Make a difference

Casa Alitas is a humanitarian aid project of Catholic Community Services that is committed to providing assistance to asylum-seekers released from ICE and Border Patrol detention into the Tucson community. Volunteers offer support by providing hospitality which includes housing, food, clothing, toiletries, advocacy, and travel assistance.

The number of migrants anticipated in the next few weeks is expected to rise sharply. For context, last month nearly 9,000 people were received. Casa Alitas has asked Saint Philip’s—and other churches in Tuscon—for help.

Clothing
* New ankle socks and underwear for men, women and children
* Warm jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves for guests (of all ages and genders) who will travel to colder climates
* Men’s sweatpants and women’s leggings

Volunteers
* Assist at the help desk
* Food preparation and service
* Laundry helpers—both at your home and at the welcome center on Ajo Way
* Intake workers. Spanish is nice, but any language works.
* Airport escorts to help guests board planes to their destinations
* Medical (doctors, nurses, PA, NP, EMT, etc.)

If you would like to learn more about volunteering for Casa Alitas, contact Christy at volunteers@casaalitas.org. She will be happy to explain the orientation process and discuss how you can volunteer most effectively. Thank you!