City of Tempe

Preparing for the FAFSA doesn’t have to be scary! Join us for an online session Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. where we will take you through the steps of preparing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Let our College Connect experts be your guide to help pay for college. ✔️ Learn tips and tricks on how to gather all the necessary documents ✔️Understand the different types of financial aid available ✔️Complete the FAFSA form accurately We will be available to answer your questions and help you feel confident about the process. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3KSBGA8

On Tuesday, Mayor Corey Woods declared a state of emergency for Tempe as a result of the Oct. 13 storm that damaged our community. Yesterday, Chairman Thomas Galvin of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors declared an emergency. We are thankful to Chairman Galvin, Mark Stewart - Maricopa County Supervisor District One, and Maricopa County for the assistance they continue to provide. This afternoon, Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for Tempe and other areas that have been hard hit by heavy rain and extreme winds. We thank Governor Hobbs and the State of Arizona for the support provided to our community at the State level. These declarations are needed to be able to move forward to apply for potential federal funding. We thank Representative Greg Stanton for his vocal support of the City of Tempe at the federal level. We need everyone in Tempe that suffered any kind of damage, from broken windows to loss of business, to fill out the damage assessment form. These completed assessment forms will assist us with qualifying for much-needed funds that will greatly aid in our community's recovery effort. Get the form and find helpful resources at tempe.gov/TempeStorm

💜 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💜 The Tempe Family Advocacy Center, our CARE 7 team and Tempe Police Department wore purple this week to honor survivors and reaffirm our commitment to ending domestic violence. At last night’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council proclaimed October as 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲, standing “𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴.” 📺 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://bit.ly/4hkH37x In Arizona, 𝟯𝟲.𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 and 𝟮𝟳.𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻 experience domestic violence from an intimate partner. Tempe’s Family Advocacy Center offers help for all crime victims — providing a safe, healing environment in partnership with Tempe Police and Arizona State University. 📞 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 & 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝟴𝟬-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟰. Let’s stand together to support survivors and work toward a future free from violence.

Want to know how Tempe invests federal funds to meet housing, employment and other community needs? Read about our accomplishments for FY 2024-25 and provide feedback. Among the highlights: 💙 1,000+ people experiencing homelessness received emergency shelter 🏡 3 single-family homes purchased are now permanently affordable rental homes available to low-income Tempe residents. 🙋 Five job fairs drew 1,000+ job seekers, supported about 70 employers and resulted in 168 hires. Share your input on Tempe's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report at an in-person meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Tempe Public Library’s Ironwood room. You can also provide feedback through Oct. 24 to Jessica Gonzalez at 480-350-5454 or through CDBGprograms@tempe.gov. 👉 Read the report: https://bit.ly/48ry3uZ

Help update Tempe's events and park ordinances. Community members are invited to provide ideas and input on how the city can update and modernize the special events code. Attend a public meeting to learn more, and provide input online Oct. 22-Nov. 23. Tempe's special events procedures were last updated in 1967 and need to be updated to reflect Tempe’s growth, the size and variety of special events, and the extensive use of city parks. Greater demand for our public spaces means clearer, more flexible and equitable standards and guidelines are needed. Meeting dates: -Wednesday, Oct. 22 at noon, virtual via Zoom, register -Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave. -Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All America Way -Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St. Details: https://lnkd.in/gjggkjPw

Want to make an impact in Tempe? Become a sponsor for our 9th annual Dementia Friendly Tempe Summit on Nov. 1 at Tempe Center for the Arts. This event is dedicated to caregivers and their loved ones navigating dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory loss. • 200+ community members joined us last year to learn, connect and find support. • Your sponsorship provides resources, hope and a stronger network for families who need it most. • Sponsorships start at $1,000. Contact us for more information: Megan_wilson@tempe.gov or 480-350-8412.

The City of Tempe is actively responding to the significant damage from today’s storm. We have mobilized multiple departments to address the widespread damage throughout the community and are standing up a temporary shelter in partnership with the American Red Cross. Approximately 10,000 people are expected to be without power until 8 p.m. tonight, according to SRP and APS. More than 130 people were displaced when several apartment buildings were severely damaged by the storm. The City of Tempe and the American Red Cross are providing a temporary emergency shelter at Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E Orange St. Anyone who needs a place to go due to the storm may go there and get assistance. An industrial center in south Tempe was greatly damaged due to the storm. The City of Tempe can provide recommendations to help board-up buildings safely and securely. Please call the Tempe Police non-emergency number at 480-350-8311 to get assistance. Both Tempe Police Department and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department are experiencing a significant increase in emergency incidents due to the storm. The entire city, along with our regional partners through the Automatic Aid System, is committed to ensuring that every call for service continues to receive a timely and effective response despite the high demand for resources. Public Works and Transportation crews are on Tempe streets, moving trees in roads and restoring traffic signals. We know that many people have experienced significant damage. Our Public Works Solid Waste teams are out today picking up debris and green waste from the storm. The City of Tempe will provide additional green organics pickups in the most heavily hit areas. Call 480-350-4311 tomorrow to report the needs for your neighborhood or visit tempe.gov/311 anytime to make an online report. Please cut your trees to less than four feet in length and 19” in diameter so that it can be picked up. Check the guidelines. We ask residents to avoid flooded or damaged areas, report downed power lines or gas leaks immediately and use caution when traveling as crews continue restoration efforts throughout the city. Thank you to everyone who is working together to help friends and neighbors after this storm. The connectivity of Tempe residents helping each other will make a world of difference today and in years to come. For updates and safety information, please follow the City of Tempe and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department official social media channels.

Tempe is advancing its work to foster community connections and increase community engagement through the new Community Engagement and Connection Council Subcommittee. You're invited to attend! See details, meeting schedules and agendas: https://lnkd.in/gKqzPHNV

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Tempe’s Family Advocacy Center is here to support all crime victims - this month and beyond. Get started by calling the CARE & HOPE Line at 480-350-8004 or share this info with others. https://bit.ly/475du5e

Preparing for the FAFSA doesn’t have to be scary! Join us for an online session Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. where we will take you through the steps of preparing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Let our College Connect experts be your guide to help pay for college. ✔️ Learn tips and tricks on how to gather all the necessary documents ✔️Understand the different types of financial aid available ✔️Complete the FAFSA form accurately We will be available to answer your questions and help you feel confident about the process. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3KSBGA8