Monsoon Monkey Foundation: All Are Welcome

Volunteers Make The Difference

At Monsoon Monkey Foundation, we are a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in need. Through our animal welfare initiatives and Mt. Lemmon community support, our volunteers and donors work tirelessly to provide vital assistance and resources to those who require it most. We invite you to learn more about our mission and the various volunteer opportunities available. Thank you for visiting Monsoon Monkey Foundation!

Our Local Heroes

The Monsoon Monkey Foundation is powered by individuals who cherish Mt. Lemmon and believe in giving back through various people, animal, and environmental initiatives.

Founders

Elizabeth brings compassion, leadership, and a passion for helping others within the Mt. Lemmon community. As a Physical Therapist, she spent over 2 decades helping patients through what may have been the most difficult time in their lives. Due to her own declining health, she had to retire from the healthcare field. As she improved, she couldn’t think of a way where she could continue to help people. And then Bam!! The idea of making money and giving to those in need, became her future passion. “Doing Gods work, had to happen in some way. Otherwise, I could not live with myself. It’s clear to me, what I was put on this earth for. That is why we started the Monsoon Monkey Foundation.”

Chris, raised on Mt. Lemmon and attended the one room school house, from kindergarten through sixth grade, has deep community roots and a lifelong love for the mountain. Since becoming a young man, Chris has always planned to retire to Mt. Lemmon

and give back in what ever way he can. Being a vital part of the foundation, Chris has provIded care & service for those in need, Not just for those living on the mountain, but for those visitors in need of assistance, as well. Chris always avoids the camera, but we here at the Monsoon Monsoon Monkey Foundation, consider him a real asset.

Our Staff

Tzvia, our new shop manager, helps run the Monsoon Monkey gift shop. She brings her expertise in retail and management to enhance our mission. Bringing Tzvia into the Monsoon Monkey Foundation, is one of the best decisions we have made. She not only brings a wealth of information with her, she also has a very big heart. At her interview, I asked her why she wanted to work with us and she said “Because I love helping people accomplish their goals.” She has done so much for the gift shop and foundation, that it has been an honor to have her as part of the Monsoon Monkey family.

Our Supporters

We’re also powered by volunteers, local artists, donors, and neighbors who help turn good ideas into real impact, showcasing the importance of community support. As we are just beginning our journey with the Monsoon Monkey Foundation, we plan to include as many of you as possible, to help accomplish our goals of giving back. As more information is released about the foundation, we hope you will sign up to volunteer. The more volunteers, the more difference we can all make.

Join Us

Want to help? Explore our volunteer opportunities, donate, or get involved. Good things grow when people show up to provide support and resources to those in need. We invite you to learn more about our mission and how you can contribute. Thank you for visiting the Monsoon Monkey Foundation!

Community Moments

Colorful letters spelling COMMUNITY pinned on a corkboard.

Helping support local needs within the Mt. Lemmon community.

We have successfully helped one of our Mt Lemmon residence, Randy, with plumbing, a new garbage disposal (his was 20y/o) and are currently working on fixing him a certified electrician to fix some wrong wiring in his home.

Close-up of water droplets falling into water.

Protecting resources for generations to come.

We are working with a wonderful person, Yousef, who has a great idea for capturing and saving rainwater, as well as, educating the public about water and how we need to work to save it. Follow us to learn what he has created and how you can help!

Group cleaning up litter outdoors with blue bags.

Protecting and caring for the mountain we all love.

We are currently working with volunteers to clean up Mt. lemmon trails, the town of Summerhaven and residents who are unable to care for their properties. Follow for dates and events to help with this initiative.

Promoting animal welfare and kindness for the critters who make life better.

Not only do we work to save the animals that live on Mt. Lemmon, we also work to rescue the dumped animals on Mt. Lemmon.

In May and June of 2026, we successfully searched and found a dumped dog, named Monty. She was dumped up at Ski Valley and the incident was witnessed by the owner, Graham, up there. He loves animal

Promoting animal welfare for those that call Mt Lemmon home.

In June of 2026, a Mt Lemmon resident, named Sean, brought us a baby bird he came across, who likely fell out of its nest. He stayed with the baby bird for 2 hrs, waiting for the mother to return, with no avail. We were able to transfer the baby to Tucson Wildlife Rescue that same day. We found out he was a Coopers Hawk and that he w

Encouraging creativity, local artists, events, and meaningful connection.

Monsoon Monkey Foundation holds a plethora of events throughout the year. Please check out our Events pages and our Social Media: Fb, IG & Youtube to see past, present and future event announcements.

Monsoon Monkey Foundation: All Are Welcome

Our Local Heroes

Community Moments

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