NW Valley Times

Recently, my staff and I attended a ceremony for TUSD graduates who had gone through TUSDs HEART program, which offers extra support to families and students experiencing homelessness. I told these students that my office was always open if they needed assistance with their resume, job hunting and other services. What we've discovered is that there are so many systemic hurdles facing these kids. Just to get the basics required for survival seems nearly impossible. I'm so proud that we're making this investment of staff time, as frustrating as it can be, because we are not going to let these kids become statistics.  

I’ll keep you updated on how they are doing. 

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It’s June and the temperatures are in the 90s and occasionally higher. As I noted last week, our pools are opening but I’d also like to highlight that our cooling centers are opening. These are free places to go for people that can’t otherwise get out of the heat, whether that be because of homelessness or lack of air conditioning or cooling. This is a program we have every year, and it is literally a life saver. 

The following are places that offer cool shelter for people. Many of them offer other services including meals and housing assistance. 

Salvation Army Hospitality House, 1002 N. Main Avenue: Open 7 days a week, 12 – 5 pm 

Primavera Foundation, 702 S 6th Ave: Open M, W, Th, F 9am-12:30pm 

Sister Jose Women's Center, 1050 S. Park Avenue: Open M-Sat 12pm-4pm pet friendly 

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams Street: Open M, W, F 12:30 – 4 pm 

La Frontera Rapp, 4554 S Palo Verde Road Suite 2: Open M-F 8 am-4 pm 

Kino Service Center, 2797 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713: Open M-F 8 am – 5 pm 

Rio Nuevo One Stop, 320 N. Commerce Center Loop: Open M-F 8 am – 5 pm 

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