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Thrive to Five wants to ensure all children are ready to succeed in school. Classes and support services are available for parents and caregivers of children birth to five.
Check www.thrivetofive.org to learn more.
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Together we can make a difference.
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Please consider a gift to support the programs of TCC today and the needs of tomorrow.
or donate directly to TCC
34 E. 7th Street, Building A
Tempe, AZ 85281
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FEATURED OPPORTUNITY: Give Back by Volunteering
You have the ability to make a difference in your community by supporting local organizations that help the most vulnerable.
Tempe Community Council leads the way in connecting volunteers with opportunities to make our community stronger through the Tempe Karma program. Click here to learn more.
Click here to view a list of current volunteer opportunities in Tempe.
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FEATURED RESOURCE: University FAFSA Workshops for Parents
When: Thursday, February 7, 2013 OR
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Help with online completion of the FAFSA til 7:30 p.m.
Where: Marcos de Niza High School, 100 Building
6000 S. Lakeshore Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85283 Click here for a map
What is FAFSA?: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA is the form used by universities and colleges to determine financial aid eligibility.
What you need to bring:
1. Tax Information - Your 2012 W-2 and 2012 federal tax forms or for those who will need to estimate, bring your 2011 W-2 and 2011 federal tax forms.
2. Pin Numbers - The parent and the student each need a pin which can be created at www.pin.ed.gov Registration: Please contact the Parent Community Services Office at (480) 838-3200 extension 40074 to pre-register. Online registration will be open at the beginning of February. Click here to register online.
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NOW OPEN: Free Tax Preparation
Don't pay to file your taxes! Have your taxes prepared and e-filed for FREE!
Location: Tempe Schools Credit Union
2800 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
Schedule:
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. from 2/2/13 - 4/13/13
Closed 3/9/13 and 3/16/13 for spring break
Wednesdays 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in February
For more information on what you need to bring with you and other frequently asked questions, please click here.
Who is Eligible?
Individuals and families who made less than $50,270 in 2012.
Please note that you may not qualify if your return is complex.
Volunteers on-site will help people with filling out FAFSA applications after completing their taxes.
What should you do with your tax refund?
Here is a safe and easy way to invest all or a portion of your tax refund - put it into U.S. savings bonds.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Learn valuable resources for financial success!
No Parent Left Behind (NPLB) University Workshops
Click here for more information on these classes and to learn more about NPLB.
Topic: ECAP (Education & Career Action Plan): How to Create a Four-Year Plan for Success in High School
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Refreshments at 6:00 p.m.
Workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Tempe High School Library
Presented by: Therese Schmisseur
Co-hosted by: Bryan Snyder
Topic: The Value of Social Media: A Deep Look at Social Media for Business and Personal Use
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Time: Refreshments at 6:00 p.m.
Workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Corona del Sol High School, Lecture Hall B
Presented by: Michael Hunter, Social Media Expert and Founder of Entourage Marketing - The Speakers' Movement
To register for these classes, contact Kay Cosner, Parent Community Services Office at (480) 838-3200 x40074 or kcosner@tempeunion.org.
Thrive to Five Workshops
Topic: Positive Discipline
Dates:
Part 1 - Thursday, February 14
Part 2 - Thursday, February 21
Part 3 - Thursday, February 28
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Kyrene de los Lagos, 17001 S. 34th Way, Ahwatukee, 85048 (map)
Description: A 3-part series focused on parenting with Positive Discipline. The series will help you decrease power struggles, creating calmer morning and bedtime routines, teaching solutions for sibling rivalry, finding joy in your busy life and parenting while modeling and teaching your child positive life skills.
FREE Childcare provided for children 18 months and older.
RSVP: Irma Horton at ihorton@kyrene.org or call (480) 541-3315
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THANK YOU!
We thank you for supporting the Financial Stability Initiative and the Tempe Community Council.
For more information on the Financial Stability Initiative,
click here.
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