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Nominations for the next Don Carlos Humanitarian of the Year will be accepted
until June 15.
Please take a moment to think of the extraordinary individuals in your circle and consider nominating them for this prestigious award. The nomination form is available online or by calling 480.858.2300.
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Hydration Stations
TCC is collected water bottles for our local homeless providers to distribute during the hot summer months. You may drop off donations of water, cash or gift cards to the TCC offices Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:30pm. Thank you for your generosity! |
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On April 28, Tempe Coalition hosted a youth showcase at Tempe Marketplace that featured local youth talent as well as informed the community about the importance to reduce underage drinking. Check out photos from the event on facebook!  |
 | | Use GoodSearch as your search engine and GoodSearch.com will donate a penny to TCC with every search! |
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 CALLING ALL FUTURE READERS AND THEIR PARENTS!
During the month of June, Thrive to Five and the Scottsdale Library will be offering two workshops aimed at helping parents prepare their young children for success in school. The workshops are each three-weeks long and are called Ready to Read and Books Can. Ready to Read workshops cover the six essential early literacy skills: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation. Books Can workshops cover children's social and emotional development through the use of popular picture books. Families will receive a FREE book each week to keep. Registration is required. All workshops will be held in the Kyrene Family Resource Center, 1330 E Dava Drive, Tempe, 85284. Thrive to Five is a program of Tempe Community Council. |
Inspiring and Motivating
We had a great turnout for the 24th Annual Mayor's Disability Awards on May 3.
Our guest speakers spoke candidly, and sometimes irreverently, of the challenges they have overcome. We were happy to honor some outstanding high school students from Tempe who are working hard to prepare for their future. Awards also went to some extraordinary individuals and organizations who are changing lives and this community.
Thank you to Mayor Hugh Hallman for presenting these special awards and to the Tempe Diablos for their generous support of our student employees.
Check out some photos from the event, taken by the talented Larry Mischler and learn more about the event on our website.
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Continuing the Pledge - the Next Chapter
 Formally known as Communities in Schools of Tempe & Kyrene, we announce a new name for the program: Commitment to Schools in Tempe & Kyrene, or "C2S".
The mission remains the same, "to promote community, school, and parent relationships to encourage young people to stay in school and prepare for life" and our staff, volunteers and Advisory Board remain dedicated to providing every student with every opportunity for success.
www.tempecommunitycouncil.org/c2s
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Annual Board Retreat
Last week the TCC Board of Directors conducted their annual retreat to plan for TCC's future.
Sadly, we had to say farewell to some fantastic Board members who fulfilled their terms.
Arlene Chin passed the gavel to Woody Wilson, TCC Board President for 2012-2013, and we welcome four new members to the Board:
Alana Chavez-Langdon - Ecotality
Tom Mann - PMT Ambulance
Greg Ruiz - City of Tempe Fire Department
Genevieve Vega - Avnet
Thank you all for your dedication and commitment to TCC and this community!
 | | Immediate Past President, Arlene Chin |
 | | Mayor Hallman receives TCC's (c)3 Award for his Courage, Compassion and Commitment to Tempe. |
 | | Fufilling a 6-year term, Lauren Kuby |
 | | Councilwoman Shana Ellis has been dedicated to TCC for 26 years! |
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Thank you Agency Review Volunteers!
 After months of hard work, deliberation and dedication, final funding recommendations were presented (and accepted!) to Mayor and Council last month. We are grateful for all 66 volunteers who donated 20 hours of their precious time to read proposals and finally make the recommendation to fund 44 programs within 30 nonprofit organizations. This process is what makes Tempe unique and TCC is proud to facilitate this citizen-driven process.
Read the letter to the community from Volunteer Agency Review Enhancement Chair, Nick Miner.
Together we make an impact. Together we care.
Because we are Tempe |
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