VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH TARA PULLANO

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

TARA PULLANO

In 2008, Tara Pullano was introduced to Iskashitaa Refugee Network through a University of Arizona independent study in anthropology. She quickly found her niche! Serving as an AmeriCorps member, Tara was Iskashitaa's Volunteer and Resource Coordinator and launched large scale sewing and crafts classes held at TIARC.

A look back at Tara's tenure with Iskashitaa shows Iskashitaa's growth over the years. Tara served as volunteer coordinator, resource coordinator, and sewing and crafts organizer. These duties now represent three different staff positions - two half-time and one full time as well as a multitude of volunteers (with room for more). In order to sustain our staff, we need continued donor support. Please donate today!

Tara left our staff team to return to Pima Community College and pursue her paralegal degree. She graduated with this degree in December 2011. Throughout this time, Tara continued as our newsletter editor in a volunteer capacity. We are grateful for her volunteer service to help us raise awareness, generate interest, recruit volunteers, and encourage donors. We wish Tara the best of luck in her new career, and hope she will find ways to continue to remain connected to Iskashitaa.

Eat Local This Spring!

EAT LOCAL THIS SPRING!

Be part of the local food system, know your farmer, cook creatively eat healthily, support local sustainable farming, be kinder to your environment, and have fun!

Visit or volunteer with Iskashitaa at the Tucson CSA (Community Supported Aggriculture). Iskashitaa has a table on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4pm and 7pm. Come learn about CSA food shares or visit Iskashitaa's table and enjoy live music. Meet us in the courtyard of the Historic Y in downtown Tucson.

To volunteer or get more information, email Lizbeth.

Have You Seen It?

Have You Seen It?

With a little help from our friends, Iskashitaa has gone viral!

Check out our website calendar, and sign up to attend our events in one click or visit our beautifully redesigned Facebook! Let us know if you have suggestions or ideas on how we can keep you up to date and connected!

Welcome Lori! Our NEW Staff Addition

Welcome! Lori!

Our NEW Staff Addition

Lori Coletta has become Iskashitaa's Community Program Coordinator.

Lori originally moved to Arizona in 1982 to attend Prescott College, and has lived in Tucson since 1986. An avid gardener most of her life, she has studied Permaculture and herbology, and has worked at farms and gardens as well as with schools installing organic gardens with children and teachers.

She is presently an Americorp volunteer, and graduate student at the University of Arizona in the Global Health and Development program.

Working with Iskashitaa will give her the opportunity to work with international people while contributing to a community that has given so much to her!

Lori is excited to be helping grow our partnerships with community donors and organize the redistribution of produce to families and organizations. She is searching far and wide for volunteers who are interested in delivering produce to families and organizations. Volunteers should be able to drive and excited to make a difference! Please contact Lori if you are interested in helping out!