Chandler Christian Community Center Inc

“IN 2017, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME FROM Chandler Christian Community Center TO AZCEND. AZCEND will carry on the legacy of those who founded and sustained us 50 years ago until now. AZCEND will continue supporting individuals that may be in crisis today and want support to reach stability and finally prosperity. We still will hold true to our mission - we change lives by nourishing minds and bodies to create a connected, thriving community. Our new name was built on five core values: They are: integrity, compassion, hope, excellence and respect.Although Chandler is where this organization began, the need for our services and support extends well beyond Chandlers borders. With our expansion into Gilbert and other surrounding communities, our goal is to be wherever the need is greatest. With those reasons our new name represents our deep roots in the Arizona communities we serve. That is something we are proud of. The second thing our new name represents is the goal of transforming and improving the lives of those in need. We want to do more than maintain their current situationwe want to provide people with the tools they need to change their lives for the better. That spirit of compassion and service remains at the heart of what we do and will for the next 50 years and beyond. And we will continue to work alongside community partners to deliver the scale and effectiveness our founders initially sought.”

“The 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance committee prior to filing with the government. It is then submitted to the general board for their ratification.”

“All board members and employees are annually required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.”

“Ceo/executive director's salary is determined by comparison to industry data obtained from asu lodestar and approved by the board of directors.”

“Governing documents, corporate policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community Action Program (CAP) is an assistance program to prevent homelessness for people who have experienced a financial crisis. The program provides emergency financial assistance, including utility assistance, eviction prevention and referrals for shelter/housing, food and clothing. In addition, CAP provides benefits connection, case management, employment and education referrals, financial education, referrals to other services and programs, as well as follow up and ongoing support. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The organization operates the local senior center for the Town of Gilbert and the senior meals program in the City of Chandler . The senior centers in both Chandler and Gilbert provide hot meals and activities to people who are frail, elderly, disabled and homebound. Both centers offer a variety of activities, workshops, classes, referrals, medical programs, transportation and volunteers opportunities. Both centers offer companionship, intellectual stimulation and the ability to retain independence. In addition, they serve home delivered meals and wellness checks through the Home Delivered Meal program. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: HOMELESS SERVICES:Homeless programs include Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program ( I-HELP), Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Case Management and Rapid Rehousing. I-HELP PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR Adults experiencing homelessness. Our program is for men and women, THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH 18 area HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND OTHERS. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CONNECT GUESTS TO ADDITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN MEETING THEIR NEEDS TO MOVE FROM HOMELESSNESS TO STABILITY. TBRA and Rapid Rehousing provide advocacy, case management and financial coaching to support people in housing.”

“An audit/finance committee is established to assume responsibility for the oversight of the organization's finances and the audit of the financial statements.”