activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 24
- Community Dialogue and Training Center Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesOperates a center that facilitates civil and respectful discussions among individuals to address personal and community challenges through dialogue and training.
- Community Dialogue and Training Center Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesOperates a Community Dialogue and Training Center that facilitates civil and respectful discussions among individuals to address personal and community challenges.
- Community Dialogue and Training Center Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesOperates a Community Dialogue and Training Center that helps individuals discuss challenges in a civil and respectful manner.
- Community Information & Referral ServicesOperates a 24/7 live-operator 2-1-1 phone service and online portal in English and Spanish— with interpreter services available for other languages— connecting individuals to thousands of community resources. Also sells a printed Directory of Community Resources for Pima County.
- Community Information & Referral servicesOperates a 24/7 live-operator 2-1-1 phone service and online portal offering information and referral in English and Spanish, with interpreter services available for other languages. Maintains a comprehensive directory of community resources for Pima County, available online and in print.
- Coordinated Entry AssessmentsAssessed individuals for Coordinated Entry during fiscal year 2023.
- Coordinated Entry System for Homeless ServicesConducts assessments for individuals through the Coordinated Entry system during fiscal year 2023 to connect them with appropriate housing and support services.
- Emergency shelter and rapid re-housing for homeless families Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers emergency shelter and rapid re-housing for families experiencing homelessness, including intensive case management and job search support. Housed 313 households during fiscal year 2023 and provides financial assistance to prevent eviction for families and young adults at risk of homelessness in Tucson/Pima County.
- Family Homelessness Prevention and Housing Support Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and financial assistance to homeless families and young adults (18–24) at risk of homelessness in Tucson/Pima County, including intensive case management, job search guidance, and eviction prevention. Housed 313 households during fiscal year 2023.
- Holiday Meal Sponsorship Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOperates a holiday meal sponsorship program at Reunion House Shelter, providing meals to clients year-round.
- Holiday meal sponsorship program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOperates a year-round holiday meal sponsorship program at Reunion House Shelter for clients, providing seasonal meals and support.
- Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides financial assistance to families and young adults (18-24) at risk of homelessness in Tucson/Pima County to prevent eviction and offers diversion funds to help young adults up to age 24 avoid shelter use by finding alternative housing solutions.
- Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers diversion funds and case management to help young adults up to age 24 avoid shelter use and prevent homelessness by identifying alternative housing solutions.
- Housing and Support Services for Homeless FamiliesProvides emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and intensive case management, including job search guidance, to support homeless families in beginning anew and achieving safe, stable housing. Housed adults and children in 313 households during fiscal year 2023.
- Housing and Support Services for Homeless YouthProvides 24/7 housing, shelter, and comprehensive support services, including transportation, meals, education support, family services, and community resource connections, for hundreds of homeless youth annually in Tucson, specifically for ages 12-17 through Reunion House and for young adults ages 18-24.
- Housing and case management services for young adults experiencing homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and intensive case management for young adults (ages 18–24) experiencing homelessness, including job search guidance and diversion funds to prevent shelter use. Supported over 700 young adults through housing programs and the local coordinated entry system in recent fiscal years.
- In-Kind Donation and Tax Credit Programs Arizona Tax Credit Donation ProgramAccepts in-kind donations at its Tucson facility during specified weekday hours and participates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program, enabling donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit for contributions.
- In-kind donation and charitable tax credit programs Arizona Tax Credit Donation ProgramAccepts in-kind donations at its Tucson facility during specified weekday hours and participates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program, enabling donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit for contributions.
- Information and Referral ServicesOperates a 24/7 live-operator Information & Referral directory and 2-1-1 phone service, available in English and Spanish with interpreter services for other languages, connecting community members to thousands of resources. Also sells a printed Directory of Community Resources for Pima County.
- Specialized Support for Survivors of TraffickingEmploys a specialized case manager to provide trauma-informed services to survivors of sex trafficking, focusing on healing, stabilization, and access to housing and support services.
- Specialized support services for survivors of sex traffickingEmploys a dedicated case manager to provide trauma-informed services to survivors of sex trafficking, focusing on healing, stabilization, and access to housing and support resources.
- Support for Sex Trafficking SurvivorsEmploys a specialized case manager to serve sex trafficking survivors, offering services focused on healing from trauma and achieving stabilization.
- Supportive housing and shelter services for homeless youth Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates 24/7 supportive housing programs, including Reunion House—the only program of its kind in Southern Arizona—for youth ages 12–17, providing emergency shelter, housing, meals, transportation, education support, and family services. Serves hundreds of homeless youth annually in Tucson, including pregnant and parenting youth and survivors of sex or labor trafficking.
- Youth Homeless Shelter and Support ServicesOperates Reunion House, a 24/7 supportive housing program for youth ages 12–17, and provides comprehensive support including emergency shelter, housing, case management, transportation, meals, education support, and family services to hundreds of homeless youth annually in Tucson. This includes specialized services for young adults (18–24), many of whom are pregnant, parenting, or survivors of sex or labor trafficking.
strategies · 29
how they think
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- Client-Directed Assistance client-directed_assistancePromotes client autonomy by distributing gift cards, allowing individuals to self-direct the purchase of basic necessities.
- Client-Directed Assistance for Dignity and Autonomy client-directed assistanceEmpowers clients by providing gift cards for self-directed purchase of basic necessities, reinforcing dignity, personal agency, and individualized need fulfillment.
- Client-Directed Basic Needs Assistance client-directed assistanceEmpowers clients by distributing gift cards for self-directed purchase of essentials, promoting autonomy, dignity, and individual choice in meeting basic needs.
- Collaborative Program Management collaborative_program_managementEmphasizes team building and collaboration in the management and operations of programs to enhance effectiveness.
- Collaborative Program Management collaborative_program_managementEmphasizes team building and inter-organizational collaboration in managing and operating programs to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.
- Community-Based Access and Resource Linkage community-based_supportStrengthens community capacity by promoting local access to services through proximity-based support, multi-channel information and referral systems, and collaborative program management to connect individuals with resources and reduce homelessness systemically.
- Community-Based Support and Accessibility community-based_supportEmphasizes providing accessible, local support to community members, encouraging them to seek help within their own communities.
- Community-Based and Accessible Support community-based supportPromotes local help-seeking by emphasizing proximity and accessibility of services, strengthening community capacity to support vulnerable individuals.
- Comprehensive Support Model for Homelessness comprehensive_support_modelAddresses homelessness through a multi-faceted approach that includes crisis stability, resource linkage, social connectedness, community engagement, and systemic advocacy to strengthen the community and eliminate homelessness.
- Continuum of Care Model for Homelessness continuum_of_careImplements a full spectrum approach to youth and family homelessness, including street outreach, emergency shelter, supportive housing, and case management, to create a structured pathway from crisis to stability.
- Continuum of Care for Youth and Families continuum_of_careImplements a full pathway from street outreach and emergency shelter to supportive housing and self-sufficiency, using coordinated entry and evidence-based assessments (VI-SPDAT) to prioritize those most at risk, ensuring timely and appropriate service delivery.
- Continuum of Care for Youth and Family Homelessness continuum_of_careUtilizes a continuum of care model that encompasses street outreach, shelter, support services, and case management to address and resolve youth and family homelessness.
- Coordinated Entry with Prioritization via VI-SPDAT coordinated_entry_with_vi-spdatsUses the Coordinated Entry system and VI-SPDAT assessments to systematically identify, triage, and prioritize individuals and families most at risk of homelessness or in dangerous situations for housing and support services.
- Coordinated Entry with VI-SPDAT Assessments coordinated_entry_with_vi-spdatsEmploys the Coordinated Entry system and VI-SPDAT assessments to prioritize housing program placements for individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness or in dangerous situations.
- Holistic and Integrated Support Services holistic-support-modelDelivers comprehensive support that addresses multiple interconnected needs—such as mental health, legal issues, education, employment, and life skills—through coordinated case management and multidisciplinary services to promote resilience and self-sufficiency.
- Holistic and Resiliency-Based Support Model holistic-support-modelDelivers integrated services—including case management, counseling, life skills, legal aid, education, and employment support—while intentionally building on clients’ existing survival skills to foster resilience and long-term stability.
- Housing First with Intensive Case Management housing_first_with_case_managementProvides immediate access to community-based housing combined with intensive case management and goal planning to help individuals and families overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, based on the principle that stable housing is foundational to long-term stability.
- Housing First with Intensive Case Management housing_first_with_case_managementProvides immediate access to community-based housing combined with intensive case management and goal planning to help individuals and families overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, based on the principle that stable housing is foundational for long-term stability.
- Housing First with Intensive Case Management housing-first_with_case_managementUtilizes a Housing First approach combined with intensive case management and goal planning to help homeless families and individuals identify and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency while residing in community-based housing.
- Housing with Holistic Support Services for Self-Sufficiency housing_with_support_servicesPartners with community programs to house families and provides ongoing, holistic support including case management, education, employment assistance, counseling, and life/parenting skills to promote long-term self-sufficiency and prevent future homelessness.
- Multi-Channel Information and Referral multi-channel_information_and_referralConnects individuals with community resources through a multi-channel approach, including a helpline, online database, and printed directory.
- Multi-Channel Information and Referral System multi-channel information and referralConnects individuals to essential community resources through multiple access points, including a helpline, online database, and printed directories, ensuring broad and equitable access to support.
- Multi-Level Advocacy multi-level_advocacyEngages in advocacy efforts at local, state, and national levels to influence policy and systemic change related to housing, homelessness, and poverty.
- Multi-Level Advocacy and Systemic Change multi-level advocacyAdvances policy change and systemic solutions to homelessness and poverty through coordinated advocacy at local, state, and national levels, while leveraging public programs like Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit to mobilize community investment in the working poor.
- Multi-Level Systems Advocacy multi-level advocacyAdvances systemic change by advocating for policy and resource improvements related to housing, homelessness, and poverty at local, state, and national levels.
- Resiliency-Based Approach for Homeless Youth resiliency-buildingBuilds on the existing survival skills of homeless youth to foster resilience, stability, and long-term success, rather than focusing solely on deficits.
- Resiliency-Building Pathway to Self-Sufficiency resiliency-buildingEmploys a resiliency-based approach that builds on the survival skills of homeless youth to support long-term stability, offering a continuous pathway from homelessness to self-sufficiency through integrated outreach, emergency shelter, and long-term supportive housing.
- Tax Credit Incentive for Donor Engagement tax-credit fundraisingLeverages the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program to motivate state taxpayers to donate in support of services for the working poor, aligning public policy with community funding.
- Tax-Credit Fundraising tax-credit_fundraisingLeverages the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program to incentivize donations from state taxpayers, thereby supporting programs for the working poor.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Diversion Program
Provides funds and support to help young adults up to age 24 avoid entering shelter by finding alternative housing solutions and preventing homelessness.
Housing Programs
Offers emergency shelter and rapid re-housing for families and young adults experiencing homelessness.
Housing Programs for Young Adults 18-24
Emergency shelter and rapid re-housing with intensive case management, job search guidance, and specialized services for homeless young adults, including those who are pregnant, parenting, or survivors of trafficking.
Prevention Program
Provides temporary rental assistance and financial support to families and young adults (18-24) at risk of homelessness in Tucson/Pima County who have a lease and income but face eviction.
Reunion House
Provides 24/7 supportive housing for youth ages 12-17 in need of a safe place to stay.
Reunion House & Safe Place
24/7 supportive housing and emergency shelter for youth ages 12-17, offering safe shelter, meals, transportation, educational support, and family services. Designated Safe Place agency in Pima County.
Street Outreach
Engages with homeless youth in the community to provide support and resources for housing.
Street Outreach Program
Community-based outreach to connect homeless youth and young adults with housing, resources, and support services.
relationships · 127
who they work with
- 30 other community programs Partner — Collaborates with 30 community programs to house families and provide ongoing support services.
- Alliance Bank of Arizona Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness Coalition — Coalition member partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Government — Government agency partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Government agency partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Department of Education (USDA Food Program) Government — Government program partner providing food program support
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Government agency partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Department of Housing Government — Government agency partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Recognized as a qualifying charity under the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona End of Life Care Partnership Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Human Services Council Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Multihousing Association – AMCF Big Hearts Tucson Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona Serve Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arizona State University School of Social Work Partner — Collaborates on the Youth Experiences Survey to investigate sex and labor trafficking among homeless and runaway youth.
- Arizona State University Sex Trafficking Intervention Research Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Armory Park Senior Center Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Bank of America Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Big Lots Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Blanche Johnson Courtyards Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- CODAC Health, Recovery, and Wellness Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Carl and Mabel E. Shurtz Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting the work of Our Family Services Inc
- Casa de Los Niños Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Catholic Social Services Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Changemaker High School Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Child & Family Resources Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Community partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
- City of Tucson Government — Government partner collaborating with Our Family Services Inc
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