Our Partners
Shared purpose. Lasting community impact.
Organizations and creative professionals who strengthen our mission through service, expertise, opportunity and care.
7 community partners
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Community partner
Kuumba Made
Kuumba Made is a Tucson-rooted botanical body-care company founded in 1980 by herbalist and entrepreneur Kuumba Piazza. Inspired by global plant traditions and the Sonoran Desert, the brand creates fragrance oils, herbal salves, aromatherapy products, lotions and other personal-care formulas. Its approach combines botanical knowledge, mindful production, cruelty-free practices and increasingly sustainable packaging. Still founder-owned and WBENC certified, Kuumba Made frames business as caretaking: nurturing customers, supporting community partners and honoring the natural ecosystems that supply its ingredients.
Websitekuumbamade.com ↗
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Community partner
Pima Federal Credit Union
Pima Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Arizona communities. Founded in 1951 when sixteen Tucson teachers pooled $84 in deposits, it has grown while retaining a relationship-centered mission. Pima Federal offers consumer and business banking, lending, savings, digital access and financial guidance, returning value to members through competitive rates and lower fees. Its Smart. Simple. Personal. promise emphasizes relevant solutions, straightforward experiences and attentive local service.
Websitewww.pimafederal.org ↗
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Community partner
AcaciaIT
AcaciaIT is an Arizona managed technology partner supporting organizations in Tucson, Scottsdale and surrounding communities. Founded in 1992 by Greg Durnan as a computer-repair business, the company evolved into a multi-service IT firm. Its work spans managed services, cybersecurity, compliance, cloud systems, communications, business continuity, strategic planning and AI-enabled workflows. Clients are assigned a support team familiar with their environment, reducing the friction of explaining systems and requirements.
Websitewww.acaciait.com ↗
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Community partner
Saffron Indian Bistro
Saffron Indian Bistro brings authentic Indian cuisine and hospitality to Oro Valley. The restaurant presents a curated menu of classic dishes in a vibrant dining room, with options for dine-in meals, online ordering, reservations and group gatherings. Its services extend beyond the table through catering for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and other occasions, plus a remodeled patio available for private parties.
Websitesaffronindianbistro.net ↗
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Community partner
University of Arizona Department of Africana Studies
The University of Arizona Department of Africana Studies explores histories, cultures, ideas and experiences of people of African descent. Its interdisciplinary teaching and research encompass literature, history, anthropology, cinema, theater, music, dance, politics and digital humanities across Africa and the global diaspora. Through majors, minors, certificates, internships and study-abroad opportunities, students develop cultural awareness, communication, leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Websiteafricana.arizona.edu ↗
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Community partner
Chris Durnan — Visual Design Service
Chris Durnan of Visual Design Service is listed as a creative partner, bringing communication expertise to projects needing clarity, character and polish. The practice is best understood as a design resource for translating ideas into purposeful visual materials, spanning identity, layout, promotional assets and creative support.
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Community partner
Heartworks Gallery
Heartworks Gallery is an art destination in Pearce, Arizona, presenting work connected to Southern Arizona’s creative community. Its website highlights Sylvia Garland, whose paintings and monotypes grow from observation of natural forms, layered color and artistic study. Located at 571 North Frontage Road, Heartworks welcomes guests during weekend hours and by scheduled appointment, making art accessible beyond larger urban centers.
Websitewww.heartworks-gallery.com ↗ • temporary logo tile
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Corporate sponsorship, donated services and event support all help extend the reach of the school.
