Altrusa of Tucson members have been busy this fall, with recent projects ranging from preparing dinner for women at Sister José Women’s Center to continued work in school libraries and a little Halloween fun with students at Tully Elementary. On October 25, Altrusans gathered at Sister José Women’s Center to …
Books have been keeping Altrusa of Tucson members busy lately — from helping third graders bring stories to life at Tully Elementary to preparing a special challenged and banned books display for the Friends of the Pima County Public Library. At Tully, Reader’s Theater is back for the 2026–27 school …
Altrusa of Tucson tried something new on September 26 with our first Plant & Bake Sale, hosted at Ann Banwell’s home near the university. Months of propagating, digging, baking and planning came together for a colorful day filled with plants, treats and plenty of Altrusa teamwork. Margaret Watson, Cindy Mansfield, …
A New Chapter for the Kellond Elementary Library Last Friday, Altrusa volunteers gathered at Kellond Elementary School to begin what may become a year-long project: partnering with Kellond staff to transform the school library into a more welcoming, relevant, and engaging space for students. Kellond Principal Angela Schiavone has already …
Twenty talented young writers from across Southern Arizona were recognized this spring as winners of Altrusa International of Tucson’s Young Authors Contest. The winning students were honored during the Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona, where their original stories and poems were celebrated before family members, educators, …
Altrusa members proudly participated in the Tucson Estates Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026, celebrating patriotism, service, and community spirit. Members Elda Lopez, Margaret Watson, and Gwen Gallegos decorated their vehicle in patriotic red, white, and blue to highlight Altrusa’s long-standing motto: “Patriotism, Efficiency, Service.” The parade, organized annually …
In the weeks leading up to the Tucson Festival of Books, classrooms across Southern Arizona were quietly at work on something special. Elementary students, guided by Altrusa International of Tucson volunteers, created hand-drawn posters to welcome visiting authors to the University of Arizona campus. Each poster reflected a student’s interpretation …
Altrusa International of Tucson is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Authors Contest, a program that continues to grow in both participation and literary excellence across Southern Arizona. Each year, students in grades K–12 submit original fictional stories and poems. Entries come from public, private, charter, and …
Readers’ Theatre Comes to Life On Wednesday, December 17, the third graders at Tully Elementary took a big step — from practice to performance. After weeks of reading, rehearsing, and learning how to use their voices and bodies to tell a story, students shared their work in a Readers’ Theatre …
Altrusa Tucson’s November service focus centered on supporting Sister José Women’s Center, an organization that plays a critical role in protecting and empowering women experiencing homelessness. As part of this focus, members gathered clothing and essential items throughout November. The following month, at our November meeting, founder and executive director …
