We are a Qualifying Charitable Organization
This means if you’re a resident of Arizona, you can direct your tax dollars to benefit the homeless. Donate to Poverello House of Tucson and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state tax return, up to $400 individually or $800 if you file jointly. Learn more about AZ Tax Credits. (QCO Code: 20503)

Save the Date: Annual DInner October 4
The event planning group is busy working out the details for another memorable event in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th. We hope to finally be together in person again.
If you would like to donate an item for the raffle, please contact: Anne Reissner at 520 908 7239 or aereissner@comcast.net.

Our Guitar Raffle Tickets Are SOLD OUT
Only 100 tickets were sold for the raffle of a signed 1977 Hirade Master Arte Model 7 Classical Guitar. The winning ticket will be drawn and announced at our Annual Dinner, October 4th. You don’t need to be present to win. All funds raised from this raffle will go towards meals, showers, laundry services and daytime shelter for the guests of Poverello House of Tucson.
We are a Qualifying Charitable Organization
This means if you’re a resident of Arizona, you can direct your tax dollars to benefit the homeless. Donate to Tucson Poverello House and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state tax return, up to $400 individually or $800 if you file jointly. (QCO Code: 20503) Learn more about AZ Tax Credits..
We are a Qualifying Charitable Organization
This means if you’re a resident of Arizona, you can direct your tax dollars to benefit the homeless. Donate to Poverello House of Tucson and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state tax return, up to $400 individually or $800 if you file jointly.
Learn more about AZ Tax Credits. (QCO Code: 20503)
Poverello House is Looking for Volunteers!
We currently need volunteers to check guests in and serve them food. Volunteers also monitor the shower area and washing machines. All volunteer duties are outside. Contact Jeanette at 909.446.5469 or jarnquist@gmail.com if you can help with one of these important jobs.
Our Services
If you are in need of overnight shelter, the following link gives information about Other Homeless Shelters and Services in Tucson.
Daytime Rest
We want our guests to feel at home. Guests are encouraged to kick up their feet, relax, or visit with friends.
Home-Cooked Meals
As soon as guests enter the door, they are greeted with a delicious, home-cooked breakfast. Seconds are usually available.
Laundry and Showers
Washing machines and shower facilities are available throughout the day so guests can shower while they do a load of laundry.
Day time hospitality from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday – Sunday
Call us at 520.624.0589 to reserve a space.
If you are homeless and you are looking for a safe place to spend the day, call us at 520.624.0589 to reserve a space. Guests have access to showers, laundry and a full breakfast. Due to limited space, we can only serve 12 guests per day and guests are assigned their day in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Poverello House of Tucson DOES NOT offer overnight shelter. The following link gives information about Other Homeless Shelters and Services in Tucson.
Poverello Yard Wecomes Guests
Currently, our guests at Poverello House are being welcomed to relax in the yard. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We have an outdoor shower and two washing machines available. We have created shady spaces for relief from Tucson’s summer sun. We continue to look forward to the time when we will be able to invite guests inside to watch TV and chill out.
Our Impact Each Month
236
Guest Visits
472
Meals Served
236
Showers
250
Loads of laundry
Board of Directors
Jeanette Arnquist
Jerry Ledesma
Suzanne Machain
Vicki Myers
Anne Reissner
Conrad Wall
Our History
Eight hundred years ago in the Umbrian Valley north of Rome, wandered Francis Bernadone and a small group of rag tag brothers of penance. At first, the local population looked with scorn at these young men from Assisi, who gave up wealth and prestigious future careers to follow Francis. Over time, the brothers won over the hearts of many as they tended to the needs of the lepers and led lives of solidarity with the poor with humility and joy. When villagers saw Francis and his brothers walking toward them, they would say: “Here comes ‘Il Pov-erello’ (the little poor man.)” Over the centuries “Poverello” has been a name used in ministries with the poor in the Franciscan tradition.
On October 29, 2008, Poverello House of Tucson opened its doors and invited homeless men to come in off the street for a day to sit down, decompress, get cleaned up and have healthy meals in a homelike environment. Poverello House of Tuson was founded by Br. David Buer, ofm, a Franciscan Brother who for many years ministered to the homeless and those living in poverty. Br. David was first introduced to the concept of a Poverello House in The Tenderloin of San Francisco, California in the early 90’s. Having establishing two Poverello Houses in Nevada, it was not surprising that that when in 2005, he was assigned to Tucson, Br. David envisioned a Poverello House here.

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Street: 221 E. Lee St. Tucson, AZ 85705
Mail: PO Box 50782, Tucson, AZ 85703
Hours: Wed - Sun, 8:00am to 1:00pm
Guests: Please call 520.624.0589 to reserve a space.
Clothing donations: Call 520.624.0589 to schedule a donation drop-off. Thank you for your generosity!