8,500 households served each month
$989,490 financial assistance distributed
39,282 phone calls answered from people seeking help
205,343 miles driven by volunteers to help seniors and disabled adults
60,336 volunteer hours donated
2.4 million pounds of food distributed •
943 clients receivedEmergency Financial Assistance
430 people participated in Self-Sufficiency programs
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. Register online at icstucson.org/events.
Happening Now through May 23
Free Produce Giveaway Season Visit icstucson.org to view the 24-25 season schedule
Wednesday February 5, 6 p.m.
Bridges Financial Management Course Start Date
ICS Central Office, 122 N. Craycroft Rd.
February 8- April 12
VITA Tax Preparation
Wed. & Thurs. 4:30- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ICS Northwest Office, 2820 W. Ina Road
Wednesday February 19, 1–3 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation
ICS Northwest Office, 2820 W. Ina Road
Saturday March 1, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center- 1288 W. River Rd. Buy tickets at icstucson.org/emptybowls
Saturday March 1- May 16
Single Mom Scholars Application Portal Opens Visit icstucson.org to apply
Thursday, March 13, 1–3 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation
ICS Northwest Office, 2820 W. Ina Road
Thursday, March 27, 1–3 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation
ICS Northwest Office, 2820 W. Ina Road
April 20-26
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Thank you to our ICS volunteers!
LEARN HOW TO GET AHEAD IN A JUST-GETTIN’-BY WORLD. EXAMINE YOUR FINANCIAL STORY AND EXPLORE SOLUTIONS FOR GREATER STABILITY.
Classes are held on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The next course will begin in March and runs for 14 consecutive weeks.
A 50-hour program offering a supportive environment to explore solutions and build resources to help participants become more financially stable. It’s FREE! Participants are compensated for their time in the program.
People experiencing poverty who are committed to make a change are encouraged to apply.
Contact Maryann Moulinet at mmoulinet@icstucson.org or
The Senior Services program works to help older and disabled adults live independently at home, without the need for institutional care. Most services are FREE.
Mobile Meals: Fresh, nutritious meals delivered at lunchtime every weekday, along with the option of a second meal to eat for dinner. Serving Northwest Tucson. Frozen meals are also available (see below).
Food Box Delivery: Boxes of fresh food and pantry staples from the Food Bank delivered once a month to disabled and older adults.
Grocery Shopping: Volunteers shop using a list and payment provided by the recipient. Groceries are delivered to the recipient’s home.
Rides to the grocery store and medical appointments.
ICS Volunteer helps Transportation Client exit the van for a Coffeee & Conversation Event.
Wellness Checks: Regular phone calls to check on recipients’ welfare.
Friendly Phoning: Weekly 30-minute phone calls providing conversation and social interaction.
Friendly Visiting: Weekly in-home visits providing social contact while chatting, reading aloud, playing card/board games, watching TV, etc.
Minor Home Repair: Volunteers do minor home repairs. Labor is free; recipients pay only for materials.**
Business Help: Help to sort and read mail, pay bills, balance checkbook, or organize papers.
** Recipients must demonstrate financial need to qualify. Call 520-297-6049 to register
Frozen and fresh meal delivery from ICS Mobile Meals combines convenient home delivery with the flexibilty to set your own meal schedule. Meals are delivered once per week M-F, and can be heated as needed. Low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, and other options avilable. Call 520-297-6049 select option 3 to inquire.
In December Single Mom Scholars (SMS) were honored at the SMS graduation celebration. Every December and June, ICS dedicates the monthly meeting time to a meal, family activities, and a toast for those Scholars that have completed huge milestones in their programs.
All the graduating Scholars are preparing for careers that are in high demand:
• Two Associate's Degrees in Nursing
Two Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
One Associate of Health Information Management
• One Associate of Liberal Arts
One Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management
Single Mom Scholars (SMS) at Interfaith Community Services is a pioneer in the efforts to break the cycle of poverty through its twogeneration approach. Through support and wrap-around services, SMS empowers low-income single moms to earn a college degree while simultaneously working with their children to gain social capital, build leadership skills, and improve academic performance.
Peer Support and Community Building
Financial Assistance in the form of a Monthly Stipend Life Skills and Financial Literacy Education
• Life Coaching Professional and Personal Development
The application portal opens March 1st at icstucson.org
Contact: singlemomscholarsinfo@ icstucson.org
Top: Single Mom Scholars Program Coordinator Rachel Riggs and Life Advancement Program Manager Maryann Moulinet pose with scholars at the SMS graduation. Bottom left: Toasting the sucess of Single Mom Scholars.
In 2024 volunteers drove 205,343 miles to help older or disabled adults. If you have a current driver's license and a desire to help others, you have what it takes to be an ICS volunteer.
Four of the greatest needs right now are for volunteers willing to transport people or food. These services allow older and disabled adults to continue living independently in their homes, without the need for institutional care.
Contact Alexis Wilson to learn more about service opportunities: (520) 297-6049 or volunteer@icstucson.org
Deliver food boxes to older or disabled adults who all live in the same area. Pick up a pre-mapped route and 3-4 food allotments from the ICS Northwest Food Bank.
Drive clients in your personal vehicle to a grocery store or medical appointment. Transportation drivers can also grocery shop for clients and drop off the food at their homes.
Deliver daily fresh meals or nutritious frozen meals once a week to adults who are unable to cook for themselves. Meals are specially prepared to follow doctor-prescribed diets. Most drivers volunteer one day a week.
Drive one or more clients in the ICS Care-A-Van. Take them to the grocery store or to medical appointments.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's Gifts of Love program. Your generosity in giving time, treasure, and effort has been deeply appreciated. We would like to share a few thank-you notes from those who benefited from this year's program.
Julia said, "It made me tear up (happy tears) opening the gifts for the kids last night! Everything was so thoughtful, and will be so helpful. Mateo will be so excited to open up all of his gifts. It is everything that he loves! The gifts for Julianna will help so much right now! They helped to make sure that they will have a good Christmas, and I can’t express how grateful I am for all the help, thought, and caring that went into the gifts for my kids. I am so thankful"
Christina said, "I want to personally acknowledge how much it meant, especially the thoughtfulness of the gifts. If you don’t hear this enough, thank you! Your efforts don’t go unnoticed, and we are so very grateful."
ICS maintains a 20-member volunteer Board of Directors representing diverse faiths, community and business backgrounds. The Board meets monthly and is responsible for the overall governance of the organization. We are grateful for the leadership this group continues to provide to shape and carry forward our mission to provide pathways leading to more stable and self-sufficient lives.
On July 1, ICS welcomed three new Members to our Board of Directors. We are grateful for their service in providing overall governance of the organization.
Andrew Ballmann
Aaron Groff
T. VanHook
Thank you to our departing Board Members for their service!
Pastor Hugley
Darryl Landau
Lotsa Pasta Food Drive
Feb 1- 28
Help ICS collect:
-5,000 packages of pasta & macaroni & cheese
-5, 000 cans of pasta sauce (no glass jars please.)
Anyone can donate items or organize a local drive: faith communities, schools, businesses, neighborhood associations, clubs, community partners… and you!
Visit icstucson.org/lotsapasta to learn how you can help!
ICS welcomes these recent additions to the team:
Lynda Booth Human Reource Manager
Lenny Colvin, Food Bank Distribution Assistant
Christina Quackenbush, Resource & Intake Coordinator
In December, ICS staff and family members participated in the Tucson Downtown Light Parade.
Saturday, March 1
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sponsor Hour: 11 a.m.
General Admission: 12 noon
Last Entry: 1:30 p.m.
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center 1288 W. River Road
» Sample signature soups, breads & desserts from local restaurants
» Bid in the silent auction
» Enter raffles
» Select a beautiful bowl made by a local artist to take home
Tickets and Sponsor information: icstucson.org /emptybowls
Tickets are on sale now! The family-friendly event includes indoor and outdoor activities, allowing for safe distancing.
This year, a generous donor has offered to match all Empty Bowls sponsorships! By becoming a sponsor, you’ll be a SOUPER DOUPER SPONSOR and double your contribution, helping ICS fight hunger and support our community!
Six sponsorship levels are available. Get Sponsor Hour event tickets, recognition on event day signage, and more.
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
Gold Bowl: $2,500
Platinum Tureen: $5,000
Silver Ladle: $1,000
Green Sponsor $3,000
Souper Hero: $500
