Northwest YMCA, Pima County Community Center

Based in Tucson, Ariz., YMCA of Southern Arizona provides a range of physical activities and educational programs, with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Besides sports, recreational and swimming activities for all age groups, it offers child care, skill classes, summer camps, adaptive aquatics, teen leadership programs and much more. Providing an array of certificate courses with training for emergency preparedness, it also organizes various family events and group getaways. The organization conducts diabetes prevention and other social service programs, while its global service programs include sponsorship of the CASA YMCA house, a home for migrant youth in Mexico. A part of the Arizona State Alliance, YMCA of Southern Arizona supports volunteer and giving opportunities and provides financial assistance for its programs through its Strong Kids Campaign fund.

Located in Tucson, Ariz., the Sahuaro Girl Scout Council is a nonprofit organization that serves girls between the ages of 5 and 17. It offers leadership skill development programs for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. The organization provides a variety of activities, such as hiking, swimming, singing, and arts and crafts. It offers programs in the areas of arts, health and wellness, environmental awareness, science and technology. It offers service project that includes organizational, leadership and networking skills. The organization provides online training programs for volunteers. It also offers Discover astronomy, All About Birds and Science Sleuth programs. The organization operates online shops that sell uniforms, accessories, books and gift items. The Sahuaro Girl Scout Council is a part of Girl Scouts of the USA, which is one of the premier leadership skill development organizations for girls. Founded in 1912, it serves more than 3.7 million girls worldwide.