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May 18, 2026

To Our Neighbors in Tempe:
This year, it was my honor to chair the Agency Review process, whereby Tempe Community Council (TCC) administers the
distribution and oversight of designated human services funds on behalf of the City of Tempe. I want to thank the long line of
Tempeans, including my predecessor Nancy Blevins, who have made this work possible today with their care, time, and investment
over the past 40 years.
This was an exciting year for Agency Review marked by multiple changes that have allowed us to more directly connect this
process to the needs of our city. For the first time, we have utilized a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) model to categorize
and track the impact of the programs we fund. This will allow us to better align with other human services data with the City of
Tempe, and it updates our way of thinking about the results these dollars have in the community.
Last year, Tempe Community Council oversaw the Community Needs Assessment (CNA), administered by Arizona State
University’s Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center. While the CNA has always impacted the Agency Review process, we
made this impact more tangible and direct. Programs that addressed the top priorities in each SDOH category were rewarded with
more points in the scoring process. Furthermore, by sharing these priorities with the agencies in Tempe in advance, we made the
Community Needs Assessment more proactive in directing the services offered in the city.
Many non-profits in our city face numerous challenges as they navigate the landscape of our world today. While human services
needs grow, the resources on which these organizations rely have been at times uncertain, reduced, or eliminated. Agencies have
told us that having stability in funding from a grantor means a lot. This influenced our decision to move forward with a three-year
funding model, where agencies can trust that their funding from this year is available for equal renewal for two subsequent years,
so long as our funding remains available and the agency meets required outcome and performance measures.
These changes, along with others, empowered TCC and our volunteers to make the Agency Review process more impactful to
Tempe residents, while maintaining core values. These values include taking human services decisions out of the political process,
maintaining a participatory decision-making approach led by community members, and upholding integrity, fairness, and
transparency.
This process, of course, could not have been successful without our dedicated volunteers. We engaged 62 volunteers throughout
the Agency Review process. They reviewed applications, attended trainings, made their voice heard at our allocation meetings, and
more. The Community Impact Committee, composed of a blend of TCC Board Members and community volunteers, spent hours
redesigning the scoring process, supporting new volunteers, and thoughtfully responding to the ever-changing human services
needs landscape.
In a highly competitive application process, we reviewed applications for 71 programs across 63 agencies. These combined, create
our highest ever requested total funding amount of $2,898,093. This reflects the need for human services in our city, and it
emphasizes the importance of this funding. Our volunteers recommended distributing the $1,136,000 in available funding to 35
programs across 27 agencies. This funding falls into all eight SDOH categories, and it funds at least two programs in each category.
This recommendation also funds agencies at higher percentages than in the past, giving all funded agencies at least 72% of what
they requested.
Thank you to the Mayor and Council for your support for community-driven processes and your compassion in supporting Agency
Review. Thank you to the Tempe Community Council staff and board who have given hours of their time to uphold the integrity
and success of this process. Thank you to all of you—the citizens of Tempe—for your care for our community.
If you are interested, you may support the ongoing work of Agency Review by donating to Together Tempe, either on your water
bill or on the Tempe Community Council website.
Thank you. Together, we care.

Jacob Buttry
Member, Tempe Community Council Board of Directors
Chair, TCC Community Impact Committee
480.858.2300

tccinformation@tempe.gov

tempecommunitycouncil.org

117 East 5th Street, Suite 200
Tempe, Arizona 85281

2026 VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS

The City of Tempe demonstrates its commitment to community involvement by supporting citizen
recommendations in the Agency Review human services funding process. Since 1975, past and current
Tempe mayors, council members, and leadership have prioritized engaging the Tempe community to
share insights, provide input, and suggest future directions through Tempe Community Council and the
Agency Review process.

Each year, TCC recruits volunteers for this process. Individuals who are at least 18 years old and reside or
work in Tempe are invited to participate. These volunteers generously dedicate their time throughout the
year to attend training sessions, familiarize themselves with human service needs and issues in Tempe,
evaluate human service funding proposals, conduct interviews with relevant agencies as necessary, and
make funding recommendations for final approval by the Tempe City Council.

These individuals are deeply passionate about their community, compassionate, and dedicated to
ensuring that as many services as possible are available to address the needs of Tempe residents.

This year 61 volunteers gave approximately 1,400 hours service to Agency Review process. Our thanks
to all who gave their time, skills, and knowledge to be the voice for others.
Judy Aldrich
Jim Bander
Oleg Barun
Deb Beeman
Colleen Bivona
Nancy Blevins
Briana Bobertz
Charles Boles
Kevin Brown
Jacob Buttry
Floyce Chavez
Cate Cotier
Jacqueline Destremps
Sherrell Dotson
Jan Doughty
Sonal Dwivedi
Donald Elliott
Shelly Eqesque
Laura Fox
Kyesha Gatison
Luke Guillow
Jessica Horn
Jacob Hughes
Lauren Herrera
Eve Jakob
Magdalena Johnson
Mary Jung
Kiyomi Kurooka
Gretchen Long
Viwemi Makwakwa
Linda Martin
Terrisa Mays
Shelia Miller
Megan Monaghan-
Hughes
Eliana Morrison
Kim Naig
Ernest Palomino
Molly Pino
Isabella Popiel
Jo Portillo
Sharon Price
Danielle Rae Ulm
Dorothy Rasmussen
Linda Redman
Glen Reeves
Katie Ritchie
Joe Russo
Kira Russo
Kathleen Rutowski
Leslie Schwalbe
Anjin Singh
Janet Spirer
Madeleine Stilwell
Genevieve Vega
Joyce Vesper
Shiri Volsan
Rosemary Walsh
Shauna Warner
LaDonna Weaver
Brian West
Jennifer Williams

About Their Experience

“Agency Review is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about both the human service needs that
our community is experiencing along with the human service organizations who are available
to provide these services. It has offered me personally a valued opportunity to learn and appreciate why
Tempe is a great City.”

“This has always been an excellent opportunity to learn more about our community
and all the challenges people are facing.”

“It is an honor and privilege to be able to participate in this effort, so hats off to the City of Tempe for their forward
thinking. I am always amazed at what agencies I learn about each year and it makes me realize what a
great city we live in.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agency Review Process & Changes ................................................................
1
Funding Sources & Focus .................................................................................
2
Scoring & Allocation Process ...........................................................................
7
Final Recommendations Overview .................................................................
10
Final Recommendations by Social Determinant .........................................
11
Appendix A – Social Determinants of Health ...............................................
13
Appendix B - Agency & Program Summaries ..............................................
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AGENCY REVIEW PROCESS & CHANGES

AGENCY REVIEW – A Civic-Engaged Funding Process
Since 1985, Tempe Community Council (TCC) has managed and administered the allocation of designated
human service funding on behalf of the City of Tempe (COT) to local nonprofit organizations and service
providers.
Funding resources are allocated to agencies through a volunteer-driven, citizen-based process known as
'Agency Review.' Originally conceived in collaboration with the City of Tempe, this process aims to ensure
fairness, transparency, and accountability in the allocation of human service resources. By depoliticizing
human service funding decisions, the Agency Review process remains committed to its founding
principles, providing reliable recommendations from community members. This approach allows City
Council members to approve funding support for a wide range of essential services for Tempe citizens
while ensuring impartiality in the distribution of taxpayer dollars.
The work of Agency Review directly supports the Tempe City Council Strategic Priority 3.10.

THREE-YEAR FUNDING CYCLE
This marks the first year of a three-year funding cycle. This process was developed to be aligned with
Tempe Community Council’s three-year schedule of conducting a community needs assessment of
human services in Tempe.
With the success of a tested renewal process this year, along with the positive feedback from agencies,
volunteers, and TCC Board and staff, this year’s Agency Review begins the funding request process for
Year 1 of the new three-year funding cycle for 2026-27. All applying agencies/programs completed the
full competitive application process, competing for all available funding.
The agencies funded in Year 1 (2026-27) will then begin a cycle that would allow them to apply to
renew their funding for Year 2 and again in Year 3, if they meet the renewal criteria.
New applications will also be considered for funding each year with available funds not utilized by
programs in the renewal process.
The results of TCC’s 2025 community needs assessment (completed in August 2025) informed the
human service priorities for the new three-year funding cycle.

3 Year Funding Cycle
Tempe City Council Strategic Priority Performance Measure

3.10 Human Service Grants
Achieve a success rate of 100% for performance goals of funded agencies

FUNDING SOURCES & FOCUS

FUNDING SOURCES FOR 2026-27

The City of Tempe is generous in their support of human services. For Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City of
Tempe will contribute $1,100,000 in unrestricted funds to provide human service funding to be distributed
through the Agency Review process. Tempe Community Council (TCC) engages citizens living and
working in Tempe to provide recommendations for these funds to Tempe City Council.

In addition to City of Tempe General Funds budgeted each year, additional funds are included by outside
donations through the Together Tempe community contribution program.

TOGETHER TEMPE FUNDS

Tempe Community Council, in conjunction with the City of Tempe, work together to
offer the community an opportunity to donate and help neighbors in need. Every
dollar collected is added as a funding source along with the City of Tempe general
funds to be included in the Agency Review process. There are several ways to
contribute to this cause.

City of Tempe Utility Bill

Throughout the year, the City of Tempe offers residents and business the opportunity to support
Together Tempe through their utility bill payments. Those who receive a utility bill can add a $1
voluntary donation if paying by check or contribute any amount through the online payment
system. Automated payment customers can also opt to include a monthly donation of their choice.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, Together Tempe received $30,000 this past year and
is being included as a funding source for the City’s human services distribution for FY 2026-27.

Tempe Community Council

In addition to donations made through City of Tempe utility bill payments, Tempe Community
Council receives direct contributions to support Together Tempe year-round. This giving option is
ideal for individuals who do not receive a utility bill, as well as businesses, groups, or those making
large one-time gifts. Donors can also set up and manage recurring monthly contributions. This
year, $3,500 in direct donations will be added to the Together Tempe funding source, further
expanding support for vital human services in FY 2026-27.

Healthy Giving Campaign

Launched in 2023 in partnership with the City of Tempe, the Healthy Giving Campaign encourages
community members to “make a real change, rather than give spare change” to better support
those experiencing homelessness. These contributions are received through Tempe Community
Council. This past year, the Healthy Giving Campaign raised $2,500, designated specifically for
homelessness-related services. These Healthy Giving Campaign donations will specifically fund
agencies helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with shelter, housing and
resources.

Thanks to the dedicated utility customers of Tempe who have given each month over the year and the
individuals donating to Together Tempe directly to TCC and the Healthy Giving Campaign. Collectively,

City of Tempe General Fund
$ 1,100,000
Together Tempe Utility Bill Donations
$
30,000
Together Tempe TCC Donations
$
3,500
Together Tempe Healthy Giving Campaign
$
2,500

Total Funding Available
$ 1,136,000
togethertempe.org

FUNDING SOURCES & FOCUS

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their dollar donations provided a significant contribution of $36,000 to this year’s funding availability and
will have a positive impact on the programs and services being offered to Tempe residents through the
Agency Review process.

FUNDING REQUESTS
Each year funding requests from agencies exceeds available funds. After reviewing and scoring
applications and recommending funding, the volunteers have the difficult task to determine as part of
their review process how to best distribute funds.

FUNDING FOCUS
Community Needs Assessment Priorities
TCC performs a comprehensive community needs assessment every three years as part of its affiliation
agreement with the city. In 2025 TCC collaborated with Arizona State University’s Southwest
Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC) to conduct an in-depth assessment of human service needs
across Tempe. This study yielded actionable insights and strategic recommendations that TCC and its
partners can now employ to address critical service gaps and needs.

These Identified priorities were then aligned to the Social Determinants of Health (Tempe’s version shown
here) which helps to depict the elements of a healthy community.

The results from the ASU report were examined and discussed with agency partners, community members
and interested stakeholders, and a prioritization summit was held to further define the top priorities for
funding in each social determinant.

These final steps were facilitated by the consultant Intersectional Inquiry, who had been working with
Maricopa County on their health needs assessment, which allowed them to contribute a cross-section look
at both Tempe’s and the county’s data. This produced more refined and defined priorities in each social
determinant. See the full reports on the TCC website: tempecommunitycouncil.org/needs-assessment.

Agency Requests

$ 2,898,093
Volunteer Final Recommendations / Available Funds
$ 1,136 ,000

Difference Between Available Funds & Volunteer
$ 1,762,093
Recommendations

SCORING & ALLOCATION PROCESS

SCORING PROCESS
To determine a final score each application was evaluated and rated as listed below. All applications were
given a financial review and scored accordingly to a rubric.
SCORING RUBRIC
The sample rubric below shows the breakdown reviewers used in the scoring process. Volunteers were
provided training and a scoring guidance manual to assist with their evaluation.

SCORING & ALLOCATION PROCESS

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SCORING RUBRIC – Agency Review 2026-27

Please rank the following scoring questions using the scale as indicated below.
Question #
Description
Scoring
1-14
Programmatic Application Questions
On a scale where …
1
Score the Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) subtopic the program seeks to
address. Is the program proposing to serve an identified priority subtopic? Choose
one of the three options for points listed in the rating scale column.
10 points = Top Priority
or
5 points = Posted priorities other than
Top Priority
or
2 points = “Other”
(their added self-defined program)
2
Is the project a collaborative one? For those that check collaborative for Application
Question #5.
0 or 10
3
Rank to what extent does this program collaborate with other stakeholders to meet
the needs of their program participants.
1 is "Does Not" and
5 is "Extensively"
4
Rank the extent to which the agency provides well-trained and qualified staff to
execute the program.
1 is "Does Not" and
5 is "Strongly Provides"
5
Rank to what extent this application makes a case for program need in Tempe.
1 is "Does Not" and
5 is "Extensively"
6
Rank to what extent this program is accessible to Tempe residents.
1 is "Is Not Accessible" and
5 is "Is Accessible in Tempe"
7
Rank to what extent this program serves a reasonable number of Tempe clients
respective to the service offered.
1 is "A Minimal Number" and
5 is "A Significant Number"
8
Rank to what extent this program addresses equity, diversity, and inclusion in their
program design and implementation. Does the program use an “equity lens?”
1 is "Poor" and
5 is "Superior"
9
Rank to what extent this program's Outcomes are clearly stated and measurable.
1 is "Are Not" and
10 is "All Are”
10
Rank to what extent the indicators are specific and quantifiable.
1 is "Poor" and
5 is "Superior
11
Rank the quality of this application, based on: agency provided all required
documents, answered all questions clearly and completely; made a case for need
using statistics and citing sources; and explained their ability to provide quality
services.
1 is "Poor" and
5 is "Superior"
12
Relative to the mental health service outcome measure and indicators, how likely is
the individual/family to have the intended positive outcome that is stated?
1 is “Not Likely” and
5 is “Very Likely”
13
Do they make a strong case for the program, program implementation, and the
positive change in the lives of the program participants.
1 is "Does Not" and
10 is "Significantly"
14
Score exceptional performance, unique contributions, or specific circumstances not
fully captured by the question above.
0 to 5 points may be allowed
15-19
Financial Reviewer Questions
Scoring
(All Reviewers)
15
Relative to the agency’s current financial operating status, were revenues greater
than expenses?
0 points - Significantly less than
expenses
1 point - At or break-even
2 pts. - Greater than expenses
16
Was there a significant change from the Beginning of Current Year and End of Year
in the agency’s net assets?
0 points – Yes, less than prior year
without reasonable explanation
1 point – About the same or reasonable
explanation provided
2 points – Yes, greater than prior year
17
By reviewing the Statement of Functional Expenses (Part IX of 990 form), what is the
ratio of management and fundraising expenses to total expenses?
0 points – Greater than 25%
1 point – Between 16-24%
2 point – Less than 16%
18
Relative to the agency’s risk profile and the diversity of funding sources, review Part
VIII of the 990 (as well as other available documentation) to try and ascertain various
sources of revenue.
0 points – 2 sources or less
1 point – 3-4 sources
2 points – 5+ sources
19
Relative to the agency’s internal controls and financial oversight, including
providing audited financial statements, does the agency demonstrate appropriate
oversight?
0 points – No, or qualified audit provided
1 point – Moderate controls – no audit,
but demonstrated oversight
2 points – Yes, unqualified audit and/or
multiple sources of oversight provided

SCORING & ALLOCATION PROCESS

DETERMINING 2026-27 FUNDING ALLOCATION
Following the completion of the application scoring and initial funding recommendations by
volunteer reviewers, two final consensus meetings were held to review final scores and determine a
fair distribution of available funding.
Funding Methodology
1.
Fixed Allocation (The "100% Vote"): The group first set aside the full $20,000 request for
the highest scoring applicant.
2. The Remaining Pool: This left a remaining budget of $1,116,000 to be distributed across
the other programs.
3. Proportional Scaling: Following the precedent of previous years, the group voted to weigh
the programs by their scores. To do this, we calculate a "scaled request" for each program
(the original request multiplied by the program’s score). This ensures that every program
receives a "slice of the pie" directly proportional to its performance score.
A reduction formula was determined by consensus to allocate the $1,136,000 of funding.

Fund 35 programs from 27 agencies
____________________

Includes 3 new agencies

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS – Overview

Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Higher Octave Healing
Community Music Therapy
$ 20,000
93.67
20,000
$
Child Crisis Arizona
Foster Care and Adoption Services in Tempe
$ 20,000
86.67
16,621
$
Homeless Youth Connection
Empow ering Youth for the Future
$ 10,000
86.00
8,246
$
Peer Solutions
EPIC & Peer Solutions Safe Schools & Communities Project
$ 36,000
85.33
29,456
$
Maggie's Place
Shelter Services for Tempe Moms and Babies (The Elizabeth House)
$ 40,000
84.67
32,476
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
$ 45,000
84.33
36,388
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Senior Nutrition
$ 60,000
83.75
48,184
$
notMYkid
Teen Mental Health First Aid
$ 30,000
83.00
23,876
$
Tempe Community Council
Tempe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance & Financial Stability Program
$ 7,000
82.67
5,549
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Community Action Program
$ 117,000
82.50
92,557
$
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
Pathw ays to Stability
$ 20,000
82.00
15,726
$
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley
Out-of-School Programs for Tempe Youth
$ 30,000
81.50
23,445
$
United Food Bank
Emergency Food Assistance
$ 30,000
81.00
23,301
$
Paz de Cristo Community Center
Relief Services to Empow er Individuals
$ 30,000
80.50
23,157
$
Technical Assistance Partnership
Housing Heroes Project
$ 30,000
80.33
23,108
$
Sojourner Center
Overcoming the Impact of Domestic Violence: Community Outreach Services
for Tempe Survivors
$ 20,000
79.83
15,310
$
Phoenix Gospel Mission
dba Phoenix Rescue Mission
Homeless Outreach & Navigation Program
$ 95,000
79.50
72,420
$
Teen Lifeline
Crisis Services for Tempe Teens
$ 30,000
79.50
22,869
$
St. Joseph the Worker
Workforce Development
$ 15,000
79.33
11,410
$
Hablar Para Integrar
The HA.P.I. School
$ 95,000
79.25
72,192
$
Higher Octave Healing
Start With Music
$ 18,000
79.25
13,679
$
Family Promise
Tempe Emergency Shelter
$ 30,000
79.00
22,726
$
La Frontera EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Cntr
Survivors of Suicide
$ 15,000
78.67
11,315
$
Circle the City
East Valley Neighborhood Partnership
$ 14,400
78.50
10,839
$
Solari
Solari 211 for Tempe
$ 100,000
78.33
75,110
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Emergency Shelter
$ 200,000
78.17
149,912
$
Matthew's Crossing
Meals To Grow
$ 40,000
77.75
29,821
$
The Welcome to America Project
Pathw ays to Prosperity: Refugee Workforce Development
$ 20,000
77.67
14,895
$
Valley of the Sun YMCA
Childcare and Early Learning Financial Assistance
$ 30,000
77.50
22,294
$
Foster360
Foster360: Trauma Informed Programming
$ 30,000
76.50
22,006
$
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Tempe Elementary Community Center
$ 13,128
76.33
9,609
$
Duet: Partners in Health
Strengthening Kinship Families in Tempe
$ 40,000
76.25
29,246
$
Catholic Charities Community Services
My Sister's Place
$ 50,000
76.00
36,438
$
National Council of Jewish Women Arizona
Support for Ruth Place: Helping Sexual Violence Survivors Heal
$ 9,500
75.50
6,878
$
A New Leaf
Shelter Services - East Valley Men's Center
$ 90,000
75.25
64,941
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Food Pantry
$ 100,000
74.83
-
$
Care 4 the Caregivers
Care 4 the Caregivers
$ 30,000
74.75
-
$
Encircle Families
Mentoring and Support for Tempe Families Who Have Children w /Disabilities
$ 40,000
74.50
-
$
A New Leaf
Shelter Services - REACH Center
$ 96,601
74.25
-
$
TCH - The Centers for Habilitation
Earning a Paycheck
$ 35,000
74.17
-
$
Homeless ID Project
Homeless ID Project
$ 10,000
73.67
-
$
UMOM New Day Centers
Emergency Shelter & Svcs for Tempe Families Experiencing Homelessness
$ 100,000
73.67
-
$
Central Arizona Shelter Services
Emergency Shelter for Tempe Residents Experiencing Homelessness
$ 150,000
73.00
-
$
Southwest Human Development
Raising a Reader Tempe
$ 30,000
73.00
-
$
Dress for Success
Career Services for Tempe Women and Young People
$ 35,000
72.83
-
$
Aster Aging
Tempe Older Adult Stability Services
$ 25,000
72.33
-
$
Area Agency on Aging
Seniors Aging in Place
$ 85,000
71.25
-
$
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Career Ready Tempe
$ 25,000
70.75
-
$
La Frontera EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Cntr
Building Resiliency in Youth
$ 5,930
70.50
-
$
The Salvation Army
Flexible Housing Stability Assistance
$ 50,000
69.67
-
$
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Tempe Mentoring Program
$ 25,000
69.50
-
$
Arizona Burn Foundation
Safe at Home
$ 30,000
69.25
-
$
Veterans 5-9
Veterans 5-9
$ 30,000
69.00
-
$
AllThrive 365 (formerly Foundation for Senior Living)
Tempe Adult Day Health Services
$ 50,000
68.67
-
$
TCH - The Centers for Habilitation
P.A.S.S. (Participation, Accessibility, Socialization, and Sports)
$ 15,000
68.33
-
$
Ability360
Tempe Home Accessibility
$ 57,534
67.75
-
$
Community Legal Services
Legal Advocacy and Education for Low -income Tempe Residents
$ 10,000
66.00
-
$
Junior Achievement of Arizona
Preparing Tempe Kids to Succeed In Work and Life
$ 10,000
66.00
-
$
Make Way for Books
Story School
$ 30,000
66.00
-
$
Civitan Foundation
Special Needs Transportation Capacity for Tempe Residents
$ 50,000
65.33
-
$
Pathway to Work
Pathw ays to Possibilities
$ 30,000
64.75
-
$
Best Buddies
Friendship Project
$ 25,000
64.33
-
$
Valley Bloom (frmrly Assistance League of East Valley)
Valley Bloom Students
$ 30,000
63.00
-
$
Psychological Assessment Research Center
Dialectical Behavorioral Therapy: Training and Resource Navigation
$ 10,000
61.33
-
$
Catholic Community Services of Southern AZ
Empow ering Deaf Seniors
$ 8,000
56.00
-
$
Mountain Park Health Center
Physical Therapy
$ 30,000
54.33
-
$
AZ REACH
Rise Up
$ 30,000
52.83
-
$
TEPCON Cares
TEPCON Cares
$ 10,000
52.00
-
$
Lights, Camera, Discover
Supporting Visionary Storytelling: Through LCD Youth Programs
$ 60,000
51.67
-
$
AZ Champions for Kids
Mental Health & Special Education Family Navigation
$ 30,000
50.33
-
$
Tiger Mountain Foundation
Mac6 Innovation Workforce/Food Initiative
$ 30,000
49.33
-
$
$ 2,898,093
$ 1,136,000
AGENCIES & PROGRAMS BY FINAL SCORE

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS – By Social Determinant

Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Maggie's Place
Shelter Services for Tempe Moms and Babies (The Elizabeth House)
$ 40,000
84.67
32,476
$
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
Pathw ays to Stability
$ 20,000
82.00
15,726
$
Technical Assistance Partnership
Housing Heroes Project
$ 30,000
80.33
23,108
$
Family Promise
Tempe Emergency Shelter
$ 30,000
79.00
22,726
$
Solari
Solari 211 for Tempe
$ 100,000
78.33
75,110
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Emergency Shelter
$ 200,000
78.17
149,912
$
Foster360
Foster360: Trauma Informed Programming
$ 30,000
76.50
22,006
$
A New Leaf
Shelter Services - East Valley Men's Center
$ 90,000
75.25
64,941
$
406,005
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Affordable Quality Housing
Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Tempe Community Council
Tempe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance & Financial Stability Program
$ 7,000
82.67
5,549
$
Tempe Community Action Agency
Community Action Program
$ 117,000
82.50
92,557
$
St. Joseph the Worker
Workforce Development
$ 15,000
79.33
11,410
$
The Welcome to America Project
Pathw ays to Prosperity: Refugee Workforce Development
$ 20,000
77.67
14,895
$
124,411
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Economic Opportunity
Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Tempe Community Action Agency
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
$ 45,000
84.33
36,388
$
Phoenix Gospel Mission
dba Phoenix Rescue Mission
Homeless Outreach & Navigation Program
$ 95,000
79.50
72,420
$
Teen Lifeline
Crisis Services for Tempe Teens
$ 30,000
79.50
22,869
$
La Frontera EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Cntr
Survivors of Suicide
$ 15,000
78.67
11,315
$
Circle the City
East Valley Neighborhood Partnership
$ 14,400
78.50
10,839
$
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Tempe Elementary Community Center
$ 13,128
76.33
9,609
$
National Council of Jewish Women Arizona
Support for Ruth Place: Helping Sexual Violence Survivors Heal
$ 9,500
75.50
6,878
$
170,318
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Access to Care
Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Higher Octave Healing
Community Music Therapy
$ 20,000
93.67
20,000
$
Peer Solutions
EPIC & Peer Solutions Safe Schools & Communities Project
$ 36,000
85.33
29,456
$
Catholic Charities Community Services
My Sister's Place
$ 50,000
76.00
36,438
$
$ 2,898,093
85,894
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Social Justice
Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Tempe Community Action Agency
Senior Nutrition
$ 60,000
83.75
48,184
$
United Food Bank
Emergency Food Assistance
$ 30,000
81.00
23,301
$
Paz de Cristo Community Center
Relief Services to Empow er Individuals
$ 30,000
80.50
23,157
$
Matthew's Crossing
Meals To Grow
$ 40,000
77.75
29,821
$
124,463
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Healthy & Affordable Food
Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Hablar Para Integrar
The HA.P.I. School
$ 95,000
79.25
72,192
$
Duet: Partners in Health
Strengthening Kinship Families in Tempe
$ 40,000
76.25
29,246
$
101,438
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Social Cohesion

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS – By Social Determinant

Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Homeless Youth Connection
Empow ering Youth for the Future
$ 10,000
86.00
8,246
$
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley
Out-of-School Programs for Tempe Youth
$ 30,000
81.50
23,445
$
Higher Octave Healing
Start With Music
$ 18,000
79.25
13,679
$
Valley of the Sun YMCA
Childcare and Early Learning Financial Assistance
$ 30,000
77.50
22,294
$
67,664
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Quality Education
Agency
Program
Request
Score
Recommend
Child Crisis Arizona
Foster Care and Adoption Services in Tempe
$ 20,000
86.67
16,621
$
notMYkid
Teen Mental Health First Aid
$ 30,000
83.00
23,876
$
Sojourner Center
Overcoming the Impact of Domestic Violence: Community Outreach Services
for Tempe Survivors
$ 20,000
79.83
15,310
$
55,807
$
FUNDED PROGRAMS - Community Safety

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

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Tempe Community Council, in partnership with the City of Tempe, utilizes a
customized Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Wheel. These determinants of
health serve as the framework for the FY 2026-27 human services grant funding
process.
The following pages highlight each Social Determinant of Health represented in the
wheel and provide guidance to support this year’s grant application, including:
•
An introductory definition of each determinant
•
Sample overarching performance measures
•
Priority areas informed by the 2024 Tempe Community Needs Assessment
•
Sample key outcomes and outcome guidance

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Affordable, quality housing is an investment in good health. It enables people to
pay for their basic needs, protects them from exposure to dangers, and increases
access to support such as health care providers. Addressing affordable quality
housing has a positive impact on economic stability, disease prevention, air
quality, mental health, early brain development, injury prevention, exposure to
extreme climate, and exposure to lead.

The percentage ___% of program participants who have improved consistent access to
housing. Housing that is stable, affordable, and safe.

Affordable Quality Housing Prioritization
1.
(Top priority) Housing retention and shelter diversion
2. Rapid rehousing support coordinators for at-risk households
3. Increased affordable housing developments for older adults
4. Older adult specific housing opportunities (home sharing, aging in place)

Homeless and Unhoused Services Solutions Prioritization
1.
(Top priority) Increased immediate family housing and shelter options
2. Increased number of emergency shelter beds
3. Case Management for clients experiencing homelessness
4. Street outreach or mobile engagement teams for the unsheltered

Guidance (Use Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data that
your agency currently tracks)

Data Requirement: Prevention
# of unduplicated individuals served
# of rental assists
# of units of transportation assistance
# of utility assists
$ amount of transportation assistance
$ amount mortgage/foreclosure prevention assistance
$ amount rental assistance
$ amount utility assistance
# of mortgage/foreclosure prevention assists
# of individuals/families who increase income

Affordable Quality Housing
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Data Requirement: Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing
# of unduplicated individuals served
# of bed nights
Average length of stay
# of unduplicated individuals case managed
# of unknown exits
# of positive exits
# of negative exits
# of case managed unknown exits
# of case managed positive exits
# of case managed negative exits
#/% of individuals who complete a job training program
#/% of individuals who complete certification/licensing requirements for employment
#/% of individuals who obtained employment
#/% of individuals who earn a post-secondary degree
# of individuals/families who increase income

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Economic opportunity impacts upward mobility and health. Employment is
crucial for income and stability. Improving economic opportunities involves job
training and mentorship, local talent development, living wages, and internet
access. Improving economic opportunities has a positive impact on economic
stability, mental health, and physical activity.

The percentage (__%) of program participants who increase their income, employment,
and financial stability.
OR

The number (__) and percentage (__%) of program participants who increase their access
to reliable transportation and an increase in positive impact on health outcomes and social
participation.

1.
(Top priority) Economic support via rental, mortgage, tax, or utility
assistance
2. Transportation navigation and vouchers (bus passes, gas cards, Lyft
3. Financial literacy or tax prep programs in libraries or community-based
organizations
4. Job support and vocational training
5. Other:

Note: The transportation system influences how our communities are designed and
operate. It can have a significant impact on public health in many ways, including access
to healthy destinations that people to maintain overall health. These destinations
include stores, markets selling nutritious food, places providing health care, parks, work,
schools and recreational facilities.

Assessing various factors including:
 Number of individuals with reliable transportation
 Frequency or distance to essential services
 Cost of transportation
 Improved disease management
 Reduced hospital readmission rate
 Improved mental health outcomes
 Increased participation in social activities
 Increase in educational opportunities
 Reduced social isolation
 Changes in household income
 Employment stability or Job quality
Economic Opportunity
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Sample Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

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 Poverty rates
 Unemployment rates
 Access to public beneﬁts
 Access to aﬀordable housing
 Access to ﬁnancial services
 Access to healthcare
 Aﬀordable transportation

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Access to Care refers to timely access to personal healthcare services including
mental health services. It aims to enhance the quality of care, reduce costs, and
improve the health of individuals and the community overall. Increasing access
to care has a positive impact on disease prevention, treatment, physical and
mental health, as well as economic stability.

The percentage (___%) of program participants who are screened and successfully
referred to and connected to needed or necessary health and human services.

1.
(Top priority) Mental health care navigation
2. Substance use (youth and adult) treatment and vouchers
3. Crisis support or emergency mental health services
4. Access to group therapy, online therapy, and medication management
5. Training for families and community in trauma-informed practices or Mental
Health First Aid

Mental Health
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It
influences cognition, perception, and behavior. It also determines how an
individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making.
Mental health includes subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy,
competence, intergenerational dependence, and self-actualization of one's
intellectual and emotional potential, among others. From the perspectives of
positive psychology or holism, mental health may include an individual's ability to
enjoy life and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve
psychological resilience.
Mental Health Outcome Measure
An outcome measure in mental health care can be defined as a tool used to
measure the effect on a person’s mental health as a result of health care
intervention, plus any additional extra-therapeutic influences. Specifically,
outcome measures are quantitative indicators used at two or more points in
time: baseline, post-intervention, discharge, or follow-ups.
Examples of types of programs (not all inclusive)
Access to Care: These projects focus on access to outpatient mental health
services and integrated healthcare services, mobile outreach, and transportation
services.

Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders: These projects
focus on meeting identiﬁed inpatient, outpatient, crisis response needs of
Access to Care
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Guidance for Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

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individuals with co-occurring mental health issues and substance use
disorders.

Crisis and Forensic Services: These projects represent collaborative eﬀorts
to develop and enhance coordinated care, mental health deputy response,
and continuity of care related to jail release approaches across community
crisis and ﬁrst responder systems of care.

Peer Support Services: These projects include recovery-focused
clubhouses, peer support services, and educational training to develop peer
providers within community service delivery structures.

School-Based and Early Intervention: These projects focus on prevention
and intervention, school-based response, and at-risk screening and
identiﬁcation of ﬁrst episode psychosis in young adults.

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Social justice promotes fairness by challenging injustice and valuing diversity.
Many preventable diseases are often linked to issues of social justice. In
community health, the focus is on improving well-being and addressing health
disparities. Addressing social justice issues positively improves physical and
mental health, longevity, economic stability, social inclusion, family cohesion and
community well-being.

The percentage (__%) of program participants receiving legal navigation services who
demonstrate improved stability in court compliance, housing (safe living), or access to
essential community supports.
Collaborative programs of any kind (ANY SUBTOPIC in ZoomGrants) should apply under
this Social Justice determinant.

1.
(Top priority) Deep Collaboration between two or more organizations
with common performance metrics
2. Co-location of services and existing service metrics
3. Community meals or intergenerational events on connection and belonging
4. Provide in-home services via technology
5. Other:

Assessing various factors including:
 Collective impact through collaboration
 Track rates of prevention care
 Timely diagnosis and treatment
 Access to safe homes and neighborhoods
 Foster inclusive and supportive communities where everyone feels a
sense of belonging
 Measuring the number of individuals reporting strong social networks
and positive social interactions

Social Justice
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Healthy and affordable food starts with the understanding that "we are what we
eat" and the availability of healthy, affordable food is vital for community health.
Providing access to affordable, healthy food has a positive impact on nutrition,
disease prevention, mental health, and early childhood brain development.

The percentage (___%) of program participants who have improved consistent access to
affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to meet their dietary needs and
preferences for an active, healthy life.

1. (Top priority) Food pantries, distribution sites, food vouchers, and food
boxes
2. Community fridge, community closet, diaper bank, or hygiene hub
3. Programs that link clients to produce boxes or pantries
4. Culturally tailored food access programs or mobile pantries
5. Other:

Output Measures (Quantity of Services Provided)
 Number of meals served per day/week/month
 Number of households or individuals served
 Pounds of food distributed
 Number of food boxes prepared and distributed
 Number of new clients enrolled in the program

Outcome Measures (Impact on Clients & Community)
 Percentage of clients who report on improved food security
 Reduction in client reliance on emergency food assistance over time
 Percentage of clients who access additional support services (e.g., job
training, housing assistance)
 Client satisfaction survey results
 Improvement in dietary quality (e.g., increased fruit/vegetable
consumption)

Eﬃciency Measures (Resource Utilization)
 Cost per meal served
 Cost per pound of food distributed
 Percentage of food sourced through donations vs. purchases
 Volunteer hours contributed vs. paid staﬀ time
 Time from food donation to distribution

Healthy & Affordable Food
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Sample Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

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Quality Measures (Service Eﬀectiveness & Client Experience)
 Percentage of meals meeting nutritional guidelines
 Food freshness and quality ratings from clients
 Wait time for food assistance
 Number of service complaints and resolution time
 Client feedback on dignity and respect during service interactions

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Social/cultural cohesion holds communities together through trusting
relationships and shared values. Strong communities protect people, promote
health, and improve well-being. Studies show that connected communities can
improve family health, safety, and reduce stress, poverty, and even racism.
Increasing social inclusion positively impacts economic stability and mental
health.

The percentage (__%) of program participants who report having supportive relationships,
families, homes, pets and neighborhoods.
OR

The number and percentage of program participants reporting increased access to social
support networks.
OR

The number of program participants reporting:

Trust (in others and institutions)

Belonging (sense of community)

Participation (civic and social engagement)

Inclusion (equity across groups)

Shared values (common goals and norms)

1.
(Top priority) Multilingual community ambassadors or cultural navigators
for hard-to-reach populations
2. Neighbor Circles to build mutual aid and information sharing
3. Community meals or intergenerational events on connection and belonging
4. Provide in-home services via technology
5. Other:

Assessing various factors including:
 Robust social and civic engagement
 Supportive relationships
 Support for mental health
 Opportunities for engagement with arts, music and culture
 Community empowerment that can lead to systems change
 Reduced social isolation

Social Cohesion
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Sample Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Education empowers and equips individuals and communities for successful and
healthy lives. Increased education often leads to better working conditions,
health insurance, wages, and access to resources that promote better health
outcomes. Increased education positively impacts economic stability, food
access, and disease prevention.

At least ___/70% of parents/caregivers/school staff report increased social-emotional
outcomes (emotional regulation, social skills, self-awareness, relationship-building, self-
confidence, and empathy) for youth as measured by a pre and posttest or other
measurement tool.
AND/OR
At least ___/70% of students/program participants will demonstrate an increase in
educational outcomes (academic performance, problem-solving skills, creativity, critical
thinking, and mastery of subject-specific content) as measured by a pre and posttest or
other measurement tool.
AND/OR
At least ___/70% of parents/caregivers will demonstrate an increase in knowledge of how
best to support their child’s academic and social emotional wellbeing as measured by a
pre- and post-test or other measurement tool.

1.
(Top Priority) Free and subsidized non-proﬁt child-care options, centers,
and educational opportunities
2. Drop-in respite care for caregivers of children and adults with disabilities
3. Youth mentorship or summer bridge programs with academic, emotional,
and social support education
4. Other:

Identify speciﬁc social-emotional and educational outcomes to track. These
may include:
Social-Emotional Outcomes:
 Self-awareness (e.g., ability to identify emotions)
 Social awareness (e.g., empathy and understanding of others'
perspectives)
 Self-regulation (e.g., managing emotions and behaviors)
 Relationship skills (e.g., communication and cooperation)
 Responsible decision-making (e.g., making choices based on
consideration of well-being)

Quality Education
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Sample Key Outcomes

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Educational Outcomes:
 Academic performance (e.g., grades, test scores)
 Engagement in learning (e.g., participation in classroom activities)
 Motivation and goal setting (e.g., persistence in the face of challenges)
 Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

APPENDIX A – Social Determinants of Health Categories

Creating a safe community is vital for maintaining community health. Essential
aspects of a safe community include being socially connected, free from crime
and violence, promoting social interaction, and being inclusive of all community
members. Improving community safety has a positive impact on mental health,
injury prevention, and physical activity.

The percentage (__%) of people who report feeling safer having received support
following experiences of child abuse, sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by
an intimate partner.
OR
The percentage (__%) of shelter residents who transition to stable housing within 90 days.
OR
The percentage (__%) of clients who receive legal advocacy services (e.g. restraining
orders, court accompaniment).
OR
The percentage (__%) of clients who complete counseling sessions

No priorities were identiﬁed for this area, however continuing support of
programs in this determinant are essential to maintenance of current
community safety and to address increased need.
1.
Core domestic violence services
2. Child protection
3. Other:

Identify speciﬁc social-emotional and educational outcomes to track. These
may include:
 Safety planning
 Community resource awareness
 Empowerment and support
 Increased conﬁdence
 Safety from abuse

Community Safety
Overarching Performance Measure
Prioritization
Sample Key Outcomes

APPENDIX B – Agency and Program Information

2026-2027 CITY OF TEMPE HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING
Agency & Programs Information Guide

The following appended document provides a summary of each program recommended for funding in this
year’s Agency Review process along with basic information on their agency and funded program.

Human Services
Funding
2026-27
AGENCY & PROGRAM
INFORMATION GUIDE
Helping individuals and families
move out of crisis, establish stability
and maintain self-sufficiency.
ADMINISTERED BY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGENCY

PAGE

A New Leaf
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............
1
Boys & Girls Club of the Valley
................................ ................................ ................................ ........
2
Catholic Charities Community Services
................................ ................................ ...........................
3
Child Crisis Arizona
................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................
4
Circle the City
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .........
5
Duet: Partners in Health and Aging
................................ ................................ ................................ ...
6
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix
................................ ................................ ................................ ..
7
Foster360 (Azura)
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .
8
HA.P.I ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................
9
Higher Octave Healing
................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................
10
Homeless Youth Connection
................................ ................................ ................................ ...............
12
La Frontera EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center
................................ ................................ ..........
13
Maggie ’s Place
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .........
14
Matthew ’s Crossing
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................
15
National Council of Jewish Women
................................ ................................ ................................ ...
16
notMYkid
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................
17
Paz de Cristo Community Center
................................ ................................ ................................ ......
18
Peer Solutions
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........
19
Phoenix Rescue Mission
................................ ................................ ................................ .......................
20
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
................................ ................................ ............................
21
St. Joseph the Worker
................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................
22
Sojourner Center
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....
23
Solari ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................
24
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
................................ ................................ ............................
25
Teen Lifeline
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........
26
Technical Assistance Partnership
................................ ................................ ................................ ......
27
Tempe Community Action Agency
................................ ................................ ................................ ...
28
Tempe Community Council
................................ ................................ ................................ ................
32
The Welcome to America Project
................................ ................................ ................................ .......
33
United Food Bank
................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..
34
Valley of the Sun YMCA
................................ ................................ ................................ .......................
35

A New Leaf

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Offers emergency shelters, basic needs, and essential services for single men
at the East Valley Men
’s Center (EVMC) (110 beds). Clients are provided
case
management weekly including long
-term supportive services for the
duration of their stay which involve financial, educational, structural, and
other resources, as well as guidance to help plan for their future.

PROGRAM GOALS

•
Provide safe housing and support services to homeless men

•
Ensure every person can achieve long
-term stability and well
-being
through support services and case management

•
Provide access to medical and behavioral health care for residents at
both facilities

AGENCY INFORMATION

A New Leaf, Inc, a Joint Commission
-accredited, 501(c)(3) organization
committed to its mission of
“Helping Families
…Changing Lives.
” Since 1971,
the agency has provided vital behavioral health and social services in
Maricopa County. A New Leaf is working to address the most challenging
issues related to homelessness, underlying mental and physical chronic
health conditions, and lack of resources due to financial instability.
A New
Leaf collaborates with Tempe
’s Homeless Outreach Program Effort (HOPE),
CARE 7 Crisis Intervention Team, and other Tempe agencies to prioritize
referrals and reserve intake of homeless Tempe residents (up to 10 beds).

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Housing and shelter

•
Domestic violence

•
Mental and physical health

•
Education and employment development

•
Financial empowerment

•
Family preservation and foster
care

SUCCESS STORY

AGENCY CONTACT

Larry Grubbs

grants@turnanewleaf.org

480.637.1425

868 E. University Dr.

Mesa, AZ 85203
-8033
480.969.4024

turnanewleaf.org

Need more resources?

SHELTER SERVICES
- EAST VALLEY MEN
’S
CENTER

Boys & Girls
Clubs of the

Valley

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
OUT -OF -SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR TEMPE
YOUTH
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides programming for thousands of Tempe youth and teens each year,
offering daily after
-school programs, summer day camps, and dedicated
teen centers that provide Tempe youth with a safe, positive place to spend
their out -of -school -time.

PROGRAM GOALS

•
Improve the academic achievement, self
-confidence, life skills, and
health of at
-risk and other youth

•
Ensure youth served stay in school through graduation

•
Prepare high school seniors for post
-secondary education

•
Empower young people to reach their full potential as productive,
caring, responsible members of the community

AGENCY INFORMATION

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) is to empower all
young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible
members of the community. For 75 years, BGCAZ has been creating equity
and opportunity for youth through academic, social, and workforce
opportunities. They help young people make healthy decisions and focus on
social and emotional development to build resilient young adults. Most
importantly, they work to develop strong character and leadership skills by
creating positive connections to caring adults and their community.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
High -yield learning activities and targeted programs

•
Dedicated time and assistance with homework

•
Education programs

•
Daily academic enrichment activities

•
Career Pathways

•
Leadership and Good Character education

•
Health and wellness activities

•
Social emotional development and coping skills

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Maddie Roberti

maddie.roberti@bgcaz.org

602.954.8182

Need more resources?

4309 E. Belleview St., Bldg 14

Phoenix , AZ 85008

bgcaz.org

Catholic
Charities
Community
Services

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
MY SISTER
’S PLACE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

My Sisters' Place (MSP) directly addresses a critical safety net for Tempe
residents by providing immediate, safe, confidential emergency shelter for
survivors of domestic violence and their children. MSP integrates trauma
-
informed, survivor
-centered support and mental health navigation into all
services .

PROGRAM GOAL

Protect and nurture children, strengthen families, shelter the homeless and
abused, support survivors of sex
-trafficking, welcome and assist refugees,
aid those in crisis, empower veterans and help the impoverished.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Catholic Charities Community Services' (CCCS) mission is to help the
community's most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives.
People of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are served through 22
programs in seven counties across central and northern Arizona. CCCS is
held to the highest standard of service through the Council on Accreditation
and leverages partner agencies and resources to create the greatest impact
possible in an effective, efficient manner.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Safety and after
-care planning

•
Case management and skill/resource building

•
Foster care, adoption, pregnancy counseling and early childhood
education

•
Employment assistance

•
Information and referral to transitional programs

•
Affordable housing and furniture

•
Counseling

•
Financial education

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Sarah Eary

cfankhauser@cc
-az.org
602.650.4808

5151 N. 19th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85015

602.285.1999

catholiccharitiesaz.org

24 -hr hotline: 480
.821.102
4
Local shelter hotline: 602.263.8900

Need more resources?

Child Crisis
Arizona

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SERVICES IN
TEMPE
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Recruits, trains, licenses/certifies, and monitors foster and adoptive homes
(resource homes) for foster children from Maricopa County. Provides best
-
practice congregate facilities and longer
-term care and stabilization with
support for foster children and foster parents.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Children served in will show improvement in medical health

•
Children placed in foster homes will experience stability of placement

•
Ensure children/youth are safe, have needs met, and are supported in
addressing early trauma to be able to move forward into a thriving life

AGENCY INFORMATION

Child Crisis Arizona exists to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe
environment, free from abuse and neglect, by creating strong and successful
families. Their vision for the community is "Safe Kids. Strong Families." Their
work provides a
full continuum of foster care services serving Tempe’s children, youth,
and families involved in the state’s child welfare system. This continuum includes both Foster
Care & Adoption and Extended Foster Care services. Together, these programs serve foster
children and youth, from birth to 21 years old.

Prevention services include the Family Education Program designed to
increase parenting skills, build strong families, and reduce the possibility of
child abuse or neglect. Intervention services are Emergency Children
’s
Placement Services comprised of the Emergency Children
’s Shelter and
Foster Care and Adoption.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Emergency children
’s shelter
•
Foster care and adoption

•
Group home

•
Independent living

•
Counseling program

•
Early education services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Justin Duran

grants@childcrisisaz.org

480.834.9424

424 W Rio Salado Pkwy

Mesa, AZ 85201

childcrisisaz.org

Child Abuse Hotline: 1
-888 -767 -2445
Text for Help: 4HELP or (44357)

Need more resources?

Circle the City

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
EAST VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides mobile medical services in Tempe to bridge care to the hardest to
reach and most
-marginalized homeless populations. The East Valley
Neighborhood Partnership (EVNP) mobile medical clinic strives to reduce
economic, geographic, and psychosocial barriers to care in an accessible
and welcoming way for those who are either unable or unwilling to access
fixed -site clinics. The EVNP program strives to offer a temporary medical
home and comprehensive services until clients can be linked with a fixed
-site
clinic where care can be delivered more efficiently.

PROGRAM GOAL

Improve patient health outcomes and provide Integrated primary healthcare
services to an under
-served/homeless population of patients who would
otherwise rely on hospital emergency department visits for routine or non
-
emergent medical care. This includes case management services, connecting
clients with community resources such as AHCCCS, SSI, SSDI, and housing;
and outreach services addressing behavioral health and substance abuse
issues.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Circle the City was established to create and deliver innovative healthcare
solutions that compassionately address the needs of men, women, and
children facing homelessness. Through ENVP, Circle the City fulfills its
mission by providing compassionate, culturally competent outreach; helping
with transportation to clinics; supplying other incentives to promote
engagement in a therapeutic relationship and offering a consistent mobile
service schedule as well as assistance in applying for public benefits.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Temporary medical home

•
Transportation

•
Hygiene kits

•
Clothing

•
Case management services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Monica Chapman

mchapman@circlethecity.org

602.776.0776

300 W. Clarendon Ave., Ste 200

Phoenix, AZ 85013

623.900.2203

circlethecity.org

Need more resources?

Duet: Partners in
Health and
Aging

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
STRENGTHENING KINSHIP FAMILIES IN TEMPE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides services that serve and engage children and support and equip
their grandparents. These services empower grandparents and kinship
caregivers with the tools they need to build healthy self
-sufficient families
and improve the health, wellbeing, and lives of Tempe grandfamilies.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Kinship caregivers will reduce their stress levels of/towards supporting
the mental well
-being of children in their care, while benefiting from
long -term supports that will increase their self
-sufficiency and improve
their and the children
’s mental well
-being.
•
Increase social connections by participating in support groups,
educational workshops, and social events, leading to stronger peer
support networks and reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation.

•
Increase confidence of caregivers through educational workshops,
access to resources, and support services, leading to enhanced
caregiving abilities.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Duet ’s mission is to promote health and wellbeing through vitally needed
services for grandparents raising grandchildren due to parental abuse or
neglect, low
-income homebound adults, and family caregivers. Duet
’s vision
is, "A community where every person ages with compassion, dignity, and
hope."

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Conducting Grandkin Cafés

•
Conducting educational workshops

•
Offering legal assistance

•
Conducting grandfamily social outings

•
Ongoing family support

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Melissa Boydston

admin@duetaz.org

602.274.5022

Need more resources?

10000 N. 31st Ave., Suite D200

Phoenix, AZ 85051

duetaz.org

Family Promise
of Greater
Phoenix

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
TEMPE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Family Promise
’s comprehensive support helps parents with children
overcome eviction or other crises and achieve housing stability through
shelter, step
-up housing and stabilization services.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Emergency shelter and housing

•
Case Management

AGENCY INFORMATION

The Family Promise model came to Phoenix in 1998 and was later labeled
Arizona ’s first pet
-friendly family shelter. Providing community
-based
emergency shelter and social services for families with children that
efficiently move them toward independent housing and self
-sufficiency.
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix supports the entire family including pets.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Weekly case management

•
Parent and child support

•
Step -up housing units

•
Post -crisis support

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Ted Taylor

ttaylor@familypromiseaz.org

602.357.3692

Need more resources?

7447 E Earll Drive

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480.659.5227

familypromiseaz.org

Foster360

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
TRAUMA INFORMED PROGRAMMING

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Breaking the cycle of homelessness and adversity for youth aging out of
foster care.
Foster360 exists to intervene at this critical transition point by
ensuring young adults ages
18–24 have consistent access to housing that is
stable and safe
—recognizing housing as a foundational social determinant of
health and a prerequisite for well
-being, healing, and economic stability.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Emergency shelter and housing

•
Case Management

•
Stability and self
-sufficiency

AGENCY INFORMATION

Foster360 is an Azura Solutions initiative, who
’s mission is to break the cycle
of homelessness and adversity for youth aging out of foster care. They
accomplish this by providing clients with holistic wraparound services that
empower them with the necessary tools, education, and mindset to succeed.
Foster360 provides safe housing, trauma coaching, brain injury support, and
wrap -around life skills.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Housing and transitional housing

•
Life skills

•
Basic needs supports

•
Transportation support

•
Therapy
•
Job training

•
Employment support

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Alicia Jacobo
Kenney
aliciak@foster360az.org

480.834.2115

Need more resources?

137 E. University Drive

Mesa, AZ 85201

foster360.org

HA.P.I

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
THE HAPI SCHOOL

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides intensive training in the English language, digital literacy and civic
engagement. This program is specifically designed to transition Latino
families out of poverty and into stability by increasing their preparation for a
living wage job.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Empower men and women to breakthrough the language barrier and
achieve stability for themselves and their families

•
Boost employability, increase likelihood of stable income, and
transition out of poverty

AGENCY INFORMATION

Created in 2013 and located in Tempe, Arizona, the HA.P.I school is a women
-led educational organization with a vision to foster an inclusive and diverse
community where everyone feels they belong and are empowered to reach
their highest potential. HAPI stands for "Hablar Para Integrar,
” which in
English means
“Speak to Integrate.
” Their mission is to enable underserved
members of the community to attain their personal and professional goals
for themselves and their families, hence directly contributing to Arizona
’s
diversity and economic growth,.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
English language education

•
Critical thinking

•
Social and professional codes of conduct

•
Digital literacy

•
American civics

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Soraya Knapp

soraya.giner@yahoo.com

602.471.6878
Need more resources?

2201 E Camelback Rd., Ste 227B

Phoenix, AZ 85016

480.949.0191

wearehapi.org

Higher Octave
Healing

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
COMMUNITY MUSIC THERAPY

PROGRAM INFORMATION

This program supports weekly group music therapy onsite at The Centers
for Habilitation and AllThrive365
’s Tempe Adult Day Center, both serving
adults with disabilities. In each weekly session, up to twenty participants will
engage in a group music session that could include singing, playing
instruments such as drums and bells, and cognitive music games. Each
session is led by a Board
-certified Music Therapist, and music interventions
are specifically designed to support participants
’ functional skills including
movement, independence, social skills, and mental wellbeing.

PROGRAM GOAL

To enhance public awareness about the benefits of music therapy, increase
availability of music therapy services, provide support, resources, and
related services for individuals, groups, and families, advance music therapy
research, and offer continuing education and support for professionals and
students working in music therapy and related fields. The program also
empowers
with diverse needs and abilities to improve their quality of life
through music therapy.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Established in 2010, Higher Octave Healing was founded to meet the
growing needs of the community by offering professional music therapy,
developmental music, and related support services to underserved
communities. Their mission is to increase the quality of life and promote the
empowerment of people through a career, therapy, research, resources, and
community outreach programs.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Group music therapy

•
Music Therapy in Community

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Shelbe White

grants@homt.org

602.960 2200
Need more resources?

1555 W University Dr., Suite 108

Tempe, AZ 85281

higheroctavehealing.org

Higher Octave
Healing

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
START WITH MUSIC

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides music therapy sessions therapy sessions in their clinic space at ASU
and in community settings such as early intervention programs, schools,
mental and behavioral health settings, hospice and palliative care, and skilled
nursing facilities.

PROGRAM GOAL

AGENCY INFORMATION

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Individual music therapy

•
Start With Music (parent
-child age 5 and under)

•
Music and Me (ages 5
-12 with development differences)

•
Social Sounds (ages 12 and up with developmental differences)

•
Rock Band

•
Music Therapy in Community

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Shelbe White

grants@homt.org

602.960 2200
Need more resources?

1555 W University Dr., Suite 108

Tempe, AZ 85281

higheroctavehealing.org

Homeless Youth
Connection

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR THE FUTURE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Engages high school
-aged and transition
-aged youth experiencing
homelessness in trauma
-informed, client
-led, strengths
-based interventions
to provide basic needs and educational resources at no cost. Youth coaches
use a life skills curriculum to help youth identify and achieve a series of short
-term goals that assist them in attaining the longer
-term goal of self
-
sufficiency and remove barriers to help them achieve academic success and
graduation.

PROGRAM GOAL

• Increase the number of youth who complete their school year courses.

• Increase independent living skills of youth.

• Ensure youth have an established a plan after high school that includes
a healthy support network.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Founded in 2009, Homeless Youth Connection's mission is to eliminate
barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a
successful future through community support and increased awareness.
Their vision is that homelessness will not limit a youth
’s opportunity for a
successful future.

SERVICES OFFERED

Comprehensive social services program assessment to assist with:

•
Case management

•
Housing assistance and referrals

•
Educational resources, school supplies and post
-graduation assistance

•
Basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene items, transportation)

•
Employment resources

•
Vital documents

•
Health insurance enrollment, medical co
-pays and prescriptions

•
Youth coaches

•
Social -emotional wellness support

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Dawn Bogart

dbogart@hycaz.org

602.565.3218
Need more resources?

9100 N. 2nd St., Ste 301

Phoenix, AZ 85020

602.847.4300

hycaz.org

La Frontera

EMPACT

Suicide
Prevention
Center

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A community
-based program intended for those whose common bond is the
loss of a loved one to suicide. The program offers participants assistance in
dealing with survivor grief.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Decrease stigma associated with being a Survivor of Suicide by
providing educational materials and counseling resources/support to
friends and family members after a suicide occurs so they are better
prepared to deal with the loss of their loved one.

•
Decrease the risk of suicidal behavior by providing Survivors of Suicide
the counseling and support resources needed to develop healthy
coping skills.

AGENCY INFORMATION

La Frontera EMPACT
-Suicide Prevention Center (EMPACT
-SPC) is a
nonprofit behavioral health agency that provides a comprehensive, crisis
-
focused continuum of care. With roots in suicide prevention, EMPACT
-SPC
runs numerous programs dedicated to supporting people in crisis, including
several 24/7/365 telephone hotlines, outpatient behavioral health services
and substance abuse treatment, and prevention services in the community
that serve youth, families, adults, and older adults.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Weekly support groups to provide a safe place where survivors can
share experiences and support each other in their healing journey

•
Individual support to help clients who are new in their grief and not yet
able to join one of the support groups due to their current emotional
state
•
LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team who provides
immediate support to new survivors, at the scene of a suicide or within
24 -72 hours after the suicide

•
Annual SOS Walk and SOS Conference to further support survivors in
their healing journey

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Crisis Hotline:

Sandra McNally

480.784.1500 or 800.273.8255
sandra.mcnally@lafrontera
-empact.org

480.784.1514 Ext. 1219
Need more resources?

618 S. Madison Drive

Tempe, AZ 85281

480.784.1514

empactsos.org

Maggie ’s
Place

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
SHELTER SERVICES AT THE ELIZABETH HOUSE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A family
-centered service for pregnant and parenting women and their
children by offering a warm and welcoming community, a safe place to live
and learn, and ongoing services to help them become self
-sufficient.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Provide for the immediate physical and emotional needs of women in
crisis, including shelter, food, clothing, transportation, and a supporting
community

•
Assist women in crisis transition to self
-sufficiency and independence
by connecting them to community resources, including health
insurance, affordable housing, and education/job training/workforce
development opportunities

AGENCY INFORMATION

Founded in 2000 on Mother's Day, Maggie's Place has gifted healing and
hope to hundreds of homeless pregnant women and their babies over the
years, helping them become independent and contributing members of the
community.
The mission of Maggie's Place is to provide houses of hospitality
and ongoing support to help pregnant and parenting women in need reach
their goals, and welcome them into a community filled with love and dignity.
Maggie ’s Place ’s model program for homeless pregnant women has been
operating successfully for 21 years, and continues to meet the needs of the
community by building more homes and serving more women and infants.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Emergency shelter, food, clothing, transportation

•
Community resource referrals

•
Medical/dental care

•
Counseling and family coaching

•
Maggie ’s Place Family Success Center

•
Life skills/job training

•
GED prep course

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Laura Magruder

lmagruder@maggiesplace.org

602.596.4985

4001 N. 30th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85001

602.262.5555

maggiesplace.org

Need more resources?

Matthew ’s
Crossing

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
MEALS TO GROW

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides hungry students with access to food, through food closets and
weekend backpacks. We know that children who are well nourished will be
emotionally and physically healthier and will do better in school.

PROGRAM GOAL

To reduce food insecurity among vulnerable students throughout the East
Valley and neighboring communities including
students served at Scales,
Thew, Arredondo and Curry elementary schools and Corona del Sol ,
McClintock, and Tempe high schools as well as Tempe Elementary Native
Program on an as needed basis.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Serving the working poor through their food bank, the agency and program
help to reduce food insecurity among elementary, junior high and high
school students through weekend backpacks, on campus food closets and a
summer snack program. Under Meals to Grow, there were 38 weeks of
distribution for the 2023/24 school year. On average 909 weekend
backpacks are distributed each week. Backpacks include canned meats,
ravioli, chili and beans, canned vegetables, cereal, mac and cheese, snack
crackers and fruit cups.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Food distribution

•
Emergency food boxes

•
Weekend backpacks

•
Senior food boxes

•
Mobile marketplace

•
Holiday food boxes

•
Homebound deliveries

•
Food closets

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Mike Dippre

miked@mathewscrossing

480.857.2296

Need more resources?

1368 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 112
-115
Chandler, AZ 85225

matthewscrossing.org

National Council
of Jewish
Women, AZ
Section

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
SUPPORT FOR RUTH PLACE: HELPING SEXUAL
VIOLENCE SURVIVORS HEAL

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A recovery center addressing chronic and complex trauma rooted in
repeated sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, incest, and sexual
trafficking. Services help facilitate traumatic growth through a strengths
-
based, wellness approach treating biological responses to traumatic stress
and crises.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Increase understanding of chronic and complex trauma and how it
affects the participant
’s brain, body and behaviors.

•
Decrease activation in the participant
’s day -to -day life and reduced
avoidance and dysregulation.

•
Development of balanced and realistic beliefs about oneself, others,
and the world.

•
Significantly improve day
-to -day personal functioning at the social,
occupational, scholastic and emotional level.

AGENCY INFORMATION

National Council of Jewish Women Arizona (NCJWAZ) has been a Valley
leader in progressive social justice reform for 100 years. Having launched
successful organizations in the community including Child Crisis Arizona and
Jewish Family & Children
’s Services, the grassroots organization of
volunteers and advocates turns progressive ideals into action to drive
transformative social change. NCJWAZ confronts today
’s urgent social and
economic challenges facing women, children and families. Its mission is to
safeguard human and civil rights and improve the quality of lives.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Self -regulation groups and post
-traumatic growth and peer support

•
Personal journey development plans

•
Cognitive processing and narrative exposure therapies

•
Somatic trauma release and eye movement desensitization

•
Creative arts trauma processing

•
Holiday food box program

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Civia Tamarkin

civia@tamarkinproductions.com

404.433.4198

Need more resources?

14747 N. Northsight Blvd., #111
-128
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

602.784.8148

ncjwaz.org/rtuhplaceaz

notMYkid

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides evidence
-based and trauma
-informed programs designed to
improve the quality of life for youth age 10
-18 in Tempe. This youth safety
and family strengthening initiative focuses on internet safety, bullying/
cyberbullying prevention, and healthy relationships and services youth,
parents/caregivers, and schools in Tempe. The overall goal of this program
is to

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Build knowledge and social/emotional competencies to enhance
resiliency, confidence, and character

•
Educate youth and adults on where to go and how to ask for help if
they or someone they know is struggling with a mental or behavioral
issues
•
Reduce risk for youth mental health challenges, substance use, and
future homelessness

AGENCY INFORMATION

For more than 20 years,
notMYkid
has been providing youth, families,
schools, and community partners with high impact prevention education and
early intervention programs. notMYkid has successfully served over 3 million
individuals and continues to reach over 100,000 youth and adults each year.
Their team of prevention and behavioral health experts are dedicated to
helping youth overcome challenges during their most vulnerable years.
Programs are traditionally delivered in schools, community organizations, at
the workplace, and direct to devices via our Podcast and webinars.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Youth presentations (in
-person or online)

•
Professional training on variety of topics including: school suicide
alertness; depression and mental health, trauma and adverse childhood
experiences, teen substance use trends, creating a bully
-free
environment, and internet safely.

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Kristen Polin

kristen@notmykid.org

480.622.1017

5310 E. Shea Blvd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

602.652.0163

notMYkid.org

Need more resources?

Paz de Cristo

Community
Center

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
RELIEF SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Long term solution to help reduce poverty conditions that includes offering
meals and food assistance, rent and utility assistance, weekly showers,
haircare, clothing, assistance with obtaining Arizona identification and birth
certificates, a jobs program and one
-on -one support.

PROGRAM GOAL

Address the needs of those who are struggling with hunger, poverty, and
homelessness through:

•
Food Assistance
- Provide safe and nutritious meals with an emphasis
on quality food, respect for guests and a welcoming environment for
guests and volunteers.

•
Clothing
- Provide clean clothes, new shoes and new underwear to
offer a level of basic dignity and self
-respect to guests.

•
Empowerment Programs
- Empower guests to reach their full potential
by removing barriers so they may become more self
-sufficient.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Founded in 1988, Paz de Cristo
’s mission is to feed, clothe and empower
those in need in the Phoenix East Valley. Paz de Cristo serves as a single
resource for the homeless, unemployed, working poor and other residents in
need. The vision of Paz is to empower clients to reach their full potential by
removing barriers so they may become more self
-sufficient.
An average of
7,000 visits each month are received from those seeking food, clothing,
showers, Arizona identification, government benefits and many other
programs help achieve this vision.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Food boxes and daily dinner meal

•
Clothing, hot showers, clothes laundry, grooming services

•
One -on -one job coaching and bus passes

•
Navigation assistance to state and federal benefits, shelter placement,
housing assistance, rental and utility assistance, substance abuse and
mental health services, as well as onsite mobile medical services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Jackie Shelley

jackies@pazdecristo.org

602.737.8830

424 W. Broadway Road

Mesa, AZ 85210

480.464.2370

pazdecristo.org

Need more resources?

Peer
Solutions

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
EPIC & PEER SOLUTIONS SAFE SCHOOLS &
COMMUNITIES PROJECTS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides a year
-round positive youth development and leadership program
designed with evidence
-based strategies. Activities are led by trained peer
educators at local high schools, middle schools and community centers.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Direct resources toward the health and well
-being of Tempe youth

•
Address trauma with empathy, kindness, non
-judgement and
compassion

•
Normalize self
-advocacy and self
-care to cultivate social norms,
practices and policies to ensure safety, equity and respect

•
Ensure strategies are evidence informed and strive to be inclusive of all
identities and abilities

•
Build resiliency and protective factors supporting the Social
Determinants of Health across the Social Ecological Model

AGENCY INFORMATION

Peer Solutions was founded in 1996 with a mission: peers working with
peers to make the world a better place. Their vision is safety, equity, and
respect normalized in our hearts, homes, schools, workplaces, communities,
governments, and planet. They develop and implement activities with the
communities served to establish cultural relevance, retention, and
generational, permanent impact. Peer Solutions utilizes the Trauma Informed
Primary Prevention (TIPP) model, to redirect resources spent on crisis
intervention to investing in the health and well
-being of families, schools,
workplaces, governments and communities.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Trauma Informed Primary Prevention

•
Afterschool and summer education programs

•
Community service and projects

•
Ongoing training for youth, schools, businesses, etc.

•
Weekly youth
-led programming

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Jennifer Rauhouse

jennifer@peersolutions.org

602.616.5268

2229 N. 22nd Street

Phoenix, AZ 85006

602.225.0942

peersolutions.org

Need more resources?

Phoenix Rescue
Mission

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
HOMELESS OUTREACH & NAVIGATION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provide street outreach services and components for people experiencing
homeless ness to help remove barriers and create new life pathways.
Individuals are engaged where they are and helps them navigate the long
path toward their exit from homelessness.

PROGRAM GOAL

To provide case management to assist those living on the street with
resources and support needed to help remove barriers attributing to
homelessness and become housed.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Since 1952, Phoenix Gospel Mission dba Phoenix Rescue Mission (PRM) has
worked to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness in
Maricopa County. PRM aims to mobilize the community to end hunger and
homelessness by transforming lives through a comprehensive approach
designed to provide a hand up, not just a handout. Since inception, PRM has
worked to address the mental, physical, and emotional needs of individuals
experiencing homelessness in the Valley.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Street outreach services

•
Basic needs

•
Assistance with housing vouchers

•
Drug test kits

•
Resources and transportation vouchers

•
Case management

•
Medical and mental health support

•
Addiction recovery support

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

grants@phxmission.org

602.346.3395

1540 W. Van Buren St.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

602.233.3000

phoenixrescuemission.org

Need more resources?

Save the Family
Foundation of
Arizona

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
PATHWAYS TO STABILITY

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Enables clients to achieve permanent housing and income to support self
-
sufficiency through their housing programs: Rapid
-Rehousing, Tenant Based
Rental Assistance, Step Up to Independence, and Phoenix Scholar House.

PROGRAM GOAL

Assist Tempe families to overcome homelessness utilizing key objectives:

•
Ensure parents secure income and permanent housing, learn and
practice positive skills and behaviors, and understand the importance
of family physical and mental health

•
Strengthen children
’s connections to school and community, including
maintaining regular school attendance, showing improved behavior,
participation in extracurricular activities and increasing knowledge of
available community resources

•
Support low
-income homeless families to work their way through crisis
situations toward life
-long housing stability and self
-sufficiency.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is a leading provider of housing, case
management and supportive services to more than 650 homeless and
impoverished families annually throughout Maricopa County. Save the
Family works to equip families to overcome underlying issues that lead to
homelessness
– ensuring stable homes, safe children, and strong families.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Housing for families

•
Case management

•
Youth programs

•
Parent support

•
Supportive services for homeless families

•
Career development services

•
Veteran services

•
Mental health and substance abuse support

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Yesenia Gonzalez

grants@savethefamily.org

480.898.0228

125 E. University Dr.

Mesa, AZ 85201

480.898.0228

savethefamily.org

Need more resources?

St. Joseph the
Worker

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides clients with the tools and resources needed to find and keep a job,
as well as the intangible element of hope for a better future. Clients work
with an employment specialist to help gain employment. Assistance is
provided for transportation, uniforms, required certifications and tools to
start the job.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Provide pathways to self
-sufficiency by breaking down barriers
disadvantaged communities face surrounding stable employment
opportunities.

•
Bridge the gap between when a client obtains sustainable employment
and when they receive their first pay check.

AGENCY INFORMATION

For over 35 years, St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) has operated with the
mission to connect the Valley
’s disadvantaged, homeless, and transitioning
individuals to quality jobs. They do this by providing support, resources, and
tools necessary for becoming employable. SJW hopes that by creating this
connection, they will become independent and lead healthier lives that
benefit their community and families. SJW
’s vision is that everyone who
wants to work has access to stable employment.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Employment specialist services

•
Identify individual
’s desired industry

•
Custom job leads

•
Resume writing assistance

•
Transportation assistance

•
Clothing for interviews and uniforms

•
Required certifications and tools required for job

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Carrie Masters

cmasters@stwjobs.org

602.359.2162

1833 W. Main St., Ste 128

Mesa, AZ 85201

602.755.5627

sjwjobs.org

Need more resources?

Sojourner

Center

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
OVERCOMING THE IMPACT OF DV: OUTREACH
SVCS FOR TEMPE SURVIVORS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence
(DV), human trafficking (HT), or sexual assault (SA) who are still residing
with an abusive partner, preparing to exit the relations or are currently living
in a safe, alternative location such as with family or friends.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Decrease the impacts of domestic violence, one life at a time

•
Gain knowledge to plan for continued safety

•
Increase knowledge of available services

•
Increase feelings of overall well
-being
•
Achieve clients
’ goals around safe housing/meaningful employment

AGENCY INFORMATION

Since 1977, Sojourners Center has been a safe haven from domestic violence
for women and their children. They were the first domestic violence shelter
in Arizona and one of the largest, longest running DV shelters in the U.S.
They have expanded programming to include victims of human trafficking
and sexual assault, including men. They offer comprehensive and holistic
services for the safety, stability, healing, empowerment and self
-sufficiency
of those served. Sojourner Center has served 1,000+ adults and children.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Crisis shelter

•
Basic needs (food, clothing, personal care and hygiene products)

•
Case management

•
Support in accessing health and on
-site child care services

•
Community referrals for other health care (traumatic brain injury
screening/ and treatment and basic and restorative dental services)

•
Goal setting and safety planning

•
Behavioral health services (trauma informed) as directed by survivor

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

James Owen

jowen@sojournercenter.org

707.690.8914

P.O. Box 20156

Phoenix, AZ 85036

602.244.0997

sojournercenter.org

Crisis Hotline: 602.244.0089

Need more resources?

Solari

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
2-1-1 FOR TEMPE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides health, human, and community information and referral services for
the state of Arizona. Arizona 2
-1-1 transforms lives by linking individuals and
families to vital community services.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Connect individuals to the vital resources they need

•
Ensure that Tempe residents are educated about the tools Community
Information & Referral Services (CIR) provides to assist those in need

AGENCY INFORMATION

Solari, a trusted, local nonprofit organization that provides access to
community resources through Arizona 2
-1-1 which links individuals and
families to vital health, human, housing, food, employment, and community
information and referral services across the state. Solari empowers people to
move from hope to health. Their vision is "All Arizonans are easily connected
to available health and human services in their communities." Their mission is
"to transform lives by linking individuals and families to vital community
services throughout Arizona."

SERVICES OFFERED

Referral and information service to access services:

•
Food programs

•
Basic needs

•
Shelters
•
Physical and mental health resources

•
Crisis intervention services

•
Employment support

•
Transportation

•
Disability services

•
Older adult care

•
Childcare and youth/family services

•
Veteran ’s assistance

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Tyler Rosensteel

tyler.rosensteel@crisisnetwork.org

480.334.0226

1275 W. Washington St., Ste 108

Tempe, AZ 85288

602.427.4600

solari -inc.org | 211arizona.org

Anywhere in Arizona: 2
-1-1

Need more resources?

Sonoran
University of
Health Sciences

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
TEMPE ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY CLINIC

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Offers naturopathic healthcare from pediatrics to geriatrics eight hours a
week, free of charge for the students and their families within the Tempe
Elementary School District community. Appointments, supplements, lab
tests, imaging, and medications are provided at no cost to patients.

PROGRAM GOAL

Improve personal health awareness of clients to increase their overall health.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences) is a fully
-accredited university
dedicated to a comprehensive team approach to health sciences education
in the fields of medicine, nutrition, and mental health.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Access to medical care for prevention and early identification of health
conditions

•
Educational o
pportunities for
children and parents in self
-care
•
Access to
quality care and medicines for children and their families
who may have limited transportation

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Natalie Olson

development@sonoran.edu

480.222.9302

Need more resources?

2140 E. Broadway Rd.

Tempe, AZ 85282

480.858.9100

sonoran.edu

Teen
Lifeline

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
CRISIS SERVICES FOR TEMPE TEENS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A 24 -hour, free, confidential, peer
-supported hotline for teens operating 365
days a year.

PROGRAM GOAL

•
Troubled teens in Tempe will utilize help seeking behaviors and obtain
support.
•
Teens will have a better understanding of warning signs of suicide,
bullying, depression, build problem solving skills on making healthy
decisions and increase their help seeking behavior.

•
Tempe teens that complete the Life Skills Development program will
develop positive life skills necessary to make healthy decisions and lead
successful, productive lives.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Teen Lifeline
’s mission is to prevent teen suicide in AZ by strengthening the
resiliency in youth and foster supportive communities. We envision a world
where all youth possess a sense of connectedness and hope for their future.
Teen Lifeline is an independent, self
-sustaining, 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization that operates a 24
-hour, free, confidential, peer
-supported
hotline 365 days a year. Founded in 1986, Teen Lifeline has a long history of
providing quality services to Arizona
’s teens. As the only peer
-to -peer
counseling hotline in Arizona, teens in trouble call the hotline/text line to
receive supportive services and develop constructive coping skills as an
alternative to suicide and other destructive behaviors. Teen Lifeline provides
a “connection of hope" to Arizona teens.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Teen Hotline (24 hour free, confidential, peer
-supported Crisis Hotline/
text line)

•
Life Skills Development

•
Community Education and Prevention Services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Jennifer Connor

grants@teenlifeline.org

602.348.7668

P.O. Box 10745

Phoenix, AZ 85064

602.248.8337

teenlifeline.org

Teen Lifeline Call or Text:

602.248.8336 (TEEN)

Need more resources?

Technical
Assistance
Partnership

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
HOUSING HEROES PROJECT
- LIFE STARTUP
ESSENTIALS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

An expanded version of their
“Welcome Home Kit
” approach utilized
through the City of Tempe
’s Homeless Services divisions, to ensure that
households moving into permanent housing can immediately live safely and
sustainably in their new unit. These kits transform an empty apartment into a
functional home on day one (bedding, bath, kitchenware, cleaning supplies,
hygiene essentials), reducing the likelihood that a preventable lack of basic
needs destabilizes a household
’s first weeks in housing.

PROGRAM GOAL

LSE uses a proven housing stability approach: deliver complete, move
-in-
ready home essentials at the point of placement through coordinated
referrals with partners, reducing barriers, easing trauma, and helping
households stabilize and retain housing.

AGENCY INFORMATION

The Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona (TAPAZ) has been a
nonprofit organization since 2000. TAPAZ
’s mission is to strengthen
community
-based health and human service organizations and improve
outcomes for Arizona
’s most underserved populations. . Life Startup
Essentials (LSE) is a fiscal sponsor project of TAPAZ. LSE's Housing Heroes
is dedicated to supporting housing stability for individuals and families
transitioning out of homelessness by providing curated Basic Needs Kits.
LSE's mission is to remove practical and financial barriers that prevent
people from successfully maintaining housing by ensuring every new home
is equipped with essential household items needed for daily living, dignity,
and long
-term stability.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Teen Hotline (24 hour free, confidential, peer
-supported Crisis Hotline/
text line)

•
Life Skills Development

•
Community Education and Prevention Services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Susan Peplin

spepin@vitalysthealth.org

602.774.3286

2020 N. Central Ave, Suite 720

Phoenix, AZ 85004

602.385.6500

tapaz.org

Need more resources?

Tempe
Community
Action Agency

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A resource to eligible households facing unexpected loss of income,
domestic violence, or an unforeseen event or situation of family member
endangerment, causing them to fall behind on rent, mortgage, or utility bills.
The full menu of Community Action Program (CAP) services includes
financial assistance for rental security deposits and rent/mortgage and
utility bills, as well as case management and information/referral services.
Clients have access to the Financial Success Center which provides
employment and financial coaching to improve their economic security.

PROGRAM GOAL

Reduce the likelihood of homelessness among adults and families
experiencing a financial crisis. This will be accomplished by preventing
eviction and foreclosure during a time of crisis; preventing utility
disconnects during times of crisis; and reducing the likelihood of a repeat
crisis in the future.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) fosters dignity and self
-reliance
in the economically vulnerable within the communities they serve. Their
mission is carried out through five areas of focus: housing security, hunger
relief, senior independence, healthy families and economic stability. TCAA
operates Tempe
’s largest hunger relief effort; I
-HELP —Tempe ’s sole
emergency shelter; Community Action Program (emergency rent/utility
assistance); senior independence services including in
-home support and
nutritious, prepared meals; Health Start; Economic Advancement Program
using a financial opportunity center model; and two community gardens..

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance

•
Employment and finance coaching

•
Case management and referral services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Carrie Aranda

fundraising@tempeaction.org

480.251.0755

1208 E. Broadway Rd., Ste 111

Tempe, AZ 85282

480.422.8922

tempeaction.org

Need more resources?

Tempe
Community
Action Agency

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
I-HELP EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I
-HELP) offers nightly
shelter with access to social services, employment assistance, help with
recovering identification documents, and medical care from Circle the City. I
-
HELP is supported by several local faith organizations and community
volunteers who provide overnight sleeping space and evening meals for the
individuals enrolled in the program.

PROGRAM GOAL

Alleviate homelessness in Tempe by offering shelter and relief services to
adults who are experiencing homelessness in Tempe.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) fosters dignity and self
-reliance
in the economically vulnerable within the communities they serve. Their
mission is carried out through five areas of focus: housing security, hunger
relief, senior independence, healthy families and economic stability. TCAA
operates Tempe
’s largest hunger relief effort; I
-HELP —the city ’s sole
emergency shelter; Community Action Program (emergency rent/utility
assistance); senior independence services including in
-home support and
nutritious, prepared meals; Health Start; Economic Advancement Program
using a financial opportunity center model; and two community gardens.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Nightly emergency shelter and meals

•
Computer, phone station, mail access

•
Emergency food bags, water/heat relief station

•
Financial coaching

•
On -site washer and dryer

•
Identification documents

•
Employment assistance and workshops

•
Public benefits enrollment such as SNAP, Medicaid, and veteran
’s
services

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Carrie Aranda

fundraising@tempeaction.org

480.251.0755

1208 E. Broadway Rd., Ste 111

Tempe, AZ 85282

480.422.8922

tempeaction.org

I-HELP Hotline : 480.389.1277

Need more resources?

Tempe
Community
Action Agency

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Utilizes volunteers to provide light in
-home assistance and rides for Tempe
seniors who lacked nearby support systems. Seniors obtain case
management services and full integration with other TCAA programs
including nutrition services, help with housing expenses, and an array of
wrap -around support to help stabilize situations, foster health living and
independence, and prevent homelessness.

PROGRAM GOAL

To improve the ability of low
-income, vulnerable older adults to live
independently by assisting vulnerable older adults in Tempe. The program
aspires to make the community a better place to live, especially for
vulnerable populations. This is accomplished through programs designed to
address crises, strengthen self
-sufficiency, and ultimately reduce reliance on
social services.

AGENCY INFORMATION

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance.

•
Senior independence programs

•
In-home services

•
Transportation

•
Technology assistance

•
Senior food boxes

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Carrie Arana

fundraising@tempeaction.org

480.251.0755

1208 E. Broadway Rd., Ste 111

Tempe, AZ 85282

480.422.8922

tempeaction.org

Need more resources?

Tempe
Community
Action Agency

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Offers several choices to alleviate food insecurity including food box
delivery, transportation to the grocery store and TCAA
’s Food Pantry, and
prepared meals in the form of a congregate meal at Tempe senior centers or
packaged meal delivered to the home of homebound adults. The program
serves low
-income adults with disabilities (age 18 and older) and older adults
ages 50 and up.

PROGRAM GOAL

Increase access to food and improve food security for Tempe adults who are
economically disadvantaged. With greater access to the food they need, the
program will also improve the ability of participating adults to remain
independent.

AGENCY INFORMATION

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Food pantry/food boxes

•
Home delivered meals and wellness checks

•
Transportation for eligible seniors

•
Congregate meal service

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Carrie Aranda

fundraising@tempeaction.org

480.251.0755

1208 E. Broadway Rd., Ste 111

Tempe, AZ 85282

480.422.8922

tempeaction.org

Need more resources?

Tempe
Community
Council

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)
& FINANCIAL STABILITY

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The IRS sponsored Tempe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
provides free tax preparation and asset education resources to low to
moderate income individuals and families, the elderly, disabled and veterans,
supporting a path to financial self
-sufficiency.

PROGRAM GOAL

• Provide free tax preparation services and asset development
opportunities to help hard working, low wage
-earning taxpayers receive
eligible tax credits and maximize their refund.

• Increase ability of individuals and families to become financially stable
and self -sufficient by providing assistance to increase income, maintain
financial stability, build savings and gain/sustain assets, and connect
with public benefits..

AGENCY INFORMATION

Tempe Community Council is a human services nonprofit serving the Tempe
community since 1972. Their mission is to
“connect those in need with those
who care.
” They bring the community together, including government,
nonprofits, faith groups and residents, to provide support to those in need
and to plan for present and future needs. TCC is committed to mobilizing
resources to solve immediate and long
-term human services problems. TCC
works with partners in a continuum of coordinated services to enhance the
lives of Tempe residents, particularly those in need.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Free tax preparation and e
-file services

•
Savings bond purchase incentives

•
Asset education resources

•
Financial education opportunities

•
Public benefits referrals

•
Affordable housing referrals

•
Education saving and FAFSA support referrals

•
Job and other human services referrals

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Ann Lynn DiDomenico

ann_didomenico@tempe.gov

480.858.2300

117 E. 5th St. Ste. 200

Tempe, AZ 85281

480.858.2300

tempecommunitycouncil.org

Need more resources?

The Welcome

to America
Project
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY: REFUGEE
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Welcome to America Project (WTAP) is a Tempe
-based nonprofit
whose mission is to help refugees living in Tempe integrate toward a stable
and self -sufficient future by addressing immediate basic needs and building
pathways to economic independence. For 24 years, WTAP has served as a
bridge between cultures, communities, and opportunity, supporting refugee
individuals and families during their most vulnerable transition period.

PROGRAM GOAL

Help families establish safe functional homes, support housing retention, and
meet daily needs during a critical transition period.
WTAP is committed to
serving each refugee with dignity and respect while strengthening the
Tempe community by helping individuals and families achieve stability, self
-
sufficiency, and meaningful community connection.

AGENCY INFORMATION

The Welcome to America Project (WTAP) is a Tempe
-based nonprofit
whose mission is to help refugees in Tempe. Founded in 2001 after the loss
of a Terence Manning in the September 11th terrorist attacks, WTAP was
born from the compassion of Terence
’s family who welcomed a newly
arrived refugee family into their community, providing household goods and
support. This act resulted in a shared desire for safety, stability, and
opportunity and became the foundation of the WTAP. Since its founding,
WTAP has welcomed more than 30,000 refugees from over 50 countries.
Seventy percent of those served are women and children, and 100% are low
-
income at the time of service, reflecting a population at high risk for housing
instability, unemployment, and social isolation.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Housing stability

•
Transportation

•
Employment access

•
Language support

•
Essential household items

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Kevin Groman
kevin@wtap.org

602.490.0088

1711 W. University Driver, Suite #158

Tempe, AZ 85281

602.490.0088

wtap.org

Need more resources?

United
Food Bank

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Supports and strengthens United Food Bank
’s (UFB) food distribution
network throughout the city of Tempe. Agency partners use the food to
prepare and distribute emergency food boxes, stock food pantries, or
prepare and serve health meals and snacks.

PROGRAM GOAL

Alleviate hunger and food
-insecurity within Tempe and throughout UFB
’s
five -county service area as well as increase their capacity to accept and
distribute more donations resulting in clients receiving more fresh and
healthy produce.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Founded in 1983, United Food Bank (UFB) strives to stabilize the lives of
hungry, low
-income people within Eastern Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Southern
Navajo and Apache counties of Arizona by actively acquiring, storing, and
distributing large quantities of wholesome and nutritious foods to our
network of community and strategic partners, combined with advocacy and
educational initiatives that enhance lives.

SERVICES OFFERED

•
Emergency food boxes

•
Food pantry

•
Prepare and serve meals

•
Emergency and supplemental food assistance

•
Food distribution

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Jacque Ahrenberg

grants@unitedfoodbank.org

602.499.4089

245 S. Nina Dr.

Mesa, AZ 85210

480.926.4897

unitedfoodbank.org

Need more resources?

Valley of the

Sun YMCA

HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS

AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
FY 2026
-27
CHILDCARE & EARLY LEARNING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Provides Tempe families safe, enriching, and financially accessible childcare,
early learning preschool, and meals for children who may otherwise
experience food insecurity.

PROGRAM GOAL

Follow best
-practices national YMCA models and incorporate specific
elements to help children develop intellectually, physically, socially, and
emotionally.

AGENCY INFORMATION

The Valley of the Sun YMCA (VOS YMCA) is a non
-profit, community benefit
organization established in 1892 consisting of twelve branches serving
metropolitan Phoenix, Flagstaff, and a residential camp in Prescott. As one
of the oldest and largest providers of human services in the state of Arizona,
VOS YMCA enhances the lives of more than 200,000 individuals each year
through programs focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social
responsibility. The YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The
YMCA's community achievements are exemplified through our focus areas
of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

SERVICES OFFERED

Affordable childcare, preschool and meal programs

SUCCESS STORY

Visit online at
tempecommunitycouncil.org/success

AGENCY CONTACT

Beth Haugen

bhaugen@vosymca.org

602.212.5114

350 N. First Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85003

480.730.0240

valleyymca.org/tempe

Need more resources?

117 E 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

tempecommunitycouncil.org | 480.858.2300

MORE INFO: Community Impact Manager | 480.858.2303

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