Welcome to
Friends of Ward 3
A 501 (c) (3) charitable network serving the needs of residents of Ward 3 in the City of Tucson.
Please donate what you can
to help people in need:
Donate by Zelle
through your financial institution
Log in to your bank’s website,
and transfer funds to:
zelle@fow3.org
or by PayPal below:
Our aspirations
Our mission…
We network, volunteer, and raise money to improve the lives of residents in Tucson’s Ward 3 through charitable giving.
Our vision…
A Ward 3 where every resident has the resources and opportunities needed for a fulfilling life in a thriving, safe, and sustainable environment.
We value:
Volunteerism: Contributing to our local community to provide a solid support system.
Collaboration: Partnering with local organizations and stakeholders to maximize resources and outcomes.
Community: Building strong and sustainable relationships within
Ward 3.
Impact: Making meaningful and lasting contributions to the community.
Inclusivity: Ensuring that our efforts reach the diverse populations of Ward 3.
Integrity: Conducting our work with transparency and ethical practices.
Our guiding principles
- Having shared mission, vision, and values.
- Treating everybody equitably.
- Helping others to reach their full potential.
- Striving for environmental sustainability.
- Leveraging opportunities between individuals and organizations for economic development and employment.
- Building strong social networks within the community to make
Ward 3 a safe and welcoming place. - Making fact-based decisions through open discussions.
- Managing our resources conservatively.
Our areas of focus
- Education – emphasis on literacy and mathematics
- Environment
- Health
- Social welfare
Our sanitary and socks kits program
for the homeless
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Socks for men and women
- Tissue
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Our story
- We have awarded sanitary and socks sits
to homeless shelters. - We have given Christmas presents to disadvantaged children.
- We have organized and participated in “friendraisers” to collect and assemble items for the homeless..
Please donate what you can
to help people in need:
Donate by Zelle
through your financial institution
Log in to your bank’s website,
and transfer funds to:
zelle@fow3.org
or by PayPal below:
Our team
Board members
- Nigel Brooks – President
- Daniel Dempsey – Vice president
- John Kovacik – Treasurer
Advisory Committee members
- Kevin Dahl
- Chinna Garza
- Samantha Kao
- Marv Kirchler