Here's what we are committed to doing

Through our eleven outreach programs, we provide hot meals, food boxes, clothing, tutoring, mentoring, transportation and referrals for housing, job training and job placement. 

1. Our Summer Feeding Program provides two meals a day to homeless and needy children. In the summer, these children do not have access to a school lunch program and do not receive meals consistently. During the summer of 2007, The Giving Tree served over 145,000 meals at this meal program.
2. At the Grace Home, we are committed to providing a family role model for homeless and needy children and their mothers. Here they are cared for in a safe environment, served healthy meals and snacks, and are nurtured by our staff. 
3. Promise Home provides intergenerational housing for those soon to embark on independent living.  This housing arrangement mimics that of a traditional family with all age groups represented; each relying on and working for one another.  Promise Home is the only housing facility in Tucson where fathers can stay with their children.   
4. Our "H.E.L.P."  ­Hands-on Education and Learning Program, is a tutoring and mentoring program for at-risk and homeless children and youth. Through  we provide a variety of activities, one-on-one tutoring, field trips, role model mentoring, music, dance and golf lessons. H.E.L.P. provides an opportunity for homeless and at-risk children to experience learning opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them.
5. Through Project FEED , our twice weekly feeding program, more than 350 homeless and needy children, family members, elderly, and disabled individuals receive a hot meal, clothing, toiletries and emergency food boxes.   This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for children, teens and adults alike.  Every month, we provide more than 300 adults and children with case management and referrals to community services.
6. The Compassion Hope Center provides food, winter and summer shelter, clothing, mentoring, case management, couseling, education, and a variety of additional life management classes.
7. Fellowshipand Food takes place on Tuesday evenings at The Compassion Hope Center.  A casual meal of soup and sandwiches is served family style followed by fellowship and inspirational discussions.
8. GEAR (Gaining Employment and Respect) helps the unemployed, underemployed, homeless, formerly incarcerated, and survivors of domestic violence secure living wage employment.  They are schooled in interviewing skills, computer literacy, counseled on appropriate work attire, grooming and hygiene. 
9. The Lighthouse serves as transitional shelter for families.
10. The Benevolence Program was founded to assist those who occasionally cannot pay for their medications and helps the elderly with emergency repairs to their home.

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It is the intention of our programs to support, motivate and develop self-esteem of homeless and needy persons. The Giving Tree has changed the lives of families by providing the resources and skills necessary to improve their quality of life.  This is achieved through:

 

 

Education	childcare/parenting classes, budget planning, GED and ESL preparation
Financial and Material Assistance	bus passes, utility assistance, food boxes, diapers, clothing and toiletries
Transportation	school, work, medical appointments
Case Management	referrals to community resources, medical care and counseling
Housing	home for homeless/needy children, single mothers with children, single fathers with children
Faith Community	spiritual healing and support

 

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