FundforCivility.org was created to showcase the work of the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding. Since its inception in February 2011, the fund has helped the community heal from the tragic events of Jan. 8 in a variety of ways. The fund intends to continue to thrive, grow and help build a healthier local and global community. Through concert events large and small, sponsored films and discussions, and volunteer task force collaborations, the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding …

Lately, I've been searching myself for true direction, for ways to connect with my calling and community. I know there are others out there that feel this too, so I thought we could tackle it together! I'd like to start a group of volunteer activists that are interested in bypassing the red tape that often comes in between identifying a community need, and providing the services and materials necessary to accomplish the tasks. I'm looking for some like-minded, driven individuals who are willing …

Dining for Women, a non-profit international giving circle to benefit global women and children, has formed a new chapter - the West Chandler/West Mesa Chapter. Dining for Women (DFW) is a grassroots, largely volunteer-run organization, that empowers women and girls living in extreme poverty around the world by funding programs that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency. DFW outreach is through educational gatherings for women that inspire individuals to make a difference …

Explore and enjoy Tucson with other 20's-30's "Girls". Expand your social circle and get to meet many new unique, intellegent, sexy and fun women! Join us in dinner, dancing, movies, workouts, volunteering, spa days, conversation and much more that our creative minds can put together! (Are you just beyond your 30's, or even more than a little beyond, but still feel young at heart? Then join us...submit a photo and brief intro and start having fun! It's not the age, but the attitude and spirit th …

This is a group for anyone interested in clogging and helping Pound Dogs/Cats get very needed medical attention. Clogger For P.A.I.N. (Pound Animals In Need Of Medical Attention) will get together to clog at events, fundraisers, dance parties, support other nonprofit rescues and groups that support our shelter dogs and cats.  Our sole purpose is to raise money to help with medical bills for dogs and cats that are in need of attention.  We will  coordinate with activity directors in order to perf …

Thanks for joining our group! 2012 has been awesome! We try to get together on a monthly basis to check out local/state events. Over the past two years, the favorites have included the Renaissance Fair, Chandler Art Walk, Pumpkin Patching at Schnepf Farms, Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo, and our ever-tasteful Road Trip to Jerome for wine tasting! We will squeeze in a few more road trips and volunteer opportunities over the course of the next year year, including the windey roads to Yarnell and Bi …

We are the Oro Valley Kiwanis Club. We are a group of both Young Professionals and Young at Heart who are serving the children of the world. We sponsor the Kids in Need Foundation and Key Club in Oro Valley.

This meetup group is a way for animal lovers in Tucson to meet each other and talk about everything animal related. Discuss everything from the best pet foods to holistic vet care with other pet owners, or set up a playdate for your dogs. Share information about animal-friendly businesses and events around town. Learn about meetings, protests, volunteer opportunities, and other ways you can help animals. People who should join this meetup group include those who are involved or interested in he …

Young professionals in Arizona uniting to create awareness of social injustices around the world. We advocate for those who can't speak for themselves i.e. victims of human trafficking, child laborers, victims of generational slavery, orphans, the oppression of women, veterans without support systems nor healthcare. Do YOU have a cause you are passionate about? Join our cause, and share yours. Together, we can educate our communities.

The official meetup for Garden Pool, a nonprofit organization. Join this meetup to: attend Public Garden Pool home tours throughout the Valley have fun at Food Drives and Potlucks learn at FREE Informative Classes volunteer with GP-Team Public Volunteer Projects to get a first hand experience and help others build and grow get to know others in the community who care about growing food! Garden Pool is dedicated to research and education of sustainable ways to grow food. Our mission as a non-pr …

Dress A Girl Around the World is an established organization that provides dresses for girls in many different countries, who might not own a dress or who eat sleep and play in the same dress every day. One of the Tucson chapters meets in a Church on S Pantano Rd, once a month, to sew easy, sturdy dresses and get them ready for shipment to headquarters in Phoenix. There is work for sewers and non-sewers. If you own a sewing machine, you can bring it with you. Most of our supplies are donated.

This is a group for people who want to take their time and energy to actually make a significant improvement in what should be precious to all of us, the beautiful Sonoran Desert! How do you do that? It's simple, join one of the groups that are working to eradicate buffelgrass and other invasive plants that will destroy the desert as we know it if left unchecked and show up to pull buffelgrass, etc. There will be much more information posted on this site by others who know what they are doing!  …

Forgotten Angels Animal rescue is an east valley local rescue that will focus on older cats and dogs that are hard to find homes for by working with the county shelters to save animals from the euthanasia list. We also would like to provide education opportunities to the public emphasizing the importance of spay and neuter to prevent pet overpopulation. We will provide adoption assistance for cats and small dogs to reduce number of animals in county shelters and assist with trapping feral cats …

Meet with other members of your local LGBTQ women's community. Gather to have fun and make friends. We have all kinds of activities going on, so join today! We are always looking for volunteers to host events. New activities are always welcome! Please contact the organizers if you have any questions. Thanks and hope to see you at an event soon. MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT: This group is for LGBTQ WOMEN ONLY. People who self-identify as women are welcome in the group.  All ages are welcome to join, 18+. …

WHY JOIN THE CHANDLER KIWANIS CLUB? "I am proud of the fact that we support programs benefitting children in our area and the weekly speaker program to learn more about our community is the frosting on the cake. I’d highly recommend membership and Kiwanis involvement to members of the community." "I enjoy the warm feeling I get knowing that I’ve helped to provide financial support and services to the area youth and to my community." "The club provides access to speakers in an intimate environmen …

Raven Beauties Sisterhood is a group for women of color (Ex: Latinas and African Americans), 21 years and older, living in the Phoenix area and surrounding cities. The focus of the group is to enjoy various activities and events while meeting new people who you can form everlasting friendships with. We will take part in activities such as going out to eat, going on trips, shopping, going to the movies, dancing, attending happy hour, bowling, karaoking, volunteering within the community, and any …

This group is open to all Catholic families wishing to grow in faith and community. Children need their moms when they are babies, toddlers, preschools, grade school, adolescence, and through the teen years. Our role as mothers may change from being the cuddling mom, to be-there in case I need you mom, to the “you embarrass me” mom and of course “the you don’t understand” mom. As our children begin their ever-changing journey, we too must change. As they face their daily challenges; we too face …

This is a group to help get started with Ruth Stout's year round mulch method also called the Lasagna planting method. I can help provide the information to get free mulch delivered through local tree services including the delivery! We will learn together the best way to apply this method in the valley. It takes a lot of mulch and some time to begin depending on your soil quality. This method is also helpful for using less water and preventing damage from frost. In the end however we will have …

This group is for serious people who wish to participate in creating and running a social change movement for the purpose of causing real change via education on how to create a society where no one is ill or ages via understanding of how immortality is possible.  The only true leaders in the world are people who understand life to the point of comprehending immortality and the path to it.  And if everyone knows how to become immortal then everyone will know how to transform our global society w …

Let's build some community! There are plenty of nontheists in Sierra Vista and the surrounding areas; let's work together to get everyone connected! The Sierra Vista Freethinkers will be a community-oriented group of skeptics and nontheists meeting for social events, discussion, volunteer opportunities, family-friendly activities--whatever your interests! Any science-minded, reason-based thinkers are welcome to join!

Arizona Kayaking Club & Outdoor Adventure Group The Best Places to Kayak in Arizona: If you are looking for the Best Places to Kayak in Arizona, you have come to the right place.  The Arizona Kayaking Club & Outdoor Adventure Group plans weekly camping trips to some of the best camping spots in Arizona. If you like to kayak, build bonfires, grill out and chill out with a highly entertaining group of campers, you have found the right meetup group.  We are the largest and oldest kayaking club a …

The purpose of our group is to create a large group of friends that have ATV, Rhinos, Rangers, Dirt Bikes, Jeeps and other types of 4x4 vehicles that love to go camping and exploring new dirt roads in Arizona. Many join our group after moving here from another state. If you would like to start building a new group of friends like the ones you left at home, this group is a great place to start. It's free to join, so sign up today and start making new friends that love to camp. The majority of o …

Tucson Atheists--there are more of you than you know--is now increasing our activity, organizing, and beginning to recruit more. Membership not required to come to meetings. Come out and let's have reasonable discussions.

BWTR We Are Living Our Lives Like It Is Golden. Change is inevitable; as we live and grow we learn to live a life that matters. As Black Women we must learn how to empower, support and lift one another up, so that we All can grow. Our mission is to attract like-minded Black Women of Integrity, Go-getters and Team Players. Our Goal is to build a SisterHood that will bond, make meaningful connections. BWTR is a movement, we want to bring an awareness to the community that unity is possible, United …

The Arizona Backpacking Club is a volunteer member co-op that provides backcountry adventures for those that enjoy backpacking and outdoor fun. Our experienced and fit members organize and lead safe backpacking trips to scenic and fun destinations. We strive to enrich people's lives through exceptional and fun experiences at spectacular backcountry destinations and to contribute to the conservation of these special places. Please take a moment to review our Member Guidelines and Club Charter for …

We are couples that are 40-60 give or take some.... and living life. We enjoy happy hours, motorcyclists, foodies, four wheelers, hikers, bikers, volunteers, Christians, church go ers, beer drinkers, whinos, and just about anything you would like to do. There will be trips, backyards, bbq's, and elegance. We offer a wide variety, because there is a little bit of country, a little bit of city, a little bit of good, and alot of "spice" in all of us! We welcome all individuals in a monogomous heter …

The International Kiwanis Motto is "Serving the Children of the World."  The Chandler Young Professionals Club members hold this motto close to their hearts.  Our club was created with the busy schedule of the working professional in mind.   We are "BUSY" professionals who are young at heart.  The age of our members range between the 20's to the 70's.  Instead of meeting weekly for breakfast or lunch we only meet twice a month.  We annually fund dozens of worthwhile projects, dedicated to imp …

Vegan Arizona is dedicated to reducing animal suffering by promoting vegan diets! Our activities and events are based on promoting veganism. Leafleting is among the most effective outreach activities, and since it’s so easy, that's our main focus. We do vegan food-giveaways to introduce people to great tasting vegan food. We also do video demos and pay-per-view so consumers know what really happens to farm animals. We model our outreach from groups such as Vegan Outreach and FARM. Please take a …