A meaningful day connecting with Veterans at the Tucson Veteran StandDown. Thank you to everyone who came by to learn about our programs! #veterans #endhomelessness

OPCS will have a table at the Tucson Veteran StandDown tomorrow, March 10th from 9am to 2pm. Stop by and learn about the programs we offer for Veterans. Hope to see you there! #veterans #endhomelessness

Congratulations to Ashley Busche, H2O Case Manager, for being selected as the OPCS Employee of the Quarter! Way to go, Ashley! 🎉

Our Outreach Team and Veterans Program are proudly representing at Hope in the Park today! They’ll be at Freedom Park until 2 PM providing community members with resources, support, and information. Stop by our table to say hello and learn about the services we offer! 👋

We're pleased to share that our web session has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 11th at 2 PM Arizona Time. We hope you'll be able to join us on Zoom! Learn more and take a moment to register for the new date here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Sending a big THANK YOU to our friends, the Rincon West RV Park Ukulele Strummers, for their generous donation and wonderful benefit concert! Your music is helping lift up our Tucson community. 💛🎶 #endhomelessness #workingtogether

Join us for a behind‑the‑scenes tour of our facilities and see how we support individuals and families on their path to stability. Space is limited -- RSVP to save your spot! Interested in arranging a private tour for your group? Contact us and we’ll be happy to set it up.

We are elated to share that OPCS is receiving a $500,000 grant award to support our transitional housing project for Veterans experiencing homelessness! Learn more here: www.pima.gov/2720/Newsroo...

TODAY'S WEB SESSION POSTPONED! Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's session will be rescheduled. We'll keep you posted on the new date once it becomes available. Hope to see you then!

Celebrating love through service! Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and Casa Del Pueblo staff for preparing a homemade Valentine’s Day brunch for our shelter guests ❤️ #valentinesday2026

Join us on 02/18! CC4P's Housing Workgroup is building a human-centered Communitywide Housing and Homelessness Strategy with a 2Gen Lens—led by Dr. Keith Bentele (UA) and Kat Davis (TPCH). Click here to learn more and register for the web session: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Web series kickoff - join us! Guest speaker Dr. Keith Bentele (Assoc. Research Prof., U of A SIROW) will share highlights of the CC4P Housing Workgroup’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Tucson -- local realities, challenges, and community solutions. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

This Black History Month, we honor the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of Black leaders—past, present, and future. Their contributions continue to shape stronger, more equitable communities for all. #BlackHistoryMonth

📣 Results from our annual survey are in! Several community voices shared their perspectives on homelessness in Tucson - swipe through to learn more. Check out the comments for part two of the survey results.

This story highlights the importance of caring for residents and their pets. Pets are welcome at all OPCS shelters. 🐾💙 www.kvoa.com/news/local/t...

OPCS offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of MLK Day. We pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision for equality continues to inspire us.

Your perspective matters! OPCS wants to hear from YOU before our survey wraps up. Help us understand community awareness and experiences with homelessness in Tucson. Your feedback guides strategies to address homelessness locally. Take the survey today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNQTMNS

As Kwanzaa comes to a close, we honor the Seven Principles that celebrate unity, creativity & a shared commitment to building a brighter future. These values inspire our work as we strive to uplift our community. To all who observed, we wish you a meaningful conclusion to Kwanzaa ❤️🖤💚

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, we’re grateful for your support in ending homelessness. Your generosity has carried us through challenging times—and together, we’re ready for even more progress ahead. There’s still time to be part of the solution! Give today: bit.ly/33oVm6h

🎉 Happy New Year from OPCS! In celebration of the new year, our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st. ⭐ We wish you a joyful and prosperous 2026—may your dreams and aspirations come to life this year!

Our volunteer elves have been busy preparing holiday cosmetic kits for the women in our programs! We extend much gratitude to Thrive Causemetics for donating gorgeous makeup & skincare products to bring some extra sparkle and empowerment to our clients. Thrive is truly the beauty that gives back!

❄️ Santa is on his way to deliver toys for the kiddos in our programs! Happy holidays from OPCS! 🎄🎁

OPCS offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day. We hope that you and your loved ones enjoy a warm, joyful holiday season. Merry Christmas from OPCS!

🎉 We recently celebrated the reopening of our 5th Street office -- now the dedicated home of our Intensive Outpatient Services for addiction treatment, to serve Reentry clients. Weekly therapy sessions & groups are held here to offer support, hope & opportunities for those rebuilding their lives.

Our CEO, Tom Litwicki, spoke with the AZ Daily Star about the realities we're facing after federal funding cuts & why community support is critical to create real solutions for homelessness. Will you join our mission to end homelessness? Read the story below & make a difference at bit.ly/33oVm6h

⛄ Thanks to the generosity of our community, volunteers and staff, we are bringing cheer to the youth and families we serve. From new toys to warm clothing to cosmetic kits, every gift represents compassion & dignity. Together, we're making the holidays brighter for our kiddos!

Many thanks to the staff & clients at Transformational Medicine for collecting warm clothing and additional items to benefit the individuals and families in our programs! They will be collecting donations through the end of December, if you'd like to support them in this effort.

📣 Location update! Join us at the Revival City Winter Event this Saturday, December 20th, starting at 11am, at 2618 S Sixth Avenue

We want to share this wonderful resource here in our community for single-parent families battling cancer. See more information on The Singletons below!

Happy Hanukkah! This Hanukkah, we celebrate the light that shines brightest when we come together. Thank you for being part of our mission and our community ✨ #hanukkah2025

OPCS wants to hear from you! This short, anonymous survey will help us better understand our community’s awareness & experiences with homelessness & efforts to address it locally. Results will guide our outreach & engagement strategies to best meet the needs in Tucson. www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNQTMNS

📰 OPCS in the news! Our CEO, Tom Litwicki, shares the important work OPCS is doing and provides a perspective on evidence-based approaches to solving homelessness. Read the full story below!

We're on a mission to end homelessness — join us! Federal funding cuts make it harder to provide housing & shelter services. With your help, we can continue to support those like Edward. Make an impact through 12/31. Your gift qualifies for AZ Charitable Tax Credit (QCO #20380). Give: bit.ly/33oVm6h

❄️ As temps drop, our need for warm clothing rises! Donate new & gently-used winter clothing for men & women. Items will be distributed to our unhoused neighbors by our outreach team, as well as our shelter & transitional housing programs. 📍 Drop-off: M - F, 9 - 4 📍 Location: OPCS - 2323 S Park Ave

November in a Nutshell! 🍂 ✅ We welcomed Supervisor Allen & Pima County District 3 staff for a tour ✅ Received donations of hand-sewn items from St. Rita in the Desert ✅ Received donations of toys & clothing from our partners at the Ott Y Women’s Club ✅ Celebrated Thanksgiving at Casa Amparo shelter

Time is running out to impact unsheltered homelessness! When funding falls short, your generosity fills the gap. This year you’ve helped us serve 3k+ people, provide 52k+ bed-nights, open Pima County's largest low-barrier congregate shelter & expand addiction treatment. Donate: bit.ly/33oVm6h

Giving Tuesday is on the horizon! Uplift our unhoused neighbors by giving the gift of hope, healing & housing. Federal cuts make it harder to deliver services to those most in need. With your gift, families like Ronnesia’s can move from homelessness to a brighter future. Donate: bit.ly/33oVm6h

Earlier this week, our staff and volunteers went above and beyond to create a special Thanksgiving meal for clients at our Casa Del Pueblo shelter. Their hard work and heart remind us what service truly looks like. Thank you for making this happen!

We are grateful to partner with the City of Tucson and several local nonprofits to provide safe, dignified shelter and support services at Casa Del Pueblo. www.facebook.com/share/v/1G4X...

OPCS offices will be closed on November 27 & 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the power of community & the joy of coming together. We are grateful for your unwavering support, which helps us navigate these challenging times & continue making a difference.

This Giving Tuesday, give hope, healing & housing. Recent federal funding cuts have created challenges for housing & homelessness programs, OPCS included. With your generosity, we can continue to support individuals like Edward Maxwell on their journey to recovery & stability. Donate: bit.ly/33oVm6h

We're just under a week out from our next OPCS Solutions to Homelessness webinar! Please join us as we explore the topic of veteran homelessness and the innovative solutions that bring housing, hope, and stability to those who served. Register here: bit.ly/OPCS-SHWS202...

OPCS offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We honor the courage and sacrifice of all who have served in our nation’s armed forces. At OPCS, we are proud to serve veterans in our community and grateful to work alongside many veteran team members.

⭐️ Two weeks ago, Star Village Pilot Project -- a collaboration between Primavera Foundation, OPCS, and the City of Tucson -- welcomed its first group of guests. We prepared "welcome kits" for them, stocked with hygiene essentials and high quality socks donated by our generous partner, Bombas!

Congratulations to George Machado, Maintenance Technician I, for being selected as the OPCS Employee of the Quarter! George brings a helpful attitude, warm energy, and a bright smile to the agency. He exemplifies the OPCS values of empathy, optimism, and quality. Way to go, George!

We’re delighted to welcome new Board Member, Marc Rolfes, to OPCS! Marc brings 15 years of nonprofit strategy experience after a 20-year military & corporate career. Founder of 2Propel, LLC, he’s guided nearly 40 CEOs & boards through strategic planning, mergers & social enterprise development.

Join our next web session where we’ll discuss veteran homelessness & solutions that bring housing & stability to those who served. Hear from Dr. Tatum (SAz VA Health Care System) & our very own Melanie Skillin—plus take a virtual tour of our future Veterans Center. Register: bit.ly/OPCS-SHWS202...

Last week, our Employee Recognition Group hosted a sensationally spooky "Boo Bash" for our staff! 👻 Our haunted hall was crawling with costumed creatures, including a mad scientist, Bob Ross, a creepy clown, and Blinky from Pac-Man. Thanks to all who made this celebration frightfully fantastic! 🎃

A truly fabulous Day of Caring! On Friday, we were joined by student volunteers from the UA Eller College of Management. They assembled care packages & cosmetic kits for our unhoused neighbors. Hope to see you again soon, Wildcats! Thanks to United Way of Tucson and SAz for making this possible!

🎁 Early holiday shoppers -- it's time to spread some comfort & cheer! Our annual Holiday Drive has started! ❄️ Help us kick off the season by donating new warm clothing & toys for the children & teens in our housing programs. Your generosity can help make the holidays cozy & joyful for every child.