GET INVOLVED!
Upcoming Events:
- Sat 6/22 World Refugee Day at PCC 29th Coalition Center
- Wed 6/26 Community Conversation on Gun Violence at Freedom Center
- Thur 6/27 Health Check at Freedom Center
- Thru 6/27 TPD 29th Street Coalition Meeting at Midtown Multi-Service Center
- Sat 6/29 Neighborhood BBQ + Movie Night at Freedom Park
- Tue 7/9 Resume, Interviewing & Job Search Workshop at Eckstrom Columbus Library
(See details below)
Sat. June 22: World Refugee Day is an internationally recognized event that celebrates the strength and courage of refugees. Come say hi to Laura and enjoy food, music, kid activities, and more! This event is hosted in the 29th Street Thrive Zone.
4-8 p.m. at PCC 29th Street Coalition Center 4355 E Calle Aurora
 Sat. June 29: Freedom Neighborhood BBQ + Movie Night
Join us at Freedom Park 5000 E 29th Street starting at 5 p.m. for music, Ready, Set, Rec! games, jumping castle, free food (while supplies last) and more!
We will have a Community Clean up from 7-7:40 p.m. and will show a PG movie at 7:45 p.m.
For questions regarding accessibility please contact sean.travers@tucsonaz.gov
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Wed, June 26, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Freedom Park Center, Goodwill hosts the Community Conversation on Gun Violence.
Let your voice be heard, get involved in change, and learn about Community Violence Intervention (CVI) efforts starting in Tucson.
Free food will be provided!
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Attend the TPD 29th Street Coalition Meetings virtually or in-person at the Midtown Multi-Service Center (1100 S Alvernon Way) every month for community building, conversation, and updates with officers, business owners, residents, and other stakeholders within the 29th Street neighborhoods. Contact sean.travers@tucsonaz.gov or 520.589.8750. Thursday, 6/27 6-8 p.m.
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Freedom Park Center has many fun and informative programs. Call 520.791.4969 for details. See their June Newsletter.
NEW HOURS!! Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat-Sun 12-4 p.m.
- Weight Room, Billiards, Shuffleboard, and more!
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Senior Meal Program Monday-Fridays 12:15 p.m. (ages must pre-register)
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Sewing Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 9:15 a.m
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Chair-o-bics Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
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Karaoke Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.
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BINGO Fridays 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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PACC Free Pet Food 1st Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
HEALTH CHECK DAY Thur, 6/27 11 a.m. for blood pressure and cholesterol checks, and primary care for adults on Medicare
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Eckstrom-Columbus Library offers diverse events and resources. Check out their calendar or call 520.594.5285.
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Job Help Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Yoga Fridays 7/12, 8/16, 9/20 11 a.m.-12 p.m. registration required
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Job Help Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Addiction Resources Mondays 7/8 and 7/22 3-5 p.m.
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Homeless Resource Navigator Third Friday of the month 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
RESUME, INTERVIEWING & JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP on Tue 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. registration required Presented by Goodwill Career Center. Bringing a resume is not required, but suggested.
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Check out what's going on at the Southern Arizona Dance Center at 4801 E 29th Street on their website or call 520.216.4455. No experience, special clothes, or partner necessary! Not really a dancer? No problem!
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Are you looking for a way to be healthier in 2024? Learn Tai Chi for Health! Tai Chi is a proven way of reducing stress, improving physical and mental balance, flexibility and range of motion, and more. Try a beginner class. No experience is necessary.
Classes are Mondays from 3-4 p.m. at the Southern Arizona Dance Center, 4801 E 29th Street. Cost per lesson is $10. Ask about discounts for first responders and active military.
Use the contact form or email rcarmstrong@gmail.com
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The Hermitage Cat Shelter at 5278 E. 21st Street offers fun activities and resources in addition to adoptions. 520.571.7839
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Food for People's Pets Pantry Third Thursday of every month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pet food and supply assistance for low income families to promote pet retention and keep family pets in their home. Use the alley behind the shelter (off Magnolia).
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Donate your beverage cans! Learn more here.
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Check out Councilmember Nikki Lee's Ward 4 website. Includes Myers and other neighborhoods.
Check out Councilmember Karen Uhlich's Ward 6 website. Includes Roberts, Naylor, Alvernon Heights, and other neighborhoods.
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Go to tucsonaz.gov/311 or download the Tucson311 app to report non-emergency problems including potholes, debris, broken park equipment and more. Or contact each department directly:
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Transportation and Mobility (potholes, streetlights, median landscape) 520.791.3154 tdotconcerns@tucsonaz.gov
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Code Enforcement (illegal dumping, residential weeds, inoperable vehicles) 520.791.5843 codeenforcement@tucsonaz.gov
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Graffiti 520.792.CITY (2489) graffiti@tucsonaz.gov
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Environmental Services (garbage, recycling, landfill) 520.791.3171 eshelp@tucsonaz.gov
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Tucson Water Emergencies 520.791.4133
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Report Homeless Encampment 520.791.2540 Reporting Tool: bit.ly/3DA9jQB
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Report Reckless Driving or Street Racing Reporting tool: bit.ly/44QoAIW
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Non-emergency Police 520.791.4444 google search: "Tucson Crime Reporting"
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YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES
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FREE Youth Summer Meals
June 3rd - June 25th, Monday - Thursday
- Myers-Ganoung: 7:30-8 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m.
- Roberts-Naylor: 8:30-9 a.m. and 11:30-12 p.m.
June 3rd - July 26th, Monday - Friday
- Freedom Center: 7:30-8:30 a.m. & 11:30-12:30 p.m.
- Randolph Center: 7:30-8:30 a.m. & 11:30-12:30 p.m.
June 3rd - July 19th, Monday - Friday
- JVC Boys & Girls Club: 8:30-9 a.m. & 12-12:30 p.m.
May 28th - August 2nd, Monday - Saturday
- Eckstrom-Columbus Library: Starting at 10 a.m.
- Family Weekend Food Pack on Fridays & Saturday
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Request FREE Home Lead Hazard Repair
Does Your Household Qualify? Apply online!
Built before 1978. Child under age six living in or regularly visiting the property. Meet HUD's household income limits. Mortgage and property tax payments are current, in good standing, and free of delinquent liens.
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Ready, Set, Rec will be bringing fun and games to our local parks. Check out their calendar here.
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The Pan Asian Community Alliance Center is hosting the FREE Neighborhood After School Academy (NASA). This is a free tutoring/mentoring program for grades 2-12! They offer tutoring/homework help in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, ESL, and U.S. Citizenship. Programs/services are not limited to people of Asian decent.
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Make Way for Books is accepting families with children ages 0-5 for their FREE Story Schools in our neighborhood, which offer fun and educational weekly activities in-person or virtual. Contact storyschool@makewayforbooks.org or go to mystoryschool.org
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The Goodwill Opportunity Youth Center at 7149 E. 22nd near Kolb is a new center dedicated to providing education, services, and support to youth ages 16-24. It’s a free drop-in resource center that offers a safe place for young people to learn, grow, and build a better future for themselves. Open Mon 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tue - Thur 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 520.306.8445 for details. |
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MySchoolsTucson has provided a list of 18 schools within 1 mile of the 29Thrive Zone for K-12 grade. Each public, charter, and private school has its own unique strengths, which you can learn about on this site. |
See the Thrive Community Calendar on our website. If you know of a public event, please let us know and we will add it!
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You can now find us on social media! Click on the links below or search: @29thrive
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Laura McAndrews Lopez
29th Street Thrive Coordinator
Call/Text: 520.314.0889
TDD: 520.791.2639
Email: laura.lopez@tucsonaz.gov
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