Community Support
Community support organizations are the backbone of our region. Serving neighbors from Tucson to Nogales, these groups respond to urgent needs, strengthen families, and create pathways to stability and hope.
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Please note: Every dollar you give goes directly to the nonprofit you choose. The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation does not take any portion of your donation. As a thank you, for every $100 donated, you will receive two tickets to our featured wine and beer tasting event, Sip, Swirl, Shop, and Shine Forward, on November 14.”
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Valley Assistance Services
Each year, Valley Assistance Services serves more than 8,000 individuals across a 2,700-square-mile service area, delivering innovative, wrap-around services tailored to each individual’s or family’s needs. Our programs help stabilize housing, maintain health and financial well-being, build self-sufficiency, and promote independence, safety, and resilience. Dedicated volunteers play a vital role in strengthening every program, both at our Green Valley office and in Tubac.
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Border Community Alliance, BCA
La frontera is a place of collaboration and discovery. We have a variety of programs directed at our mission including: Borderlands Forums; Cross-Border and U.S. Tours; Borderlands Literature & Film Circle; Breakfast at the Border; Let’s Speak Spanish!; and the Borderlands Ambassador Internship Program in Southern AZ and Northern Mexico.
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Arivaca Coordinating Council / Human Resource Group, Inc.
Arivaca Human Resource (AHR) is the “heart” of our rural community, ensuring no neighbor is left behind. Each year, we deliver nearly 17,000 hot meals and over 1,000 food boxes, with one in three residents relying on our support. Our dedicated drivers, some serving for nearly a decade, provide not just food but daily wellness checks and vital social connection for homebound seniors—often being the only person a client sees that day. Through Helping H.E.A.R.Ts, we offer fast, barrier-free emergency aid for utilities, medical needs, and more, turning crisis into stability for vulnerable families and elders. By leveraging grassroots partnerships,…
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Green Valley Gardeners
Your donation will help us develop sustainable educational seminars, demonstrations and projects for the gardening public, including the promotion and use of arid land plants and the conservation of water.
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Friends of Madera Canyon
The Friends of Madera Canyon assist the United States Forest Service with keeping trails and infrastructure clean and safe; welcoming visitors and educating them about (1) what Madera Canyon has to offer and (2) how to enjoy the natural beauty of the Canyon with minimal impact to its ecosystems.
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Community Food Bank, Inc.
Our programs include emergency food assistance and free meals, as well as a farmers’ market, community gardens, nutrition education, culinary training, support for local growers and food systems, advocacy, and more. We partner with over 300 organizations to serve five counties of Southern Arizona across over 23,000 square miles.
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Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society
We serve the Santa Cruz Valley, including Sahuarita, Green Valley, Continental, and surrounding rural communities. Our programs are designed to engage a diverse audience, with a particular focus on the retired population in Green Valley and school-age children in Sahuarita. Through educational programming, community presentations, and youth outreach, we provide meaningful opportunities for residents of all ages to connect with and better understand the history and heritage of our region. Our efforts help strengthen community identity, encourage intergenerational learning, and ensure local history is preserved and shared for the benefit of the entire community.
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Amado Youth Center dba PPEP, Inc.
The Amado Youth Center offers evidence-based life skills and social skill training through multiple individual and community-based programs offered to children and families in the Amado area. Programs are free for participants and give at risk and high need youth opportunities to share in fun, experiential team building activities developing leadership skills that support their healthy development.
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Santa Cruz Valley Art Association
Tubac Center of the Arts showcases revolving exhibitions, a performing arts series, an arts lecture series, a classic films series, an annual Open Studio Tour as well as a Summer Arts program for youth plus workshops and classes for adults throughout the season. Our Gallery Gift Shop features consigned art by member artists.
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The Women of Quail Creek
This scholarship program is dedicated to empowering women in Southern Arizona by removing financial barriers to education. Serving young women graduating from Walden Grove, Sahuarita, and Rio Rico High Schools, as well as adult women 21 and older in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, the program creates opportunities for both first-time college students and those ready to return and complete their educational journey.Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, determination, and the demonstrated ability to succeed. Funds are paid directly to educational institutions and applied toward tuition and fees, ensuring that support goes exactly where it is needed most.
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Angel Heart Pajama Project
The Pajamas and Books for Children in Crisis Program addresses both emotional and developmental needs: pajamas provide warmth and reassurance, while books encourage literacy, learning engagement, and positive routines. Through partnerships with local shelters, foster care agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and first responders, we reach children experiencing homelessness, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and family crisis. These children represent diverse cultural and racial backgrounds. In recent service data, approximately 86% Hispanic, 7% Native American, 5% African American and 2% other populations were served. Since 2013, we have provided more than 73,000 children in crisis with a new pair of pajamas and…
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Continental School District Educational Foundation
The Continental School District Educational Foundation is committed to enriching the educational experience of every child at Continental School in Green Valley, Arizona. Serving approximately 640 students from Pre-K through eighth grade, the Foundation works to ensure that students have access to opportunities that go beyond the classroom—enhancing learning, creativity, and personal growth.Through strong partnerships with families, educators, and the community, the Foundation supports programs and activities that elevate the school experience. From classroom resources to extracurricular enrichment, these efforts help create a well-rounded learning environment where students can thrive.Guided by a vision of excellence, the Foundation plays a vital…
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Arivaca Fire District Auxiliary AFD Auxiliary
The Arivaca Fire District Auxiliary supports the firefighters and medical personnel who serve one of Southern Arizona’s most remote communities. Through grants, fundraising events, and community involvement, the Auxiliary helps provide essential equipment, supplies, training, and resources that are not fully covered by the district’s budget.Serving a wide rural area near the U.S.–Mexico border, their work ensures that first responders have what they need to deliver safe, effective emergency services. Every effort strengthens the readiness of those who protect and care for the Arivaca community.
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Boys Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, Inc.
For more than 30 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County has provided a safe, supportive space where youth can learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. Serving generations of young people, the Club has helped shape future leaders, professionals, and engaged community members—many of whom return to give back as staff and mentors.Beyond after-school and summer programs, the Club’s VIP Workforce Program equips teens with real-world job skills, leadership experience, and career exploration opportunities, helping bridge the gap between education and employment.More than a program, the Club is a second home for many youth and a trusted…
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Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, Inc.
The Tubac Presidio is the first state park in Arizona and the first European village in what is today Arizona. The park shows the multicultural 2,000-year history of the area. The Friends operate the park and hold lectures, concerts, and events reflecting southwestern history.
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The Tubac Pickleball Club
At the Tubac Pickleball Club, we believe pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a powerful way to bring people together, improve health, and build lasting connections across generations.In just a few short years, our club has grown to over 130 active members—a 33% increase since 2022—and continues to welcome players of all ages and skill levels. From beginners picking up a paddle for the first time to experienced players mentoring others, our courts have become a vibrant hub of community life in the Santa Cruz Valley.But we’re just getting started.
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Greater Green Valley Community Foundation
As a leading grant-making organization and champion of local philanthropy, we are dedicated to strengthening our community from within. We change and enrich lives by providing guidance, education, and financial support to nonprofits making a difference every day. Proudly serving Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Arivaca, Tubac, Tumacácori, Rio Rico, and Nogales, we help turn generosity into lasting impact.
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Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber Foundation
The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber Foundation partners with the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, Sahuarita Unified School District, and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation through ElevateEdAZ to connect students with local career opportunities and build a strong, sustainable workforce for our community. Your support is essential to ensure this program continues and grows for future students and businesses.
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Parkinson’s Support Group of Green Valley
The Parkinson Support Group of Green Valley (PSGGV) is a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit that enhances the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and the family members and care partners who support them. Serving Green Valley, Sahuarita, Amado, Tubac, Rio Rico, Arivaca, and the greater Santa Cruz Valley, PSGGV offers a comprehensive network of programs designed to help participants remain active, engaged, and connected throughout every stage of the disease. Through exercise classes, cognitive activities, educational presentations, support groups, social events, and access to valuable resources, the organization fosters a welcoming community where individuals can find encouragement, friendship,…
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Friends of Canoa Heritage Foundation, Inc.
Our mission is to preserve, protect, restore, interpret, and share the land, cultural influence, and history of the Canoa Heritage Area.
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Sahuarita Food Bank Community Resource Center
To build community and increase well-being through nutrition and health, family support, and workforce development.
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GVR Foundation
Enhancing the quality of life for GVR members and the greater Green Valley community through connecting resources for those in need with those who care.
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