East Valley Senior Home Sharing Program Named Winner of $250,000 Housing Security Challenge

The Arizona Community Foundation, Republic Media, and Morrison Institute for Public Policy have announced the winner in the Housing Security Challenge, the fourth philanthropic prize competition offered under the New Arizona Prize banner. The East Valley Senior Home Sharing (SHS) Program will receive $250,000 to develop their proposal using home sharing and wraparound services to […]

Cheers to the Chair! honoring Electa Thompson

September 2020 Honoree Electa Thompson Board chairperson of Tempe Community Action Agency How did you get involved with Tempe Community Action Agency? Through my brother, who invited me to TCAA’s annual fundraiser event, First Crush, now known as Vicinity. I loved the mission and work of the agency. I became a volunteer and eventually helped […]

Tempe Resources for Low-Income Households Available in Response to COVID-19

The Tempe Community Action Agency has the following resources are available for low-income families struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Catered Meals for Tempe Seniors & Adults With Disabilities at Tempe Senior Centers Though currently closed, Tempe’s senior centers are offering drive-through meal services for seniors and adults with […]

Tempe Community Action Agency Merges With Tempe Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) is merging with the volunteer-driven nonprofit Tempe Neighbors Helping Neighbors to better serve older adults in Tempe.   Tempe Neighbors Helping Neighbors (TNHN) offers a range of in-home support for older adults in Tempe who are struggling to live independently and age in place. TNHN’s services will be integrated into TCAA’s […]