Since 1966 Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) has dedicated its resources to strengthening families and neighborhoods through initiatives that address the causes and effects of poverty. They envision a society where every person has what they need to live a healthy, purposeful life. To get there, they’re eliminating poverty and advancing healthy communities.

TCAA helps to lift economically vulnerable households out of poverty by helping adults and families enhance their stability and security by providing highly responsive support that helps them meet their goals. Their core services focus on four primary areas of impact: Food Security, Housing Stability, Health and Well-Being, and Economic Empowerment.

In 2023, TCAA served a total of 39,820 people, which is the equivalent of 1 in 7 Tempe residents. TCAA reported the following outcomes by program:

• • 92% report they are eating more nutritious food

  • 94% report they worry less about food insecurity

• Housing Stability

  • 80% report they worry less about housing expenses

  • 86% feel confident in their ability to improve their financial situation

• Health & Well-being

  • 89% report their quality of life has improved

  • 95% feel a stronger connection to their community

  • 83% of older adult respondents report increased independence and ability to age in place

• Economic Empowerment

  • 82% feel more prepared to obtain and maintain employment

  • 82% feel more confident in their ability to achieve their financial goals

"TCAA has had a 100% increase in the total number of people served over the last 10 years. With that amount of growth, we needed a technology solution that could help us provide person-centered case management, improve our programs, and increase our impact in the community,” said Megan Wilson, MSW, Senior Programs Manager at TCAA.