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Maricopa County community service agencies.
A number of non-profit organizations are part of the Maricopa County Arizona community services organization. They provide the less fortunate countless resources. While the exact programs and funding levels will vary by location and center, if a site can't help you then they may have referrals.
Of particular focus is on assisting the elderly, unemployed, low income families with children and the disabled. However anyone can request help, regardless of age, gender, or background. Some of the assistance offered can include homeless prevention/rental assistance, free food, basic needs such as clothing, and more. Senior citizens in Maricopa County can also get help from the Maricopa County community service agencies. They may receive home delivered meals, home care, and assistance is also offered for their care givers. The goal is to help people gain stability from short term, crisis aid and also job opportunities, training and education.
Financial assistance programs
Rental and homeless assistance is widely available from the community service organizations. They first try to prevent homelessness by offering funds for paying rent, case management, information, housing vouchers, referral, and food programs. After that, other support may be arranged by Community Action. Additional grants may be offered for very short-term rental assistance (such as a motel voucher), relocation and stabilization services.
Assistance is also available that may be able to help the currently homeless get re-housed and stabilized. This is more long term support and it may include credit counseling, mediation, and money to pay for moving costs, security or utility deposits for the new home or apartment. find other rental and security deposit assistance in Maricopa County.
The Maricopa County Weatherization Program can provide a free Home Energy Assessment. This will help low to moderate income home owners reduce energy usage and save money. Some of the more typical weatherization measures provided by community action agencies include air conditioner and upgrading insulation, installing energy efficient light bulbs, smoke alarms, insulation or repair or replace of water heaters.
Homebuyer down payment assistance and counseling is offered in partnership with the Maricopa County Human Services Department. Short term, low interest loans can be offered for eligible homebuyers. The money can be used to pay for a portion of down payment and even reasonable closing costs. All aid is offered first come and served. The HOMEbuyer assistance loans are issued at zero-percent interest, forgivable after a 5-year term, deferred-payment, and some may be secured with a second lien.
Mortgage assistance may be offered as well, but it is not common. The Maricopa County Community Services Division can support residents across Phoenix, Mesa, and Glendale. Some of this is done from referrals as there are a number of non-profits in the region that participate. Residents may obtain financial assistance with at most one month of a payment if it can help prevent a foreclosure.
Emergency rental assistance may be offered to people facing eviction. The Maricopa County Community Services Division works with local groups to provide this service. If found qualified, assistance may be offered for paying security deposits, one month of rent, or some other types of housing costs. The goal and purpose of the funds are to help them stay in their current residence. Proof of hardship is needed.
Energy bill and utility assistance may be available for residents that are concerned about paying their utilities. Funds may be offered for connection deposits to people that are moving into a new home. Or low income households or renters facing a disconnection may receive emergency financial aid too.
In many cases, direct financial assistance is not available for utility bills. In these cases some residents can still apply for a number of discount programs or cash back programs. They include electric bill savings and discounts from SRP, APS, and southwestern Gas. Discounts on water bills can also be provided by EPCOR. There are additional programs for phone bills, internet access and prescription drugs. Or for low to moderate income families looking to save money on their bills or shopping, there are free cash back rebate websites.
Veterans services are available at many community action agencies. They are wide ranging and can coordinate food, housing, emergency financial aid and more. Or get help in applying for benefits such as health care or affordable housing.
Services for senior citizens in Maricopa County
Many of the programs for senior citizens or the disabled are run by the SAIL Case Management program. It will assist individuals age 60 and older, Maricopa County individuals with a disability, and their caregivers. Programs can help them live independently. Services provided may include in-home evaluations to determine the exact need. Much of what is listed below is also offered. Case managers can also provide referrals to other local non-profit agencies or resources for additional support.
Home nursing services may be provided by the SAIL Case Management program. This is another tool that can help them live independently in their current homes. The service will coordinate assistance that they need with daily living activities. The nursing program provides case management services to senior citizens, individuals age 60 and older, families and caregivers, and disabled adults. Among other assistance offered, the Home Nursing service provide assistance with the preparation of insulin syringes, pre-filling of medisets, and monitoring of the person’s fragile health conditions. This is often run in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, Region One office.
Homemaking Services are offered by SAIL. This may be offered for residents that have had difficulty doing laundry or grocery shopping, cleaning his/her home, and other help. These programs may be eligible for the frail and it may be offered by the community action agency working closely with the Phoenix area Area Agency on Aging Region One offices. The housekeeper may provide clients with light housekeeping, provide laundry and shopping services, and more. Some people may qualify for free support, others will need to contribute a small fee.
Personal care, including home health aides, may be administered. This is paid for by the Phoenix Area Agency on Aging office. This is when a highly trained and certified provider agency will send a staff member to the home of a client to provide bathing and personal grooming on a weekly basis.
Low interest loans can help senior citizens in Maricopa County. A main goal is to really offset the timing with social security payments as the funds from Community Services or partner agencies can help fill the gaps in income. Find more details on loans for senior citizens on social security.
Community action agency basic need programs
These are fairly wide ranging. They can include clothing, school supplies, and food. Many of this are offered in partnership with food pantries and clothing distribution centers in Maricopa County.
Back to School programs are operating throughout the county. Depending on donations and funding levels, students from low income and unemployed families may receive School Supplies, Backpacks, notebooks, laptops, and also School uniforms and clothes. While not as common, some centers also operate summer and after school programs providing free meals and tutoring through partnerships. Community Services works with food banks and school districts in Maricopa County. Find another list of other free low income school supply programs to try as well.
Personal hygiene supplies and household goods may be distributed. This can include Household Goods such as diapers, cleaners / cleaning supplies, Furniture, Lines, and free baby formula. Hygiene products may include Toilet Paper, Soap, Feminine Hygiene, Razors, and Deodorant.
Other classes and services available at community action agencies in the Phoenix Arizona area can include Social Security Application Assistance, Free Income Tax Preparation, Life Skills courses, Credit Counseling, Budgeting courses, and more.
Clothing resources will vary by site and location. Some examples of what might be available include free or low cost Back to School Clothing, suits and dresses for interviews, Community Information and Referral, and information on local Phoenix and Maricopa County clothing banks. As the non-profit partners with charities too on these free clothes for the low income programs.
Food assistance programs and applications are available at community action agency offices. The services will vary across Maricopa County. Resources available are Brown Bags, Emergency Food Boxes, SNAP food stamp applications, and information on local pantries.
Holiday programs, including Thanksgiving and Christmas may be provided to qualified seniors citizens and children. Examples include Secret Santa, Kids Sponsorship, a Free Holiday Meal Program, and Events across the county. A number of locations are in the Phoenix area.
Home delivered meals are available for elderly and or disabled individuals who are homebound in Maricopa County. Free or low cost meals may be provided by a non-profit community services agency. Assistance is for those that have a physical condition or disability that prohibits them from safely preparing a meal on their own or shopping for groceries. To know whether you qualify, the assessment will need to occur from a SAIL case manager. In some cases, a meal may be offered up to seven days per week. Priority for these services and home delivered meals are provided to the individuals in greatest economic need.
Career and job programs
The state of Arizona Career Information Systems is widely available in Maricopa County. The centers can provide residents access to career exploration tools. They will assess the clients skills, interests, and values and to sort occupations. Also clients can get information with your job search and career development. Also, throughout the county are a number of One-Stop Career Centers which can provide additional support.
Computer classes are available at community service centers. Residents can learn the basics of using the computer, such as applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word, cutting and pasting, using the mouse, internet searches, saving, printing, etc. These can help with anyone who wants a job from their home or at work at home position.
Workshops can enhance an unemployed persons or job seekers interview techniques. Preparation and practice for the job interview will increase the candidates confidence and success rate. It can often make the difference between getting hired or not.
Networking and search assistance is offered from the Job Club. The classes and sessions are available to anyone who is seeking employment in Maricopa County. The Club provides support, advice and a networking environment. Get information on local job opportunities, in demand careers, and work with specialists, including a Business Account Coordinator.
Computer skills for employment searches can be developed at non-profit community action agencies. Get tips and knowledge on internet search engines, learn hot to perform electronic job search by company, location, sending a resume via the internet, and more.
Job programs and education is offered for the youth as well. Many local charities and non-profits have partnered together to provide this assistance. They include Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona, Maricopa Workforce Connections, the Aspire Collaborative, YMCA's Las Artes de Maricopa and also Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources.
Access Points are regional churches and other faith based organizations that provide employment services. They all work closely with Maricopa Workforce Connection. Assistance provides includes Referral to One-Stop system, Job search assistance, Resume review and development and access to job postings.
Resume instruction workshops are offered. Examples of topics covered include how to format and develop an effective resume, how to formulate professional accomplishment statements, how to use a resume, and resume Do's and Don'ts. Also get instruction on software programs such as Microsoft Word. There are also tips on interviewing properly as well as other job type services.
The Teen Leadership Experience will provide students and teenagers with information on local government operations. They can participate in activities, workshops and volunteer opportunities. The goal is to develop leadership abilities and help them work towards future interests and careers.
Locations of Maricopa County community action and service agencies
As indicated, not all of these programs are offered at all sites. Many also have a waiting list or many restrictions. However the sites below can provide information, referrals, and maybe applications for these resources.
- Arizona Housing North Shelter Transitional Housing, Phoenix, Arizona 85021, 602-361-6953
- Arizona Housing South Shelter Transitional Housing, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Call 602-296-5200 for information on shelters, rent, and housing assistance in Maricopa County.
- Arizona National Guard Employment Resource Center, 1335 N 52nd St , Bldg M5710, Phoenix, Arizona 85008, 602-267-2534
- Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC). The site is located at 39 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Call 602-254-5081.
- Avondale Community Action Program, 1007 S. 3rd St., Avondale, AZ 85323
- AZ Common Ground Ex-Offender Service, 2406 S 24th St , Ste E116, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Main number is 602-914-9000.
- Buckeye Community Action Program, 303 E Pima St, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
- Buckeye Outreach for Social Services is located at 501 E Mahoney St, Buckeye , AZ 85326, 623-386-6365
- Care 1st Gila Bend Resource Center, 303 E Pima St, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, 928-683-6502
- Central Arizona Shelter Services CASS, Phoenix, AZ 85007, main number is 602-256-6945
- Chandler Care Center, 777 E Galveston St, Chandler, AZ 85225. Call the non-profit at 480-812-7900 for referrals and information on financial assistance programs.
- City of Chandler Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ 85225, 480-782-2800
- City of Mesa Library, 64 E 1st St, Mesa, Arizona 85201, main number is 480-644-2207
- City of Peoria Library, 8463 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345, 623-773-7555
- City of Scottsdale Vista Del Camino, 7700 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, 480-312-0058
- DK Advocates, 2106 N 24th St, Phoenix, Arizona 85008
- East Valley Mens Center Shelter, Mesa, AZ 85201, call 480-610-6722
- Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 1537 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007, telephone 480-940-9859
- Estrella Mountain Community College Career Center, 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392, 623-935-8949
- Faith House, Glendale, AZ 85032
- FIBCO Family Services Inc., 1141 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, call 602-384-3902
- First New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 W Roeser Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041, 602-276-4085
- First Pentecostal Church and Community Center, 2709 E Marguerite Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85040, 602-323-2930
- Focus Employment Services, 2345 E Thomas Rd , # 412, Phoenix, AZ 85016, 602-312-1045
- Fresh Start Community Services Inc, 1008 E Buckeye Rd , # 125, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Call 623-931-2801. They provide Ex-offender Services.
- Gateway Community College Career Center, 108 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Dial the non-profit at 602-286-8500
- Gila Bend Community Action Program, 303 E. Pima St, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
- Glendale Community College Career Center, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
- Greater Love Ministries, 7317 N 61st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, dial 623-570-2304
- Guadalupe Community Action Program, 9241 S Avenida De Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
- Homeless Youth Connections, 15655 E Roosevelt St , Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338, dial 623-374-3540
- House of Refuge Center Shelter, Mesa, AZ 85212. Call 480-988-9242 Ext 15 for information on programs.
- Impacted for Purpose Ministries, 4210 E Main St, Suite 11, Mesa, AZ 85205, main number is 480-491-2878
- Labor’s Community Service Agency, 3117 N 16th St , Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016, 602-263-5741
- Lorna Poe Westside Independent Living Inc., 3501 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053, main number is 623-210-4067
- Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has a couple offices in the region. They can provide referrals and assistance to the needy. Call 480-284-1081.
- 15649 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022,
- 1525 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205
- 7205 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
- Madison St Veterans Association MANA HOUSE, 755 E Willetta St, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Call 602-254-6785 for information on programs. The site assists Military and Veterans Only.
- Maricopa County Human Services, 234 N. Central AveSuite 3000, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Maricopa County Human Services Head Start Program, 2150-1 S. Country Club Dr. Ste #7, Mesa, AZ 85210
- Maryvale YMCA, 3825 N 67th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033, 602-218-5328
- Mesa Community Action Network is located at 635 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204. Call 480-833-9200 for intake.
- Mesa Community College Career Re-entry Services, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202, dial 480-461-7592
- MWC East Valley Career Center, 735 N Gilbert Rd Ste 134, Gilbert, AZ 85234
- MWC East Valley Young Adult Career Center, 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, main phone number is 480-644-3503
- National Advocacy and Training Network Halle Center, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
- National Advocacy and Training Network / Cup O'Carma, 1710 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
- Neighborhood Ministries, 1918 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
- North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, 602-707-5701
- North West Service Area Community Action Program is located in Maricopa County.
- Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center, 102 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, 602-262-4636
- Paradise Valley Community College Career Center, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032, main phone 602-787-7073
- Rehoboth Community Development, 2315 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, telephone number is 602-272-4133
- Rio Salado College East Valley Veteran Ed Center, 2055 S Cottonwood Dr , Tempe, AZ 85282, Phone: 480-384-9850. This site supports military members and veterans only.
- Rio Vista Community Center, 1431 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040, telephone 602-243-1866
- San Marcos Justice Court, 201 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ 85225
- Scottsdale Community Action Program-Vista Del Camino, 7700 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale , AZ 85257
- Somali American United Council, 2425 E Thomas Rd, Suite11/12, Phoenix, AZ 85016, call 602-522-2100 for intake.
- South East Valley Community Action Program, 345 S. California St, Chandler , AZ 85225
- South East Valley Community Action Program - Gilbert Location, 132 W. Bruce St., Gilbert , AZ 85233
- St Joseph the Worker, 1125 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85002
- St Mary’s Food Bank Community Kitchen, 2831 N 31st Ave , Phoenix, AZ 85009, telephone 602-343-3183
- Tempe Community Action Agency, 2150 E Orange St, Tempe, Arizona 85281, call 480-350-5890 for intake.
- Tolleson Community Action Program, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ 85353
- Wickenburg CAP and Senior Center, 255 N Washington St,, Wickenburg, AZ 85390, phone: 928-684-7894
- Women of Power International, 460 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210
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