Formed in 2003 as a 501(c)3, the Southwest Institute for ViolenceFree Learning (SWIVL) is a nonprofit organization established to respond to the growing state of violence and discord in our families, communities, nation, and world. SWIVL works with other public and private organizations to take a systemic approach to ending all forms of violence, including animal cruelty, child abuse, and domestic violence. SWIVL is funded through individual contributions. SWIVL has no paid staff and all contributions go directly to reducing violence. Click here to make a tax deductible contribution. The SWIVL tax identification number is 20-0070553.
SWIVL is located in Arivaca, Arizona. Arivaca is located 10 miles north of the Mexican border and 35 miles west of the port of entry at Nogales, AZ. Arivaca is also the home of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge that provides approximately 118,000 acres of habitat for threatened and endangered plants and animals. Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge staff and volunteers are working to piece the ecosystem together, by restoring habitat, replacing key species, and protecting others still imperiled. At the refuge, you can enjoy a landscape like few others--where sparrows flock in winter, pronghorn play, and the valley bottom is once again the sea of grass that greeted early settlers. Over 320 species of birds have been recorded at Buenos Aires NWR. Pronghorn, mule deer, coyote, and javelina are some of the mammals frequently seen along refuge roads. Mountain lion, coatimundi, ring-tailed cats, and badger are present, but more secretive. Desert tortoise and gila monsters thrive a short distance from water-dependent amphibians, and a myriad of cactus grow within a stone's throw of watercress. In addition to the masked bobwhite quail, Buenos Aires NWR protects habitat for six other endangered species: cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl, Pima pineapple cactus, Kearney bluestar, peregrine falcon, southwest willow flycatcher, and razorback sucker. SWIVL is the home to rescued goats, dogs, and cats. Working with other community-based organizations, SWIVL rescues, rehabilitates, and finds responsible homes for companion animals. Connecting with animal protection organizations around the country, SWIVL has become the new home for farmed animals that are sick or left for dead. Currently, SWIVL has four goats that it received from Animal Place in California. SWIVL works with schools, senior groups, and other organizations to create a ViolenceFree environment. SWIVL is very interested in your ideas and opinions and believes that the solution to reducing violence rests with individual citizens and local community groups. Click here if you would like to participate in the SWIVL ViolenceFree Community.
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Phone: (520) 398-1166
