Tempe Community Action Agency

Basic Information

Address: 2150 East Orange Street Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone Number: 480-350-5884
Director: Beth Fiorenza

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Working Poor, Seniors, Homeless
Ages for Volunteer: no age restrictions - must have parent accompany if underage
Hours of Service: Various times for each event
Minimum Hours Required: none
Days of Service: Various days for each event
Mission Statement:

Combating poverty...empowering people

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

To combat poverty in the greater Tempe Area.

Program History:

Since 1966 TCAA's mission has been to combat poverty in our community. Each day TCAA delivers over 200 meals to the elderly and disabled in South Scottsdale.

Events:

TCAA 7th Annual Holiday Toy Shoppe - Dec 14-17 (other volunteer hours available)
"First Crush" Charity Gala & Silent Auction - October 15, 2010 at Hayden Ferry Lakeside 80 East Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85282
"The Mayor's Run" - January 16, 2011 -run for Charity in the PF Chang's Marathon/Half Marathon

Additional Information:

FIRST CRUSH EVENT:

"The First Crush" Charity Gala and Silent Auction is being held on October 15, 2010 from 6-9PM, at Hayden Ferry Lakeside.  Each year over 300 participants enjoy our Gala. 

First Crush has become a tradition in Tempe with over 300 participants attending each year.  Renowned jazz artist Alice Tatum and her band entertain the crowd.  Enjoy sampling a variety of wines accompanied by delicious array of tastings compliments of Santa Barbara Catering.  Tickets are $75 per person.  Last year 50,000 was raised, of which 100% went to all the programs and services TCAA provides to our community.  For more informaiton please contact kathye@tempeaction.org

TCAA brings stability and independence to children, families, the working poor, seniors and the homeless through programs such as the food pantry, Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP), Home-Delivered Meals and the HealthStart Prenatal Education Program.

THE MAYOR'S RUN/PF CHANG'S ROCK 'N' ROLL ARIZONA MARATHON/HALF MARATHON EVENT:

 Are you interested in running/walking "The Mayor's Run",  PF Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon or Half Marathon  on January 16, 2011?  If so, please contact kathye@tempeaction.org.

THE HOLIDAY TOY SHOPPE EVENT:  Join us in providing Toys for our Holiday Toy Shoppe in December.  Donations of time and toys are appreciated.  For more information, please contact kathye@tempeaction.org

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