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October 2010
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Join TCC's Team!
 Join us for the 4th Annual Mayor's Run team training program for the PF Changs Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon/Half Marathon. The Mayor's Run is a community-wide effort to raise money for human service needs in Tempe. Whether this will be your first, second or 100th race, you are guaranteed to learn something new, get in better shape, make new friends and most of all, help those most in need. Learn more!
If you can't join us, you can still help support the team with a secure, online donation!
http://www.active.com/donate/tcc
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TCC is proud to present new and upcoming data presentations on the clients and services within Agency Review's six service categories:
Programs for Working Poor
Programs for those with Disabilities
Youth Preventions
Senior Programs
A general overview of all these categories is also available. Read more.... |
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Thank you to our primary partners for their extraordinary support. |
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2010 Don Carlos Event
Despite downpours, tornado watches and indoor waterfalls, TCC successfully pulled off the celebration of our 2010 Don Carlos Humanitarians of the Year, Catherine May and Dan Abbott.
Also honored was Jerry Brock, the third Guiding Light Philanthropist of the Year honoree and six extraordinary volunteers from our local nonprofits.
Many thanks to all of our generous sponsors!
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FREE Financial Education Workshops
Tempe's Financial Stability Intitiative (previously known as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Asset Development Initiative (EITC) is please to announce it wil be offering a series of financial literacy classess for residents of all ages.
The City of Tempe, Tempe Community Council and Arizona Saves are offering three-part workshops that will include sessions on budgeting, taking charge of your credit and home buying. All classes are tailored specifically to each age group and a $50 savings bond is available to EVERY child that completes all three workshops. The first session runs November 9, 16 and 23 from 5:30-7:30pm, in the Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange Street, Tempe. Dinner will be served. Sessions will continue in February and March/April 2011. There are three ways to register!
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Ready to Learn
New opportunities for parents with young children are being offered by Communities In Schools of Tempe and Kyrene thanks to a grant from First Things First. Families with children ages 0-5 can attend early literacy classes at Wood Elementary presented by Ready to Learn on Fridays: November 5th, 12th and 19th from 8:30 - 10:00 am. The acclaimed 6-week series 1,2,3,4 Parents is offered at Wood on Tuesdays beginning November 2 in English and on Mondays in Spanish at Holdeman Elementary. Many other workshops and classes are available, all are free and child care is provided. Please call Isela Blanc at 480-858-2306 for more information. |
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Donates $10,554 to vital nonprofits
This year we were able to distribute over $10,000 to our local nonprofits from funds raised through the Tempe Community Foundation (TCF).
Thanks to generous supporters like you, we have grown the TCF endowment to nearly $500,000 in just three short years!
Learn how you can help support those in need for generations to come through an annual gift or by remembering TCF in your estate planning.
Call 480.858.2322
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TCC Hosts Human Services Day for Tempe Leadership Class XXVI
Tempe's leaders received a hands-on tour of some of TCC's nonprofit partners providing vital services to those most in need. Tempe Community Action Agency, The Centers for Habilitation, Shared Living, UMOM, Communities in Schools of Tempe & Kyrene and Tempe Salvation Army.  | | Class XXVI packing home delivered meals for seniors at TCAA |
 | | Learning about homeless issues from the experts |
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Town Hall Tackles Underage Drinking
A particular emphasis was placed on the challenges faced by middle and high school youth alcohol use.
You can still have your say! Until Nov 12th a survey on adult perceptions is available. Click here to take the short survey.
For more information, please contact Coalition Coordinator Bobbie Cassano 480.858.2305 or via email
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Our Vision
TCC nurtures Tempe's sense of community where children, seniors, families and individuals care for and about one another.
Mission Statement
TCC's mission is to connect those in need with those who care. TCC does this by convening community, conducting research, determining priorities, implementing effective programs and exemplifying prudent stewardship of resources.
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