Owl & Panther

Owl & Panther "On the seventh day, only the owl and the panther were still awake. To foster acceptance of refugees in the community through education.

Because they did not succumb to sleep, they were given the power to see in the dark." - from a Cherokee Creation Story Our Mission: To provide meaningful and healing expressive arts experiences in the community and the natural world for refugee families resettled in Tucson who have been impacted by trauma, torture and traumatic dislocation. And to honor the efforts of our volunteers who make this work possible.

This month, we will distribute hygiene kits to 60 refugee families to support their health & wellness. We are accepting ...
04/02/2026

This month, we will distribute hygiene kits to 60 refugee families to support their health & wellness. We are accepting donations thru April 15th to support this cause! ✨ Links in Bio

Volunteers truly make our Mission possible! Because of dedicated volunteers like Jeneva, we connected with participants ...
02/13/2026

Volunteers truly make our Mission possible! Because of dedicated volunteers like Jeneva, we connected with participants 134 times in January! That’s 134 moments where our community members felt cared for and supported. Thank you, Jeneva, for helping us expand our impact!

Please send a message if you’d like to learn more about becoming an Owl & Panther volunteer!

Happy New Year! We kicked off our 2026 programming with a family day at the Tucson Museum of Art’s Second Sundaze event,...
01/12/2026

Happy New Year!
We kicked off our 2026 programming with a family day at the Tucson Museum of Art’s Second Sundaze event, exploring the galleries and making art together.

Owl & Panther's 30th Anniversary Community Celebration was a beautiful tribute to the resilience of the families we serv...
10/19/2025

Owl & Panther's 30th Anniversary Community Celebration was a beautiful tribute to the resilience of the families we serve and the dedication of founders, staff, volunteers, partners friends and supporters to offer a supportive community.

Thank you to everyone who joined our celebration in person and virtually. Thank you Barbara Poley for making the event extra special with your presence. Thank you Marge White Pellegrino and Marianna Neil for your contributions behind the scenes. Thank you TüSong for the joyous music. Thank you Mayra for the delicious cakes. Thank you Wally Lawder and the amazing team of musicians for helping us create a soundtrack for the stories of participants. Thank you to our team and volunteers for all the hard work that went into making lasting memories to mark 30 years of walking beside refugee families as they find healing in community.

Looking forward to the next 30 years collaborating with you to offer transformative experiences.

You can find our song here: https://youtu.be/YibehCsK3V4

Live stream recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/E4KxIzZdEjQ?si=I3PfQty8dZFSqBQW

Musical entertainment recording: https://youtu.be/NZPsydNJyXQ?si=ht6nAppKo2B4Jsm9

We love sharing our story. Listen in to the Arizona Spotlight podcast on October 16th to learn about our 30 year impact ...
10/07/2025

We love sharing our story. Listen in to the Arizona Spotlight podcast on October 16th to learn about our 30 year impact and how we are celebrating this milestone!
Arizona Public Media

The Wildcats brought home a win last night, but we would have had fun either way! ❤️💙
08/30/2025

The Wildcats brought home a win last night, but we would have had fun either way! ❤️💙

We are wishing Owl & Panther families and all Tucson students a happy first week of school! We loved making memories wit...
08/05/2025

We are wishing Owl & Panther families and all Tucson students a happy first week of school! We loved making memories with you this summer ☀️

Health literacy, blood sugar & blood pressure testing, art, and sharing a meal with good friends — a Sunday well-spent!
07/28/2025

Health literacy, blood sugar & blood pressure testing, art, and sharing a meal with good friends — a Sunday well-spent!

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650 N 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85705

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