Services Camp Facility Rental & Retreat HostingOffers facility rental spaces for events, meetings, and celebrations to community organizations, corporations, governmental groups, and individuals.
- Facility Rental and Community Space Management Shared Community Center Space OperationOperates the Frances McClelland Community Center and the House of Neighborly Service campus in South Tucson, providing rental spaces for events, meetings, and celebrations to community organizations, corporations, governmental groups, and individuals; the South Tucson campus hosts bilingual programs in English and Spanish.
- Follow-up Case Management Community Resource Navigation & ReferralProvides follow-up case management to connect individuals with additional services and programs.
- Menstrual Product Distribution (Project Period) Menstrual Health and Hygiene SupportOperates Project Period, an ongoing drive to collect and distribute tampons, sanitary pads, and reusable menstrual cups to women, girls, and transgender people through "Your Sister's Closet" and 11 partner agencies across Tucson.
- Pima County Teen Court Youth Justice Diversion & Reentry SupportOperates a youth-led diversion and restorative justice program where teens serve in judicial roles for peers who have admitted guilt to an arrestable offense.
- Pima County Teen Court Youth Justice Diversion & Reentry SupportOperates a youth-led diversion and restorative justice program where teens serve as jurors, attorneys, bailiffs, and clerks for peers who have admitted guilt for an arrestable offense.
- Project Period Menstrual Health and Hygiene SupportConducts an ongoing drive to collect and distribute tampons, sanitary pads, and reusable menstrual cups to women, girls, and transgender people through Your Sister's Closet and 11 partner agencies across Tucson.
- Project Period Menstrual Health and Hygiene SupportRuns an ongoing menstrual product drive that collects and distributes tampons, sanitary pads, and reusable menstrual cups through Your Sister's Closet and 11 partner agencies across Tucson to women, girls, and transgender people.
- Racial and Gender Equity InitiativesLaunched the Dr. Laura Banks-Reed Center for Gender and Racial Equity in 2024, expanding the Racial Justice Center to include gender equity; conducts the annual 21-Day Racial Justice Challenge with daily educational content on racial justice topics.
- S.T.R.I.V.E. Program Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides free enrollment in the S.T.R.I.V.E. program, which offers job-readiness coaching and support services.
- S.T.R.I.V.E. Program Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted IndividualsProvides free enrollment in the S.T.R.I.V.E. program.
- SNAP CAN ProgramOffers the SNAP CAN program, a community-based initiative.
- SNAP CAN Program Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceOffers the SNAP CAN program, a community-based initiative providing support services and case management to connect individuals with additional resources.
- Workforce Development Program Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides job-readiness support through one-on-one coaching, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, job search activities, and access to a weekly computer lab and monthly career skill classes at the Workforce Development Computer Lab.
- Workforce Development and Job Readiness Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides comprehensive job readiness support including one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter writing assistance, interview preparation, job search assistance, and online application support through a dedicated computer lab and monthly career skill classes.
- Workforce Development and Job Readiness Program Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides comprehensive job readiness support, including one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter writing assistance, interview preparation, job search activities, and access to a computer lab and career skill classes. The program also offers support services like emergency assistance and job-specific clothing.
- Your Sister's Closet Professional Attire ProvisionOperates a clothing assistance program at 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson, offering one-hour appointments for individuals to receive clothing and access support services such as emergency assistance and job-specific attire.
- Your Sister's Closet Professional Attire ProvisionOperates a program that provides clothing assistance to individuals through one-hour appointments, offering job-specific clothing and other apparel.
- Youth Diversion and Restorative Justice (Pima County Teen Court) Youth Justice Diversion & Reentry SupportOperates the Pima County Teen Court, a youth-led diversion and restorative justice program where teens serve in various roles for peers who have admitted guilt for arrestable offenses.
advocacy · 3
- Racial Equity Cohort Justice Panel Racial Equity Grantmaking and Advisory PanelsLaunched the Racial Equity Cohort Justice Panel (RERoot Panel), an advisory panel with recommending authority within the Pima County Racial Equity Cohort.
- Racial Justice and Gender Equity InitiativesOperates the Dr. Laura Banks-Reed Center for Gender and Racial Equity, which includes the Racial Equity Cohort Justice Panel (RERoot Panel) that advises the Pima County Racial Equity Cohort. The organization also conducts an annual 21-Day Racial Justice Challenge.
- Racial and Gender Equity Advocacy and EducationLaunched the Dr. Laura Banks-Reed Center for Gender and Racial Equity, expanding its Racial Justice Center, and conducts an annual 21-Day Racial Justice Challenge providing daily educational content on racial justice topics.
capacity building · 3
- Racial Equity Advisory and Grantmaking Racial Equity Grantmaking and Advisory PanelsLaunched the Racial Equity Cohort Justice Panel (RERoot Panel) with recommending authority in the Pima County Racial Equity Cohort and provided Racial Justice Mini Grants to grassroots organizations advancing racial equity and justice in Pima County.
- Racial Justice Mini Grants Racial Equity Grantmaking and Advisory PanelsProvides Racial Justice Mini Grants to grassroots organizations in Pima County that are working to advance racial equity and justice and transform systems supporting racist norms.
- Racial Justice Mini Grants Racial Equity Grantmaking and Advisory PanelsProvides grants to grassroots organizations in Pima County to advance racial equity and justice and transform systems supporting racist norms.
strategies · 30
how they think
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- Advocacy for Menstrual Equity advocacy_for_policy_changeThe organization advocates to end the stigma surrounding menstruation and works to change local, state, and federal policies to improve the affordability and accessibility of menstrual products.
- Advocacy for policy change advocacy_for_policy_changeThe organization advocates for policy changes at local, state, and federal levels to address specific issues, such as making menstrual products more affordable and accessible and ending associated stigma.
- Client-Centered Preparation for Service Delivery client_centered_preparationThe organization prepares for client visits by proactively inquiring about specific needs, preferences, and circumstances (e.g., clothing sizes, employment status, color preferences) to ensure that services and items provided are relevant and tailored to the individual.
- Client-centered preparation for direct services client-centered_preparationThe organization prepares for client visits by gathering specific information about individual needs and preferences to ensure relevant and personalized items and services are available.
- Client-centered service preparation client-centered_preparationPrepares for client visits by collecting individualized information (e.g., sizes, preferences, employment status) to ensure dignity, relevance, and effectiveness of provided items and services, reflecting a theory of action centered on personalization and respect.
- Climate Justice Advocacy for Racialized Communities climate_justice_advocacyThe organization advocates for and builds communities of practice to address the needs and solutions emerging from racialized people disproportionately affected by the Climate Crisis, focusing on issues such as housing, water, land use, environmental racism, and economic downturns.
- Climate justice advocacy and community building climate_justice_advocacyThe organization advocates for and builds communities of practice to address the needs and solutions for racialized people affected by the Climate Crisis, focusing on issues like housing, water, land use, and environmental racism.
- Climate justice rooted in racial equity climate_justice_advocacyBuilds advocacy and community practice around climate justice with a focus on racialized communities, linking environmental crises to systemic inequities in housing, water, health, and economic stability, and acting on the principle that climate solutions must center those most impacted.
- Community Listening and Grassroots Engagement for AdvocacyThe organization conducts community listening sessions to build relationships with grassroots groups and system-impacted individuals, gather insights into community needs, and inform its advocacy efforts.
- Community Space Utilization for Engagement and Access community_space_utilizationThe organization utilizes its community facilities by offering rental spaces to local organizations and individuals, thereby supporting community engagement and providing accessible meeting venues.
- Community engagement and listening for informed advocacyThe organization conducts community listening sessions to build relationships with grassroots groups and system-impacted individuals, gather information on community needs, and inform its advocacy efforts.
- Community engagement through listening and youth leadership community_engagement_via_emailBuilds trust and informs advocacy by conducting community listening sessions and engaging system-impacted youth as leaders—such as hiring former Teen Court participants as mentors—based on the belief that authentic change emerges from grassroots, lived-experience-driven processes.
- Community space utilization for local engagement community_space_utilizationThe organization utilizes its community facilities by providing rental spaces to local organizations and individuals, thereby supporting community engagement and access to meeting spaces.
- Community-Led Solutions for Systemic Change community_led_solutionsThe organization fosters meaningful change by bringing together justice system professionals and community members, valuing both institutional knowledge and lived experiences to co-create solutions.
- Community-led solutions for systemic change community-led_solutionsThe organization brings together justice system professionals and community members, valuing both institutional knowledge and lived experience, to achieve meaningful and sustainable change.
- Intersectional approach to empowerment and policy change intersectionalityAddresses overlapping systems of oppression—particularly race and gender—through integrated strategies in training, policy advocacy, and community engagement, grounded in the theory that effective change must reflect the complexity of identity and structural inequity.
- Intersectionality in Anti-Racism and Women's Empowerment intersectionalityThe organization addresses racism and empowers women through training, education, policy, advocacy, and community engagement, recognizing that race, gender, and other identities intersect within systems of oppression.
- Intersectionality in addressing oppression intersectionalityThe organization focuses on training, education, policy, advocacy, and community engagement to eliminate racism and empower women, recognizing that race, gender, and other identities intersect within systems of oppression.
- Multi-Generational Solutions for Poverty and Violence multi_generational_solutionsThe organization provides integrated workforce development, family wellness, and social services to address the root causes of poverty and violence across generations, aiming for sustainable change.
- Multi-generational and holistic solutions for poverty and violence multi-generational_solutionsThe organization provides integrated workforce, family wellness, and social services to address the root causes of poverty and violence, aiming for multi-generational impact.
- Multi-generational, integrated service model multi-generational_solutionsProvides integrated workforce development, family wellness, and social services under one roof to address root causes of poverty and violence, with the theory that coordinated support across generations creates lasting systemic change.
- Policy advocacy to destigmatize and expand access to menstrual products advocacy_for_policy_changeAdvocates for policy changes at local, state, and federal levels to improve affordability and access to menstrual products, grounded in the theory that systemic reform is necessary to end stigma and advance gender equity.
- Proactive Youth Engagement and MentorshipThe organization proactively engages youth by developing community-centered processes to examine issues like the school-to-prison pipeline and by hiring former program participants as facilitators and mentors for current youth, leveraging lived experience for positive development.
- Proactive youth engagement and mentorshipThe organization proactively engages youth by developing community-centered processes to examine issues like the school-to-prison pipeline and by hiring former program participants as facilitators and mentors.
- Racial Equity Lens in Justice System Reform racial_equity_lensThe organization evaluates justice system policies, practices, and outcomes through a racial equity lens to ensure accountability, identify systemic gaps, recommend necessary course corrections, and embed racial equity into sustained practice.
- Racial equity and community-led systems change racial_equity_lensAdvances racial equity by analyzing justice system policies through a racial equity lens and convening both system professionals and community members—including those with lived experience—to co-create solutions, based on the belief that sustainable change requires shared power and accountability.
- Racial equity lens for justice system reform racial_equity_lensThe organization evaluates justice system policies, practices, and outcomes through a racial equity lens to ensure accountability, identify disparities, recommend improvements, and embed racial equity into sustained practice.
- Volunteer-Supported Workforce Development volunteer_supported_workforce_developmentThe organization utilizes volunteers to deliver in-person workforce development programming, providing direct job readiness assistance to clients and leveraging community support for skill-building.
- Volunteer-supported in-person workforce development volunteer-supported_workforce_developmentThe organization utilizes volunteers to provide direct, in-person job readiness assistance to clients through its workforce development programming.
- Volunteer-supported workforce development volunteer-supported_workforce_developmentDelivers in-person job readiness programming using volunteer support to expand reach and personalize services, operating on the theory that community-powered engagement enhances accessibility and effectiveness for clients seeking economic security.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Pima County Teen Court
A youth-led diversion and restorative justice program where teens participate in the legal process as jurors and attorneys for their peers.
Project Period
Provides free menstrual hygiene products to individuals in need and advocates for policy changes to improve access to these products.
Racial Justice Mini Grants
Provides funding to grassroots organizations working to advance racial equity and justice in Pima County.
SNAP CAN
Community-based program offering employment readiness and training for individuals receiving SNAP benefits.
Your Sister's Closet
Offers clothing, shoes, and personal hygiene supplies to women and girls in need, helping them prepare for employment and other life situations.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Partner — Offers the SNAP CAN program through the Arizona Department of Economic Security; DES partners with community organizations to provide employment readiness and training programs.
- Boys to Men Tucson, Inc. Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- CASITA Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- David & Lura Lovell Foundation Funder — Provided funding for the launch of the Dr. Laura Banks-Reed Center for Gender and Racial Equity.
- Earnest House Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- Flowers & Bullets Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- Jewish Community Center Partner — Serves as a permanent collection site for menstrual supplies.
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Funder — Funds the racial equity work to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal legal system.
- Kindred Connections Collective (KCC) Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- MacArthur Foundation Funder — Funds initiatives including community listening sessions, youth engagement, and Racial Justice Mini Grants through the Safety & Justice Challenge.
- No Jail Deaths (NJD) Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- Pillars & Bridges Partner — Partners on the RERoot Cohort.
- Pillars & Bridges Partner — Partners to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal legal system as part of the Safety and Justice Challenge’s Racial Equity Cohort.
- Pima County Justice Services Partner — Partners on initiatives including community listening sessions, youth engagement, and the RERoot Cohort.
- Pima County Justice Services Partner — Partners to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal legal system as part of the Safety and Justice Challenge’s Racial Equity Cohort.
- Sun Tran Partner — Recommends Sun Tran Bus Route #3W or #21W for public transportation to its facility and directs visitors to SunTran.com for schedules.
- The Sugar Hill Community Land Trust (SHCLT) Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- Tucson Bail Fund (TBF) Partner — Recipient of a Racial Justice Mini Grant.
- US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) Funder — Federally funds the SNAP CAN program.
- World YWCA Network — Part of the World YWCA, which works in over 125 countries.
- YWCA Frances McClelland Community Center Partner — Serves as a permanent collection site for menstrual supplies.
- YWCA Southern Arizona Partner — Local affiliate operating under the YWCA network
- YWCA USA Network — Part of the YWCA USA network, which is a pioneer in race relations, labor union representation, and women's empowerment.
- Your Sister’s Closet Partner — Distributes menstrual products and is supported by cash donations.