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Changing Lives Through Zero Waste

By Currents, health rejuvenated

I recently discovered an amazing therapeutic community for addicts, the chronically homeless, and parolees in downtown Los Angeles that helps them build their own farm to grow food.

The Amity Foundation is a non-profit founded over 40 years ago that has communities in Arizona, New Mexico, and California dedicated to supporting the difficult transition from decades in prison or on the streets to a healthy, independent lifestyle. Amity focuses on life skills such and physical and emotional well-being, and how to find a job, to teach a very marginalized population how to live successfully on their own.

Most interestingly, Amity focuses on healthy eating and sustainability.

Full Huffington Post Artcle
June 28, 2016
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Family Reunited

By family's reunited, housing, Testimonials

“I came from Amity Circle Tree Ranch after 4 years of treatment for addictions. I never thought I would have an opportunity to live a sober life. I have my children back and in my first apartment at Dragonfly Village. My children are extremely happy here and enjoy having their own bedroom. The past six months have been new and exciting step in the right direction for me and by kids. Dragonfly has given me hope that dreams can come true”.

-Lisa, age 26

June 28, 2016
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Building Resilient Neighborhood Communities

By Up Coming Events

Building Resilient Neighborhood Communities
Created by Physicians for Social Responsibility

June 27th, 2016, 1-4pm

Hosted by Amity Foundation’s Circle Tree Ranch
Tucson, Arizona

A 3 hour interactive workshop

Purpose:  To facilitate preparedness for extreme heat and other weather related emergencies at the neighborhood level in Southern Arizona

To inspire cohesion and relationship building, that will insure the most vulnerable will be taken care of during emergencies and as a group everyone has planned ahead as best as possible.

For more information or to register please contact
Pamela Jay
520.749.5980

June 16, 2016
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The Sentencing Project

By Currents, de-incarerate

In Congress, we saw substantial progress on sentencing reform legislation that would address some of the fundamental injustices of the drug war while at the state level, initiatives to reduce the scale of incarceration gained support among diverse constituencies. 

Since 1986, The Sentencing Project has played a major role in producing research and analysis designed to shape the policy debate on these issues.

More >

May 6, 2016
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New AmeriCorps Job

By housing, Testimonials

“I have been at Dragonfly Village for only a couple of months and I have received case management services and direction that had helped me to attain a position with AmeriCorps which will lead to me eventually getting my teaching certificate. The stability and peace of Dragonfly village allows for time to think and thoroughly plan my goals. The independence and encouraged self-sufficiency has helped in facilitating my growth”.

-Leslie, age 42

May 5, 2016
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Senior has New Hope

By housing

“I have been homeless for a long time and what Dragonfly Village has done is keep me off the streets and allowed me to live in a safe environment and not be homeless anymore. I do not work due to a disability, but now I am thinking I will be able to do something now that I do not have to worry about housing”.

-P., age 62

May 5, 2016
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Crime Bill Isn’t Enough, We Must Now Rebuild Our Communities

By Currents, de-incarerate

Michelle Alexander, champions the end of mass incarceration who’s latest book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” has become a surprise best seller since its paperback version came out in January. Sales have totaled some 175,000 copies after an initial hardcover printing of a mere 3,000, according to the publisher, the New Press.

Learn More >

May 5, 2016
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China Study Report

By housing

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May 5, 2016
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$1 Million grant brings Amity project to reality

By Press

Amity Foundation received a $1 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to help build Dragonfly Village, a state-of-the-art center for children and families at Amity Foundation’s Circle Tree Ranch, 10500 E. Tanque Verde Road.

 The Emerald Foundation formed by the late Frances McClelland, co-owner of Shamrock Foods, awarded an initial $250,000 grant toward the cost of planning and gaining approval for the construction. Architectural plans were completed by GD&A and have been approved by Pima County.

Amity Foundation will facilitate a capital campaign and provide five acres of real estate, a father’s residency, a swimming pool and other amenities for Dragonfly Village. Dragonfly Village also will accommodate up to 100 family members annually. The Village will feature ten children’s and women’s residences and a community center with dining, childcare, study centers, faculty and classrooms.

Full Article at Inside Tucson Business

July 2, 2010
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