Primavera Foundation

📰 Thank you to This Is Tucson for sharing about Primavera Cooks! and helping us spread the word about this special Tucson tradition. ❤️

Now, it’s your turn to join us at the table! 🍽️

Our next Primavera Cooks! dinner is Tuesday, August 25 at Agustin Kitchen, featuring a multi-course meal prepared by one of Tucson’s talented chefs.

🎟️ Tickets are still available! Join us for a delicious evening while supporting Primavera’s mission to help individuals and families build brighter futures.

https://primavera.givevirtuous.org/Event/bb64998c-d66d-4fe0-9cbd-b04c4cc62161

From August through October, community members can either dine or be an apprentice for a special five-course dinner at a local restaurant. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

Rhonda's path to permanent housing wasn't a straight line. It took persistence, trust, coordinated support, and a community that refused to give up.

From outreach and emergency shelter to case management and permanent housing, Rhonda's story is a powerful reminder of what's possible when people come together with compassion and determination.

"If it wasn't for the Primavera Foundation, I don't know where I would be. They gave me a chance." — Rhonda

Read Rhonda's inspiring journey here and see how outreach, collaboration, and hope helped turn a new set of keys into a new beginning.

https://primavera.org/rhondas-journey-the-life-changing-power-of-outreach-and-coordinated-support/

Primavera Cooks! wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. 💙

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: the Primavera Foundation Board of Directors, Primavera Co-Founder Nancy Bissell, Supercuts, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, and Vertical Communications!

A special thank you to Susan Tarrence for generously donating our Loft Cinema Private Screening + Cocktail Party raffle prize!

🎟️ Enter to win one of our incredible Primavera Cooks! raffle prizes:

🎬 Loft Cinema Private Screening + Cocktail Party (Value: $5,000) – Host a private screening and cocktail party for 50 guests at The Loft Cinema.

🍷 Feast Wine Tasting + Small Bites (Value: $5,000) – Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting and small bites experience for 8 guests at Feast.

🚲 Electric Bicycle (Value: $3,800) – Ride away with a brand-new electric bike, perfect for commuting or exploring Tucson.

⛳ Omni Tucson National Golf Foursome (Value: $500 each) – Enjoy 18 holes of golf for four players at Omni Tucson National. Two winners will be selected!

🎫 Raffle tickets are just $25 for 1 ticket or $100 for 5 tickets. Every ticket purchased helps support Primavera Foundation's mission to prevent and end homelessness in our community.

https://primavera.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-cooks-raffle-tickets

Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, and supporters for investing in hope, opportunity, and brighter futures for our neighbors. 💙

🎟️ Tickets are going fast!

Our Primavera Cooks! Apprentice tickets are officially SOLD OUT, and fewer than 20 tickets remain for our dinner at Feast on August 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, community, and giving back. This year’s dining series will support emergency services such as shelters, drop-in centers, outreach, and more. Your support will help make that a reality!

Reserve your seat today: 2026 Cooks! - Feast

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: the Primavera Foundation Board of Directors, Primavera Co-Founder Nancy Bissell, Supercuts, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC and Vertical Communications!

A special thank you to Susan Tarrence for generously donating our Loft Cinema Private Screening + Cocktail Party raffle prize!

What started with a visit to STAR Village turned into a lasting investment in the well-being of our participants.

After seeing the needs firsthand, Mel Selway generously funded a new mister system at STAR Village, helping provide relief from Tucson's extreme summer heat for those accessing shelter and support services.

Mel's generosity is a reminder that meaningful giving begins with connection. By taking the time to learn about the work happening at STAR Village, he found a way to make an immediate and lasting impact.

Thank you, Mel, for helping create a cooler, safer, and more welcoming space for our community. 💙

Read more about Mel's story here:

https://primavera.org/community-spotlight-mel-selways-gift-of-care-and-connection-at-star-village/

The Primavera Cooks! Raffle is HERE, and the prizes are absolutely incredible. Get ready to win big while supporting the vital work of the Primavera Foundation. Check out what you could score:

🎬 Private Loft Cinema Screening for 50 guests
🍷 FEAST Wine Tasting & Bites for 8
🚲 Electric Bicycle
⛳️ Omni Tucson National Golf Foursome

Don't miss your chance! Tickets are $25 for one or $100 for five.
Click the link in our bio to buy your tickets now and support a great cause.

https://primavera.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-cooks-raffle-tickets

Primavera Cooks! wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. 💙

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: the Primavera Foundation Board of Directors, Primavera Co-Founder Nancy Bissell, Supercuts, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, and Vertical Communications!

A special thank you to Susan Tarrence for generously donating our Loft Cinema Private Screening + Cocktail Party raffle prize!

We are excited to share the City of Tucson's FoodCycle at Home program with our community!

Looking for an easy way to reduce food waste? Instead of sending food scraps to the landfill, Tucson residents can drop off accepted food waste at one of 18 collection sites across the city, where it's transformed into nutrient-rich compost that supports healthier soils and a more sustainable Tucson.

📍 New collection sites:
Mission Garden (946 W. Mission Lane)
Palo Verde Park (259 S. Langley Ave)

🌿 Free compost pick-up begins July 15 (weather permitting) at:

McCormick Park
Tucson Village Farm

📚 New to FoodCycle? Free participant trainings are available throughout July to help you get started.

🗺️ Find the drop-off location nearest you here:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6f1e2d152fbf4ac1a27fe9696d6a572e?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Small actions can make a big impact. By participating in FoodCycle at Home, you're helping reduce landfill waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create a healthier environment for our community.

Chef Janos Wilder and Chef Gary Hickey at The Carriage House’s tickets are a huge hit! Tickets are selling out — ticket helps fund Primavera's emergency services, including shelters, outreach, and drop-in centers that serve more than 8,000 community members each year.

Whether you join us as a diner or apprentice chef, you'll be part of one of Tucson's favorite culinary traditions while helping make a difference in our community.

🎟️ Visit this link to reserve your seat! primavera.org/primavera-cooks/

Primavera Cooks! wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. 💙

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: the Primavera Foundation Board of Directors, Primavera Co-Founder Nancy Bissell, Supercuts, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, and Vertical Communications!

A special thank you to Susan Tarrence for generously donating our Loft Cinema Private Screening + Cocktail Party raffle prize!

Chef Mateo Cancio will join us for an unforgettable evening of incredible food, community, and impact.

Every NEX ticket helps support Primavera's emergency services, including shelters, outreach, and drop-in centers that serve more than 8,000 community members each year.

Join us as a diner or apprentice chef and experience one of Tucson's favorite culinary traditions—all while giving back.

🎟️ Tickets are selling out! Visit the link on our website to reserve your seat! primavera.org/primavera-cooks/

Primavera Cooks! wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. 💙

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: the Primavera Foundation Board of Directors, Primavera Co-Founder Nancy Bissell, Supercuts, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, and Vertical Communications!

A special thank you to Susan Tarrence for generously donating our Loft Cinema Private Screening + Cocktail Party raffle prize!