The Giving Tree Outreach Program
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| Last updated on July 18, 2008 |
The GIVING TREE OUTREACH PROGRAM is a non-profit organization focused on breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty - especially for children. We are committed to helping homeless and needy children, families, elderly and disabled individuals.
Description:
The Giving Tree Outreach Program is an all volunteer organization. We operate numerous programs to serve the homeless and underprivileged of Tucson. These programs include family community faith center, 3 transitional housing facilities: Grace Home for mothers and children, Lighthouse for fathers and children, and Promise Home, an intergenerational home.
The Grace Home houses mothers and their children who might otherwise be homeless or in abusive circumstances. It has long been a dilemma for fathers and their children to find housing where they may stay together as a family. The Giving Tree's Lighthouse was opened for just such families. Residents receive much nurturing in addition to life's basics of food, clothing and shelter. These homes often create a first-time positive experience in the lives of these children and their parents.
Project FEED (Feed Everyone Every Day) operates a biweekly feeding program (Thursday and Sunday) for anyone in need. The program provides hot meals, food boxes, and clothing - as well as personal and spiritual guidance, referrals for housing, shelters, crisis centers and individual assistance for job placement. 200 people now attend that event on both Thursday and on Sunday evenings.
We have expanded our feeding program to include Fellowship and Food which takes place on Tuesday evenings at The Compassion Hope Center. It is a simple meal of soup and sandwiches, but our "guests" (homeless, needy) are invited to sit around a table family style and be served. Most homeless families never get to experience this.
Gaining Employment and Respect (GEAR) helps the hardest to place find living wage employment to stabilize their lives, living conditions and families. Clients receive continued support after successfully obtaining employment which further secures their success.
The Giving Tree programs also provide tutoring, mentoring, Summer Feeding Program for the kids on reduced fee or free school meals, transportation to/from school or doctor appointments - to name but a few.
We would love to count you among our volunteers! Call or email us today. You have gifts and talents that would mean the world to someone. You can be the difference in someone's life.
Contact people:
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Libby Wright, Director, (520) 320-KIDS(5437), (email)
Kathy Fast, Assistant Director, (520) 320-5437, (email) |
Main office number: (520) 320-5437
Office fax number: (520) 881-2271Languages Spoken: English
Address:
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4888 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85711
This location is handicap accessible
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Web Site: http://TheGivingTreeOutreach.org
Directions:
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The Giving Tree is located inside the Bancroft Realty Building at 4888 E. Broadway Blvd between Swan and Rosemont across from TGIFriday’s. Bancroft is open 9 til 5, Monday through Saturday and 11 til 3 on Sunday. Come in the Bancroft office door. Their smiling receptionist will let us know you're there.
Nearest Bus Stop: On eastside Broadway/Niven, 1 minute walk |
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Average Rating (12 reflections) 
Overall Experience
This is a very fun thing to do!!!!!!!
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I am 9 years old. My family and I volunteer with the Giving Tree Feeding Program and we think it is very fun! We have met some very nice volunteers, and best of all, we have met some very nice homeless people, too! I love going there on Thursdays and Sundays!
posted by Robyn123 on July 1, 2008 |
Overall Experience
I have gained a greater understanding of the needy.
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Volunteering has made me gain a deeper appreciation for food, clothing, my bed, and everything else that I own. I would suggest everyone to volunteer their time to help the people in need.
This program is well organized!
posted on June 23, 2008 |
Overall Experience 
It was very rewarding
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I volunteered with my sorority, Chi Omega. I gained the realization of what life is really like for some people. I also learned about different organizations within the Tucson community that work to help many people get back into a good state of life.
posted by jaa on April 8, 2008 |
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