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20 years of dedicated service!
On September 18th Executive Director, Kate Hanley, celebrated her 20th anniversary as an employee of TCC. Staff and Board are very grateful to Kate for her extraordinary leadership. |
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Participate in the 3rd annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'N Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon®!
TEAM TEMPE is a community-wide effort to raise money for human service needs in Tempe and the surrounding communities. Whether this will be your first, second or 100th race, you are guaranteed to learn something new, get it better shape, make new friends and most of all, help those most in need.
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| We are proud to be a Bashas' Shop & Give partner. Link your Bashas' Thank You Card to code #23341 and a portion of your purchase will come back to support TCC programs. | |
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Tempe Community Council is pleased to announce the
2009 Don Carlos Humanitarian of the Year Award Recipient
 Sue Ringler is the definition of a humanitarian. She is embedded in our community, and serves as an advocate and provider to those in need. Once she recognizes a need, Sue takes action. Ms. Ringler was involved in the establishment of Paz de Cristo and I-HELP. (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program), and is constantly serving as an activist in pursuit of the best interests of Tempe.
The public is invited to a celebration in Ms. Ringler's honor at 5:30pm on November 4, 2009 in the Arizona Historical Society Museum Courtyard. Tickets are $50 per ticket and $80 for two. Call 480.858.2300 or visit online for more information about sponsorships and/or to reserve your seat now. Presented annually by the Tempe Community Council, the Don Carlos Humanitarian Award is considered to be one of Tempe's most prestigious distinctions and honors those individuals who give back selflessly to our community. The Don Carlos Awards are named for Charles Trumbull Hayden, who was Tempe's founder and its first great humanitarian. Known affectionately as "Don Carlos" by the Spanish pioneers, Hayden was known across Arizona for the assistance he provided to people in need. |
2009 Guiding Light Philanthropy Award
Arte Moreno
Arte Moreno, owner of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball team, was selected as this year's winnerof the Guiding Light Philanthropy Award. In addition to his continuous philanthropic work with the Arte Moreno Foundation, his direct contribution to the Tempe Community Foundation from the Diablo's display panel revenue will make a dramatic impact on the endowment and will impact the future of Tempe for generations to come. Arte will be honored alongside Sue Ringler during the Don Carlos Awards.
Tempe Community Council believes it is important to recognize the members of our community who have a direct impact on the success of human service programs here in Tempe through their generous financial support.
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Tempe Community Helps Children Prepare for Success
Teen Resource Center
 The new Teen Resource Center (TRC) is now open inside the Evans/Compadre Academy at 4525 S. College Avenue in Tempe. Currently hours are limited by the number of volunteers available to staff the TRC. If you think you would enjoy helping teens access clothing, shoes, hygiene items and other necessities so they can concentrate on learning then this volunteer position might suit you. Other positions including donation pick-up and sorting are available. Call Lynette Stonefeld @ 480.858.2316 to donate time or treasure.
Supplies 4 Students
 TCC continues to accept donations for Supplies-4-Students at their office at 34 East 7th Street, Building A. The initial drive provided backpacks and school supplies to 283 students in the three school districts that serve Tempe. With tough economic conditions, many families find themselves struggling to provide the basics. Community support is critical to helping children from struggling families have the tools they need to succeed. |
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Tempe Taxpayers Need You!
Every Hour that You Volunteer Brings $437 in Federal Funds Back to a Low Income Working Taxpayer!
Tempe Community Council needs volunteer Greeters, Spanish translators and Asset Educators to staff its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site on Saturday mornings during tax season. The Tempe VITA site is located at Tempe Schools Credit Union, 2800 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe. Free training is provided for all volunteer positions. All volunteers are asked to commit 20 hours of their time. For more information, volunteer position descriptions, or to sign up to volunteer, go to www.tempe.gov/tcc/taxhelp. Last season volunteer tax preparers completed 927 tax returns bringing over $1.1 million in federal refunds back to area families! |
Tempe Youth - Here Is Your Chance To Win A Great Prize
Tempe School Students and Tempe Residents in 6th through 12th Grade are invited to help design the logo to encourage youth, especially middle school students, to stay away from alcohol and drugs. Logos can be created electronically or be hand drawn on an 8.5" X 11" piece of paper. Graphic programs can be used but all artwork MUST be original.
Entry deadline is December 1, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. Submit entries by mail or hand deliver to Tempe Community Council, 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe AZ or email them to bobbie_cassano@tempe.gov. First Place Prize: iPOD Nano 8GB; 2nd place: 10.0 megapixel Digital Camera with 3X optical zoom.
All entries become property of the Tempe's Committee for Youth Family and Community. Winning entry will be used on our website, in flyers, and other promotional material. No inappropriate images, graphics or words will be forwarded to the judges. All entries must be original. Any entry found not to be original will be disqualified. |
 
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