SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2026-27 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 13 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2026-27. The members of the new board include: President – Laura Pauli Executive Vice President – Gayle Van Natter Recording Secretaries – Susan Knight and…
Linda Shannon-Hills A kitchen fire doubles every 30 seconds. That means the four or five minutes before help shows up is a long time. You need something that stops it (or at least slows it down) in seconds, not minutes. Firefighters are pointing people toward an amazingly simple option for this exact reason, because your house…
As the temperature continues to heat up, protecting our furry companions is important to be aware of the hazards. Safety tips from the American Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): * Visit the vet for an early-summer checkup—test for heartworm. * Give pets plenty of fresh, clean water as pets can get dehydrated quickly.…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly For years, we’ve all used passwords to log in to our bank accounts, email, and favorite shopping sites. A password is simply a secret word or phrase you create and type in to prove it’s really you. But can your bank really tell it’s you logging in? Or is…
Rotary International is committed to combating human trafficking through the Rotary Action Group for Human Trafficking. Join us on April 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in La Hacienda Club as we welcome local experts to explore this critical issue and discuss practical solutions for prevention, intervention, and survivor support. Human trafficking—often referred to as modern-day slavery—is a…
Did you know that there are approximately 2,200 homeless individuals in Tucson? There has been an increase in homelessness in recent years, which has been primarily driven by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising housing and living costs, job loss, and the end of the eviction moratorium. Other significant issues include mental illness…
Donate to SBCO and Make a Difference in the Lives of Local Children Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 27 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been providing young people in local communities with opportunities to succeed through programs that provide food, clothing, enrichment grants, and scholarships. We serve youngsters living in the “Copper Corridor”—former mining…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older by 2030, the high suicide rate among…