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Pima Community College and the Gospel Rescue Mission’s Center of Opportunity have partnered to launch PimaSTART (Success Through Advanced Reskilling and Training), a transformative program offering job training in fields like Building & Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Health & Safety, Information Technology, and Logistics/Truck Driving. Designed to provide participants with industry-recognized credentials and a direct […]

As our nation pauses to reflect on the long-lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of his unwavering vision for justice, equality, and the transformative power of education. His words, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education,” resonate deeply with Pima Foundation’s mission to nurture relationships and amplify resources […]

Nestled in Tucson’s desert landscape, framed by the striking Catalina Mountains, a new beacon of innovation within healthcare education has risen—the Pima Community College Center of Excellence in Health Professions. Scheduled for its public debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, January 24, this state-of-the-art facility represents the future of healthcare education in Southern Arizona. […]

 As we step into a new year, we want to reaffirm our unwavering dedication to building a thriving community, transformed by the power of Pima Community College. At Pima Foundation, our mission remains steadfast: We are dedicated to supporting Pima Community College. We fuel the success of Pima Community College students through non-institutional scholarships, enhanced […]

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Pima Foundation are taking a moment to reflect on an incredible year filled with generosity, collaboration, and growth. This year, we celebrated impactful partnerships, launched exciting initiatives, and deepened our connection with the Tucson community through memorable events. Together, we’ve built a strong foundation for an even […]

Welcome to Pima Voices, a podcast brought to you by Pima Foundation, where we celebrate, explore, and connect with the vibrant Tucson community. This podcast is more than just conversations—it’s a platform for sharing the stories, experiences, and passions that make Pima Community College a cornerstone of education, opportunity, and connection. Through each episode, we’ve […]

Tomorrow marks Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to supporting nonprofits that make an impact in our communities. While this day shines a light on generosity, at Pima Foundation, we believe that giving is a spirit that transcends any one day. That’s why, instead of urging a focused campaign, we want to share a message of […]

You’ve seen my name pop up—on the website, hosting the podcast, in social media posts—but do you really know who I am? I thought about writing this in the third person, like a formal introduction, but that felt a little… impersonal. So here it is: my story, directly from me to you. Let’s start with […]

November is a month that invites reflection and gratitude. As the sun sets earlier and the desert air turns crisp while the few vibrant hues of autumn settle in, we at Pima Foundation are reminded of the countless blessings we’ve received throughout the year. It’s a time to pause and celebrate the incredible generosity of […]

Standing on any campus of Pima Community College, you can feel the history held in these lands—the original homelands of the Tohono O’odham people and the extended homelands of the Pascua Yaqui. The same desert, the same mountains that watch over us, have watched over the Tohono O’odham for generations. They have walked here, lived […]