Tempe Community Council is dedicated to our mission of
 connecting those in need with those who care.
 
History and Role

No matter where we live, all of us want to connect with others. These connections are how we turn the large and anonymous around us into personal, meaningful lives. Tempe Community Council helps build the connections between us all to strengthen the fabric of our community.

Serving the community since 1972, Tempe Community Council (TCC) is committed to addressing immediate and long-term human service needs in Tempe. A nonpartisan organization, TCC serves as a means for individuals and organizations to work together to identify and plan for needed human service programs in our community. Our unique model of including residents to make decisions is an example of what makes Tempe a great city.

Our Vision: TCC nurtures Tempe's sense of community where children, seniors, families and individuals care for and about one another

Mission Statement: TCC's mission is to connect those in need with those who care. TCC does this by; convening community, conducting research, determining priorities, implementing effective programs and exemplifying prudent stewardship of resources.

Values: TCC is committed to building a community that
              ▪ Cares for and about each other
              ▪ Appreciates diversity in its people and ideas
              ▪ Fosters and respects resident input
              ▪ Works cooperatively and respectfully with stakeholders
              ▪ Is efficient and effective with resources

Tempe Community Council's staff and consultants serve a 30 member volunteer board of directors.  Volunteers establish policy, identify programs, and work with the staff to implement programs in the community.

History: TCC was formed to give Tempeans a central place to discuss needs for human services and ways the needs could be met. TCC incorporated and received its 501(c)(3) tax exemption in 1976 and became a United Way agency soon thereafter.
TCC is dedicated to working in partnership with the City of Tempe, community organizations and dedicated individuals to serve as planner, researcher, advocate and resource to advance the human services in Tempe for all our residents.

Governor B.B. Moeur Residence-History of the home and the Moeur family

Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, except scheduled holidays and furloughs
The City of Tempe has initiated a mandatory furlough program as a part of fiscal year 2010/2011 budget reductions. Tempe Community Council is participating in this effort to reduce costs and will be closed for the following days accompanying previously scheduled holidays. Staff may schedule remaining furlough days at their discretion and in consideration of their work assignments. Every effort will be made to have as little impact on serving the community as possible.

Environmental Policy:
Tempe Community Council prides itself on its ability to meet its mission without sacrificing the resources of its people, the community and the planet.

Functions
 

AGENCY REVIEW: One of Tempe Community Council's primary functions is serving as the Human Services Commission for the City of Tempe.  TCC staffs a 45 member agency review volunteer panel made up of community representatives that annually reviews grant applications from nonprofit organizations.   Types of funding include: City of Tempe General Revenue Funds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and Tempe's Help to Others Funds.  Recommendations are forwarded to the Mayor and City Council for final approval. Funded agencies are monitored by TCC throughout the year.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Tempe Community Council publishes a monthly electronic newsletter (NETWORK) to inform Tempe citizens of current human services issues. 

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS: Tempe Community Council manages a variety of human service programs, like: Communities in Schools of Tempe and Kyrene, Financial Stability Initiative, Open Horizons, Shared Living. TCC is also dedicated to promoting and honoring those who give so much to our community through events like Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards and the Mayor's Disability Awards.


TEMPE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:  Tempe Community Foundation is a permanent endowment managed by the Arizona Community Foundation. TCC has committed to growing the resources of Tempe Community Foundation to address human service needs in the future. Financial contributions in the form of cash, bequests, securities, trusts, personal property and life insurance from individuals and corporations in our community are helping to fund human services for the years to come.
 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: TCC educates and advocates to the Tempe community to encourage human service and civic engagement to give back to those less fortunate.