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Tempe Community Action Agency Newsletter Septebmber 2009
cook with fireFirst Crush Charity Gala, October 16 
 Don't forget to purchase tickets for this year's First Crush Charity Gala.  We have collected some awesome silent auction items so far including SW Airlines Green Passes (good anytime,anywhere) and an autographed AZ Cardinals Fitzgerald jersey. 
 
 The charming Hayden Ferry Lakeside venue will be
 complemented by the jazz stylings of Alice Tatum and a delicious Spanish theme menu from Santa Barbara Catering.

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  First Things First Helps Children
FTF Food Fair

The premiere First Things First project was held August 24th and provided a month supply of diapers to 96 infants and toddlers as well as baby food and formula. A total of 135 children received nutritious foods like fresh fruits, powdered milk and vitamin fortified beverages, snacks and cereal bars. The parents were so grateful to receive an abundance of highly nutritious items and such basic necessities as diapers.
 
 * 73 families were served!
TCAA Provides Saturday Assistance 
TCAA recently received stimulus funds designated for emergency services from the Valley of the Sun United Way and the Pulliam Charitable Trust.  Due to the economy and the demand for services, the funds have been designated for staffing to assist with additional utility assistance appointments.  With the special allocation, TCAA has served 62 families with more than $24,000 in assistance allowing them to remain in their homes and avoid utility shut-offs as a result.  Thank you to our funding partners for allowing us to serve more families!
 
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 Ten Years of Service!
 
Glenn McDowell was recently honored for ten years of service with TCAA as a driver for the Home Delivered Meals Program.  Over 58,000 meals are delivered annually to homebound senior and disabled residents in Tempe and south Scottsdale. HDM staff and volunteers provide more than just a meal, they deliver a warm, friendly face and vital wellness check to many homebound residents. 

Glenn and StephenGlenn and Kathy

"Glenn knows every person on his route and is dedicated to their well-being." - Kathy Flores, Home Delivered Meals Coordinator 

Nourishing Minds
 
TCAA has partnered with the Rotary Clubs of Tempe and the East Valley Women's League to generate awareness and collect food items for underprivileged school age children.  Food collection bins have been placed at multiple locations around Tempe, including AlphaGraphics, Lulu's Moonfish, Tempe Union HSD, Purple Skirt, Keller Williams Realty, Sunflower Market, Honey Bears BBQ, University Presbyterian Church, Salon Jewels, Im=X Pilates Studio.  Thank you!
 
*A special thanks to AlphaGraphics on Elliot for providing all printed signage for this event. 
 
 
 Combating Poverty....Empowering People