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 …
As Tucson classrooms come alive again with the buzz of a new school year, Altrusa International of Tucson’s volunteers are already making plans to support young readers and writers in the months ahead. From preschool lending libraries to neighborhood book exchanges, from community book sales to creative writing contests, Altrusans …
Altrusa International of Tucson is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2025 Summer Young Authors Contest! This year’s entries came from a variety of Southern Arizona communities, with wonderful support from local libraries and promotion through Bear Essential News. We are grateful for everyone who helped encourage young writers …
Literacy, Leadership, Development, Fellowship Community service, literacy support, and connection in action June Service Focus: Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona June 5, 2025: Board Meeting at Woods Library, 12–2 PM June 19, 2025: Business/Planning Meeting at Kingfisher Restaurant June Birthday: Gail Dent (6/28) July Service Focus: United Through Reading …
