Good News
Fruits of Your Generosity
Keeling Elementary Christmas Toy Drive
(January 2025)
Each year, members of Casas Adobes United Church of Christ (CAUCC), donates unwrapped toys to the Helen B. Keeling Elementary School, which is located in an under-resourced neighborhood in the center of Tucson. CAUCC has had a relationship with this school for many years to include reading and math tutoring, monthly food pantry, school supplies drive each year in July, and the purchase of toys each year at Christmas. These gifts help make the holidays a little merrier for about 75 children each year.
Rummage Sale Success
(November 2024)
Casas Adobes Congregational Church held its annual Rummage Sale. Open to the public, church members donate gently used items for the 2-day sale. This year, our over 50 volunteers prepped donated items for sale Monday-Thursday and the sale was held on Friday-Saturday, November 1 and 2. During the sale, we raised $9500 for local charities including:
La Casa Shelter Keeling School
TIHAN Youth on Their Own
Casa Maria Our Family Services
Primavera Foundation ICS
More Than a Bed Casa des Los Ninos
and more....
The monies donated to these charities assist them in meeting their yearly goals and creating programs which support the Tucson community. Thanks to all of the volunteers, those who donated gently used items, and those who shopped and bought items during our sale. We could not have done it without you!!
Stitch Witches Donation Quilts
(October, 2024)
Our Stitch Witches group is a committed group of fabric arts members who share time each Thursday on their crafts and in fellowship. Over the years many of our congregation have donated fabric, yarn, sewing machines, and supplies to Stitch Witches. Over the past few summer months, several of our quilters donated their time making quilts for the TMC Pediatric Unit. Quilts are given to the patients in the unit to be used for cuddles and comfort, to brighten up the surroundings, and as an unexpected gift during a stressful time. The patient can take the quilt home with them. The quilts have been accepted with joy by both the patients and the parents alike. Thanks to our Stitch Witches for providing such a loving expression to those in need.
