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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Sometimes, the best partnerships begin with a simple walk around the neighborhood. Altrusa Tucson’s Vice President, Elaine Wilder, met Jim Newcomb while walking their dogs to the same park. In July 2024, after many months of friendly conversations, Jim mentioned that he built and maintained websites for small businesses and …
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 …
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 …
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, …
