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22 districts aiming to reduce building energy consumption, water use, and transportation emissions by at least 50% by 2030—offers more intensive consultation and resources to help businesses and nonprofits reach those challenging goals through the Green Champions Program. A major milestone to celebrate is the YWCA Southern Arizona and House of Neighborly Service (HNS)’s work embarking on a journey to build community resilience and become more sustainable by 2030 and beyond.

HNS is the first Green Champions project committed to the 2030 Challenge For Planning goals with Local First Arizona and partners.

All the local partners are now connecting climate threads nationally and globally through individual and collective actions and systems change work. The national goals mean that by 2030, all existing buildings within developments, neighborhoods, towns, cities and regions aim to adopt and implement a 50% reduction standard below the regional average/median for fossil-fuel operating energy consumption, CO2 emissions from transportation, and water consumption. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future, and serve as an urgent call for action by all countries—developed and

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A Tucson climate action anniversary to remember ne year has passed since the City of Tucson Mayor and Council adoption of the Climate Emergency Declaration. On Thursday, Sept.

9, Mayor Regina Romero was joined by leaders from YWCA Southern Arizona, Local First Arizona, Tucson Clean & Beautiful, and Tucson Million Trees for a virtual Climate Action Anniversary and Panel moderated by local environmental leader Vanessa Gallego, Chief Operating Officer of Recyco Inc. The purpose of the showcase event was to share the progress made from the City of Tucson and its partners’ goals related to this historic declaration. In addition to supporting the City of Tucson’s Climate Emergency Declaration locally, the partners are supporting sustainable business practices as an integral part of a more resilient, regenerative and human economy. Local First Arizona is committed to and has been making progress on the larger climate action goals with an ongoing partnership with YWCA Southern Arizona and Tucson 2030 District through sustainability education programs, such as the SCALE UP project planning program, green business certification program, and many climate action advocacy campaigns.

The YWCA Southern Arizona is the first organization to commit to engaging in all three programs offered by Local First Arizona and partners. Tucson 2030 District—part of a national public-private network of

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developing.

The goals are a global partnership recognizing that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth—all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. Climate change will continue to drive issues such as housing, water, land use, utilities, environmental racism, public health crises, war and displacement, and economic downturns. Using this global framework, we will do our part locally in meeting the City of Tucson’s declaration and to fulfill our own mission work around transformational leadership exemplified in the 2030 Challenge For Planning national goals.

Now is the time more than ever to collaborate on climate action in making Southern Arizona a model for inclusive economic development, equitable community benefits, and sustainable economic solutions.

To watch the recording of the City of Tucson Climate Action Anniversary event, go here: facebook.com/ watch/live/?v=92433156175926 3&ref=watch_permalink To get involved, contact Michael Peel, Statewide Sustainability Director, at mike@localfirstaz.com or call (520) 975-0145.

Michael Peel is the Statewide Sustainability Director for Local First Arizona. Learn more about Local First Arizona at www.localfirstaz. com.

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iring a diverse team is essential to foster creativity and innovation, even more important is to reflect the communities that you serve.

Cox celebrates the diversity in our company in many ways such as our employee-driven diversity councils, highlighting the impact many Latino employees and local leaders make in the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate and encourage diversity in your workplace.

1. Understand diversity.

Remember that diversity not only includes race – it also includes gender, age, physical abilities and religious, lifestyle and cultural backgrounds.

2. Measure it. Measurement gives an objective look at the level of diversity your company currently has at each level, and where improvements can be made to promote diversity and racial equity.

3. Survey employees.

Understand how your employees view your company’s culture and diversity, and be willing to make changes if needed.

4. Be accountable. As a business leader, it’s your duty to take action toward creating a workplace that fosters inclusion. Recognize where improvements could be made and create a plan of action to improve.

5. Attract diversity. It is important for your business to show that it welcomes diversity by including culturally diverse messaging in external materials as well as getting involved in the community. For example, Cox donated a lab and

technology center to SAAF’s Thornhill Lopez Center on 4th to provide resources to youth who identify as part of the LGTBQ community.

6. Expand your reach.

Include job listings in newspapers and employment publications that reach a wide audience. Websites such as diversityworking. com ensure minority job seekers will see your listing.

7. Create a safe space.

Encourage employees to speak up about concerns without fear of being attacked or discounted. Studies show that psychological safety in the workplace enhances learning, innovation and performance.

8. Include diversity at all levels. A diverse upper management team encourages employee retention, since it shows employees that they have an equal opportunity to grow and achieve their professional goals.

9. Implement training.

Offer training for managers about unconscious bias and inclusive interviewing practices. There are many online training tools available, or consider hiring a professional to speak on the topic over videoconference.

10. Offer resources.

The University of Arizona provides information and links to outside resources on diversity and inclusion at diversity.arizona.edu. At Cox, we have a Diversity and Inclusion Office, as well as employee resource groups that allow employees to network with colleagues across our organization.

Lisa Lovallo is the Southern Arizona market vice president for Cox Communications.

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Mike Bailey

Tony Hall As they prepare for a new season of shows, the downtown Fox Theatre has announced promotions and additions to their management team. Tony Hall has been announced as the Fox’s new box office manager.

The Fox states he comes to his new role with “extensive experience in customer service,” and his new responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of ticketing and customer service and facilitating an efficient and professional Box Office environment. The Fox Theatre, “The Crown Jewel of Downtown,” has reopened from COVID closures with music, movies and comedy.

Former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Mike Bailey has been appointed General Counsel for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. In his new role, which begins this month, Bailey will oversee the Chamber’s legal affairs portfolio and its operations.

Bailey was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in May 2019, and led one of the largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country, with a staff of more than 300. During his tenure, Bailey worked on issues such as national security, public integrity, cybersecurity and fraud.

“The Arizona Chamber is the benchmark of excellence in its pursuit of the sensible economic policies that make Arizona thrive,” Bailey said. “I welcome the opportunity to join the Chamber in its efforts to strengthen Arizona’s competitive standing in the global economy.”

Bailey earned his JD from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

“As Arizona’s leading advocate for the state’s job creators, I am confident that Mike will be a tremendous asset to our members as we elevate their voice not only at the state Capitol, but across the legal system,” said Arizona Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden.

Muhammad AlKhudair Muhammad AlKhudair has been hired as a lecturer in the University of Arizona’s School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies. AlKhudair originally came to the UA as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant in 2010. He previously worked at the University of Southern California, at Kalamoon University in Syria, and as a language teacher for the Syrian Ministry of Education. AlKhudair is a certified translator by the Syria Ministry of Justice, and has a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies and a bachelor’s in English/ Arabic translation.

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Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate firm, has appointed Tina West as the senior managing director to lead operations in their Western region, which includes Arizona. In her new role, West will lead multifamily operations such as townhomes and apartments. West previously served as Managing Director and Multifamily Practice Leader for CBRE. “Cushman & Wakefield has built a strong Multifamily Asset Services foundation that continues to grow and evolve. I am greatly impressed by the firm’s professionalism and focus on serving clients and residents and look forward to working with our leadership team and all of my new colleagues,” West said.

Carrie Ann Langley has been hired as an assistant professor of practice at the University of Arizona School of Sociology. According to UA, Langley examines transitions from rural jails to rural communities for adults who experience mental illness, and examines policy for rural mental health. Langley has worked as a practicing nurse for 16 years, including serving eight years in the Army Nurse Corps. She also serves on the board of a rural border health nonprofit, the State of Arizona Committee on Probation, as a Public Health Accreditation Board site surveyor. She earned her PhD from the UA College of Nursing in 2020.

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UA Professor Wins $1.5M Grant to Support Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses Gondy Leroy, a professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, has secured a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health in order to better identify children at risk for autism spectrum disorder. According to UA, Leroy’s project will use machine learning algorithms and free text in electronic health records to identify observable behavioral characteristics aligned with ASD. “ASD is a condition for which early diagnosis is crucial, allowing for early treatment and the best long-term outcome, but is unfortunately often late or missed entirely, in large part due to lack of trained clinicians,” Leroy said. “Our solution addresses critical barriers in diagnosing ASD and will support clinicians with varying expertise…

The final product will support human-decision making by processing electronic health records and suggesting whether a child is at high risk or not with supporting information.”

Leroy and her co-investigators will also evaluate their work by comparing “accuracy, confidence and efficiency with and without the health information technology of children at risk for ASD versus other neurodevelopmental issues.”

The project is aimed at supporting “non-expert clinicians” and early referrals leading to early diagnosis and therapy. Leroy earned her masters and PhD in Management Information Systems from UA.

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PCC-adjacent apartments sold for $33M, to be repurposed away from student housing as “by-the-bed rental student housing,” but Tara is working to convert these and run he Ledges at West them as a more conventional Campus, an apartment “multi-family community.” complex just north “Tucson has been one of of the Pima Community our top targets for several College campus west of I-10, years and we are excited has been sold to national to enter the market with real estate firm Tara Invest- The Ledges at West Camment Group for more than pus,” said Elizabeth Meier, $33 million. CBRE Group principal of Tara Investment sold the 205-unit property Group. “We look forward as Tara Investment Group to finish repositioning the was looking to establish community as conventional a foothold in the Tucson apartments and explore othmarket. Built in 1997, The er investment opportunities Ledges previously operated in the region.”

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Tara Investment Group has already expressed interest in acquiring additional properties throughout the Tucson area, and for good reason. According to CBRE, Tucson had the third strongest multi-family rent growth of all US metros in the second quarter of 2021, with a 14.6% year-over-year increase. In addition, CBRE reported multi-family occupancy increased 100 basis points year-over-year to 96.8%, the highest occupancy rate on record.

“The community’s loca-

tion provides residents with direct access to employment in downtown and along I-10 as well as Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. The Ledges at West Campus presented a unique investment opportunity in one of the strongest multifamily markets in the country,” said Jeff Casper with CBRE.

SALES Steve Freeman and Laura Freeman purchased 15,330 square feet of multifamily

space located at 1841-1883 S. San Jose Dr., 1640-1672 W. San Juan Trail and 18801884 S. San Antonio Dr. in Tucson. Sentinel Villas, a 21-unit apartment complex, was purchased from Sentinel Villas, LLC for $1,840,000.

Allan Mendelsberg, Principal, and Conrad Martinez, Multifamily Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the buyer in this transaction. Timothy Bathen, with Arizona Acquisition Strategies, represented the seller.

TKL Properties, LLC, acquired 27,113 square feet of industrial space located at 4725, 4742 and 4749 S. Irving Ave. in Tucson.

Six industrial buildings, offering warehouse, office, showroom, storage and shop space, were purchased from Lead Properties, LLC, for $1,450,000. Ron Zimmerman, Principal and Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the seller in this transaction. Clint Buckelew with Buckelew Realty, represented the buyer.

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and Executive Apartments, Rancho California LLC. The three-property Center, LP purchased a portfolio sale includes 71 94,831-square-foot, sale/ units and 34,070 square feet leaseback investment of multifamily space. Eastproperty located at 6885 E. gate Apartments (1175 N. Jefferson Ave.), Jerrie ApartSouthpoint Rd. in Tucson ments (1031 N. Jerrie Ave.) on 12.11 acres. The single-tenant, triple-net leased and Executive Apartments investment was purchased (5530 E. Bellevue St.) were from Teritom Holdings, purchased for $5,025,000.

LLC, for $11,250,000. Ste- Allan Mendelsberg, Principhen D. Cohen, Principal, pal, and Conrad Martinez, and Industrial Specialist with Multifamily Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PI- Cushman & Wakefield | COR, represented the seller PICOR, represented both in this transaction. Ronald parties in this transaction.

King and Joseph McDermott, with Kidder Mathews East Elm Managing, LLC of California, represented purchased 7,392 square feet the buyer. of multifamily space from Firstelm, LLC. Elm Street Winding Creek ApartApartments, an 11-unit ments, LLC, acquired three, complex located at 630-650 midtown Tucson apartment E. Elm St. in Tucson, was complexes from Eastgate purchased for $1,650,000.

Apartments, LLC, Jerrie Allan Mendelsberg, Principal, and Conrad Martinez, Street Apartments, LLC,

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Multifamily Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented both parties in this transaction.

Keith Christopher Burk and Valeisha Rae Burk purchased 6,847 square feet of industrial space located at 2023 W. Price St. in Tucson, from Alex Bernard Galvez for $687,500. Ron Zimmerman, Principal, and Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the seller in this transaction.

Michael Coretz, with Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson, LLC, represented the buyer.

Frost Holding Company Number Two, LLC, purchased a 1.66-acre land parcel from La Canada SW, LLC. The vacant land property, located at 5171 N. La

Canada Dr. in Tucson, was purchased for $350,000.

Rob Tomlinson, Principal, and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented both parties in this transaction.

Leases Thomas J. Nieman and Richard M. Kleiner, MBA, Principals, and Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, co-represented lease of 13,950 square feet for a medical practice on the second floor of 7470 N. Oracle Road, LLC. The subject property is Units 27, 28, 31, 32 & 42 in the Oracle Medical Plaza Condominiums Phase II, located at 7470 N. Oracle Rd. in Tucson.

Sonora Quest Laboratories, LLC, renewed their

lease with Four Brothers Properties, LLC, for 1,920 square feet of medical office space located at 1150 S. Highway 92, Suite A in Sierra Vista, AZ. Richard M. Kleiner, MBA, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant in this transaction.

Amazing Lash Studio leased 1,394 square feet of retail space at Crossroads Festival Shopping Center at 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 115 in Tucson, from Crossroads Canada LLC. Greg Furrier, Retail Specialist, and Diane Carlson, with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant in this transaction.

Isaac Figueroa with Larsen Baker, LLC, represented the landlord.

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OMNI Homes International, LLC leased 958 square feet of retail space from ROK Colonia Verde, LLC, located in Colonia Verde Shopping Center, 7189 E. Tanque Verde Road, Suite C118 in Tucson. Dave Hammack, Principal, and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. Bruce Suppes with CBRE, Tucson, represented the tenant.

Nodes Up renewed their lease with Spirits, LP for 714 square feet of office space at 3131 N. Country Club Road, Suite 110 in Tucson. Molly Mary Gilbert and Ryan McGregor, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. ITB

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Inside Tucson Business: Nonprofit Focus for 2021 needy, assist with education programs, support the arts and otherwise make the very September, In- community a better place.

In this week’s ediside Tucson Business tion, managing editor shines a spotlight at Jeff Gardner looks at the Southern Arizona’s nonprofit community. Our city efforts of the Friends of has more than its share of Tucson’s Birthplace, who have restored the Misnonprofit organizations that do a great deal of good sion Garden once tended by early Tucson settlers; when it comes to supKristen Merrifield, CEO porting efforts to aid the hungry, put a roof over the of the Alliance of Arizona

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Nonprofits, shares some hiring advice in the today’s unstable working environment; Jenny Flynn of the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona tells us about post-traumatic growth; and we talk with Adriana Gallego, executive director of the Arts Foundation of Tucson and Southern Arizona, about the challenges facing the arts in the wake of the

pandemic. We also round up what some notable nonprofits are doing these days.

We highlight the works for local nonprofits like the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, Interfaith Community Services, and many more.

The amount of non-

profits doing good work throughout our corner of the world just goes to show that whether you want to support homeless youth, animals without a home, local seniors in need, or even increase literacy, there are ample outlets to help across town.

As Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe famously said, “While we do our good works let us not forget

that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.”

As you read this package, consider providing some support for your favorite nonprofit. They could no doubt use the help!

Jim Nintzel Executive Editor Inside Tucson Business

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eing one of the longest continually inhabited and farmed areas in North America, it should come as no surprise Mission Garden on the flanks of Sentinel Peak was well-poised to survive both pandemic and drought.

Mission Garden is one of the main projects of the nonprofit Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace, which works to preserve and restore the “cultural heritages and historic landscapes” of Tucson’s origin: the Tohono O’odham settlement at the base of Sentinel Peak, where valley natives have practiced agriculture for more than 3,000 years.

Today, Mission Garden serves as a “living agricultural museum,” comprising multiple garden plots that exhibit early agriculture and heirloom crops. The volunteer-supported Garden also regularly hosts community events, including gardening classes, fruit and vegetable festivals, roundtable discussions, and cooking demonstrations.

Of course, most of these came to an abrupt halt in spring 2020 with the onset of the pandemic.

However, Mission Garden staff says they handled the social distancing better than many, thanks to the nature

of gardens. While they did suspend large community events, Mission Garden never closed their regular visitor hours.

“We’re fortunate we have a large outdoor setting where people can volunteer safely,” said Kendall Kroesen, outreach coordinator for Mission Garden. “We were getting people who were cooped up and looking to get out of the house, or maybe couldn’t volunteer at other locations. It really helped us get through the almost rainless summer of 2020, which was a tough time for the garden.”

Almost concurrent with the first COVID wave, Tucson sweltered under record-breaking heat; July and then August 2020 were the hottest months ever recorded in Tucson. Pair this with the second-driest monsoon on record, and 2020 was a formidable year for local agriculture.

However, Kroesen credits the dedicated community and agriculture practices like drip irrigation with getting Mission Garden through last summer. In fact, Mission Garden saw more than 200 different volunteers throughout 2020, which is more than their average number of volunteers during a normal year.

“It’s also a combination of being on the histor-

ic floodplain and good gardening practices,” Kroesen said. “Our staff and volunteers have done a great job getting plants in the ground; a lot of tree roots reach down and break up the soil. And even areas we don’t plan to plant yet, we cover with a thick wood chip mulch, which creates an insulating layer above the soil, keeping it cooler, moister, and creates more soil microbes and insects.

That alone helps the soil.”

In addition, Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace received pandemic benefits as a non-profit, including a Capacity-Building Grant in fall 2020 from the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. This capacity-building grant was aimed at creating and streamlining sustainable systems for garden operations to allow more time and energy for staff and volunteers to devote to garden work and outreach activities. Kroesen says this type of financial support was especially important due to the reduction in donations throughout the pandemic.

While Mission Garden is one of the main projects of Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace, it’s only part of a larger proposed mission and garden complex. Parts of the historic Mercado District, mission and garden area fell into

decay during the 1800s and 1900s, and were only set up for archeological work and reconstruction following Rio Nuevo legislation approved by Tucson voters in 1999. Plans for a larger “Tucson Origins Heritage Park” were conceptualized in 2003 and work began.

However, economic downturns in 2008 resulted in only parts of the originally planned Mission Garden being completed.

“Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace has always had the dual mission of recreating this historic garden, and also advocating for creating the entire Tucson Origins Heritage Park. The garden was designed as just one component of that park,” Kroesen said. “We came through 2020 in reasonable shape, but going into this year we still were not hosting large public events until about June for a garlic festival and mesquite milling events.”

For one of their largest recent events, Mission Garden hosted the Arizona Pomegranate Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18, which featured food tastings, art exhibits, speakers, and produce sales from the garden’s dozens of pomegranate trees.

In a reversal of last summer, just as visitor traffic began to pick up, so did the rains. Monsoon 2021 ranks as Tucson’s third-rainiest monsoon on record, dumping more than a foot of rain across the Tucson area since midJune. While the deluge was mostly a welcome site for drought-stricken Arizona, it also resulted in a fair share of property damage, flash floods and swift water rescues. But again, Mission Garden endured and came through stronger.

“We have garden and orchard areas that are sunken down a bit below our pathways, which results in a

good amount of rainwater harvesting. At times over the past 10 years, there have been times when rainfall caused those areas to fill up with standing water because it can’t soak in fast enough.

But this year, because of the gardening work and soil cultivation we’ve done here, the soil has become much spongier and the rainwater really infiltrates better,” Kroesen said. “The soils here, as they are on the entire floodplain of the Santa Cruz River, are better than in most parts of town because they are sedimentary soils laid down by river water and canals. They’re finer silts and clays. We have an advantage as compared to the foothills. But that’s also the work that Mission Garden staff and volunteers have done to improve the soil.” ITB For more information, visit www.missiongarden.org

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Post-Traumatic Growth: An Opportunity for the Nonprofit Sector nonprofit.

For many nonprofits in Southern Arizona, the pandemic created a he impact of COVID-19 and the demanding situation with widespread disrup- increased community tion of the past 18 months need and fewer resources. The sector responded has created what one friend of mine refers to as with innovative solutions and continued to provide the existential crisis that the entire world had to go essential services despite an ever-shifting set of through at once. Yet, for many of us, the pandemic limitations. forced us to reflect on what As much suffering as is essential and important COVID continues to create, there is a lot for in our lives, an element the nonprofit sector to be of what psychologists call post-traumatic growth. It proud of from this time offered an opportunity to of disruption. As one assess and rethink how we nonprofit staff member shared, “I believe that our spend our time. This is also true for organizations community is figuring out how to work more closely in our community – big and small, for-profit and and collaboratively than Jenny Flynn

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they were before, as well as given me more incentive to forge stronger relationships with the other organizations near us that overlap in mission.” This example of post-traumatic growth summarizes just a few of the opportunities that the continuing COVID crisis has created.

Post-traumatic growth is defined as a “positive psychological change experienced as a result of a struggle with highly challenging life circumstances.” Growth occurs when we are able to establish a “new normal” when the old normal is no longer an option (Calhoun & Tedeschi, 1999). Post-traumatic growth applies not

only to individuals but to organizations as well. Just as individuals experience a sense of greater personal strength and develop new meaningful relationships through post-traumatic growth, organizations have an important opportunity to refocus on what matters most in fulfilling their mission and reimagine what might be possible.

For example, according to a survey conducted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, 74% of Arizona’s nonprofits closed their physical location during the pandemic, but less than 1% stopped providing services. Most nonprofits (66%) continued providing services through virtual

options and, as of March 2021, over 50% were considering moving towards a permanent hybrid remote/ in-person business model.

The pandemic has disrupted the expectations of grantmakers, too.

Our nonprofit partners have shared their desire for greater transparency and understanding of grant processes, continued flexible funding with more emphasis on general operating support, and a willingness to provide training and capacity building beyond grants.

All these disruptions to work as usual have created the space to do things differently and refocus on what is critical because we

Is it possible to achieve the same desired result with different, creative approaches that are flexible and adjustable to everchanging circumstances?

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must. When so much had to be done so quickly, it also opened a conversation about ultimate return on investment.

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Do you really need that process, that mailing, that event? Is it possible to achieve the same desired result with different, creative approaches that are flexible and adjustable to ever-changing circumstances?

In a recent special report from McKinsey & Company titled “What Matters Most?” authors Hatami and Segel stated, “To prepare for the postCOVID-19 era, leaders need to do more than fine-tune their day-today tasks; they need to be ready and willing to rethink how they operate,

and even why they exist.

To put it another way, leaders need to step back, take a breath, and consider a broader perspective.”

I am passionate about stopping practices that no longer serve us. They take up time and energy and can crowd out the creative thinking necessary for innovation. Innovation allows us to work together to create a vibrant and equitable Southern Arizona.

There is the cost - financial and mental wear and tear, time, effort - for seizing the opportunity to change the way we work.

But there is also a cost to NOT seizing the opportunity to take a breath and

consider new – potentially more effective – ways to accomplish our goals.

I am not suggesting it is wise or even possible to revolutionize what you deliver to your stakeholders and cut all activities with low ROI all at once. Whether you are a nonprofit volunteer or board member, or a leader or team member at a nonprofit organization, I encourage you to lean into the idea of post-traumatic growth, pick your top opportunity, and start there. ITB Jenny Flynn is President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.

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How Nonprofits Can Approach Hiring in the Current Climate candidates in general, noncompetitive salaries, marketplace competition and rejection of offers. It’s a a trend onprofit organizations mirrored nationwide among across Arizona are both for-profit and nonprofit hiring. That’s the good businesses. news.

Making it even more diffiThere are plenty of jobs, cult is attracting and retaining both full and part time, from talent during a pandemic. entry to senior level in an A July article on the Society expansive range of roles and for Human Resource Manageresponsibilities. ment website pointed out that Even better news is that some organizations “simply many nonprofits responding don’t have the resources and, to a recent Alliance of Arizona in many cases, the bench Nonprofits survey are looking strength” to compete with to bring on as many as 10 larger institutions. new employees in the next six The same article listed sevmonths. eral additional key challenges, Now, the bad news. Many including: of the positions already open • Expectations about diremain unfilled. versity, equity and inclusion More than 80% of the (DE&I), and nonprofits responding to • Safety and health in recogthe survey said their biggest nition of “employees’ comfort issues were finding qualified levels with respect to health applicants or even enough and working conditions.”

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The executive search firm McDermott + Bull in a white paper titled “6 Trends Driving Nonprofit Hiring in 2021” added another perspective by pointing to the importance of succession planning in hiring strategies.

“A substantial number of retirements or leadership moves planned for 2020 were put on hold as leaders remained in place to shepherd their organizations through the pandemic. However, with many organizations successfully transitioned to remote work and a vaccine rollout underway, retirements and other significant leadership changes are moving forward…creating the potential for a tight market as the year progresses.

Succession planning is paramount as these organizations consider what skills they need to create greater impact in this new landscape.”

So, where do we go from here and how do we engage with and attract qualified applicants motivated to advance the missions of nonprofits serving communities throughout the state?

As the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits moves forward in our own diversity, equity and inclusion journey, we have taken a deeper look at our policies and operations. We have developed and put into practice important, equitable best practices that we encourage all nonprofits to consider, if they aren’t already.

Those steps include: • Applications: upon receipt, remove identifying information including but not limited to: name, age, gender, educational history, location and email before having the hiring team review the applications. Assigning each applicant a number at this step is a

good practice. “Blind” reviews are an easy way to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion work into this process.

• Job postings: including a salary range is now a required field for job postings on the Alliance Career Center.

Providing a salary range is a practice that models transparency and is recommended for advancing equitable compensation. Disclosing benefits, time off and work-fromhome policies in a job posting assist with equitable practices.

When salary ranges aren’t disclosed, women, individuals with disabilities, and people of color are most likely to be affected. As Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN explains: “When you’re not willing to post salaries, you’re telling potential applicants that you’re not committed to equity and that you don’t respect their time. Why would you want to

start the relationship this way?

And more importantly, why should anyone want to work for you?”

• Nonprofit organizations also should look at additional hiring factors such as: where postings are placed, if postings eliminate any applicants with felony records, and if postings require each applicant to do actual work without pay before being hired such as submitting a plan or design as part of the application process.

As we slowly climb out of a pandemic that has created an undeniable dynamic shift in hiring practices and job-search perspectives across the board, it’s imperative that we, as employers, adapt to the ever-changing environment creatively, collectively and strategically. ITB Kristen Merrifield is the CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Listings: Childhood literacy, food banks, legal aid and animal shelters children. On Oct. 16, The Centurians will host The Great Centurians Rock his past year and a of ’80s: Big Hair Affair, half hasn’t been easy a fun-filled event at Kino for anyone. But in Stadium. For more info, the spirit of community and visit optimism, we’re returning thecenturians.com. with out annual non-profit edition, where we highlight Child Language Center. some of the great work done This nonprofit preschool by local charities who can aids children with speech always use your support. and language disorders through early intervention The Centurions. This programs. Aside from nonprofit group brings school-year programs, they together Tucson business also provide preschool and leaders to support a variety summer camp programs, of community needs, as well as a children’s particularly in the area of speech-language clinic for health and wellness for screening and evaluations.

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helping United Way, they offer ample volunteer opportunities and United Way of Southern donations can be made Community Food to the group online.

Arizona. United Way of Bank. The pandemic unitedwaytucson.org.

Tucson and Southern has brought huge challenges to the Community Arizona provides assistance Friends of PACC. The to Arizonans throughout Food Bank. Not only did Friends of Pima Animal demand increase so much all stages of their life.

Care Center nonprofit The volunteer-driven that they had to move provides crucial fundraisdistribution to Kino Sta- group provides resources ing support to Pima Coundium, it was also challeng- to improve education, ty’s Animal Care Center, employment security and ing to find ways to allow which has seen a remarkhealthy living. United volunteers to safely help able shift away from euthaWay hosts several major with the distribution of food. Thankfully, the Na- fundraisers throughout the nizing animals and toward tional Guard stepped up to year, such as Days of Caring ensuring the homeless pets aid with handing out food and Days of Giving, along have every opportunity to find a forever home. The boxes and the community with offering year-round group organizes projects to stepped up to support the services and resources. save senior pets, provide For those interested in organization. For more For more info, visit clctucson.org.

info, visit communityfoodbank.org.

training for shelter animals and more. More info at friendsofpacc.org.

Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona. This nonprofit is driven by a desire to advocate for women and children in Arizona and shed light on the unique issues they face. For 28 years, the Women’s Foundation has researched disparity trends in Southern Arizona, which show that oftentimes education is inaccessible to low-income single mothers.

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driana Gallego was raised in Nogales, Arizona, and studied art at the UA in the 1990s.

Her career led her through Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Antonio before she returned to Tucson to take the reins of the nonprofit Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona in April 2020, just as the pandemic was tearing through the arts community. Gallego remembers that the Arts Foundation—then known as TPAC—played a role in her formative years as an artist. “I learned so much from them,” she remembers. “As a grantee, I was able to teach classes around rural communities and did exhibitions and their space. So it’s always been a service provider that’s near and dear to my heart.” ITB caught up with Gallego last week as she was moving into a new westside office at the YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave. While the Arts Foundation had previously officed at a coworking space, the small staff has been working remotely so this is the first time they

We’re so excited that we will be rooming with the leaders at the YWCA. We’re moving into this gorgeous campus that has multiple classroom areas and meeting rooms and offices that we will have access to and our team is going to be in within the same complex.

How hard has pandemic been on artists in Southern Arizona?

A few months into COVID, the Brookings Institute released a report zooming into the 53 metropolitan cities across the country to find out what the impact the economic loss of COVID and how it was affecting the creative industry. And Tucson rated third nationally by percentile with respect to jobs lost in the creative sector. It was very devastating. Not only were people losing jobs in arts, businesses that were specifically for the creative industry, but also folks were using losing creative jobs

within other industries.

We were we were fortunate to partner with the City of Tucson. They invited us to be the steward of their funds from the CARES Act relief package that they got from the federal government. We were able to redistribute over $1.7 million to hundreds of artists and arts organizations in the Tucson area to ease some of burden that they had experienced in terms of financial loss. And in the process of serving those 300 artists and arts organizations, we discovered that there was a cumulative loss—this would have been about six months into the pandemic—a reported loss of more than $26 million.

Luckily, we were able to get some relief funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. And we coupled it with some additional funds from the city and the county to provide another grant program in the spring called Project Creosote.

And again, it was for individual artists and for arts organizations. There were different grants for individuals versus organizations and different funding sources. Throughout all of

Southern Arizona, at the end of the year, we were able to distribute more than $2.2 million to 500 grantees across Southern Arizona.

digitally. Coming back to the move, we’re super excited that we get to have three offices. We had to be independent, but also have an opportunity to convene and think together in person. And also to be able to How has it affected the Art Foundation specifically? open it up for opportunities to bring the community At the end of Fiscal Year in safe ways, so that we can continue to learn and grow ’21, we were a brand-new with each other. team. We were already a really small team, but You mentioned all the opportunities came up for grant dollars you were able folks who had been here to provide over the last for many, many years. So year. Are there still grants they had an opportunity available? What kind of for new beginnings. And support can you offer artI completely understand ists and arts organizations that because I felt really moving forward? privileged to come to the Art Foundation, with the We’re going to be launchmindset of coming in fresh. ing another project round We were really fortunate to count on the support of this fall. We will have grants our board of directors and available this year. And it won’t be as flush as last year, new teammates who came rushing in to help to ensure because last year, we really got the bulk of the relief that our programs were more inclusive and diverse funds, although we’re doing and accessible. It was a very our part to seek out more funding support. We’re also challenging year in that going to have a hybrid Open way. And also everybody meeting each other—not re- Studios Tour. Last year, we ally having an opportunity launched a virtual version of to have in-person meetings it—it was completely virtual, throughout that first part completely new to us. So of the year. So we really this year, we’re gonna do a built trusting relationships combo and see how we’re

able to amplify the program.

We’re gonna launch a new website where we’re going to offer all Southern Arizona artists and arts organizations an opportunity to publish their information in an arts directory.

Talk a little bit about the economic impact of the arts.

The arts are a unique economic generator, because when people come together to experience an artistic experience, an artistic moment, there are so many indirect events that they participate in. In Arizona, according to one study, the arts represented a contribution of $9.7 billion to Arizona’s economy. And nationally, the arts and culture sector represents 4.5% of the nation’s GDP, and offers about 5.1 million jobs. It’s a larger share of the economy than construction or education services. These are numbers for 2017, so it’s pre-pandemic. I think Tucson and Southern Arizona is such a creative, vibrant community that has an invested interest in caring for each other as human Continued on P15

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grant proposals to create a tangible difference in women’s lives. Since its inception, the organization has helped invest over $4 million in programs benefiting women and children. womengiving.org.

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Emerge! has long served Tucson’s atrisk population of domestic violence victims and survivors, offering everything from advocacy services, education, housing, protection and support to victims and survivors of all ages.

The center had a challenging year because its shelter, with shared bathrooms and

other tight spaces, was the type of space that lends itself to COVID transmission, so it had to start helping victims of domestic violence by providing them with hotel rooms to escape their batterers. The center is now seeking $2 million from the City of Tucson and Pima County to build a new facility. Emerge!, which operates a 24-hour emergency service bilingual line, helps thousands of people escape abuse, while educating and training community members to recognize and prevent domestic violence. emergecenter.org.

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the American Dream of homeownership. While this nonprofit is known for their work across the nation, our local branch has been building homes throughout Tucson for more than 40 years. For more info, visit habitattucson.org.

Interfaith Community Services. ICS focuses on a single mission: to help people in need achieve stable, healthy and independent lives. They do this through a number of ways, including delivering mobile meals to the elderly or disabled, offering scholarships to single mothers, operating two permanent food banks and providing financial assistance for individuals or families in emergency situHabitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity builds ations. While ICS supports homes for people who would individuals in need, they also otherwise struggle to achieve support their fellow non-

profits, stating that “When faith communities need help meeting the needs of people in their congregations, ICS is there. When other nonprofit organizations and government entities make referrals, ICS responds. And when individuals who need help walk through our doors, volunteers and staff open their hearts.” icstucson.org Make Way for Books. The links between reading and future success are undeniable. Make Way for Books helps struggling students learn about the magic of reading and, in some cases, also works with adults in homes that also struggle with literacy. Make Way for Books organizes several literacy programs, including a virtual story school for children and parents, neighborhood school readiness projects,

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Primavera works to provide a “pathway out of poverty” with housing aid, employment, and training. This work aids the homeless by not only helping them find shelter through rental and Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona. Mobile Meals homebuying aid but also providing job training and doesn’t just provide nutriother programs. Their tious meals for older and Primavera Works program is disabled members of the community, it also provides a staffing service where you can hire those the foundaa way to ensure isolated members of the community tion is assisting to do labor have contact and support. such as landscaping or inSince 1968 (originally a stalling a rainwater harvestproject of Meals on Wheels), ing system. primavera.org Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona has provided food Southern Arizona Legal to residents throughout our Aid. For seven decades, state thanks to a team of Southern Arizona Legal Aid more than 275 volunteers. has helped Arizonans who Their specialty meals range face challenges in civil court. from vegetarian to kosher The nonprofit law firm speto gluten-free to diabetic. cializes in family law, conmobilemealssoaz.org sumer protection, eviction prevention, public benefits, Primavera Foundation. immigration, expunging the

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record of those busted for marijuana offenses as now allowed until 2020’s Prop 207 and various services for Native Americans. Volunteer work for Southern Arizona Legal Aid ranges from opportunities for attorneys and paralegals to courtroom experience for law students.

Since 1951, Southern Arizona Legal Aid has offered civil legal aid to low-income individuals and families in nine of Arizona’s 15 counties, and in 11 of Arizona’s 21 Native American communities. sazlegalaid.org Youth On Their Own. YOTO supports teens who, for whatever reason, don’t have traditional homes and family support. In the last year, that’s become extra challenging because of the pandemic, especially as some homeless teens gave

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up on remote schooling after stumbling over the inherent hurdles. Youth On Their Own services include bill assistance, guidance, monthly stipends, housing referrals, counseling, oneon-one success coaching and medical care. Youth On Their Own says they serve because “as a community, our strength lies in our citizens—the people that make up the fiber and quality of our hometown. Homeless, uneducated teens remain in our community. Without a high school diploma and the educational foundation to become self-sustaining, they will stay in Tucson and are at-risk for becoming homeless adults who remain in our community... Social change truly does begin at home.” Learn more about their efforts at yoto.org ITB

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beings, as creatives. I really feel we’re gonna build back stronger, we have that creative cognitive labor here that will be instrumental in helping other industries become more creative. And think of the ways in which we can rebuild differently.

So I sincerely believe that we will see more dynamic, topical, impressive, beautiful artistic expressions, through dance, choreography, writing, murals, sculpture, photography, music. Even when we are challenged with not being able to come together closely in a shared space, people find a way. ITB

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ave you heard the one about the African elephant, squirrel monkey, giraffe, flamingo, white rhino, and anteater that walk into a bar? A wild time was had by all.

Ba-dum, bump.

But in this case, premium wine is the foundation of the festivities, and whenever a love of animals and passion for wine intersect, Rancho Rossa Vineyards always seems to be at the heart of the story.

This winery located about 50 miles southeast of Tucson has been supporting animal welfare and rescue programs since they planted their first vines in 2002. As the 20th anniversary of this historic moment in Arizona viticultural history draws near,

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they’ve released a special wine that pays tribute to six of the more than 250 animals that reside at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo. And in collaboration with Rescued Hearts Cellars, their sister non-profit organization, Rancho Rossa Vineyards will be donating 100% of the profits from bottle sales to the zoo.

The “Wine of the Wild” is a Bordeaux-style red blend made from Cabernet

Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that were grown onsite at the winery’s 24-acre estate in the Elgin-Sonoita wine region.

Each of the more than 1,500 bottles produced features one of six animals that call our local zoo home, with a corresponding color and creative design on the label to make it unique.

In evaluating the styles of wine that would be a suitable fit for their philanthropy, the winery’s owner Breanna

sold the most so far is the African elephant.

“Everyone loves big animals, especially kids who think they’re out of this world,” she said. “Elephants are big, cool, fun, and funny, with great personalities.”

While the elephant currently leads sales, Hamilton’s personal favorite is the rhino which represents the one at Reid Park Zoo who she refers to as “a big puppy dog.”

“Here you have this huge scary animal that enjoys being rubbed and just wants to be loved,” she said.

Hamilton’s winemaker husband Chris reportedly relates best to the squirrel monkey, testimony that didn’t surprise her because “he’s a little bit of a monkey himself,” she revealed.

Wine of the Wild bottles are $25 each and can be pur-

Hamilton knew right away that some of the five grape varietals that define the iconic Bordeaux region would need to be in these bottles.

“We really love Bordeaux wines and we grow Bordeaux grapes, and it’s the style of wine that our fans love the most,” said Hamilton. “We blend Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot every year, sometimes adding other Bordeaux varietals like Petit Verdot and Malbec, and our goal is always to produce nice, well-rounded blends.”

The six animals that made the cut for the Wine of Wild series are the African elephant, squirrel monkey, giraffe, flamingo, white rhino, and anteater. Though many individuals have purchased all six bottles in the series as a collector’s set—I mean, wouldn’t you?—the one that’s

chased at the Rancho Rossa Vineyards tasting room at 201 Cattle Ranch Lane in Elgin.

They can also be ordered online at RanchoRossa.com/ shop.

Samples of the wine will be poured at ZOOcson as well, an evening gala at Reid Park Zoo on Friday, Oct. 8, featuring cuisine from local restaurants, samples of local wine, beer, and spirits, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music.

Tickets can be purchased at ReidParkZoo.org/event.

As I take my own walk on the wild side, I think my Wine of the Wild choice would be the anteater. Ants can ruin a backyard party, and I have a reputation to uphold. ITB Contact Matt Russell, whose day job is CEO of Russell Public Communications, at mrussell@russellpublic.com. Russell is also the publisher of OnTheMenuLive. com as well as the host of the Friday Weekend Watch segment on the “Buckmaster Show” on KVOI 1030 AM.

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A To-Go COVID Test and Open Software to Fight Cancer and gargling a saline solution and spitting into a tube. After, the tests can be dropped off at one of multiple ith a major research locations on campus, with results generally available the university right next day. No appointment is in our backyard, required. Pickup and dropa strong military presence off locations planned for the and innovative companies Cats TakeAway Tests include throughout the metro rethe Health Sciences Library, gion, there’s often a pleththe Administration Building, ora of interesting science, medical and technology news Facilities Management, the Global Center, McClelland to be found in Southern Arizona. Here’s a breakdown Hall, the Student Recreation of the most interesting recent Center, the Student Union Memorial Center and the developments.

Student Success District.

“What we’re looking for, COVID-19 Testing to of course, are those asympGo. The University of Arizona has announced a “Cats tomatic people who have no TakeAway Testing program” idea that they’re infected and for students and employees are infecting others,” said UA to pick up a COVID-19 test president Robert Robbins in kit on the go. The test is a a press release. “Continued polymerase chain reaction testing is vital, and our protest, which involves swishing gram has been designed with

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state’s mining history, producing more copper than any other US state. To further this focus, the Arizona State Legislature recently approved $4 million in funding to the University of Arizona’s new School of Mining and Mineral Resources for 2022.

The new school is part of a collaboration between the UA Colleges of Engineering and Science, and is planned to strengthen the university’s Pathology Partnerships. student “pipeline” to the Roche, a global pharmaceulocal mining sector. The tical and medical technology funding will be used to hire company, has opened some staff, recruit students and of their software for outside improve facilities. developers to use. The new “This investment was one Roche Digital Pathology of the most important issues Open Environment allows to me this session,” said Dasoftware developers to integrate their own image analyvid Gowan, Senate Approsis tools for tumor tissue with priations chair and sponsor Future Mining. The star of the school’s appropriaRoche’s software and workflows, to hopefully improve in the center of Arizona’s flag tion bill. “Mining is one of patient outcomes and expand represents copper and our Arizona’s main industries an emphasis on access so that testing is as easy and available as possible. We continue to adapt this program to best serve the campus community.”

The UA does not require testing. However, Robbins has encouraged all members of the campus to get tested weekly, regardless of vaccination status.

personalized healthcare.

Roche’s Oro Valley location Roche Tissue Diagnostics, formerly Ventana Medical Systems, is involved in this collaboration which also uses artificial intelligence for better accuracy in pathology imaging.

“Roche is at the center of digital transformation for pathology, and is investing heavily in this innovation to improve patient outcomes,” said Thomas Schinecker, CEO Roche Diagnostics.

“Providing pathologists with access to innovative digital tools from Roche and our collaborators through an open environment is critical for laboratory customers and the patients they serve.”

that contributes to our state’s and country’s rapid population growth and economic prosperity. Mined resources are required to create roads, hospitals, vehicles, houses and computers; to generate power; and to offer the many other goods and services that consumers need in today’s technological world.”

The funding is part of the Arizona Board of Regents’ New Economy Initiative, which targets “high-value workforce development” at the state’s three public universities. The UA has reported they’ve also received $6.5 million in donations for the school, thanks in part to large support from the mining industry.

“This funding is critical to fulfilling our vision of establishing southern Arizona as the Silicon Valley of mining,” said David Hahn, dean of the College of Engineering. ITB

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501c(3) Organizations Rank Business 2021 Address 2020

Phone Company Email Website

Asset Amount for 2020

Type of Business

Services Offered

1

Intermountain Centers 401 N. Bonita Ave Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 721-1887 porourke@ichd.net intermountaincenters.org

85-0254535

$71,000,000

N/A

Intermountain Centers is an innovative healthcare provider in Arizona pioneering the provision of intensive welfare and behavioral health programs for children and adults in community-based settings.

ntermountain Centers provides a broad 1973 continuum of Evidence Based Services for children, youth and adults that include both physical and behavioral health, child welfare, education, intellectual disabilities, integrated care, medication assisted treatment, substance use, specialized residential homes, and supported housing. In addition, Intermountain Centers provides food and environmental services.

2

MHC Healthcare 13395 North Marana Main Street Marana, AZ 85653

(520) 682-4111 kmayfield@mhchealthcare.org mhchealthcare.org

86-6053462

$58,000,000

$55,000,000

Healthcare

17 locations. Primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, behavioral health, WIC, dental, lab, radiology, pharmacy, family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, Urgent Care

1957

3

LaPosada at Park Centre, Inc. 350 E. Morningside Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614

(520) 648-8131 marketing@laposadagv.com posadalife.org

86-0828160

$43,816,000

N/A

Senior Living Community and Services

Continuing Care Retirement Community - CARF Accredited

1996

4

Child & Family Resources 2800 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85716

(520) 881-8940 cfr@cfraz.org childfamilyresources.org

86-0251984

$16,200,918

$8,585,036

Human Services

16 programs across Arizona, including Child Care 1970 Resource & Referral and the Center for Adolescent Parents

5

Reid Park Zoo 3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716

(520) 881-4753 info@reidparkzoo.org reidparkzoo.org

94-2379052

$14,626,169

$15,323,199

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural attraction

Support, operations and advocacy of Reid Park Zoo

6

Primavera Foundation 151 W 40th Street Tucson, AZ 85713

(520) 882-5393 donations@primavera.org www.primavera.org

86-0733182

$10,714,067

$15,474,972

Non-profit social services organization

Primavera Foundation provides pathways out of 1983 poverty, through safe, affordable housing, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization. Our vision is to promote social and economic justice, while working to build a future in which all people are assured basic human rights, a livable income, and safe, affordable housing. We believe in the intrinsic value of every individual, and that everyone deserves a voice and has the ability to make a difference.. .

7

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 9500 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704

(520) 797-0107 kathy.elliott@prcak12.org www.prca.academy

86-0987556

$9,737,620

$18,621,643

K-12 School

Education

1998

8

Youth On Their Own 1600 N Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 293-1136 yotonews@yoto.org yoto.org

86-0644388

$9,076,246

$11,766,368

Human services, dropout prevention, financial assistance, basic human needs, bill financial assistance, guidance, college and career support

Supporting the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness

1986

9

Arizona Land and Water Trust 2810 N Alvernon Way, Suite 600 Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 577-8564 smcdonald@alwt.org www.alwt.org

86-6148507

$8,611,226

$12,041,507

Non-Profit organization protecting Southern Arizona’s vanishing western landscapes, its farms and ranches, wildlife habitat, and the waters that sustain them.

Land and Water Conservation Programs

1978

10

Our Family Services 2590 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 323-1708 info@ourfamilyservices.org ourfamilyservices.org

94-2598560

$8,279,212

$7,181,015

501(c)3

Housing and homeless services for families and youth, Counseling, Community Mediation, Communication trainings, Emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 12-17, Directory of Community Resources (Information & Referral),

1979

11

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona 2901 N. 78th St Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(602) 343-9434 info@arizona.wish.org arizona.wish.org

86-0409636

$7,787,185

$11,692,309

non-profit

we grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. 1980

12

GAP Ministries 2861 N Flowing Wells Road Suite #121 Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 877-8077 info@gapmin.com www.gapmin.com

86-0999503

$7,073,000

$5,728,403

Social Service Nonprofit organization that helps children, heals families and brings hope to the community.

Foster Care Homes, Foster Care Certification and Reunification Services, Food Distribution, Product Distribution, Meals for Low-Income children, families and elderly, Second Chance Training for Culinary and Auto Tech

13

Alliance for Global Justice 225 E 26th St., Ste. 1 Tucson, AZ 85713

(202) 540-8336 AFGJ@AFGJ.org http://afgj.org

52-2094677

$6,977,638

$3,634,451

Grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation advocating for Fiscal sponsorship, foreign policy advocacy peaceful and respectful relations with Latin America. Fiscal sponsor for groups that do not have their own 501(c)(3) status.

2010

14

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona 4300 E. Broadway Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 327-2288 helpdesk@girlscoutssoaz.org girlscoutssoaz.org

86-0098917

$2,800,000

N/A

Non-profit youth serving

Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

1951

15

Archaeology Southwest 300 N. Ash Alley Tucson, AZ 85719

(520) 882-6946 info@archaeologysouthwest.org www.archaeologysouthwest.org

86-0640183

$2,400,000

N/A

501(c)3 nonprofit corporation

archaeological research, preservation, education

1982

16

The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85716

(520) 322-5638 info@loftcinema.org www.loftcinema.org

46-0477843

$1,925,835

$3,522,598

Nonprofit Art Cinema

Independent, foreign and classic films at a nonprofit local art cinema

1972

17

Make Way for Books 700 N. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 398-6451 info@makewayforbooks.org makewayforbooks.org

31-1583036

$1,843,800

$2,305,029

501(c)3 Nonprofit organization

Make Way for Books provides innovative early literacy programming, resources, and professional development opportunities to impact thousands of young children (ages birth to 5), families, and educators each year.

1998

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona, Inc. 2155 E Allen Rd Tucson, AZ 85719

(520) 326-0060 info@rmhctucson.org https://rmhctucson.org

95-3526934

$1,700,000

$12,600,000

Health - general and rehabilitative, patient services

Nurturing the health and well-being of children and their families

1981

19

Southern Arizona Land Trust 3044 N Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 352-2626 admin@saltproperty.com www.saltproperty.com

26-2948288

$1,500,000

N/A

Own and lease single-family homes to low income, elderly & disabled individuals and families

Low income rental housing

2008

20

Children's Museum Tucson | Oro Valley 200 S. Sixth Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701

(520) 792-9985 cmt@childrensmuseumtucson.org Childrensmuseumtucson.org

86-0676237

$1,403,068

N/A

Nonprofit Children's Museum

Providing fun, play-based, interactive, hands-on 1986 learning experiences for children and their families

21

Golden Goose Thrift Shop 15970 N. Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85739

(520) 825-9101 manager@goldengooseaz.com www.goldengooseaz.com

20-0009999

$1,385,445

N/A

Non-Profit Retail Thrift Shop

N/A

2003

22

Patronato San Xavier PO Box 522 Tucson, AZ 85702

(520) 407-6130 info@patronatosanxavier.org www.patronatosanxavier.org

74-2354509

$1,000,000

$3,000,000

Patronato San Xavier funds and directs ethical conservation, conducts scientific research, and interprets the significance of Mission San Xavier del Bac, a National

Historic Preservation

1978

SARSEF 4574 E Broadway Blvd.

(520) 273-8259 director@sarsef.org

86-0946185

Education Nonprofit

Programs for PreK-12 students, teachers, and parents that create the next generation of critical

1955

23

EIN

Income Amount for 2020

Year Establ.

Locally

1975

1999

Historic Landmark in the community of Wa:k, part of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Patronato San Xavier is a nonsectarian, non-profit organization founded by Southern Arizona community leaders in 1978. Patronato receives no sustaining financial support from any Government or religious organization.

$990,865

N/A

Tohono O'odham Nation. Patronato San Xavier is a nonsectarian, non-profit organization founded by Southern Arizona community leaders in 1978. Patronato receives no sustaining financial support from any Government or religious organization.

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SARSEF 4574 E Broadway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 273-8259 director@sarsef.org sarsef.org

86-0946185

$990,865

N/A

Education Nonprofit

Programs for PreK-12 students, teachers, and parents that create the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. Students use science and engineering to solve a community problem.

1955

24

Impact of Southern Arizona 3535 E Hawser Street Tucson, AZ 85739

(520) 825-0009 Info@impactsoaz.org impactsoaz,org

86-0968242

$986,000

$1,049,000

Non-profit social service organization empowering Southern Arizona residents with the resources required to pursue a stabilized and enhanced quality of life.

Social Services: food, clothing, job resources, education, youth and senior services, referrals, and more

2000

25

Northern Jaguar Project 2114 W Grant Ste 121 Tucson , AZ 85745

(520) 867-8380 information@northernjaguarproject.org www.northernjaguarproject.org

42-1554992

$935,000

N/A

The mission of the Northern Jaguar Project (NJP) is to Wildlife Conservation preserve and recover the world's northernmost population of the jaguar, its unique natural habitats, and native wildlife under its protection as a flagship, keystone, and umbrella species.

2003

26

Assistance League of Tucson, Inc 1307 N Alvernon Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 326-8452 info@altucson.org ALTucson.org

86-6057789

$842,000

$2,500,000

nonprofit charitable organization. 501(c)(3) Our programs Partner with schools, social service agencies, and are: Operation School Bell, Starting Over Supplies, Hooked charitable organizations to help those in need in on Books, Assault Survivor Kits, Teddy Bears, and Tucson Toiletries for Tucson Teens.

1959

27

Higher Ground a Resource Center 101 W. 44th Street Tucson, AZ 85713

(520) 870-0722 info@higherground.me www.higherground.me

27-3585869

$800,000

$108,372

Non-profit

Educational institution, student services

2011

28

Therapeutic Ranch For Animale And Kids 3250 E Allen Rd Tucson, AZ 85718

(520) 298-9808 office@traktucson.org www.traktucson.org

N/A

$691,041

N/A

Non-Profit Organization

Seasonal Camps, Therapy Programs, Volunteering, Youth Programs, Events, Riding Lessons

2007

29

NAMI Southern Arizona 6122 E 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 622-5582 namisa@namisa.org www.namisa.org

86-0450977

$550,000

$682,600

Mental Health nonprofit

No-cost advocacy, education and support for people with mental illness and their loved ones.

1983

30

Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation P. O. Box 30783 Tucson, AZ 85751-0783

(888) 908-5766 Info@AlzheimersPrevention.org AlzheimersPrevention.org

86-0735832

$500,000

$2,400,000

We are dedicated to preventing alzheimer's disease by funding integrative medicine research and providing educational training, outreach, and memory screening.

Scientific research, education regarding prevention, memory screening

1993

31

Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace PO Box 42756 Tucson, AZ 85702

(520) 955-5200 MissionGarden.Tucson@gmail.com www.missiongarden.org

27-1326401

$455,977

$302,262

Mission Garden is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Museum and education activities Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional local heirloom crops and edible native plants. The Garden is managed by Friends of Tucson's Birthplace, a 501(c)3 non-profit with no religious affiliation. Mission Garden is located at the foot of Sentinel Peak, at the site of the Native American village of S-cuk Son (pronounced Chuk Shon), a place sacred to the Tohono O’odham.

9

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Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus 5770 E. Pima St Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 296-6277 tabc@boyschorus.org http://boyschorus.org/

86-0137258

$350,000

N/A

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus is dedicated to providing Arts Education, Performing Arts boys in the community an enriched educational experience through the study and performance of choral music. The Chorus endeavors to impart musical, social and leadership skills that build self-esteem and have a sustaining impact on its members. Representing and serving the community as an artistic and cultural resource are fundamental to the Chorus Mission.

1939

33

Felicia’s Farm 3761 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718

(520) 261-4458 feliciasfarm@gmail.com www.feliciasfarm.org

26-3758898

$256,664

N/A

Urban farm donating its naturally grown produce and eggs GROW AND DONATE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED to the homeless and vulnerable in Tucson while providing a place to learn about farming in desert and maintaining argricultural area in Central Tucson for food securuty of all.

2010

34

Pawsitively Cats 1145 N. Woodland Ave. Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 289-2747 savecats@pawsitivelycats.org pawsitivelycats.org

N/A

$200,000

N/A

animal shelter

N/A

2010

35

Forever Wild Avian Sanctuary 8605 S. Craycroft Rd Tucson, AZ 85756

(520) 574-3579 foreverwild@theriver.com forever_wild.org

86-0892828

$150,000

N/A

Housing, feeding, caring for relinquished species of domestic birds

Avian Sanctuary

1998

36

Reveille Men's Chorus PO Box 43633 Tucson, AZ 85733 Pima County One-Stop Career Center

(520) 304-1758 info@reveillemenschorus.org reveillemenschorus.org (520) 724-7700

86-0804112

$134,523

$103,944

Music

1995

N/A

$0

Reveille Men's Chorus is committed to a mission and vision that serves to promote acceptance of LGBTQI individuals in a larger Resources, context through music and the Provides Employment Intensive Career Services talents of its members. Reveille's members all stand in and training. There is no cost to job seekers or employers. unison to support: "Changing Lives Through Music"

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2797 E. Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713

Horse'n Around Rescue Ranch & Foundation, Inc.

BusinessServices@pima.gov arizonaatwork.com/pima

27-1823705

$120,000

N/A

N/A

$0

N/A

wellness and provide a nurtuning and natural environment N/A N/A

N/A

(520) 628-1659 (520) 621-4088 info@clctucson.org info@uatechpark.org www.clctucson.org www.techparks.arizona.edu

86-1037966

N/A

$103,245

N/A N/A

2000 1987

(520) 207-9350 hearthfoundation@gmail.com TheHearthFoundation.org (520) 795-1071

74-2516152

$100,000

$1,063,000

Preschool & Speech-Language Clinic Preschool & Speech-Language Therapy Tech Parks Arizona directs the UA Tech Park at Rita Road, N/A the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, placing the highest priority on recruiting companies desiring connectivity to the Provide affordable housing for low income families.

Rental Units University of Arizona.

Supports local charities that provides critical services to Tucson's most under-served Non-profit/Social services community members, particularly children driven by more than 230 local business and civic leaders.

1969

(520) 266-0236 horsenaroundrescue@yahoo.com

www.horsenaroundrescue.org N/A N/A N/A

Child Language Center - Wings on Tech Parks Arizona1 Words Preschool 202 E.S.Speedway 9070 Rita Rd., Ste. 1750 85712 Tucson, AZ 85747 Hearth Foundation, Inc. 229 West King (mailing address) Tucson, AZ 85705 The Centurions Tucson, AZ 85716

chris.hanson@thecenturions.com (520) 312-8923 Info@soazseniorpride.org www.thecenturions.com

$0

47-2131529

$0

85-3355472

$100,000

N/A $3,000

https://soazseniorpride.org

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The House of Rossi/ THOR Music & Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Media Foundation Of Southern Arizona 1901 W42436 Madison St PO Box Phoenix, AZ85733 85009 Tucson, AZ

(520) 815-6757 (520) 777-4911 contact@thehouseofrossi.com info@candlelightersaz.org www.thehouseofrossi.org www.candlelightersaz.org

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AllianceLGBTQ+ Francaise de Tucson Tucson Museum 3148 N. Cherry Ave www.tucsongaymuseum.org Tucson, AZ AZ 85703 85719 Tucson,

(520) 881-9158 none alliancefrancaisetucson@gmail.com 42405@live.com aftucson.com www.tucsongaymuseum.org

23-7295606 N/A

$72,176 $0

N/A $150,000

Treasures4Teachers of Tucson PO Box 91144, Tucson, AZ 85752

(520) 425-3956 t4toftucson@yahoo.com www.t4teachers.org

47-1640930

$70,000

N/A

Arizona Transportation Builders

(520) 749-5980 michele@movingoureconomy.org www.movingoureconomy.org kjones@amityfdn.org circletreeranch.org

(520) 623-0444

86-0492747

($820,310)

$65,000

$7,557,354

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Amity Foundation Association (ATB) at Circle Tree Ranch 1842 W. Rd. SuiteRd. 103 10500 E. Grant Tanque Verde Tucson, AZ 85745 Tucson, AZ 85749

Providing career development services for Youth N/A and Adults. There is no cost for the services to job seekers or employers.

The Business Services Team provides workforce The Equine Rescue is ato501(c)3 Arizona Corporation. Our development services Pima County employers.

PO Box Club 698 /Rincon 7484 E Hwy 92 Sierra Group Hereford, AZ 85615 300 E. University Blvd Tucson, AZ N/A

5049 E. Broadway, 135Pride Southern ArizonaSuite Senior 1632 N Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85711

N/A

N/A

43-2080690

N/A

$0

$82,000

$0

$92,000

N/A

mission is to rescue equines. restore their health and

Equine Rescue, Rehabilitation, Training, Adoption

where "horses can be horses" so they can be adopted into forever homes.

Providing funding to support under-served community Services for members.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and

Transgender older people: Potluck, Book Club, Support Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Newsletter

2010

1987

2014

Social welfare arts and media project aiding the Fundraising and social welfare 2017 Candlelighters supports, serves and advocates for children Programs for children with cancer and other blood 1985 community. and adolescents with cancer and other blood disorders, disorders and their families. Such as therapeutic their families, long term survivors, bereaved families, and the professionals that care for them.

overnight camps, financial assistance, holiday party and support group for young adults.

Educational, Non All profit The World's First Virtual Gay LGBTQ Museum Features The Worlds Most Comprehensive Archives Of Tens Of Thousands Of One Of A kind Gay LGBTQ & Other Archives, Non-profitHistorical 501c3 Collections, Original Photographic Exhibits, Audio Exhibits, Documentary Movies And Videos, Traveling Exhibits, And LGBTQ Historical Preservation

French classes All Virtual Gay LGBTQ Museum - Gay LGBTQ & Other Historical Exhibits, Archives, Collections, Preservation

1973 1967

School classroom materials

2014

Nonprofit trade organization

Specialized curriculum forthrough substance/alcohol development in Arizona involvement in legislative affairs, specification review, highway dependence, post-traumatic stress disorder and budgeting and appropriations, and safety trauma in a teaching and therapeutic community education and training.

Supporting economic and infrastructure

1969

Residential Behavioral Health

A Hand Senior Assistance, Inc. (520) 248-6882 20-3851170 $57,000 N/A Non profit volunteer organization.Neighbors Care Alliance Transportation to medical appointments and 1 Previously Office of University Research Parks 45 Lend POUA Box 41323 coordinator@lahseniorhelp.org Organization under Pima Council on Aging store, produce/food delivery, friendly calls and Ranked byTucson, 2020 income amount AZ 85717 www.lahseniorhelp.org visits, yard maintenance, and more.

Neighborhoods served: Limberlost, Campus Ranked information is provided by business representatives at no charge and is ranked alphabetically in case of ties. Other businesses were contacted but either declined or did not respond by deadline. There is no charge to be included in Inside Tucson Business listings.

Farms, Rillito Bend, Mountain View, Richland N/A=not provided Heights East and West, Winterhaven, Hedrick

Acres, Mountain/1st, Samos, Campbell/Grant, and Jefferson Park. Volunteers are always welcome and are not limited to the neighborhoods served!

1987

2005

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Minority & Small Business Alliance of Southern Arizona 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients The Minority & Small Business Alliance of Southern Arizona is a non-profit 501c (3) organization composed of members from local, state and federal agencies as well as corporations and small business owners. As part of its commitment to assisting growth in the Tucson and Southern Arizona Community, the MSBA, thirteen years ago, began a Scholarship Program to help those students with financial needs attending either the University of Arizona or Pima Community College.

Each year the MSBA recognizes the achievements of small and minority owned businesses at an Awards Celebration and Banquet which is normally held in September but due to the pandemic, once again, we were unable to hold this year’s event.

Our scholarships recipients are usually awarded during that event.

Although we are looking forward to returning to our event next year, we felt it was important to recognize these deserving students for their hard work and commitment to their educational pursuits. Last year the MSBA was able to award four scholarships.

This year, the Minority & Small Business Alliance of Southern Arizona is very proud to congratulate and introduce to you our 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients

Olivia Babler-Lopez

Daniella Chairez-Pando

Andrea Ledesma

Taylor Martinez

Serena Villegas

This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled full time as a sophomore or above. Scholarship awards are placed in the students’ campus account and may be used for the purchase of books, fees or other-college related expenses with $500 being available each semester.

To date, more than $87,000 in scholarships has been awarded to 84 students. The majority of funding for this program is derived from profits of our Live Auction and Raffle conducted by the MSBA during the Awards Celebration.

Once again, Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients!

For more information about the Minority and Small Business Alliance: VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.msbasa.org or Contact us via email at: msbasarizona@gmail.com