Tempe Community Action Agency
Tempe Community Action Agency Newsletter Feb. 2010
Don't Miss Tempe Empty Bowls
Feb. 19 & 20, 2010

Empty Bowls 2008
Help Us Fight Hunger in Tempe!  Event proceeds benefit TCAA's Food Pantry and United Food Bank.
 

Helping Our Community Everyday                     

The TCAA Board will soon be in contacting the community for gifts towards our programs, many operate with funds from donors just like you!  Thank you for your support as we assist our neighbors.  Here's just an example of how you are helping us make a difference...

"Catherine is a 78 year old Scottsdale resident who lives a lone and has been receiving home delivered meals for the past 9 months.  She has heart problems, a seizure disorder, and arthritis.  Needless to say, she goes to her doctor often.  About 3 months ago her doctor reported how pleased he was with Catherine for gaining 3 lbs since her last visit.  Up from 92lbs to 95lbs!  Catherine reported she had started receiving five meals delivered to her home each week from TCAA.  Her doctor then asked her for the contact information for her home delivered meal program, so he could refer other patients who are seniors in need of hot nutritious meals.  Catherine was so happy with her weight gain that she called the staff at TCAA that day to get the contact information her doctor had requested."  
 
TCAA delivers over 58,000 meals annually to homebound frail seniors and disabled residents in Tempe and Scottsdale.

Delivery Volunteers Always Needed....read more
Tempe Leadership Class XXV Class Project Benefits Homeless
Get Ready for SHOWER POWER!
 
Shop at Whole Foods Tempe (Rural and Baseline) on Wednesday, February 24: 5% of their earnings will benefit Shower Power.
 
Tempe Leadership Class XXV, a nonprofit, tax-exempt, community-spirited program of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, is seeking monetary donations to purchase a mobile shower unit for homeless individuals who participate in Interfaith Homeless Emergency Program (I-HELP).  The project, known as "Shower Power," will allow the working homeless in Tempe the most basic human dignity and aiding their competiveness in the workforce. 
 
For information visit www.showerpower.org.
Escalante Senior Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 
Year of the Tiger
Lunar New Year is a time for people to connect with family and honor their ancestors. On New Year's Day, people visit family and friends to wish them luck in the New Year. They say "Gung hay fat choy," which means, "May you prosper." Children receive red envelopes called lai see with gifts of money inside.  On Feb. 16, Escalante celebrated with a traditional menu and dragon dance.  Thank you to Tai Thai, Tina Martinez from Mekong Plaza, Albert Lin, Rev. Peter Liu, Crane Kung-Fu School and UnPhogettable Restaurant for organizing the festivities.

chinese tiger 
 
 
Happy New Year!
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