ICS is Now Service Enterprise Certified
After an extensive application process, Interfaith Community Services earned its Service Enterprise (SE) Certification! ICS is now one of just nine certified nonprofits in Southern Arizona. This new designation signifies…
Empty Bowls, A Fundraiser to Fight Hunger and Feed Hope, Returns to the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) is pleased to announce Empty Bowls 2023, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The 12th annual event will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m….
ICS Food Banks Open Between Christmas and New Year’s Day
The food banks and offices of Interfaith Community Services will operate on a modified schedule through January 2, 2023. Normal schedules will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The Northwest…
ICS Invites Donors to “Meet Their Match” with Special Year-End Campaign
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) has received an early gift heading into the holiday season. An anonymous donor has pledged to match gifts, up to $150,000, from November 1 through December…
Community Bag-A-Thon Food Drive Underway at Interfaith Community Services
Interfaith Community Services is gearing up to collect more than 40,000 pounds of food this month during the annual Community Bag-A-Thon Food Drive. Food is being collected throughout the month…
Larry and Linda Schloss: Giving Now and in the Future
DONOR SPOTLIGHT Linda and Larry Schloss first became involved with ICS in 2007. As members of the Rincon United Congregational Church (RUCC), a faith community partner of ICS, they learned…
Workforce Development: Overcoming Barriers to a Livable Wage
Connie Hillman Family Foundation gave $250,000 to ICS to help build self-sufficiency through workforce development. Late last summer, Ann found herself needing a job—fast! Recently widowed and all alone in…
“Peanut Butter Party” Food Drive Begins July 1
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) is looking to restock its food banks this July with the fifth annual Peanut Butter Party food drive. From July 1–31, ICS is asking the community…
Fundraiser for Single Mom Scholars Program to be Held In-Person June 25
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) is pleased to announce the return of its in-person fundraiser, “Rise – A Celebration of Empowered Women.” The breakfast event will be held on June 25,…
Food Bank Coordinator Curt Balko Recognized as Arizona Health Community Hero of the Week
At University of Arizona Women’s Basketball game on February 4th, 2022, Food Bank Coordinator Curt Balko was honored as Arizona Health Community Hero of the Week. From the floor of…