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On March 20, 2013, TCC will be one of over 500 nonprofit organizations participating in Arizona Gives Day, an online fundraising inititative. The entire state will come together for 24 hours of online fundraising and support of our favorite charity.
All donations to TCC during this effort will support Tempe's Help to Others program. This is your chance to make a positive impact on vital programs for youth at risk and seniors in need. |
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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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aging services survey  Tempe Community Council is partners with the Maricopa Association of Governments as part of Community AGEnda: Improving America for All Ages. This new initiative is funding nonprofits in five U.S. cities to help accelerate local efforts to make communities "age-friendly", that is, great places to grow up and grow old. This national pilot project is funded by the Pfizer Foundation and Grantmakers In Aging.
We want to know how you work, volunteer, and stay active in your community; as well as what you will need to stay healthy, happy, and independent. Your advice and insights can provide the tools others need to live independently in their homes and the inspiration to live the life they want.
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threads for teens in need
Tempe Leadership Class XXVIII is holding a clothing drive for its Threads 4 Success project which aims to empower and strengthen the self-esteem of teens in need by expanding the service capability of Tempe's Teen Resource Center (TRC). The TRC provides clothing, shoes, accessories, school supplies and personal care items to teens in need who attend high school in the Tempe Union High School DistrictD. Every year, the TRC serves over 500 students. However, as many as 2,000 teens go unserved due to lack of resources. The TRC is managed by Commitment to Schools in Tempe & Kyrene, a program of Tempe Community Council.
Acceptable donation items include:
* Gently used men's and women's clothing
* Shoes
* Purses, belts and accessories
* School supplies
* New and unopened personal care products
* Unopened new socks and underwear Items can be dropped off at Tempe Community Council, 634 S. Myrtle; Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern; the Tempe Parks & Recreation office on the second floor of the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd.
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 recognizing achievement, access, advocacy
and ability
Tempe Community Council and the City of Tempe is currently accepting nominations for the 25th Annual Tempe Mayor's Disability Awards.
Forms are available online at www.tempecommunitycouncil.org or call (480)858-2300. Submissions must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, March 22, 2013 at 4:00PM to Tempe Community Council. Mail: 34 E. 7th Street, Building A. Tempe, AZ 85281 Fax: 480-858.2319 or Email: emma_gully@tempe.gov.
Please SAVE THE DATE - April 25, 2013 3:30-5:30 for the 25th anniversary celebration!
Since 1988, the City of Tempe and Tempe Community Council have collaborated together to highlight the accomplishments of people with disabilities as well as spotlight individuals, businesses and organizations that promote the advancement and equal opportunity of the disability sector. The hope is that this annual event will inspire others to emulate the honorees and provide a fully accessible Tempe for everyone. Read more
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every girl deserves to feel like a princess
Tempe Community Council is proud to partner with East Valley Women's League to offer the 12th Annual Cinderella Affair Free Prom Dress Boutique.
Open March 22 from 3pm-8pm and Saturday, March 23 from 9:00am-4:00pm to all high school juniors and seniors in need.
We are grateful to the City of Tempe's Pyle Adult Recreation Center, located at 655 E. Southern Ave, Tempe 85281, for again hosting the event.
For guidelines on how to get a dress please visit our website. |
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