Community Services for Arizona

It is an unfortunate reality that many people will be in need of emergency assistance at some time in their lives. The sudden loss of a job, a catastrophic event or illness, even extreme weather can create unmanageable burdens for anyone. CSA offers a balanced approach to providing assistance.

Community Action Programs

Since 1970, CSA has provided support for individuals and families with children through its Community Action Program (CAP). CSA is the designated Community Action Program agency for both the City of Chandler and the Town of Gilbert. Through its CAP offices, CSA annually provides services to several thousand low-income persons.

Community Action Programs (CAP) Provide

Case Management • Emergency Financial Assistance • Home Visits When Necessary • Community Information • Professional Referrals • One-Stop Career Centers • Individual Development Accounts.

Case Management

Case Management services assist families with issues such as employment training, job searches, child care, medical assistance, transportation, child support, Social Security and disability payments, goal planning, budgeting and credit counseling, inter-agency and intra-agency referrals, and follow-up.

Emergency Financial Assistance

We also provide emergency financial assistance for the prevention of eviction or other temporary housing needs including rental payments, mortgage assistance, move-in and utility payments or deposits, and assistance for prescriptions, doctor visits, eyeglasses, food and baby formula.

Helping Hands

In conjunction with Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College and John C Lincoln Health Networks, Helping Hands has monthly gatherings for moms. This time together is a gathering point for single moms to learn from special presentations and meet each other for the purpose of initiating mutually supportive relationships. Our goal is to expand our network meetings throughout the community.

**This project is based on solid research. In conjunction with Arizona State University West and Valley of the Sun United Way, Helping Hands for Single Moms conducted a successful research project in 2005. The goal was to determine how single moms in college can form productive and mutually supportive relationships.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

* Attend college
* Take a minimum of nine credit hours per semester
* Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
* Attend and participate in the Single Moms Network meetings
* Be a responsible and responsive program participant
* All applicants are required to live in Maricopa County, Arizona