Sunnyside Unified School District Foundation

📌We've recently learned that a social media post is directing people to the Sunnyside Foundation for emergency rental assistance.

While we're always grateful to help connect our community with resources, we would like to clarify that, unfortunately, the Sunnyside Foundation does not currently offer an emergency rental assistance program.

If you or someone you know is looking for emergency rental assistance, we encourage you to visit the Pima County Emergency Services Program to learn about available resources and how to apply:
https://www.pima.gov/974/Emergency-Services-Program

Please take a moment to read our Community Notice for more information. 👇

We got a sneak peek… and trust us, you’re going to want to see what’s coming!

We had the chance to explore Mosaic Quarter, a future hub for sports, entertainment, and community connection in Southern Arizona. 🏒🎶🍽️

From ice skating and concert spaces to restaurants, playgrounds, and public art installations, this destination is bringing together so many ways for our community to gather, have fun, and make memories.

A huge thank you to Mosaic Quarter President, Lindsay Knott, and Selina Encinas, Manager of Marketing & Community Partnerships, for welcoming us and sharing a glimpse of what’s ahead.

We’re excited to see this space come to life and the many ways it will create opportunities for our community to connect and thrive. ✨

📣 Calling all Sunnyside Unified School District high school students!

Join the Sunnyside CommunityShare Student Mentor Program and collaborate with teachers and community leaders to help transform learning environments across our classrooms.

As a CommunityShare Student Mentor, you'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Develop leadership and communication skills.
🤝 Work on engaging, real-world projects.
🎓 Gain valuable career experience while making a positive impact in your community.

📅 Applications due: August 10, 2026. This is a paid mentorship opportunity (35-hour commitment)

🔗 Apply now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccpkbXU9lSKZidyoe6yRKTB--lzZjy85YN-PzNv__j-Bh01g/viewform

A huge shoutout to the partners who make this program possible: CommunityShare, Sunnyside Unified School District, Pima County School Superintendent's Office, Marshall Foundation, and the Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Fund (held at Community Foundation for Southern Arizona).

SUSD PreK–12 Teachers, we’re calling you! 📚🫵🏽

Join the SUSD CommunityShare Teacher Fellowship, a 9-month journey where you’ll connect, create, and collaborate with fellow educators and community partners. 🧑🏽‍🏫

As a Fellow, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Create meaningful projects with your students and community partners
✅ Receive a $1,000 teacher stipend
✅Access up to $1,000 in seed funding for your classroom project ideas
✅Connect with a supportive network of educators and community changemakers

Bring your ideas to life, inspire student learning, and help create new possibilities in your classroom. 🚀

📅 Applications due: August 10, 2026
🔗 Apply now, link in bio!

A heartfelt thank you to the partners who make this possible: CommunityShare, SunnysideUnifiedSchoolDistrict Pima County School Superintendent’s Office, Marshall Foundation and Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Fund (held at the Community Foundation for SoAZ).

From elementary to high school, our students are falling in love with reading, discovering new narratives, and writing stories of their own that may one day inspire the world.

Who knows? The next bestselling author, screenwriter, or storyteller could be sitting in one of our classrooms today.

That’s why we’re proud to showcase the literacy initiatives transforming classrooms across the Sunnyside Unified School District through our Classroom Mini-Grants.

📚 This is Part 3 of our 4-part series highlighting the incredible work of our 2025–2026 Classroom Mini-Grants recipients.

Stay tuned for the final installment, where we’ll take you inside the inspiring fine arts projects our students and teachers are bringing to life.

None of this would be possible without our amazing donors. Thank you for believing in our students, supporting our educators, and investing in the future of our community. ❤️

Tucson Electric Power
UnitedHealthcare
HS Lopez Family Foundation
Stocker Foundation
Philip J. and Carol J. Lyons Foundation
The Osa Foundation
H. Eugene and Ruth Jones Charitable Fund held at Community Foundation for SoAZ
Debbie Boggs

Today is the day! Happy First Day of School! 🎒✨

To our entire Sunnyside Unified School District community, students, teachers, staff, and families, we wish you the very best as you begin a brand-new school year.

May this be your best year yet, filled with learning, growth, friendship, and new opportunities.

At the Sunnyside Foundation, we’re honored to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Whether it’s through scholarships, classroom mini-grants, food distributions, or other programs that support our schools and families, we’re committed to helping our community thrive.

We are incredibly proud to serve such a beautiful, resilient, and inspiring community. Know that we’re cheering you on today and throughout the entire school year.

Here’s to an amazing year ahead. You’ve got this!
❤️🍎📚

¡Comunidad! We’re hiring! ❤️

The Sunnyside Foundation is looking for our next Chief Executive Officer.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader who is committed to the vision and mission of the Sunnyside Foundation, with demonstrated leadership and fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector.

Find the full job description here: http://bit.ly/4fppX9i

For the highest level of consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

For questions, please contact Christina Mencuccini, CEO of X Marks the Spot Consulting, at [email protected].