Cherry Hills Upper School

The Cherry Hills Upper School has arrived safely in Tucson and is ready for lunch!

Our A-team is already hard at work today, assisting Mr. Ed with packing for his life transition.

We had so much fun learning about out host church, Goshen International Church, and connecting with the community. 

This morning, Group 5 learned about Caring Ministries' history and the communities they serve, including Mexico. They then ensured canned goods were properly labeled and assisted in unloading a food truck.

Team three spent their morning at the Tucson Village Farm harvesting some crops for the locals, weeding some beds, and spreading mulch.  The workers at the farm were so thankful for the help and for the kids service hearts. 

We are off to a great start!

This morning we helped out at Hope City Church with sorting supplies, cleaning, and organizing clothes to support their ministries for the unhoused and the single mothers in their community.

Team three spent our afternoon sorting clothes, doing quality control of donations, and then putting the tagged merchandise out to sell in the store.

100% of the money raised at this store is given to a home that supports women and children in transition.  We enjoyed our afternoon helping this wonderful organization.

Today, our A-team served the Tucson community as the hands and feet of Jesus. We assisted in kitchen prep, served meals, and engaged with Rescue Mission staff and community members. We also continued our work packing, sorting, labeling, and disassembling furniture – a true labor of love performed with kindness and smiles.

In the afternoon, group 2 served at Gospel Rescue Mission by cleaning the kitchen and prepping some meals.

After lunch, Group 5 spent their time at Northwest Community Friends Church. The group helped clean chairs, paint a storage shed, and assist with other various projects throughout the church.

Group 7 

Today we worked alongside GAP Ministries sorting and packing groceries so that people in need can access affordable food and necessities. 

Group 7 

Reaping what we sow, we had so much fun harvesting and working with Tuscon Village Farm to help supply organic food to the community. 

Clearing brush for a soccer field.

Group 6

Sharing with and learning from church staff.

Group 5 spent the morning cleaning Ms. Josephine's back yard.  The group spent time picking up sticks, trimming down grass/weeds, and organizing personal items.

Team three spent the morning at the Gap Ministry warehouse store. A parade load of people came through our lines and happily received all the donations that we were giving out. The kids made our customers smile, and our customers made us smile.

In my opinion, we were blessed more than they were. It was an outstanding morning.

What a great Tuscon community farm that teaches and provides beautiful and tasty produce. Thank you for allowing us to learn and serve alongside you!!

Group 2 got to serve with Tucson Village Farm on Wednesday morning. We harvested some kale, planted some peppers, and got the garden ready for more planting.

Group 6

Unloading two trucks of food to be distributed to the community.

Group 6

Painting the back windows bars. Cleaning the interior dining room walls and floor, organizing cupboards and draws.

Group 7

Today we learned more about our partner church, Hope City. We helped the different ministries they offer for dishomed people, single mothers, and emergency responders. 

What a blessing to pray over the Tuscon community and enjoy God's majestic creation on our hike up A Mountain..

Descending down 'A' Mountain at Sentinel Peak Park after devotion over Tucson