Tucson Indian Center: Serving the City’s Native American Community Since 1963
The Tucson Indian Center has been serving the Native American community living in the city since 1963. KGUN 9 is showcasing the nonprofit this month as part of its Giving Project series.
The center sprung up from a large migration of Native Americans to Tucson post World War II, in search of employment and healthcare, among other opportunities, said Jacob Bernal, its executive director.
“When they came to Tucson, they were removed from traditional services provided on reservations,” Bernal said, describing access to social, health and wellness services for Native Americans at the time. “So, definitely they saw the need.”
Formed in 1957, the Native American Club became the nonprofit Tucson Indian Center in 1963.
Explore KGUN9’s The Giving Project story for March here.
To learn more about the Tucson Indian Center, visit https://www.ticenter.org/.