Altrusa Tucson is proud to announce the 2025 Young Authors Contest winners! This year, students across Tucson submitted original stories and poems, showcasing their creativity and storytelling skills. Winning entries will be published in an official contest anthology, with copies donated to their school libraries. These young writers will be …
Altrusa Tucson members Gail Dent and Ann Banwell recently visited Immaculate Heart Academy, where they spoke with students about the Young Authors Contest and provided insight into the judging process. They also sat down with Bear Essential News student reporter Maya Pieterse (5th grade) to discuss the contest and the …
Each month, Altrusa Tucson members support Days for Girls, a global initiative dedicated to improving access to menstrual hygiene products and education for women and girls worldwide. Through this project, we help create and assemble reusable hygiene kits, ensuring that more individuals have the resources to manage their health with …
Last week, Altrusa members had the wonderful opportunity to visit classrooms at Tully, White, and Bonillas Elementary Schools, sharing stories with young students and encouraging them to engage with books in a new way. After reading, we introduced them to the Tucson Festival of Books Author Poster Project, providing simple shape-drawing …
February is Love of Reading Month in Tucson, and Altrusa members have been busy spreading the joy of books across our community. From reading to students to supporting local and national literacy initiatives, our members are making a meaningful impact. Bringing Stories to Life in the Classroom Altrusans have been …
