At Altrusa Tucson, we believe that lasting change begins with service. Through meaningful partnerships with local and global organizations, we are committed to improving lives, fostering literacy, and strengthening our community. From supporting youth in foster care to promoting global literacy initiatives, our work is driven by compassion and action.
Explore the organizations we proudly support and see how we’re making a difference in Tucson and beyond - 2025/2026.
Please click on each organization's logo to visit their website.
I Am You 360
Empowering underserved youth, particularly those aging out of foster care, by providing stable housing and life skills.
Altrusa’s Role: Donating hygiene kits, home essentials, and soon establishing a Little Free Library in the community.
(July & October Focus)
The Haven – Addiction Treatment Center for Women
Helping women overcome addiction with safe, evidence-based recovery programs.
Altrusa’s Role: Members donate essential items to support women during their recovery journey.
(August Focus)
Tully Elementary Magnet School
Supporting young students through literacy and educational programs.
Altrusa’s Role: Donating school supplies, organizing a preschool winter celebration, providing hats and books for preschoolers, and supporting the Tully school library through volunteer librarian work and book donations.
(September & December Focus)
Steve Daru Boys & Girls Club
Providing after-school programs that foster academic success and character development.
Altrusa’s Role: Hosting after-school reading clubs, tutoring sessions, and serving Thanksgiving dinner to neighborhood families.
(September & November Focus)
Fisher House Foundation
Providing free lodging for military and veteran families during VA Hospital medical care.
Altrusa’s Role: Supplying comfort items and supporting family stays.
(November Focus)
Santa Helpers for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Family
Bringing holiday joy to military families.
Altrusa’s Role: Adopting a family and providing wrapped holiday gifts and essentials.
(December Focus)
Libraries for the World
Creating libraries in underserved communities worldwide to promote literacy.
Altrusa’s Role: Donating books for new libraries in Guatemala and Uganda.
(January Focus)
Read Between the Bars
Providing books to incarcerated individuals to support literacy and rehabilitation.
Altrusa’s Role: Donating high-demand books through their Amazon Wish List.
(February Focus)
Tucson Festival of Books – Young Authors Contest
Inspiring young writers through one of the country’s largest book festivals.
Altrusa’s Role: Sponsoring the Young Authors Contest, awarding winners, and volunteering at the festival.
(March Focus)
Days for Girls International
Providing reusable hygiene kits to girls worldwide for better health and education access.
Altrusa’s Role: Volunteering time and donating supplies.
(Year-Round)
Friends of the Pima County Public Library
Supporting local libraries through volunteerism and fundraising.
Altrusa’s Role: Volunteering at book sales and supporting library programs.
(Year-Round)
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