In the News
Elderly, especially women, among most vulnerable in Pima County’s housing crisis
October 1, 2022 – Arizona Daily Star
Tucson shelter serving more seniors facing homelessness
August 25, 2022 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson
Lumen Christi Award finalist Jean Fedigan from the Diocese of Tucson, Arizona
August 3, 2022 – Catholic Extension
Jean Fedigan named Lumen Christi Award Nominee
July 21, 2022 – New Outlook, Diocese of Tucson Online News
Gourmet food for homeless shelters
May 27, 2022 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson
Homeless shelters begin to see value in making room for pets
May 1, 2022 – Arizona Daily Star
Mothers’ Day themed fundraisers aid 2 Tucson groups that help homeless
April 25, 2022 – Arizona Daily Star
Homelessness surging among elder Arizonans
April 17, 2022 – KOLD News, Tucson
More of America’s homeless ranks retire on the streets
April 11, 2022 – The Arizona Republic
Recognizing Women Experiencing Homelessness: A Women’s History Month Spotlight on Downtown Women’s Center
March 28, 2022 – National Alliance to End Homelessness
‘Homelessness is lethal’: US deaths among those without housing are surging
February 7, 2022 – The Guardian
Sisters Helping Sisters: Sister José Women’s Center
November 4, 2021 – New Outlook, Diocese of Tucson
Diocese of Tucson Video
November 4, 2021 – Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson
Art Offers Outlet for Tucson Women
September 21, 2021 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson
Women’s shelter gets upgrade with community help
August 2, 2021 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson
Founder of women’s shelter belled for work with homeless
March 2, 2021 – Arizona Daily Star
Sister José Women’s Center helps homeless women during the pandemic
February 23, 2021 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson
Women’s center slowly starts to reopen
June 3, 2020 – KOLD News, Tucson
Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak
April 13, 2020 – Arizona Public Media
Dogs ARE Allowed At Sister José’s
November 1, 2018 – The Tucson Dog
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World): Steven Tofel
September 7, 2017 – Arizona Jewish Post
Photos: Sister José Women’s Center
June 27, 2017 – Arizona Daily Star
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What Our Amazing Community Did in 2021
We receive 60% of our support from individuals like you. Together we help women.
Nutrition
26,218 Meals
26,218 breakfasts, hot lunches, and dinners. Nutritious meals are vital to help keep our guests healthy and comfortable.
Overnights
7,171 overnight stays by otherwise unsheltered women. Our Expansion Project will help increase this number!
Days
14,357 visits to our Day Program where guests can shower, do laundry, and meet with community resource representatives.
Housing
Together, our community helped 38 women improve their housing situation in 2021!
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Sister José Women’s Center
520-909-3905
welcome@sisterjose.org
Street Address
1050 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
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Donations and other professional correspondence should be sent to:
1028 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
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To send mail to a guest, please use our street address:
1050 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Email Our Staff:
Jean Fedigan, CEO
Emily Bridson, Donor Engagement Manager
Penny Buckley, Director of Grants and Program Evaluation
Brenda Druke, Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator
Nicola Hartmann, Chief Operations Officer
Laura Lynn, Program Director
Peggy Stefanski Brown, Administrative Assistant
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AZ QCO: 20826
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