UA professor mapping the gaps between flood risk and climate justice
Flood hazard maps determine flood zones, guide disaster response, and set flood insurance requirements. But many counties, don't have access to these maps.
Community
News about nonprofits, arts, culture and community events.
Tucsonan pushes for voting rights reform for felony convictions
Joe Watson has been working in prison reform advocacy for years, including his recent efforts to bring attention to Arizona's felony disenfranchisement laws.
Amphi neighborhood to host Tucson’s inaugural Cyclovita event
Cyclovita will feel like more of a block party, since it’s contained within a smaller area than the longer Cyclovia route.
Community celebrates completion of Tucson’s first tiny home village
The village is made up of nine 450-square-foot, eco-friendly tiny homes and a larger community gathering center that includes a meeting area, kitchen and sleeping area for an on-site behavioral support specialist.
Bar owner turned realtor champions LGBTQ+ rights and representation
Colette Barajas opened Colette's West, one of Tucson's first lesbian bars, on North First Avenue in 1983.
Book club that highlights Indigenous authors to hold final meeting
Rez Babes Book Club started as a group of about 20 people, but quickly grew into a monthly virtual gathering of up to 150 people from around the world.
Arroyo Chico Neighborhood Transforms Pathway with a Vibrant Community Mural
The mural is part of Just Communities Arizona’s most recent Community Safety Incubator Project.
Community mourns loss of animal, nature advocate John McLean
In addition to being a longtime volunteer at PACC, McLean was also a former board member of Friends of PACC, the shelter’s nonprofit partner.
Grant boosts Tucson nonprofit's efforts to support young readers
Make Way for Books provides programs, services, and resources to more than 30,000 young children, parents, and educators throughout southern Arizona each year.
