How to Help
These are the primary ways you can support the Poverello House of Tucson. We also encourage you to come and visit to see exactly what we do. 221 E. Lee St. Tucson, AZ 85705 (Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00am to 2:00pm)
Volunteer
We are so grateful for our volunteers! With their support, Poverello House can fulfil its mission and meet the needs of its guests.
From grocery shopping, to serving meals, to picking up donations around town, we have many volunteer opportunities that are flexible and provide the opportunity to directly help the homeless men in the Tucson community.
Monetary Donations
Our operating costs are roughly $8,000/month. All donations go directly towards rent, utilities, supplies and food. You can make a one time donation or set up a monthly contribution. Any and all support is greatly appreciated!
You can also mail a check payable to “Poverello House of Tucson” to:
Poverello House of Tucson
P. O. Box 50782
Tucson, AZ 85703.
Food Donations
If you would like to bring something for the men to enjoy, healthy protein snacks are always welcome. We recommend store bought, individually wrapped items that are easily portable in a backpack.
Some suggestions: chicken/tuna (pull tab lids or single pouches), meat jerky, protein bars, trail mix, peanut butter squeeze packs, individual hummus/pita chip packs, vienna sausages, fresh fruit cups and cheese sticks.
Call 520.624.0589 to schedule a donation drop-off.
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Clothing Donations
– Winter jackets, hoodies and gloves
– New underwear
– Walking or hiking shoes
– Jeans and t-shirts
– Toiletry items (razors, soap, etc.)
See our donation wishlist.
Call 520.624.0589 to schedule a donation drop-off.
Organize a Clothing Drive
Consider organizing a drive at your church, organization or other group to collect new socks and underwear as well as gently used clean jeans, shirts, hoodies, jackets, backpacks and sleeping bags.
Contact Anne at 520.908.7239 for more information.
Ready to volunteer?
Complete the short application below and we’ll be in touch to get you started.
Please note that volunteers will be subject to a background check.
If you have any questions or need more information about volunteering with us, contact Jeanette at 909.446.5469 or email us.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Shift Volunteers: Be present at the house for 3 or 4 hour shifts. Check guests in and assist staff with serving food, helping give out clothing, etc. Work is between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Wednesday – Sunday.
Shopper: Make a trip to buy food and supplies on Wednesday or Thursday between 9:00 am and 1:00pm. Be prepared to charge $300- $400 on your own card and be reimbursed within a week. This job would need to be done no more than one time per month. Occasionally it is necessary to shop at more than one location.
Volunteer Coordinator: Make sure that shift volunteers and shoppers are scheduled. Need to be able to text, email and call volunteers. Share completed schedule with board members, house staff and the people scheduled.
Facebook Page: Create a Facebook page for Poverello House and update it at least twice per week. Must have computer skills and be present at Poverello House enough to find and post interesting news or reflections. Work can be done from home at any time of the day.
Monthly Electronic Newsletter: Format news items sent by others into an attractive document that can be sent by email every month. Work can be done from home at any time of the day.
Quarterly Printed Newsletter: Format news items into an attractive document to be printed and mailed to about 500 people.
Donation Pick Up: Be willing to drive to various location in Tucson to pick up clothing and other donations. Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to meet the needs of the donors. Must also be willing to sort the donations after pick up. The work schedule would be unpredictable.
Data Management: Be familiar with MS Access (or a different program) and be willing to put in the time to streamline the existing database of about 1000 people. Work could be done from home at any time.
Thank You Volunteers!
We Couldn’t Do It Without You!
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Poverello House of Tucson
520.624.0589
PO Box 50782, Tucson, AZ 85703
Hours: Wed - Sun, 8:00am to 2:00pm
To Donate by Mail: Donations and other correspondence can be sent to:
PO Box 50782, Tucson, AZ 85703
Guests: Call 520.624.0589 to reserve a space.
Clothing Donations: Call 520.624.0589 to schedule a drop-off. Thanks!