In the News

Sister Jose Women’s Center completes major expansion to serve more women in need
February 16, 2026 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Downtown women’s shelter begins phase 2 of expansion project
July 18, 2025 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

City of Tucson’s affordable housing plan includes expanding Section 8 housing
June 17, 2024 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Tucson women’s shelter, Sister Jose, seeks help during renovations
June 17, 2024 – Arizona Daily Star

Sister José Women’s Center bed expansion project completed
June 12, 2024 – KGUN 9 News

Homeless women of all ages in Tucson find hope at Sister José Women’s Center
May 23, 2024 – AZPM

There is hope for the homeless at Sister Josè Women’s Center.
April 11, 2024 – AZPM

Sister José Women’s Center serves as lifeline for unhoused women in Tucson
March 6, 2024 – KGUN 9 News

Reconstructing Sister Jose Women’s Center to add more beds
Feb 22, 2024 – KGUN 9 News

Shelter intake doubles during freezing nights
January 5, 2024 – KOLD News

We are the recipient of the 2023 Small Business of the Year award by Pima County
December 6, 2023 – Pima County Economic Development News

Tucson homeless shelters seeing concerning trend
November 15, 2023 – KVOA News 4

Tucson weather creating demand at Sister Jose Women’s Center
July 26, 2023 – KGUN 9 News

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Members of the Governor’s Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness and Housing
June 26, 2023 – Governor of Arizona Press Release

Lumen Christi award money goes towards new beds
July 20, 2023 – Catholic Extension Society

Local Opinion: The homeless are human beings
May 10, 2023 – Arizona Daily Star

Sister José Women’s Center welcomes new CEO
April 27, 2023 – Tucson Weekly

Watch Jean Fedigan on The Morning Blend
April 4, 2023 – The Morning Blend (KGUN 9)

Homeless People Have Happy Pets
April 2, 2023 – Psychology Today

Announcing Jean Fedigan’s Transition After 13 Years of Leadership
April 1, 2023 – Sister José Women’s Center

Arizona Gives Day is April 4, but donations already underway
March 27, 2023 – Arizona Daily Star

Rising Rents Fuel Homeless Crisis For Older Arizonans
March 01, 2023 – AARP

Elderly, especially women, among most vulnerable in Pima County’s housing crisis
October 1, 2022 – Arizona Daily Star

Tucson shelter serving more seniors facing homelessness
August 25, 2022 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Lumen Christi Award finalist Jean Fedigan from the Diocese of Tucson, Arizona
August 3, 2022 – Catholic Extension

Jean Fedigan named Lumen Christi Award Nominee
July 21, 2022 – New Outlook, Diocese of Tucson Online News

Gourmet food for homeless shelters
May 27, 2022 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Homeless shelters begin to see value in making room for pets
May 1, 2022 – Arizona Daily Star

Mothers’ Day themed fundraisers aid 2 Tucson groups that help homeless
April 25, 2022 – Arizona Daily Star

Homelessness surging among elder Arizonans
April 17, 2022 – KOLD News, Tucson

More of America’s homeless ranks retire on the streets
April 11, 2022 – The Arizona Republic

Recognizing Women Experiencing Homelessness: A Women’s History Month Spotlight on Downtown Women’s Center
March 28, 2022 – National Alliance to End Homelessness

‘Homelessness is lethal’: US deaths among those without housing are surging
February 7, 2022 – The Guardian

Sisters Helping Sisters: Sister José Women’s Center
November 4, 2021 – New Outlook, Diocese of Tucson

Diocese of Tucson Video
November 4, 2021 – Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Art Offers Outlet for Tucson Women
September 21, 2021 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Women’s shelter gets upgrade with community help
August 2, 2021 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Founder of women’s shelter belled for work with homeless
March 2, 2021 – Arizona Daily Star

Sister José Women’s Center helps homeless women during the pandemic
February 23, 2021 – KGUN 9 News, Tucson

Women’s center slowly starts to reopen
June 3, 2020 – KOLD News, Tucson

Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak
April 13, 2020 – Arizona Public Media

Dogs ARE Allowed At Sister José’s
November 1, 2018 – The Tucson Dog

Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World): Steven Tofel
September 7, 2017 – Arizona Jewish Post

Photos: Sister José Women’s Center
June 27, 2017 – Arizona Daily Star

Hola! Tucson Magazine: Sister José Women´s Center
November 4, 2021 – Hola Tucson Magazine