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by Cesar Aguirre Yesterday a group of parents from south side TUSD schools met with Petra Falcon of Promesa Arizona and Robert Moses of Project Algebra. We started off with a simple exercise to help parents better understand algebra. The curriculum presented made it easy for parents of all levels of education to really understandContinue reading “Thank you Petra Falcon and Robert Moses! // Muchas Gracias Petra Falcon y Robert Moses”

by Brian Flagg A paid sick leave ordinance for companies with more than ten employees is being considered by the Tucson City Council. This has been done in more than twenty other cities. It is being pushed by labor unions, especially the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and other grassroots Tucsonans. It was introduced inContinue reading “A PAID SICK LEAVE ORDINANCE”

by Alicia Nunez We at Casa Maria have gotten to know a grupo de young people from Barrio Centro who are passionate about growing their own food, defending their barrio, and preserving their roots and culture. Last week Casa Maria workers were invited to see the garden of Dora Martinez and Tito Romero (from FlowersContinue reading “Casa Maria’s visit to Flowers and Bullets (Barrio Centro)”

by Brian Flagg Here are the 4 biggest issues looming as we move farther into 2016. This was agreed upon by everyone at the last Bus Rider Union meeting. If we don’t organize, mobilize, and throw down on these issues, bus riders will be screwed. 1. Dedicated funding source for transit We the BRU haveContinue reading “TO: BUS RIDERS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS”

The solution to climate change has much to do with people changing to alternate modes of transportation – THE BUS! Please attend the free screening of This Changes Everything and wear your yellow Bus Riders Union t-shirt.  

Hey Catholics, The Holy Father told Americans to pay attention not only to the life of Dorothy Day, but also to the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.! Study and reflect on his life – let it inspire and afflict you. And may it lead you to ask yourself “Am I doing enoughContinue reading “Martin Luther King Day – January 18, 2016”

Brittany Jones, starter on the UA Women’s Basketball team, visited and worked in the Kitchen at Casa Maria this week! She was here the day after the Wildcats destroyed #21 ranked CAL. The Lady Wildcats are 10-3 so far this year. She is a junior from Dallas, Texas. She was gracious, articulate, and very patientContinue reading “LA BRITTANY JONES AT CASA MARIA”

Sonia McReynolds, a life-long Tucsonan from the Westside, and her husband Herb McReynolds, chief of staff at the Emergency Room at St. Marys Hospital, share here about their recent trip to Cuba. Sonia organizes a monthly lunch brigade to Casa Maria from her parish, Most Holy Trinity. Thanks to Sonia and Most Holy Trinity! byContinue reading “Sonia McReynolds goes to Cuba!”

by Brian Flagg and Cesar Aguirre Thanks to Lupita Parra, Alexis Olalde and Barbara Truman from Santa Catalina Parish in Oro Valley for fixing the Jesus Mural. Some fool had defaced the big face of Jesus with the Crown of Thorns that greats those who enter Casa Maria. This mural was done with spray paintContinue reading “Thanks to Lupita Parra, Alexis Olalde and Barbara Truman from Santa Catalina Parish in Oro Valley for fixing the Jesus Mural // GRACIAS A LUPITA PARRA, ALEXIS OLALDE Y BARBARA TRUMAN DE LA IGLESIA SANTA CATALINA EN ORO VALLEY POR REPARAR EL ROSTRO DE JESUS”

by Teresa Ornelas, Chair of the Counseling Department at Pueblo High School for the last 10 years I want to begin by saying it’s been an honor to serve the Casa Maria staff and community for almost 30 years. It all began quite simply. I was a sophomore at Salpointe Catholic High School and myContinue reading “Christmas Eve, La Familia Ornelas and Casa Maria!”