TCC logo                                     January 2012
 
 

 

 

 

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A New Year. A New Look
FREE Tax Preparation
Cinderella Affair Dress Drive
Disability Award Nominations

 

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THANK YOU runners, walkers and cheerleaders!

 Your efforts helped us exceed our goal of $15,000 and will help advance the mission of the
Tempe Community Foundation.  

 

Tempe Karma

 

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Use GoodSearch as your search engine and  GoodSearch.com will donate a penny to TCC with every search!
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A New Year. A New Look. 
We are pleased to announce a NEW look and NEW website coming SOON!
Thanks to the incredible talent and generosity of DW Green Co. and
Lucid Agency we have refreshed our brand to reach a broader audience and ultimately serve more people in need.
Be on the look-out for our new look and the launch of our website www.tempecommunitycouncil.org    

 DW Green

Lucid Agency

FREE Tax Preparation  EITC Logo 

Site Opens Tomorrow, Sat. Jan 28!
  
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.

Prom Dress Collection DriveCinderella Affair logo
You can help high school students find their dream dress and enjoy their prom by donating your new or gently used formal gowns and accessories. A dress drive will be held February 1-24, 2012 in various locations around the Valley. Check www.cinderellaaffair.org for a complete list of locations.
You may donate your gown to the Tempe Community Council throughout the year at the following address:
34 East 7th Street. Tempe, AZ 85281
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
480-858-2300

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