George Van Ess Attention SaddleBrooke Ranch gardeners! The SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA and Robson Communities have donated 10 raised beds to be utilized for growing vegetables for the IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We have received donations from Ace Hardware, Home Depot, ARBICO Organics, and Tractor Supply providing much of what…
Tag: IMPACT
April 2025, Front Page
Expand Your Creative Talents for Charities
Linda Shannon-Hills and Dian Gowen—Creative Giving Many residents at the Ranch are always making items for family and friends, but there comes a time when you have overwhelmed them with your creative items. Don’t give up on your creative side, join Creative Giving to make items for charities in the area. We are always welcoming…
March 2025, Generals
Mountain Shadows Is a Protein Partner
Dan Engeljohn Each year, throughout the month of March, our church is the April IMPACT Bag Partner. We collect at least 500 12-oz. cans of animal- and fish-based protein. By March 31, Mountain Shadows delivers the protein to IMPACT of Southern Arizona located in Catalina. The protein is included in the grocery bags stocked with…
March 2025, Front Page
Paper Crafters Off to a Great Start!
Nichole Lawhon The Paper Crafters continued community outreach with a partnership with IMPACT of Southern Arizona where custom designed Valentine’s Day cards from our members were delivered to homebound seniors, plus blank Valentine’s Day cards were also included so they could send holiday wishes to their loved ones. We also had members create and donate…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Plays Santa’s Helpers
Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke teamed up with IMPACT of Southern Arizona, Oracle Community Center, and Bubb’s Grub, to bring Christmas to 115 seniors and shut-ins in the cities surrounding SaddleBrooke. It took a team to produce a complete Christmas dinner, music, singing, dancing, and gifts. But the smiles on the faces…
Religion, January 2025
Vista UMC and Our Partnership with IMPACT of Southern Arizona
Sharon Scanlan, Linda Galka, and Benith MacPherson At Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, we continue to grow our ministry outreach with Impact Food Bank of Catalina. Every month we collect food and cash to help with their outstanding Food Bank. Monthly, we average 65 lbs. of food. This past Thanksgiving, we delivered 80…
October 2024, Features
The Golden Goose Receives Legacy Award!
The Golden Goose received the Legacy award from the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce! On Aug. 13, Larry Clark and our own Stephanie Urdiales stepped up to the podium to receive this prestigious award. What a day, and what an organization! The story of the Golden Goose is an amazing “Cinderella” story: It’s a story…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
SBRWOW July Gathering
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) club meets the third Thursday of every month at the Ranch House Grill in the Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. We have a fun–filled, packed WOW event coming up!…
June 2024, Generals
How Many Chickens Does It Take to Make a Goose Happy?
Chris Grey Well, if it’s the Golden Goose, your favorite thrift shop in Catalina, the answer is: quite a few! You probably know that the Goose is almost completely staffed by volunteers. Indeed, without them the Goose could not exist, at least as the entity it is. You see, 100% of its profits are split…
September 2014
Calling all cyclists
Calling all cyclists! Put Saturday, November 22, 2014 on your calendar. IMPACT of Southern Arizona (formerly Catalina Community Services) is a beneficiary of El Tour de Tucson again this year! Here’s a great opportunity to support IMPACT of Southern Arizona and help raise funds! Are you planning on riding in El Tour de Tucson this…