Category: Spotlight Stories

Posted on: April 26, 2026 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

A Sweet Finish to The Chocolate Touch

Altrusa volunteers wrapped up their semester with third graders at Tully Elementary by celebrating the final chapter of The Chocolate Touch—a modern twist on the classic tale of The Midas Touch. In both stories, the idea is simple but powerful: having too much of something you love can come with …

Posted on: February 22, 2026 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Turning Pages on Tuesdays at Tully

A Sweet Semester with The Chocolate Touch On Tuesdays this semester, Altrusa volunteers are spending time with third graders at Tully Elementary, reading The Chocolate Touch together and exploring the story in creative ways. The classic tale follows a boy whose love of chocolate leads to unexpected consequences, offering students …

Posted on: December 23, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Taking the Stage at Tully Elementary

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 …

Posted on: December 14, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Finding Their Voices at Tully Elementary

Readers’ Theatre, Drama, and the Joy of Storytelling At Tully Elementary, reading doesn’t stop at the page. This fall, Altrusa volunteers have been working with third graders to bring stories to life through Readers’ Theatre — a blend of reading, acting, and expressive storytelling that helps students build confidence, comprehension, …

Posted on: November 30, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Supporting Sister José Women’s Center: Insights from Founder Jean Fedigan

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 …

Marcia Lucas delivers Altrusa donations to Treasures for Teachers
Posted on: September 4, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

August Service Focus: Treasures for Tucson Teachers

In August, Altrusa Tucson lent its support to Treasures for Teachers, a nonprofit that helps local educators stretch their classroom budgets. For many teachers, buying supplies out of pocket has become a routine part of the job. Treasures for Teachers eases that burden by collecting donated items and making them …

Posted on: August 19, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Back-to-School and Beyond: Altrusa Volunteers Supporting Literacy Across Tucson

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 …

Celebrating the 2025 Summer Young Authors Contest Winners
Posted on: August 9, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Celebrating the 2025 Summer Young Authors Contest Winners

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 …

Posted on: June 1, 2025 Posted by: Altrusa Tucson Chapter Comments: 0

Altrusa International of Tucson Annual Installation Luncheon Welcoming New Officers for 2025–2026

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Altrusa International of Tucson gathered for its annual luncheon to celebrate another year of service and to install its newly elected leadership. The elegant event was graciously hosted by Gail Dent, whose hospitality and warm spirit set the tone for an afternoon of reflection, recognition, …