Joan's Corner - November 2024 Newsletter
Good morning -- There may be a few events that are happening early in November and Halloween so I'm sending the Newsletter a little earlier this month. Include...
Joan Koczor
Satisfying the basics of life finding safe/clean housing.
We believe in human dignity.
Everyone deserves the power to live a meaningful life. Unfortunately, structural inequities create barriers for too many, closing off opportunities and fueling injustice. Our programs give individuals and families a seat at the table.
We facilitate growth through five Areas of Impact:
. Health & Human Services
. Housing
. Education
. Economic Development
. Advocacy
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) was formed in 1969 to fight discrimination against the Mexican American community. Inspired by Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, we advocated for equity in education, politics, and labor conditions. Today, CPLC provides services to people of all backgrounds while honoring our Mexican-American roots.
With offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas, we impact more than 2 million lives every year.
Shelter Services:
24-hour hotline: 602-269-1515
Healthy Aging at Casa de Primavera Senior Apartments:
1617 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035
602-269-6245
Services:
. Behavioral Health
. Domestic Violence
. Senior Services
. Substance Abuse
This pamphlet provides assistance to Veterans and Servicemembers eligible for the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH), Special Housing Adaptation (SHA), and Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) grants administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In addition to providing important program information to Veterans and Servicemembers, this pamphlet will serve as a resource for VA’s business partners, such as architects, designers, builders, and VA compliance inspectors, who play a critical role in delivering this benefit. VA hopes that the information presented in this pamphlet will increase sensitivity to the needs of our Veterans and Servicemembers, facilitate awareness of the program requirements, and help expedite the grant approval process.
Check this website for a comprehensive guide provided by the VA for programs available to veterans for special housing needs and accommodations.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live.
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) administers programs for Housing Partners who apply to the department for funding. The majority of the agency’s programs are federally funded, and the agency receives no State General Fund support. The agency is also home to the Arizona Home Foreclosure Prevention Funding Corporation.
ADOH does not own or build housing but rather manages funding for the programs through for profit and non-profit developers, faith-based organizations, service organizations, and state, county and city entities who apply for funding and meet criteria developed by state and federal law.
General Public members might be interested in the homeownership program, HOME Plus, offered by the Arizona Industrial Development Authority; apartment rental information through Socialserve.com, and the programs of the Arizona Public Housing Authority.
Department staff are also available to answer your questions by phone.
The Salvation Army provides a wide range of elderly care and support options.
The Salvation Army passionately invites senior citizens into relationships with others through our many senior centers and eldercare programs. To help combat the loneliness, depression, and loss of independence that often accompany old age, we provide group dining experiences, coordinate activities, visit the homebound, and offer residential assistance for older adults in need of a senior living community.
Activities:
The Salvation Army works to stimulate the minds and bodies of older adults via educational opportunities, low-impact exercise, dances, lunches, fellowship, and countless other "young at heart" activities.
Residences:
To help ease the functional transitions associated with advanced age, we offer housing assistance and living quarters for the elderly - each cultivated with a loving atmosphere of help, kindness, and acceptance.
Adult Day Care Centers:
Because the mental and physical disabilities associated with old age impact both the elderly and their loved ones, The Salvation Army offers adult day care facilities. Here, older adults unable to independently care for themselves enjoy friendship, kindness, and monitored activities while their caretakers enjoy a much-needed break.
Services offered:
. Disaster Services
. Emergency Financial Assistance
. Food & Nutrition Programs
. Seasonal Services
. Visitation Services
. Christian Education
. Women's Ministries
. Worship Services - Sunday School
. Worship Services - Youth Ministries
. Worship Services - Children's / Teen
. Worship Services - Church
. Music & Arts Programs
. Worship Services - Young Adult
. Men's Ministries
. Day Camp Activities
. Latchkey Programs
. Residential Camping Activities
. Character Building Programs
. Referrals to other Salvation Army facilities
Phone for appointment: 520-705-6509
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure.
DES works to promote enhanced safety and well-being for Arizonans by focusing on three primary goals:
Strengthening individuals and families
Increasing self-sufficiency
Developing the capacity of communities
Whether you are an individual who needs help, a potential employee passionate about helping others, or a part of the extensive network of human service professionals throughout Arizona dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families, we look forward to working with you to create a better tomorrow by providing support today.
Services available in Casa Grande: Nutrition assistance, medical assistance and cash assistance.
Incorporated in 1974, Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC) is a non-profit organization designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Region V, which encompasses Pinal and Gila counties.
PGCSC’s mission is to assist seniors and persons with disabilities in Region V achieve and maintain self-sufficiency with dignity and offer choices of appropriate care by providing a wide range of community and home-based services.
PGCSC also represents the interests of the elderly and acts to advocate for change in public and private attitudes, policies, and regulations.
PGCSC provides a wide variety of services for seniors, persons with disabilities, and caregivers. These services are offered directly or through a network of provider agencies.
The focus of services offered is to help older adults continue to live independently in their own homes.
Services offered by PGCSC include:
Adult respite care
Housing assistance
Advocacy for seniors
Health care issues
Caregiver support
In-home care
Consulting support
Insurance/benefits assistance
Meal programs
The Society of We're All in This Together
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul harnesses the power of community and partnerships to feed, clothe, house and heal individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.
Get Help:
Whether you need food, clothing, shelter, medical care or general assistance, we are here for you.
Services:
. Hot Meals & Food Baskets
. Rent and Utility Bill Assistance
. Shelter & Weather Relief
. Basic Needs for Unhoused Individuals
. Education and Mentorship
. Medical Care
. Dental Care
Need additional support?
Contact our partner agency 2-1-1 Arizona for more services.
We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant—and how to apply.
Explore this valuable information on housing grants from the VA.
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