12th Annual United Hearts of Arizona Shoe & Jacket Event
101 W. Irvington Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714
This holiday season, as we reflect on previous years, we recognize how challenging 2025 has been for students and families in our community. That is why United Hearts of Arizona/Corazones Unidos de Arizona is holding its 12th Annual Shoe & Jacket Event on Saturday, December 13, providing new winter coats, school shoes, socks, toys, books, and kids meal cards to low-income students in Tucson and Pima County. Our goal is simple: help families who need an extra boost this year, and we need your help to make it possible.
WHO WE SERVE
United Hearts of Arizona expects to help 200+ students from 10 schools, including
- TUSD: Mission View, Holladay, Pueblo Gardens and Borton
- SUSD: Sierra K-8, Rivera, Santa Clara and Summit View
- Head Start Centers: Sunnyside and Liberty
EVENT DETAILS
Packing Day:
- Friday, December 12
- El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd
- 12:30pm – 5pm
- Volunteers will pack individualized gift bags for each student
Distribution Day:
- Saturday, December 13
- El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd
- 8:30am – 12pm
- Students will receive their gift bags and enjoy photos with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves
For many children, these coats and shoes are shared among their siblings and may be the only gift they receive during the holidays. Your contribution truly makes an impact. Donations are being accepted through December 12, if you’d like to help, please visit www.unitedheartsaz.org, contact Maria Vianey Valdez-Cardenas at (520) 543-1601, (520) 808-4330 or email at [email protected], [email protected]
About United Hearts of Arizona
A non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of children and families in Arizona by providing resources that will help them prepare for personal lives, professional accomplishments and responsible citizenship.
United Hearts of Arizona is a registered non-profit organization 501(c)3, within the limits prescribed by law, the full amount of your gift/donation is deductible for federal income tax purposes (Tax ID# 82-1561840)