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We couldn't do it without friends like you
Last year, Our Family touched the lives of 40,000 people in Southern Arizona. Through direct services such as counseling, housing, case management and mediation, or through information and referral services that help people find the resources they need, our programs truly make this community a better place to live, to grow up, and to grow older.
With your help:
Our Senior Companion volunteers gave 45,936 hours of companionship and friendly visits to isolated, homebound older people.
Our in-house clothing bank provided clothing for 300 clients and their families, many of whom came to our programs homeless, with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.
Our Reunion House provided a safe bed and homelike support for 149 teens who had nowhere else to go.
Our CommonUnity residential program provided a safe haven and a new start in life for 58 homeless young women and babies.
Our La Escuelita program helped some of South Tucson's most at-risk children learn to read. Many of these children come from homes where no one speaks English.
Our Holiday Gift Tree brightened the holidays for more than 270 of our neediest clients.
Thank you for helping Our Family make a difference in this community. From Our Family to yours, we wish you a joyous and safe holiday.
Read our 2009-2010 Annual Report for detailed information on Our Family's programs. |
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Peer mediation helping kids work it out
Our Family's Peer Mediation program trains students in grades 3-12 to help other students work out their conflicts in a peaceful and reasonable manner. School atmosphere improves as students learn alternatives to fighting, abusive language and bullying.
At the two-day training, up to 20 students learn negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a mediation process. Once trained, students work in pairs to mediate and attend regular meetings to practice and learn new skills.
Download a flier, or contact us to find out about bringing Peer Mediation to your school. |
