December 2011

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NETWORK NEWSLETTER
Connecting those in need with those who care
In This Issue
Nominations Accepted for TC Board
Executive Directors Roundtable
FREE Tax Preparation
Disability Award Nominations

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On behalf of Tempe Community Council's Board of Directors and staff, I extend my best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.  
Thank you for making 2011 an extraordinary year and for giving back to your community in such meaningful ways. May 2012 be a year full of renewal and joy.
Thank you!
Kate Hanley
Executive Director

Join the TCC Board of Directors

TCC is seeking nominations for candidates to join our esteemed Board of Directors.

 

Candidates must live or work in Tempe. Expectations include attendance to monthly board meetings, service on committees, participation in the Agency Review process, and support of TCC's fundraising and community outreach efforts.

 

If you, or someone you know has the required skills, experience and commitments for effectively serving our organization and our community please click here to download and complete the following form and return to TCC's Board Development Committee by Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 12 PM. Please send to Pam Kane (pjkaz@cox.net). Shana Ellis (shana_ellis@cox.net) or to TCC staff (jayson_matthews@tempe.gov). 

 

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ROUNDTABLE

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Tempe Community Council (TCC) had the honor to host 19 Executive Directors from across the Valley representing a full continuum of human services at the annual Executive Director's Roundtable.  This convening is an opportunity for professionals across the varied fields of human services to meet, network, and share insight from the field.

The following trends were identified from this year's Roundtable:

  • Increased number of families in need, rather than just single parent
  • Arizona must begin to address the need of health care and the Affordable Care Act on vulnerable populations
  • The network for those with disabilities is so strained that it will begin to affect other human service populations and services (homeless, youth, etc.) - this population has unique needs requiring specialized care
  • Agencies are seeing the necessity in increased partnership and collaboration in a holistic manner

 We appreciate this opportunity to hear from our "frontline" providers as we tackle the needs of our most vulnerable residents. Several of these partners qualify for the Working Poor Tax Credit, learn more online: http://www.azdor.gov/TaxCredits/WorkingPoorTaxCredit.aspx

FREE Tax Preparation  EITC Logo
Services Available January - April 2012

  

Tempe's Financial Stability Initiative, by Tempe Community Council, is pleased to announce free tax preparation for low to moderate income residents January 28-April 14. Volunteers will be onsite to prepare taxes and apply eligible residents for Earned Income Tax Credits on Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm January 28-April 14 (closed March 10 and March 17) and on Wednesday's during the month of February from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Check www.tempe.gov/tcc for a list of requirements and eligibility, or if you are interested in volunteer opportunities.

Nominate Someone Extraordinary 

Tempe Community Council and the City of Tempe are accepting nominations for the 24th Annual Tempe Mayor's Disability Awards.

 

The purpose of the Disability Awards is to honor those in our community who have overcome significant barriers to succeed in the workplace; as well as those employers and architects who support the full participation of people with disabilities in the workplace and all aspects of community life. Nominations are currently being accepted to honor these outstanding individuals in categories ranging from outstanding employers, students and a lifetime achievement award. View a full list of nomination categories and download the nomination form online: www.tempe.gov/tcc/Events/DisabilityAwards/home.htm

Submissions are due by 4:00pm on Friday, March 30, 2012 to City of Tempe Diversity Department Fax 480-350-2907, Email: karl_stephens@tempe.gov 
OR
 
Tempe Community Council 34 East 7th Street, Building A, Tempe 85281 Fax: 480-858-2319 Email:
emma_gully@tempe.gov