OCJ Kids Tucson

06/21/2026

Today we want to give a HUGE thank‑you to New Life Bible Fellowship for pouring so much love into our Tucson foster youth.

Your incredible house mentors and your generous gift card drive helps create moments of joy, and real memories for kids walking through some of the hardest seasons of their lives.

Because of you, these kiddos are reminded that their story matters. We are so grateful for your heart, your partnership, and the way you consistently show up!

06/16/2026

URGENT NEED! 🎒

Tucson, we have an opportunity to change a young person’s school year before it even begins.
We are in need of 40 backpacks for our middle–high school foster youth for our Tools 4 Success event happening July 18th.

Imagine a teen walking into school with a brand‑new backpack...standing a little taller, feeling seen, feeling supported. That’s the impact you can make with one simple donation. If you feel led to donate towards backpacks or purchase on your own, we’d love your help.

We need the community to help us make this event possible and successful! Together, we can make sure every youth shows up prepared and proud this school year!

Connect with Fernanda, [email protected], for more information or coordinate donation pick ups/ drop offs.

05/29/2026

Did you know DCS offices try to have snacks for kiddos whose parents didn’t show up for their parenting time, for sibling visits, or for kids who had long transport? This has been a huge help to the offices to keep the children they serve happy and their needs met while they are with them. We have been asked to help restock snacks at a local DCS office. But we need help! If you are interested in providing snacks, please contact Fernanda at [email protected]. Or if you'd like to give towards this need visit the website and select "Greatest Need."

https://ocjkids.org/tucson-donate/

Thank you all so much!

05/18/2026

What an incredible day for OCJ Kids Tucson.
We had the joy of delivering 48 Welcome Kits to Nogales DCS, serving children and teens entering foster care with comfort items, hygiene essentials, and a whole lot of love.

These kits are often the very first thing a child receives when entering care. Today, because of this community, they’ll know they are LOVED!

Thank you, Tucson, for helping us bring hope right when it’s needed most! 💙🧡

05/12/2026

A huge shout-out to Digital Imaging Systems, LLC for helping us get a working copier/printer for OCJ Kids Tucson.

It may seem like a small thing, but this upgrade makes a big impact! Behind every page we hand out is a story of someone who cared enough to support the mission.

Thank you, Digital Imaging Systems, for standing with us and helping us serve our kids with excellence!

04/27/2026

📣Tucson, we need YOU!

Our annual Tools for Success event is right around the corner, and we’re inviting our community to come alongside us as event sponsors!

This event equips local foster youth with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond.

When you sponsor, you’re not just giving supplies, you’re giving hope, stability, and a reminder that our kids are not alone.

If your business, church, group, or family would like to partner with us, we’d love to connect! Send us a message or comment below and we’ll get you all the details. Let's set Tucson’s foster youth up for success! 📚🎒

*We also have opportunities for your business or church to be a collection drive for needed school supplies!*

Email Fernanda at [email protected] to find out how!

04/25/2026

Our friends at MUSD are collecting hygiene items to bless youth in our community. Check out their post! 💙🧡

The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation is proud to partner with the MUSD Resource Center and OCJ Kids to support foster youth and families in need across our community.

🎯 Our Goal:
Each Student Council collects 100 items with a district goal of 2,000 items!

🏆 Friendly Competition Alert!
The school with the highest participation percentage will win a school-wide Otter Pop Party hosted by a generous local business!

How to Donate:
• Drop off items at your child’s school
• OR bring items to the Centennial Celebration front entrance at Marana High School
🗓 April 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
To help ensure we meet the needs of all children, we are collecting by age group:
👶 PreK–2nd Grade
NEW stuffed animals & blankets for babies and toddlers
🧒 3rd–5th Grade
Elementary hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, hair ties, small body wash & shampoo).
Please place liquids in plastic zipper bags.
🧑 6th–8th Grade
NEW fidget toys & blankets for older children and teens
🎓 9th–12th Grade
Teen hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, hair ties, small body wash, shampoo & conditioner, lotion, feminine hygiene products, etc.).

Please place liquids in plastic zipper bags.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need extra support. Thank you for helping us show the strength and generosity of the Marana community!

04/23/2026

THIRTEEN boxes full of resources were delivered today, including 65 Welcome Kits! All of this thanks to your support!

Gate Church held a benefit concert in February and thanks to those funds, we were able to purchase the items for the welcome kits! 🎉🫶🏽 We appreciate you supporting our mission!

04/18/2026

A massive THANK YOU to Desert Sunrise Anesthesia for dedicating time on a Saturday to assemble 100+ hygiene kits for teens in Tucson!

Thank you, for standing with OCJ Kids Tucson and helping us show up for our youth in such a meaningful way.

04/17/2026

Thank you to Discovery Church Tucson volunteers who came in to help shop for over 1,000 items for our welcome kits!! Lots of heavy lifting and math were on the agenda for today! We appreciate you!