Beth Fiorenza | TCAA Executive Director, Beth Fiorenza, Receives Director of the Year Award
The Organization for Nonprofits Executives (ONE), serving nonprofit CEOs in Arizona, named Beth Fiorenza as one of four Executive Director's of the Year for her work with Community Partnerships. Each year the awards seek to recognize nonprofit CEOs/Executive Directors who are outstanding examples of certain principles ONE values as representations of excellence in the management and leadership of nonprofit organizations in Maricopa County.
Awards, consisting of original custom artwork, were presented to these winners by ONE President Betty Mathis and Lattie F. Coor, Ph.D. of the Center for the Future of Arizona (keynote speaker) on Wednesday, March 17th on the occasion of ONE's Nonprofit Leader Day.
Information about the Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE) can be found online at www.oneaz.org.
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Randy Dietrich Receives Volunteer Recognition Award
 TCAA's Board President, Randy Dietrich, receives the Volunteer Spirit Award from SRP. Along with this award TCAA was granted a $1,000 gift. Randy is not only the Board President, but volunteers weekly as a Home-Delivered Meals driver. Thank you Randy for all the hard work and effort you put into earning this award!! |
Community Service Leads to a New Life
Eddie G. was released from prison and did his court ordered community service through TCAA's Food Pantry. Eddie was a hard worker and expressed an interest in getting back into the work force.
Last March, Eddie met with Lindsay, TCAA's Life Skills Coordinator, and she referred him to TEaMS (Transitional Employment and Mentoring Services) Program for ex-offenders. This program offers job search and preparation assistance. The cost is $40. Eddie provided $20 and TCAA provided $20.
Eddie was named Employee of the Month at Marketfare Foods because he hasn't missed a day since he started 10 months ago. Eddie works 6 days a week. He has worked his way up from maintenance to the production line, and will soon be training as a machine operator. He is also getting his driver's license, which he has not had in 10 years.
On April 1, Eddie returned to thank TCAA and to repay the $20. Best of all Eddie is reunited with his family and his children. For more information on TCAA and our many helpful programs please visit our website! |
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Building A Legacy Workshop
Please join TCAA Board member and past president, Louis A. Silverman, P.C., to learn the basics of charitable bequests, estate planning, probate, and caring for your loved ones at this free planning workshop. Hosted by Tempe Community Action Agency.
Lunch provided
Shalimar Country Club
2032 East Golf Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
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Weatherization Assistance Available
TCAA has received $328,000 for Weatherization assistance and is accepting applications. TCAA processes the applications and submits them to the Maricopa County Human Services Department for final approval. The funds help support weather stripping, ceiling insulation, caulking, sunscreens on east and west windows, repair or replacement of windows and/or doors, installation of smoke alarms and repair or replacement of cooling/heating systems. Households must be income eligible. Please call Mary at 480-350-5886 for more information. |
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Shower Power! Trailer Debut Set
Please join Tempe Leadership Class XXV on May 4, 2010 as they celebrate completion of the Shower Power project. Shower Power is portable showering system that provides participants in the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP) the ability to bathe daily.
Time: 5-5:30 PM - Shower Power unveiling and presentation.
5:30-6:30 PM - Enjoy live music and dinner with I-HELP participants;
tour the mobile shower trailer.
RSVP's needed for those interested in staying for dinner. Please call (480) 350-5893 or email Stephen Sparks.
Location: Grace Community Church-Dorsey Center, 1200 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282. (Northwest corner of Southern Avenue and Dorsey)
Needed: please bring a new or gently used towel with you to donate to Shower Power or start a towel drive in your community!
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April is Volunteer Recognition Month!
Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers that serve our programs - we could not serve the community without you! Last year, 449 TCAA volunteers donated 31,633 hours - a value of $618,159!! :)
Pictured: Joe Schmoker takes time out of his busy schedule as a Farmers Insurance agent to deliver weekly meals in Tempe. Volunteer drivers are always needed in the summer - call Kathy Flores to learn more at 480-858-6511. |
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