Did you know that TCAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency?  What does this mean?  Donating to the Working Poor Tax Credit (like the school tax credit) you will receive dollar for dollar back on your state income tax.  You can also give to TCAA and still give to the school and other 501(c)3 agencies as well.  AND, better yet you can designate the funds to go to IHELP.  Individuals can donate $200 and couples can donate up to $400.  For more information contact Stephen at 480-350-5893.  This donation is a win/win situation for everyone because you get a state tax credit while you help Tempe Community Action Agency continue to administer the IHELP program.

If  you are interested in providing a meal for the following dates, please let Sam know.  Open date:

October 31 & November 1

 Thanks in advance!

What to know what other IHELP Communities are serving IHELP Participants?  Please email Kathy or Sam what your community serves and we will post it on the IHELP Calendar.  This is a great way to avoid duplicating meals.  The IHELP Calendar link is in the box below the IHELP Host & Meal Provider listing.

The last Project Connect was held at Bethany Community Church (now Sun Valley) on September 23rd, here are some of the statistics:

During the event 317 Adults made connections with 1,158 services! Many thanks to the 203 Volunteers who helped make this all happen.  Tempe Councilman Corey Woods, and City Manager Charlie Meyer attended this event.

Here are some of the Connections made:

72 Individuals transported to MVD for State ID's

95 Individuals received haircuts

81 Individuals assisted by DES with one or more of the following requests (Food Stamps, Cash, Medical or EBT cards)

13 individuals were assisted with legal matters by the Tempe Municipal Court

36 individuals received medical care

46 Community Voice Mail Boxes set up

89 Individuals were served by Social Security

83 Connections to spiritual support services

95 Haircuts

500+ Meals were provided

Many thanks go out to those who have provided emergency meals for our Heat Relief days.  We are still in need of extra IHELP meals for emergency purposes.  If you are able to make a meal for about 10-12 people in order for us to freeze and use as needed, please contact Sam or Kathy.  Your help in this matter is most appreciated!

*Coordinate a Towel or Sheet Drive - so our clients can keep up their hygiene and keep their employment.

*Wash sheets for IHELP Clients - did you know when Communities/churches don't wash their own sheets IHELP Staff wash them? The IHELP Manager, the IHELP Coordinator, or the Communications Coordinator will wash the sheets.  If you are interested in helping out, please contact IHELP.

Don't forget to shop Buffalo Exchange, forego receiving the shopping bag and drop your token in the TCAA IHELP bucket!  Thanks Buffalo Exchange for designating IHELP as a recipient of these funds!  We appreciate your commitment to the community and the environment.

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